PHP help needed -- base64 encode link cloak

[vilesyntax]

Hey guys,

I used to have a script that basically base64 encoded the affiliate link and then the redirect PHP page would decode it and send you off to the page.

I don't know what I am doing wrong and PHP is not my best skill, just looking for some help.

Link on page:

<a href="http://www.XXXXXX.com/find.php?shop=<?php echo base64_encode("long ass afiliate link goes here"); ?>">Test</a>

find.php:

< ?php

    $request_id = $_GET ['shop'];
    $site = base64_decode($request_id);

    header( 'Location: $site' ) ;

?>

Boobs:

 

[vilesyntax]

wrong forum, free boobs