Quick Setup
Get started with your affiliate program in a few easy steps
Quick Setup
The program comes with default settings and can be used as is, however, we strongly advise you to go through the basic setup. There are 3 steps to it:
- 1.Set up the commission you want to give your affiliates.
- 2.Let your site visitors know you have an affiliate program.
- 3.Promote your affiliate program over your brand's social media handles.
By default, the app sets a 10% commission on all your products. It means that when your customer makes a purchase using an affiliate's referral, the affiliate earns a 10% commission on the order.
In the GoAffPro admin panel, select the Commissions option in the sidebar.
Commissions tab
In the Default Commission section, click on the Change.
Default Commission
Set the new commission rate and click on Save.
Click on Save
You can take multiple approaches to let your visitors be aware of your affiliate program. Below we will describe two methods.
- Menu Link in Header or Footer Menu
- Custom Page with your program details
Having a link in your shop's header (top) or footer (bottom) menu allows for quick access to the affiliate program for your store visitors. To create a menu link in Shopify:
Copy the affiliate portal link (for example https://helloworld.goaffpro.com)
In the Shopify Admin Panel, Click on Online Store.
Shopify Admin Panel
Click on Navigation > Main Menu
Navigation > Main Menu
Click on Add new menu item
Add Menu Items
- 1.Enter your desired name (for example, Affiliate Portal or Become A Partner).
- 2.In the Link field, paste the portal link copied in step #1.
- 3.Click on Add to add the new menu item.
Click on Save Menu, to save the changes you made.
Save Menu
For a quick understanding, here is a screencast:
Creating a custom page gives your affiliates a chance to review your program details before they decide to register for it. To create a custom page:
In the Shopify Admin Panel, Click on Online Store.
Click on Online Store
Click on Pages.
Click on Pages
Click on Add page.
Add Page
Now write down your program details and add your affiliate link here.
Click on Save to save changes.
Save Changes
After this, you can create a menu link in the header or footer with your custom page link.
To build your affiliate network, start promoting your affiliate campaign on your Instagram and Facebook pages. More people joining your affiliate program will mean more promotion of your products and will increase sales.
Social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube are great for putting the word out about your affiliate program.
Simple Affiliate Program Setup
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