# Quick Setup

### Quick Setup The program comes with default settings and can be used as is, however, we highly recommend going 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. ### Setting up commissions on your products 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 link or code, the affiliate earns a 10% commission on the sale. #### To change the commission rate: In the GoAffPro admin panel, go to the **Commissions** tab.

In the **Default Commission** section, click on the **Change.**

Set the new commission rate and click on **Save**.

Finally, click on **Save**.

### Letting your site visitors know you have an affiliate program You have multiple ways to let your visitors be aware of your affiliate program. Here, we will describe two methods: * **Menu Link in Header or Footer Menu** * **Custom Page with your program details** #### Menu Link in Header or Footer Having a link in your shop's header (top) or footer (bottom) menu allows quick access to the affiliate program for your store visitors. To create a menu link in Shopify: Copy the affiliate portal link (for example )

Go to the Shopify admin panel > Content > Menu > Main menu section.

Now, click on **Add menu item.**

Set menu item label and link.

Finally, click on **Save**.

**Check out our video guide below to see this process:** {% embed url="" %} Add Affiliate Portal Link in Store {% endembed %} #### Creating Custom Page with your program's details 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: Go to the Shopify admin panel > Online Store > Pages > Click on **Add page**.

Shopify admin panel > Online Store > Pages > Click on Add page

Here, set the page title and content > Click on **Save**.

Set page title and content > Click on Save

### Promote your affiliate program on social media platforms

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. {% hint style="info" %} Social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube are great for putting the word out about your affiliate program. {% endhint %} {% embed url="" %} Simple Affiliate Program Setup {% endembed %}