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How to create an Affiliate Campaign

Creating your affiliate campaign has never been easier! Whether you're new to affiliate marketing or a seasoned pro, our platform simplifies the process…

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  1. Step-by-Step Guide to Creating an Affiliate Campaign
  2. Step 1: Start by Clicking the "Add" Button
  3. Step 2: Choose Your Campaign Source
  4. Step 3: Configure Source Details
  5. Step 4: Review Your Product List
  6. Step 5: Set Default Commission
  7. Step 6: Customize Product-Level Commissions (Optional)
  8. Step 7: Enable Multi-Tier Commissions
  9. Step 8: Configure Tier-Specific Commissions
  10. Step 9: Add a Campaign Description (Optional)
  11. Step 10: Assign Affiliates Directly
  12. Step 11: Adjust Additional Settings
  13. Step 12: Publish or Save as Draft
  14. ⚠️ Changing the Source in an Existing Campaign
  15. What's Next:

Creating your affiliate campaign has never been easier! Whether you're new to affiliate marketing or a seasoned pro, our platform simplifies the process with its multi-tier support, customizable commissions, direct affiliate assignments, and more. Follow this guide to get your campaign up and running and start earning commissions with just a few clicks.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Creating an Affiliate Campaign

Step 1: Start by Clicking the "Add" Button

Navigate to the Campaign page and click the "+ Add" button to initiate the creation of your campaign.

Step 1: Start by Clicking the "Add" Button (image 1 of 12) What this shows Navigate to the Campaign page and click the "+ Add" button to initiate the creation of your campaign. What this shows Illustrates the "Step 1: Start by Clicking the "Add" Button" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". This screenshot appears in the "Step 1: Start by Clicking the "Add" Button" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". The text alongside this image reads: Navigate to the Campaign page and click the "+ Add" button to initiate the creation of your campaign. Immediately after, the guide continues: Select the source for your campaign, such as a funnel, website, or store where your products are listed. Image 1 of 12 Where to goNavigate to the Campaign page and click the "+ Add" button to initiate the creation of your campaign.
Buttons and menus referenced Campaign
Next stepSelect the source for your campaign, such as a funnel, website, or store where your products are listed.

Step 2: Choose Your Campaign Source

Select the source for your campaign, such as a funnel, website, or store where your products are listed.

Step 3: Configure Source Details

You can also choose the landing page where potential customers will land. Once set, the system will generate a default campaign URL. This URL includes a unique affiliate link, where the placeholder <<affiliate_id>> is automatically replaced with each affiliate's unique ID.

Step 3: Configure Source Details (image 2 of 12) What this shows You can also choose the landing page where potential customers will land. What this shows Illustrates the "Step 3: Configure Source Details" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". This screenshot appears in the "Step 3: Configure Source Details" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". The text alongside this image reads: You can also choose the landing page where potential customers will land. Once set, the system will generate a default campaign URL. This URL includes a unique affiliate link, where the placeholder > is automatically replaced with each affiliate's unique ID. Immediately after, the guide continues: Please Note: Currently, only funnels, websites, and stores support product sales via affiliate campaigns. However, you can also track leads and pay affiliates for generating leads through forms, surveys, and calendars. Learn more here…. Image 2 of 12 What to chooseYou can also choose the landing page where potential customers will land. Once set, the system will generate a default campaign URL. This URL includes a unique affiliate link, where the placeholder <<affiliate_id>> is automatically replaced with each affiliate's unique ID.
Buttons and menus referenced Learn more here.
Next stepPlease Note: Currently, only funnels, websites, and stores support product sales via affiliate campaigns. However, you can also track leads and pay affiliates for generating leads through forms, surveys, and calendars. Learn more here. Landing page selection is just used to set where the potentials customers will land. Please note that tracking will be done source wide not just on the landing page
Step 3: Configure Source Details (image 3 of 12) What this shows You can also choose the landing page where potential customers will land. What this shows Illustrates the "Step 3: Configure Source Details" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". This screenshot appears in the "Step 3: Configure Source Details" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". The text alongside this image reads: You can also choose the landing page where potential customers will land. Once set, the system will generate a default campaign URL. This URL includes a unique affiliate link, where the placeholder > is automatically replaced with each affiliate's unique ID. Immediately after, the guide continues: Please Note: Currently, only funnels, websites, and stores support product sales via affiliate campaigns. However, you can also track leads and pay affiliates for generating leads through forms, surveys, and calendars. Learn more here…. Image 3 of 12 What to chooseYou can also choose the landing page where potential customers will land. Once set, the system will generate a default campaign URL. This URL includes a unique affiliate link, where the placeholder <<affiliate_id>> is automatically replaced with each affiliate's unique ID.
Buttons and menus referenced Learn more here.
Next stepPlease Note: Currently, only funnels, websites, and stores support product sales via affiliate campaigns. However, you can also track leads and pay affiliates for generating leads through forms, surveys, and calendars. Learn more here. Landing page selection is just used to set where the potentials customers will land. Please note that tracking will be done source wide not just on the landing page
Please Note: 
Currently, only funnels, websites, and stores support product sales via affiliate campaigns. However, you can also track leads and pay affiliates for generating leads through forms, surveys, and calendars. Learn more here.

Landing page selection is just used to set where the potentials customers will land. Please note that tracking will be done source wide not just on the landing page

Step 4: Review Your Product List

Review the products associated with your selected source. Add or remove products to ensure that only commission-eligible items are listed.

Step 4: Review Your Product List (image 4 of 12) What this shows Review the products associated with your selected source. What this shows Illustrates the "Step 4: Review Your Product List" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". This screenshot appears in the "Step 4: Review Your Product List" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". The text alongside this image reads: Review the products associated with your selected source. Add or remove products to ensure that only commission-eligible items are listed. Immediately after, the guide continues: Establish a default commission for your campaign, choosing either a flat fee or a percentage of the product price. Image 4 of 12 What this coversReview the products associated with your selected source. Add or remove products to ensure that only commission-eligible items are listed. Next stepEstablish a default commission for your campaign, choosing either a flat fee or a percentage of the product price.

Step 5: Set Default Commission

Establish a default commission for your campaign, choosing either a flat fee or a percentage of the product price.

Step 5: Set Default Commission (image 5 of 12) What this shows Establish a default commission for your campaign, choosing either a flat fee or a percentage of the product price. What this shows Illustrates the "Step 5: Set Default Commission" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". This screenshot appears in the "Step 5: Set Default Commission" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". The text alongside this image reads: Establish a default commission for your campaign, choosing either a flat fee or a percentage of the product price. Immediately after, the guide continues: Optionally, set specific commissions at the product level to tailor payouts based on individual product prices. Image 5 of 12 What this coversEstablish a default commission for your campaign, choosing either a flat fee or a percentage of the product price. Next stepOptionally, set specific commissions at the product level to tailor payouts based on individual product prices.

Step 6: Customize Product-Level Commissions (Optional)

Optionally, set specific commissions at the product level to tailor payouts based on individual product prices.

Step 6: Customize Product-Level Commissions (Optional) (image 6 of 12) What this shows Optionally, set specific commissions at the product level to tailor payouts based on individual product prices. What this shows Illustrates the "Step 6: Customize Product-Level Commissions (Optional)" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". This screenshot appears in the "Step 6: Customize Product-Level Commissions (Optional)" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". The text alongside this image reads: Optionally, set specific commissions at the product level to tailor payouts based on individual product prices. Immediately after, the guide continues: Access the Advanced Commissions settings to enable multi-tier commissions. You can support up to 7 tiers for more intricate commission structures. Learn more here. Image 6 of 12 What this coversOptionally, set specific commissions at the product level to tailor payouts based on individual product prices. Next stepAccess the Advanced Commissions settings to enable multi-tier commissions. You can support up to 7 tiers for more intricate commission structures. Learn more here.

Step 7: Enable Multi-Tier Commissions

Access the Advanced Commissions settings to enable multi-tier commissions. You can support up to 7 tiers for more intricate commission structures. Learn more here.

Step 7: Enable Multi-Tier Commissions (image 7 of 12) What this shows Access the Advanced Commissions settings to enable multi-tier commissions. What this shows Illustrates the "Step 7: Enable Multi-Tier Commissions" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". This screenshot appears in the "Step 7: Enable Multi-Tier Commissions" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". The text alongside this image reads: Access the Advanced Commissions settings to enable multi-tier commissions. You can support up to 7 tiers for more intricate commission structures. Learn more here. Immediately after, the guide continues: Assign commissions to each tier by either applying the default rate or customizing them for each level based on performance. Image 7 of 12 What this coversAccess the Advanced Commissions settings to enable multi-tier commissions. You can support up to 7 tiers for more intricate commission structures. Learn more here.
Buttons and menus referenced Advanced Commissions
Next stepAssign commissions to each tier by either applying the default rate or customizing them for each level based on performance.

Step 8: Configure Tier-Specific Commissions

Assign commissions to each tier by either applying the default rate or customizing them for each level based on performance.

Step 8: Configure Tier-Specific Commissions (image 8 of 12) What this shows Assign commissions to each tier by either applying the default rate or customizing them for each level based on performance. What this shows Illustrates the "Step 8: Configure Tier-Specific Commissions" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". This screenshot appears in the "Step 8: Configure Tier-Specific Commissions" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". The text alongside this image reads: Assign commissions to each tier by either applying the default rate or customizing them for each level based on performance. Immediately after, the guide continues: Add a campaign description that outlines its purpose to make it more attractive to potential affiliates. Image 8 of 12 What this coversAssign commissions to each tier by either applying the default rate or customizing them for each level based on performance. Next stepAdd a campaign description that outlines its purpose to make it more attractive to potential affiliates.

Step 9: Add a Campaign Description (Optional)

Add a campaign description that outlines its purpose to make it more attractive to potential affiliates.

Step 9: Add a Campaign Description (Optional) (image 9 of 12) What this shows Add a campaign description that outlines its purpose to make it more attractive to potential affiliates. What this shows Illustrates the "Step 9: Add a Campaign Description (Optional)" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". This screenshot appears in the "Step 9: Add a Campaign Description (Optional)" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". The text alongside this image reads: Add a campaign description that outlines its purpose to make it more attractive to potential affiliates. Immediately after, the guide continues: Review affiliate details, such as their join date and total affiliate count, before directly assigning them to your campaign. Image 9 of 12 What this coversAdd a campaign description that outlines its purpose to make it more attractive to potential affiliates. Next stepReview affiliate details, such as their join date and total affiliate count, before directly assigning them to your campaign.

Step 10: Assign Affiliates Directly

Review affiliate details, such as their join date and total affiliate count, before directly assigning them to your campaign.

Step 10: Assign Affiliates Directly (image 10 of 12) What this shows Review affiliate details, such as their join date and total affiliate count, before directly assigning them to your campaign. What this shows Illustrates the "Step 10: Assign Affiliates Directly" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". This screenshot appears in the "Step 10: Assign Affiliates Directly" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". The text alongside this image reads: Review affiliate details, such as their join date and total affiliate count, before directly assigning them to your campaign. Immediately after, the guide continues: Tailor your campaign further with options such as. Image 10 of 12 What this coversReview affiliate details, such as their join date and total affiliate count, before directly assigning them to your campaign. Next stepTailor your campaign further with options such as:

Step 11: Adjust Additional Settings

Tailor your campaign further with options such as:

  • Email templates for affiliate onboarding
  • Cookie duration for tracking affiliate activity
  • Payout terms
  • Including setup fees in commission calculations
  • Enabling sub-affiliate signups
  • Auto-enrolling new customers as sub-affiliates
Step 11: Adjust Additional Settings (image 11 of 12) What this shows Email templates for affiliate onboarding Cookie duration for tracking affiliate activity Payout terms Including setup fees in commission… What this shows Illustrates the "Step 11: Adjust Additional Settings" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". This screenshot appears in the "Step 11: Adjust Additional Settings" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". The text alongside this image reads: Email templates for affiliate onboarding Cookie duration for tracking affiliate activity Payout terms Including setup fees in commission calculations Enabling sub-affiliate signups Auto-enrolling new customers as sub-affiliates. This part of the guide covers 6 fields, listed below. Immediately after, the guide continues: Once satisfied with your campaign setup, you can choose to Publish it immediately or Save as Draft for further editing. Image 11 of 12 What this coversEmail templates for affiliate onboarding Cookie duration for tracking affiliate activity Payout terms Including setup fees in commission calculations Enabling sub-affiliate signups Auto-enrolling new customers as sub-affiliates
Fields in this part of the guide Email templates for affiliate onboardingCookie duration for tracking affiliate activityPayout termsIncluding setup fees in commission calculationsEnabling sub-affiliate signupsAuto-enrolling new customers as sub-affiliates
Next stepOnce satisfied with your campaign setup, you can choose to Publish it immediately or Save as Draft for further editing.
Example values
Email templates for affiliate onboarding
priya.raman@northgatedental.com

Illustrative values showing the expected format. They are not read from the screenshot.

All 6 steps in this procedure
  1. Email templates for affiliate onboarding
  2. Cookie duration for tracking affiliate activity
  3. Payout terms
  4. Including setup fees in commission calculations
  5. Enabling sub-affiliate signups
  6. Auto-enrolling new customers as sub-affiliates
Step 11: Adjust Additional Settings (image 12 of 12) What this shows Email templates for affiliate onboarding Cookie duration for tracking affiliate activity Payout terms Including setup fees in commission… What this shows Illustrates the "Step 11: Adjust Additional Settings" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". This screenshot appears in the "Step 11: Adjust Additional Settings" section of "How to create an Affiliate Campaign". The text alongside this image reads: Email templates for affiliate onboarding Cookie duration for tracking affiliate activity Payout terms Including setup fees in commission calculations Enabling sub-affiliate signups Auto-enrolling new customers as sub-affiliates. This part of the guide covers 6 fields, listed below. Immediately after, the guide continues: Once satisfied with your campaign setup, you can choose to Publish it immediately or Save as Draft for further editing. Image 12 of 12 What this coversEmail templates for affiliate onboarding Cookie duration for tracking affiliate activity Payout terms Including setup fees in commission calculations Enabling sub-affiliate signups Auto-enrolling new customers as sub-affiliates
Fields in this part of the guide Email templates for affiliate onboardingCookie duration for tracking affiliate activityPayout termsIncluding setup fees in commission calculationsEnabling sub-affiliate signupsAuto-enrolling new customers as sub-affiliates
Next stepOnce satisfied with your campaign setup, you can choose to Publish it immediately or Save as Draft for further editing.
Example values
Email templates for affiliate onboarding
priya.raman@northgatedental.com

Illustrative values showing the expected format. They are not read from the screenshot.

All 6 steps in this procedure
  1. Email templates for affiliate onboarding
  2. Cookie duration for tracking affiliate activity
  3. Payout terms
  4. Including setup fees in commission calculations
  5. Enabling sub-affiliate signups
  6. Auto-enrolling new customers as sub-affiliates

Step 12: Publish or Save as Draft

Once satisfied with your campaign setup, you can choose to Publish it immediately or Save as Draft for further editing.


Congratulations! Your affiliate campaign is now live and ready to drive results. With these intuitive tools, you’re equipped to grow your business and reward your affiliates for their contributions.


⚠️ Changing the Source in an Existing Campaign

You can now edit the source of an affiliate campaign even after it’s published — for example, if the funnel, course, or website it was linked to has been deleted or changed.

Important: When you change the source, the affiliate referral URL will also change.
The old URL will stop tracking, and only the new one will work going forward.

What You Should Do:

  • After changing the source, inform your affiliates that their referral links have changed

  • Encourage them to update any shared links immediately to avoid missing out on commissions

  • Note: All other campaign settings and past performance data will remain unaffected

By making sure your affiliates are aware of this change, you can avoid confusion and unnecessary support tickets about links not working.


What's Next:


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