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How to track Affiliate sales using coupons

GHL Customer Care enables you to effectively track your affiliates and influencers through referral links and coupon codes. Coupon codes are particularly useful in…

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  1. Benefits of Coupon Code Tracking:
  2. How to Set Up and Use Coupon Codes:
  3. Important Notes:
  4. What's Next:

GHL Customer Care enables you to effectively track your affiliates and influencers through referral links and coupon codes. Coupon codes are particularly useful in scenarios where referral links aren't viable, such as on platforms like Instagram.

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Benefits of Coupon Code Tracking:

  • Discount Flexibility: Offer discounts or special promotions to affiliates’ followers.
  • Customizable Discounts: Set coupon codes from 0% to 100% off, allowing for both full-price sales and free services.

How to Set Up and Use Coupon Codes:

  1. Access the Affiliate Manager:
    • Navigate to Marketing > Affiliate Manager.
  2. Select the Affiliate:
    • In the Affiliate/Promoter module, locate and select the specific affiliate you want to set up coupon codes for.
  3. Customize the Campaign:
    • Scroll down to the "Active Referral Links" section. Here, you’ll see a list of campaigns and the affiliate’s URL.
    • For the desired campaign, click on Customize.
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      Fields in this part of the guide Access the Affiliate Manager:Customize the Campaign:Configure the Coupon:
      All 2 steps in this procedure
      1. Scroll down to the "Active Referral Links" section. Here, you’ll see a list of campaigns and the affiliate’s URL.
      2. For the desired campaign, click on Customize. this image
  4. Configure the Coupon:
    • Switch to the Coupon tab.
    • Choose the coupon type: Percentage or Fixed.
    • Enter a user-friendly coupon name.
    • Click on Generate Code to create your coupon code.
      Step 4 of 4: Click on Generate Code to create your coupon code What this shows Step 4 of 4: Click on Generate Code to create your coupon code. What this shows Shows what to click for step 4 of 4 in the "How to Set Up and Use Coupon Codes:" section of "How to track Affiliate sales using coupons". This screenshot accompanies step 4 of 4 in the "How to Set Up and Use Coupon Codes:" section of "How to track Affiliate sales using coupons". At this point in the walkthrough you click on Generate Code to create your coupon code. This part of the guide covers 3 fields, listed below. Step 4 of 4Image 2 of 2 What to clickClick on Generate Code to create your coupon code.
      Fields in this part of the guide Access the Affiliate Manager:Customize the Campaign:Configure the Coupon:
      All 4 steps in this procedure
      1. Switch to the Coupon tab.
      2. Choose the coupon type: Percentage or Fixed.
      3. Enter a user-friendly coupon name.
      4. Click on Generate Code to create your coupon code. this image
  5. Set the Discount:
    • For a free service, set the discount to 100%.
    • For a specific discount, set the percentage from 0% to 100%. (Note: A 0% discount is used solely for tracking purposes.)
  6. Save and Manage:
    • Click Save to finalize the coupon code.
    • You can also edit or manage existing coupon codes within the same pop-up window.

Important Notes:

  • Ensure the coupon code is user-friendly and easy for your affiliates to share with their audience.
  • Regularly review and update coupon codes to align with your promotional strategies.

By following these steps, you can effectively track and manage affiliate activities using coupon codes, enhancing your promotional efforts and optimizing affiliate performance.

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