Quick guide for Affiliates to get started
This quick guide gets you from sign-up to your first sale in four steps: get set up, grab your resources, start promoting, and track results.
Quick Guide for Affiliates to Get Started
New to your affiliate program? This quick guide gets you from sign-up to your first sale in four steps. Follow them in order, and you'll be promoting in no time.
Don't worry about getting everything perfect. You can always come back and adjust as you go.
Step 1: Get set up
First, set up your account and find your way around your dashboard. Add your payment details so you can get paid without delay.
See Getting started.
Step 2: Grab your promotion resources
Next, collect the tools you'll share. This includes your affiliate link, your coupon code (if the merchant gave you one), and any banners or images they uploaded.
See Promotion resources.
Step 3: Start promoting
Now share your link where your audience already spends time, like social media, a blog, or your email list. Each sale made through your link becomes a referral order.
See Start promoting.
Step 4: Track your performance
Finally, check how you're doing. Your dashboard shows your clicks, referral orders, and commission. Watch which links work best, then do more of what works.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost anything to be an affiliate?
No. Joining a program and promoting is free. You earn a commission on the sales you bring in.
Where do I find my affiliate link?
In your dashboard, under your promotion resources. Your link is unique to you, so every sale through it counts as yours.
How do I get paid?
The merchant pays your commission, often through PayPal. They set the method and schedule. Add your payment details during Getting started so you're ready.
How can I sell more?
Once you're set up, read Tips for affiliate success for ways to convert more customers and grow your earnings.
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Last updated: June 2026
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