UpPromote: Affiliate marketing
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        • How can affiliates update their payment details?
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    • Affiliate guide & tips for success
      • Quick guide for Affiliates to get started
        • Getting started
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        • Start promoting
        • Track your performance
      • Tips for Affiliate success
        • Tips for success (part 1): Attract customers for better conversion
        • Tips for success (part 2): Improve your earnings and more
    • Guide for Beginners of Affiliate Marketing
      • Guide for Beginners of Affiliate Marketing
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  • MAY 2025 UPDATES
  • MooseDesk integration
  • MARCH 2025 UPDATES
  • Bulk download invoices - Payments
  • New layout updates - Settings, Programs, Affiliate profile
  • New referral displays, customer Journey and program rules release
  • JANUARY 2025 UPDATES
  • Removal of Post-purchase Popup Feature
  • Add two new languages for Affiliate account: Finnish and Vietnamese
  • DECEMBER 2024 UPDATES
  • Generate 1099-NEC forms
  • SEPTEMBER 2024 UPDATES
  • Add your Affiliate registration page to your store
  • Recurring commission
  • AUGUST 2024 UPDATES
  • Combine Store credit with free shipping
  • Post-purchase signup for Customer referral
  • Premium templates for Affiliate registration page
  • JUNE 2024 UPDATES
  • Customer referral updates
  • Exclude products from commission
  • MAY 2024 UPDATES
  • Set the default affiliate link for each program
  • APRIL 2024 UPDATES
  • Add more sync options to Multi-store
  • Integrate with Recurpay
  • MARCH 2024 UPDATES
  • New visual MLM Tree now available in the Multi-level marketing feature
  • Enhanced Thank You page features
  • NOVEMBER 2023 UPDATES
  • Select the default payment method for each program
  • Auto-create Custom link is now available
  • OCTOBER 2023 UPDATES
  • New options for Add a new coupon
  • SEPTEMBER 2023 UPDATES
  • New email template: New coupon
  • AUGUST 2023 UPDATES
  • The UpPromote embedded app is live
  • MAY 2023 UPDATES
  • Duplicate program option
  • Edit Post-purchase popup Thank you page
  • APRIL 2023 UPDATES
  • Change Customer Referral 's coupon name
  • MARCH 2023 UPDATES
  • Motivate affiliates with New customer commission
  • Theme App Extension integration
  • New updates for Klaviyo integration
  • Pricing update announcement
  • Auto-payout via PayPal is official here!
  • FEBRUARY 2023 UPDATES
  • Customer Referral is now available in Growth plan
  • NOVEMBER 2022 UPDATES
  • Gifts for affiliates are now available
  • AUGUST 2022 UPDATES
  • Incentivize your affiliates with Bonuses
  • MAY 2022 UPDATES
  • Customer Referral is officially released

UpPromote Changelog

What's new at UpPromote?

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MAY 2025 UPDATES

MooseDesk integration

May 22, 2025

We’re excited to announce that UpPromote is now integrated with MooseDesk, bringing a seamless support experience to both merchants and affiliates.

With this integration, affiliates can easily reach out to merchants via a convenient chat widget directly on their affiliate account page, enabling real-time communication and quick issue resolution.

As a merchant, you can benefit from centralized management of all chats and support tickets through the MooseDesk app, ensuring efficient and organized affiliate support. Please refer to for more details and instructions on setting up MooseDesk integration.

MARCH 2025 UPDATES

Bulk download invoices - Payments

Mar 28, 2025

New layout updates - Settings, Programs, Affiliate profile

Mar 26, 2025

We’re excited to introduce several updates to improve your experience using the app. Here’s a summary of the changes:

1. Settings layout change

  • The Settings menu has been reorganized into horizontal tabs for more intuitive navigation. Some features are also relocated between Settings tabs.

  • Product analytics settings are now located on the Analytics page.

2. New Displays menu

  • Affiliate display settings (e.g., Registration form, Affiliate account text) are now found under a separate Displays menu in the main menu.

3. Add/Edit program update

  • The Special product commission feature has been moved to a dedicated area on the Add/Edit Program page for easy access.

  • The Excluded products/collections from commission option has been separated from the Tax & Shipping section for better organization.

4. Affiliate profile enhancements

  • The Commission and Network tabs now display as two sections on the affiliate profile with an overview of the statistics for each.

  • Clicking "View details" will open the old tabs with detailed data for each section.

These changes are designed to make the app easier to use and improve your ability to manage your affiliate program effectively. If you have any questions or need help navigating the new layout, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team.

New referral displays, customer Journey and program rules release

Mar 24, 2025

We’re excited to announce the release of several new features in UpPromote!

JANUARY 2025 UPDATES

Removal of Post-purchase Popup Feature

Jan 21, 2025

Add two new languages for Affiliate account: Finnish and Vietnamese

Jan 9, 2025

We’re excited to announce that affiliate accounts now support two additional languages: Finnish and Vietnamese. This update aims to enhance the experience for affiliates in these regions and support their local language preferences.

DECEMBER 2024 UPDATES

Generate 1099-NEC forms

Our brand-new 1099-NEC form generation feature makes it easier than ever to create and manage 1099-NEC forms for your affiliates, ensuring compliance with IRS regulations for reporting non-employee compensation.

Key Benefits:

  • Automatically calculate and generate 1099-NEC forms for affiliates earning $600 or more.

  • Download or export forms easily for e-filing or sharing with affiliates.


SEPTEMBER 2024 UPDATES

Add your Affiliate registration page to your store

Sep 23, 2024

We’re making affiliate recruitment even easier! You can now add your affiliate registration page directly to your online store, making it simpler for potential partners to join your program without leaving your site. Keep everything in one place for a smooth and professional signup experience.


Recurring commission

Sep 06, 2024

If you use subscription apps that currently integrate with UpPromote, like Appstle, Bold, or Recharge, this one is for you. You can now set a different commission rate for recurring orders, empowering affiliates to earn more as customers stick around. Take full control of your subscription-based sales!


AUGUST 2024 UPDATES

Combine Store credit with free shipping

Aug 28, 2024

We’re making rewards even better! Affiliates can now combine coupon codes generated from their Store Credits with free shipping discounts for even greater savings. It’s the perfect way to add more value to your affiliate program and drive more engagement.


Post-purchase signup for Customer referral

Aug 09, 2024

Introducing the Post-purchase popup, an exciting new display in the Customer Referral feature! This enhancement allows you to add a referral program signup section directly to your Thank you or Order status page. Now, your customers can effortlessly join your referral program and receive their referral link immediately after completing a purchase—no extra steps needed!


Premium templates for Affiliate registration page

Aug 06, 2024

We’re excited to introduce a game-changing feature that’s going to take your affiliate program to the next level—our brand-new Registration Page templates! 🎉

Imagine turning your simple registration form into a complete, visually engaging registration page that truly reflects your brand and convinces potential affiliates to join your program. With our premium templates, now available on the Growth plan and above, you can:

  • Create an impactful first impression

  • Customize your way

  • Boost sign-up rates


JUNE 2024 UPDATES

Customer referral updates

Jun 07, 2024

We're excited to introduce enhancements to the Customer Referral feature, providing you with new display options and customization to boost your affiliate recruitment.

  1. Display options

You can now select different display types for customers to sign up for your referral program, which is accessible via the Display page. Each display type allows customization to match your store's branding and customer engagement strategy

  1. Separated customer list

Customer accounts will be displayed separately from affiliate accounts. To review the customer list, go to Affiliates > select Customers.


Exclude products from commission

Jun 06, 2024

You can now specify which products or collections should not generate commissions by setting up the brand-new feature: Exclude products/collections from commission. Whether you want to exclude low-margin items, promote specific products, or manage inventory more effectively, this feature ensures that certain products or collections are excluded from commission calculations and affiliate tracking. Let’s start tailoring your affiliate strategy to suit diverse marketing goals!


MAY 2024 UPDATES

Set the default affiliate link for each program

May 16, 2024

If you have multiple programs and want their affiliate links to redirect to different pages of your store rather than the homepage, you can now make use of the new function Set default affiliate link for each program. It helps you tailor your affiliate marketing strategies more effectively to suit the specific needs of each program. This not only enhances targeting and personalization but also improves the potential for tracking and analyzing the performance of different affiliate initiatives independently.


APRIL 2024 UPDATES

Add more sync options to Multi-store

Apr 23, 2024

Previously, this feature was limited to syncing affiliates and coupons across multiple stores. With the latest update, the Multi-store feature now supports additional sync options or allows you to switch off Syncing and simply connect stores together.

You can choose to sync programs and other program-related features, such as Multi-level Marketing, Bonuses, and other important settings like Payment methods, Registration form, … allowing for a more cohesive and integrated management of your affiliate campaigns.


Integrate with Recurpay

Apr 1, 2024

UpPromote is officially integrated with Recurpay subscriptions. Recurpay users can track recurring orders in UpPromote to ensure continuous commission earnings for affiliates.


MARCH 2024 UPDATES

New visual MLM Tree now available in the Multi-level marketing feature

Mar 13, 2024

With this brand-new function, you can search for each affiliate and get a comprehensive view of their uplines and downlines, all on an easily navigable visual board.


Enhanced Thank You page features

Mar 04, 2024

UpPromote has released some exciting improvements to the Thank you page:

  1. Add a dedicated section for editing the Thank You page of each program.

  2. Streamline some default text.

  3. Include additional information for affiliates in case they are auto-approved to join your program(s).


NOVEMBER 2023 UPDATES

Select the default payment method for each program

Nov 08, 2023

You can now select the default payment method for each program so that the system can automatically choose that payment option for affiliates when they join the program.


Auto-create Custom link is now available

Nov 03, 2023

With the Auto-create Custom link feature, you’ll be able to generate unique custom links automatically for newly registered affiliates and existing affiliates, following the rule you set up in the feature.


OCTOBER 2023 UPDATES

New options for Add a new coupon

Oct 31, 2023

UpPromote has recently added extra coupon options derived from Shopify coupon settings. You can now create an Order discount, Product discount or Free shipping coupon. Furthermore, you will have an option to set the Minimum purchase requirements for customers to receive discounts, and the Usage limit that Limit coupon to one use per customer.


SEPTEMBER 2023 UPDATES

New email template: New coupon

Sep 20, 2023

Affiliates will now receive the New coupon email whenever you create and assign coupons manually to them on the Coupons page. You can edit this email template anytime by going to Outreach > Emails.


AUGUST 2023 UPDATES

The UpPromote embedded app is live

Aug 03, 2023

We’re thrilled to announce that the embedded version of UpPromote is officially released on Shopify. You can now open and use UpPromote directly from your Shopify admin and enjoy a seamless experience using the app.

In this update, we have improved the Onboarding process and Home page. Specifically, the Onboarding process has been shortened and focuses more on your primary role as a merchant in an Affiliate Marketing campaign.

The Home page has also been redesigned and added a Recommendations section, where you can explore suggested features that match your goal when running an Affiliate Marketing program

Other notable changes in this embedded app update are the layout and the app speed, which help improve the overall experience.

We hope you enjoy the new version, and please let us know if you have any feedback.


MAY 2023 UPDATES

Duplicate program option

May 10, 2023

If you want to make a copy of the exact same settings of one program, we now have the option to duplicate the program so you won’t have to manually set everything up from scratch. This feature is available from the Growth plan onwards.

Kindly note that it will only help duplicate program settings and its registration form. Special product commission will not be transferred over.


Edit Post-purchase popup Thank you page

May 08, 2023

You can now edit the Thank you text in the Post-purchase popup settings and check its live display right on the Preview.


APRIL 2023 UPDATES

Change Customer Referral 's coupon name

Apr 17, 2023

You are now able to edit Customer Referral’s default coupon name to your preferred one.


MARCH 2023 UPDATES

Motivate affiliates with New customer commission

Mar 21, 2023

Your feedbacks matter! We have officially released New customer commission, which allows you to set a different commission for affiliates when they bring a totally new customer that does not exist on your Shopify customer list.

This feature helps encourage your affiliates to promote your store widely and refer new customers for a higher commission amount.


Theme App Extension integration

Mar 21, 2023

With Shopify theme app extensions, you can add dynamic elements to your Themes without having to interact with Liquid templates or code. This integration helps UpPromote work seamlessly with your latest Themes.


New updates for Klaviyo integration

Mar 14, 2023

Exciting news! UpPromote metrics are now available with the Klaviyo integration. With those metrics, you can automate notification emails to affiliates through Klaviyo by setting up metric-triggered flows based on specific UpPromote events.


Pricing update announcement

Mar 07, 2023

We are announcing changes to our pricing plans, which is a part of our commitment to improving UpPromote. The new pricing better reflects the increased value we have delivered to our customers over the past years while allowing us to keep upgrading the app and developing new features. Effective March 7, 2023, our monthly pricing plans have been updated as follows:

Here are some great offers you can avail of:

  • The new pricing does NOT apply to existing subscribers (unless you downgrade/cancel and resubscribe).

  • A special offer of 20% OFF for any plan will be given to users who have installed UpPromote before March 8, 2023. Please do not hesitate to reach us via chat to claim the discount. We greatly appreciate your business and continued support through this growth and change. If you have any further questions regarding this change, please feel free to let us know.


Auto-payout via PayPal is official here!

Mar 02, 2023

After months of research and development, we’re glad to announce that you can now schedule commission payments automatically and periodically for affiliates. We believe that this will strongly help reduce manual work and save you much time when managing your affiliate campaign.


FEBRUARY 2023 UPDATES

Customer Referral is now available in Growth plan

Feb 23, 2023

Great news! The Customer Referral feature is officially available in the Growth plan onwards. The Growth plan is now more helpful than ever when it comes to recruiting affiliates/customers to expand your affiliate team.


NOVEMBER 2022 UPDATES

Gifts for affiliates are now available

Nov 07, 2022

You can now send gifts for affiliates as paid commissions manually or as welcome packages when they join your program. Gifts can be free or discounted products. They are sent automatically when affiliates register and get approved or manually when you want to incentivize affiliates.


AUGUST 2022 UPDATES

Incentivize your affiliates with Bonuses

Aug 29, 2022

Listening to our beloved customers' voices, we’ve developed the Affiliate Bonus feature, which allows you to give extra commission to affiliates when they meet a certain target. This feature not only encourages affiliates but also makes your affiliate program more advantageous on the market, which can attract potential affiliates.


MAY 2022 UPDATES

Customer Referral is officially released

May 04, 2022

UpPromote has launched the Customer referral feature, which allows your customers to promote your products without the need to join an affiliate program. This helps you boost sales with positive word-of-mouth and connect with your loyal customers.

We’re excited to announce the release of the "" feature in UpPromote!

Merchants can export invoices in bulk instead of downloading one single invoice. Invoice files will be sent via email and stored in a .zip file. Please refer to for more details.

The updated now provide a more detailed view of commission calculations, giving you full transparency into how commissions are earned.

Additionally, the new feature lets you track the path your customers take, from browsing your store to the referral order, including the channels they were referred from. These updates will help you gain deeper insights into your affiliate program performance.

We’ve also revamped to give you more control over exclusions. You can now choose to exclude shipping, taxes (product and shipping tax), or tip when calculating referral commissions. These updates will help you fine-tune your affiliate program and better manage commission settings.

The Post-purchase popup feature has been officially removed as part of . We recommend you switch to the feature, which provides a seamless and compliant alternative for post-purchase engagement. This change ensures compatibility with Shopify’s Checkout Extensibility framework and enhanced functionality for merchants.

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