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First Steps to Start Your Affiliate Program on Refersion

Here’s how to get started as a merchant on Refersion.

Written by Nick Castellano
Updated this week

First, you need an e-commerce or online store to connect with Refersion (with at least one product or service). Also if you’re not on Shopify, then you’ll need a credit card to sign up.

Next, go through the simple process to connect your Shopify store or connect another (non-Shopify) e-commerce store. And then you’re ready to launch your program! 🚀

Integrate and Test Your Setup

Before launching your affiliate program, ensure proper integration of Refersion with your store:

  • Test Your Setup: Perform a test order to confirm the integration is successful. To learn more, check the Refersion article, How Do I Perform a Test Order?

Create Your First Offer

Offers determine your commission structure for affiliates. Set up an offer as follows:

Get ahead of the curve:

  • Check out our Refersion platform walkthrough to learn the ins and outs of the entire Refersion platform.

  • Our Help Center is your compass. From FAQs to getting started instructions, we have it all.

  • Explore the Refersion Marketplace: Boost your affiliate program's visibility by sharing your brand on our Marketplace. Navigate to Affiliates>My Offers and click Create Offer to create your offer. Set a competitive commission rate and provide clear Commission Terms. Then, go to Program Details>Marketplace, toggle the Listing Status to enable your offer. This will make your listing live on the Marketplace. Refer to What Is The Refersion Marketplace? for detailed instructions.

Adding or Inviting Affiliates

Grow your network effectively:

  • Promote Your Registration Form: Share your unique affiliate registration link during campaigns to increase affiliate recruitment. You can also embed your affiliate sign-up page directly onto your website for better accessibility.

  • Managing New Affiliates: New affiliates will appear under the Affiliates>My Affiliates>Pending tab. Review each affiliate before approving their accounts, and be sure to customize your email templates so they are notified on how to promote your products and earn commissions.

  • Notifications for New Sign-ups: Your team will receive an email notification when someone registers via the affiliate sign-up page. Ensure the correct email is set for receiving these alerts by checking Profile Name>Settings>Email Notifications.

  • Receiving Tailored Affiliate Recommendations: Fill out the About My Business tab of your account and contact Refersion via your registered email to request a tailored list of affiliates that aligns with your program. These curated recommendations come from the Refersion Marketplace. Click here for additional details.

Still need some help? You can chat with an expert in-app, or send us an email at [email protected]. We’ll get back to you quickly.

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