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How Do I Set Up an Affiliate Program on Shopify?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 3:54 pm

As the owner of a Shopify store, you may be looking for ways to scale your business and reach a larger audience. One way to do this is to set up an affiliate program.

Affiliate programs allow other people or businesses to promote your products in exchange for a commission on sales. In this article, we’ll give you an overview of how to set up an affiliate program on Shopify.

There are two main ways to set up an affiliate program on Shopify: using a third-party app or using Shopify’s built-in Referral Program feature. We’ll briefly touch on both methods below.

Using a Third-Party App

If you decide to use a third-party app to set up your affiliate program, there are many options available in the Shopify App Store. Some popular choices include:

  • Refersion
  • LeadDyno

When choosing an app, be sure to read the reviews and compare pricing. Once you’ve selected an app, follow the instructions provided by the app developer to set up your program.

Using Shopify’s Referral Program Feature

Shopify’s Referral Program feature allows you to set up an affiliate program without using a third-party app. To get started, go to Shopify Admin > Settings > Checkout. From there, scroll down to the “Referral Program” section and click “Enable referral program”.

Next, you’ll need to customize your referral program settings. You can do this by clicking on the “Customize referral program” link.

Here, you can specify the details of your program, such as the referral rate (i.e. how much commission affiliates will earn) and whether customers will receive a discount for signing up for your program. Once you’re happy with your settings, click “Save”.

Now that your Referral Program is enabled and customized, you’ll need to generate a unique link for each affiliate. To do this, go back to the “Referral Program” section of your Checkout settings and click on the “Generate referral link” button.

Copy and paste this link into an email or social media post and send it to your affiliates. They can then promote this link on their website or social media channels.

In conclusion, setting up an affiliate program on Shopify is a great way to scale your business and reach a larger audience. There are two main ways to set up an affiliate program on Shopify: using a third-party app or using Shopify’s built-in Referral Program feature. Whichever method you choose, be sure to read the instructions carefully and customize your settings to ensure a successful program.

PRO TIP: If you are thinking about setting up an affiliate program on Shopify, there are a few things you should know. First, while Shopify does offer some built-in tools for managing affiliates, it is not designed specifically for affiliate programs. This means that there are a few things you will need to do yourself in order to set up and manage your program. Additionally, because Shopify is a hosted platform, you will not have complete control over your affiliate program. This can be both a good and a bad thing, depending on your needs and preferences.
Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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