For Admins: Setting Up and Managing the Affiliate Program
Step 1: Install and Activate AFFI Plugin
- Install the AFFI plugin via the WooCommerce Plugins page.
- Activate the plugin and access the settings through the WordPress admin panel.
Step 2: Configure General Settings
- Affiliate link structure (Base link, Prefix, Format).
- Enable affiliate registration.
- Set auto-approval for affiliate requests (optional).
- Define the email notifications to send.
- Enable “Affiliates Dashboard inside My Account” for affiliates.
- Activate affiliate rank updates and other features as needed.
Step 3: Define Commission Rules
- Set the default commission type (Fixed or Percentage).
- Define the default commission value.
- Exclude affiliates from earning commissions on their own purchases or taxes (if applicable).
Step 4: Set Up Affiliate Ranks
Access the Ranks page. Create rank levels with specific details:
- Name, Position, Type (Fixed/Percentage).
- Commission values and thresholds for promotion.
- Add badges and descriptions for better visualization.
Step 5: Add Affiliates
- Open the Affiliates page to review registered affiliates.
- Approve or reject pending requests, or manually add affiliates
Step 6: Enable Sharing Tools
- Enable share buttons on product pages, or product list
- Configure sharing text and social sharing options for affiliates.
After you’re happy with the setup and things start working, monitor and analyze reports
- Review affiliate performance (top earners, referrals, clicks).
- Evaluate payout summaries and other key metrics.
And manage payouts
- Approve or reject payout requests based on affiliate balance and payment details.
- Process payments using available methods configured in the Payment Settings page.