Step 1) The first thing you should be doing, after you install the plugin, is update the settings page with your desired settings. Most of the default settings should be good to get you going so you don't need to change too much to get started. The general settings screen look similar to the following (it will have a lot more options but you get the idea): All the options are pretty self explanatory so you won't have any problem configuring them. Browse all the settings tab and save … [Read more...]
WordPress Affiliate Platform Admin Screens
Watch the following video for a good overview of the admin dashboard area of the affiliate platform plugin: After you activate the WordPress Affiliate Platform plugin, the settings/options menu can be found on the left hand side menu similar to the following screenshot Short Description of Each Menu Item In this section I have added a short description of all the menu items. I have also included some screenshots where I think it adds value. WP Affiliate Dashboard The WP Affiliate … [Read more...]
How the WordPress Affiliate Platform Works
The WordPress Affiliate Platform works like most other affiliate recruitment, management and tracking program. Potential affiliates visit your (the admin who installed the wordpress affiliate platform) site and decide to become your affiliate to promote the products/services you offer. They can sign up for an affiliate account to become your affiliate. The affiliates can can now get affiliate ad code (banners/links) for your products that they can put on their websites to direct … [Read more...]
Benefits of an Affiliate Program
Having an affiliate program is the most powerful way to market your products online. There are a number of benefits when you use an affiliate program that includes: Increased sales Drive traffic to your site Generate qualified leads Extend the reach of your brand Better search engine rankings Manage your affiliates and ads all in one place The ultimate viral marketing strategy Keep most of your profits (only share with your affiliates who directly help you sell) Starting … [Read more...]
WordPress Affiliate Platform Installation & Upgrade Guide
Installing and Upgrading WordPress Affiliate plugin is very easy. The installation of this plugin is similar to all the other WordPress plugins. Fresh Installation Go to the Add New plugins screen in your WordPress admin area Click the Upload Plugin button Browse for the plugin file (wp-affiliate-platform.zip) Click Install Now and then activate the plugin Plugin Upgrade Before you ask… Yes, the plugin will retain all the previous information that you saved. No data (your affiliate … [Read more...]