Affiliate Program

Join the SellerMagnet Affiliate Program. Earn recurring commissions by promoting SellerMagnet to Amazon sellers through your content, community, or agency.

Difficulty: 🟢 Beginner · Reading time: ~10 min

Open this page in your dashboard: Go to Affiliate Program →

📋 Overview

The SellerMagnet Affiliate Program is designed for content creators, Amazon seller educators, agencies, and community leaders who want to earn commissions by promoting SellerMagnet. Unlike the Refer a Friend program (which rewards existing users for casual recommendations), the Affiliate Program is a structured partnership with tracking, reporting, and higher earning potential.

If you run a YouTube channel about Amazon FBA, manage a seller education course, operate an Amazon agency, or lead a seller community, the Affiliate Program turns your audience into a revenue stream.

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💡 Affiliate vs. Referral: What Is the Difference?

Feature	Refer a Friend	Affiliate Program
Target audience	Existing SellerMagnet users	Content creators, agencies, educators
Reward type	Subscription credits	Cash commissions (via Stripe Connect)
Tracking	Simple unique link	Affiliate dashboard with detailed analytics
Commission structure	Flat credit per conversion	Percentage of subscription revenue (recurring)
Marketing materials	None	Banners, landing pages, co-branded assets
Minimum payout	N/A (credits applied automatically)	No minimum threshold

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How It Works

1

Apply

1. Navigate to the Affiliate Program page on the SellerMagnet website.

2. Fill out the application form with your details:

Field	Description
Name	Your name or business name
Email	Business email address
Website / Channel	URL of your website, YouTube channel, or social media profile
Audience size	Approximate reach (subscribers, followers, group members)
Promotion plan	How you plan to promote SellerMagnet

2

Approval

The SellerMagnet team reviews your application (typically within 2-5 business days). Approval criteria include:

• Relevance to Amazon seller audience

• Content quality and professionalism

• Audience size and engagement levels

• Compliance with SellerMagnet brand guidelines

3

Get Your Materials

Once approved, you receive access to:

Resource	Description
Affiliate dashboard	Track clicks, signups, conversions, and commissions
Unique tracking link	Custom URL with your affiliate ID
Banner ads	Pre-designed banners in multiple sizes
Landing pages	Co-branded landing pages optimized for conversion
Promo codes	Exclusive discount codes for your audience
Product descriptions	Pre-written copy describing SellerMagnet features

4

Promote

Share your affiliate link through your channels. Every visitor who clicks your link and subscribes to SellerMagnet is attributed to you via permanent link-based tracking.

5

Earn

Commissions are calculated monthly and paid out according to the payment schedule.

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Commission Structure

Monthly Subscription

Commission Type	Rate
First month	50% of the first month's payment
Renewals	20% on each renewal, up to the 4th month

Yearly Subscription

Commission Type	Rate
Initial annual payment	25%
Yearly renewals	No commission on renewals

Pro tip: On monthly plans, you earn 50% of the first payment and 20% on each renewal up to the 4th month. On yearly plans, you earn 25% of the initial payment. The referral link is permanent: even if the user signs up months later, the commission is yours.

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Affiliate Dashboard

Affiliate Program dashboard - Referrals, earnings and commissions

Your dashboard provides full transparency into your performance:

Metric	Description
Clicks	Total clicks on your affiliate link
Signups	Number of users who created a SellerMagnet account
Conversions	Signups who converted to paid subscriptions
Conversion rate	Percentage of clicks that became paying subscribers
Active subscribers	Currently active paying referrals
Monthly commission	Commissions earned in the current month
Total earned	Lifetime commissions earned
Pending payout	Commissions awaiting the next payment cycle

Reporting

• Daily breakdown: See clicks and conversions per day

• Source tracking: If you use multiple links (e.g., YouTube vs. blog), track performance per source

• Subscription plan breakdown: See which plans your referrals subscribe to

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Payment Details

Parameter	Details
Payment method	Via Stripe Connect, directly to your bank account
Payment schedule	Monthly, processed at the end of each calendar month
Minimum payout	No minimum threshold; all earned commissions are paid out
Currency	EUR
Tax reporting	You are responsible for reporting affiliate income

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Promotion Guidelines

Permitted

• Honest reviews and tutorials featuring SellerMagnet

• Comparison articles (SellerMagnet vs. competitors) with factual information

• Social media posts, stories, and videos demonstrating the product

• Email newsletters to your own subscriber list

• Webinars and live demonstrations

• Course materials that include SellerMagnet as a recommended tool

Prohibited

• Paid search ads bidding on "SellerMagnet" brand keywords

• Misleading claims about features, pricing, or guarantees

• Spam: unsolicited emails, messages, or comments

• Coupon/deal sites that only display discount codes without genuine content

• Cookie stuffing or any form of artificial click inflation

• Impersonating SellerMagnet staff or making false partnership claims

Warning: Violation of promotion guidelines results in immediate removal from the Affiliate Program and forfeiture of unpaid commissions. SellerMagnet actively monitors for policy violations.

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🎯 Realistic Example

Scenario: You run a YouTube channel about Amazon FBA with 15,000 subscribers. You create a video tutorial titled "How I Source Products 5x Faster with SellerMagnet."

Month 1:

• Video generates 3,200 views

• 180 clicks on your affiliate link

• 22 signups (12.2% click-to-signup rate)

• 8 convert to paid plans at an average of EUR 39/month

• Commission: 8 first-month payments × EUR 39 × 50% = EUR 156.00

Month 6 (cumulative):

• 6 original subscribers still active + 12 new subscribers from additional videos

• 6 original subscribers generating renewal commissions (20% × EUR 39 = EUR 7.80 each) + new first-month commissions from additional videos

Month 12:

• Your growing library of SellerMagnet content drives consistent referrals

• Your growing library of content drives consistent first-sign-up commissions (50% each) plus renewal income from active subscribers

Over a year, consistent referrals generate significant income from the combined first-month (50%) and renewal (20%) commissions.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake	Why It Hurts
Only posting your affiliate link without context	Low conversion rate; audiences need education, not just links
Not disclosing the affiliate relationship	Violates FTC/EU transparency requirements and damages trust
Creating low-quality content just for commissions	Damages your reputation and results in unsubscribes
Not tracking multiple link sources	You cannot identify which content performs best
Forgetting to update content when features change	Outdated information leads to confused sign-ups and complaints

## ✅ Best Practices

1. Create genuine, helpful content: Tutorials, walkthroughs, and honest reviews convert far better than hard sells.

2. Show, do not tell: Screen recordings demonstrating the Sourcer, Repricer, or Review Requester in action are the highest-converting content format.

3. Disclose your affiliate status: Always include a disclosure statement. Transparency builds trust and is legally required in most jurisdictions.

4. Use multiple content formats: Blog posts, videos, email newsletters, and social media posts all reach different audience segments.

5. Update content regularly: As SellerMagnet adds features, update your content to reflect the latest capabilities.

6. Engage with your audience: Answer questions about SellerMagnet in comments and messages. Personal engagement drives conversions.

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What Your Audience Gets

Benefit	Details
Exclusive discount	30% off for the first 3 months on a monthly plan, or 30% off the yearly renewal
Automatic application	When referrals create an account via your link, the discount is automatically applied at checkout
Permanent link	Once an account is created through your link, the referral and discount are permanently linked

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❓ FAQ

How do I apply for the Affiliate Program?

Visit the Affiliate Program page on the SellerMagnet website and complete the application form. The team reviews applications within 2-5 business days.

Is there a cost to join the Affiliate Program?

No. The program is free to join. There are no fees, minimum commitments, or required purchases.

Do I need to be a SellerMagnet user to become an affiliate?

It is not strictly required, but it is strongly recommended. Personal experience with the product makes your promotions more authentic and effective.

How long does the tracking cookie last?

When someone creates an account through your link, the referral is permanently associated to you. There is no cookie expiration window.

What happens if a subscriber cancels and later resubscribes?

Since the referral link is permanent, any resubscription by a referred user is attributed to you regardless of timing.

Can I be both a referrer (Refer a Friend) and an affiliate?

Yes, but each referral is attributed to one program only. If a new user signs up through your affiliate link, it counts as an affiliate conversion, not a friend referral.

Are there minimum performance requirements to stay in the program?

There are no minimum thresholds to maintain membership. However, inactive affiliates (no clicks for 12 months) may be removed for housekeeping purposes.

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➡️ What's Next?

Refer a FriendPlans & Billing