# Affiliate Program
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**Open this page in your dashboard:** [**Go to Affiliate Program โ**](https://dashboard.sellermagnet.com/affiliate)
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## ๐ 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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## ๐ก 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
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#### 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 |
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#### 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
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#### 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 |
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#### 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.
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#### 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 |
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**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
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
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**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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## ๐ฏ 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 ร EUR 39 ร 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% ร 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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โ ๏ธ 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 |
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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](/selling-tools/product-sourcer-overview.md), [Repricer](/selling-tools/repricer-overview.md), or [Review Requester](/selling-tools/review-requester-overview.md) 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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## โ 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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## โก๏ธ What's Next?
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[Refer a Friend](/resources/refer-a-friend.md)
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[Plans & Billing](/resources/plans-and-billing.md)
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