> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sellermagnet.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sellermagnet.com/resources/affiliate-program.md).
# Affiliate Program
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**Difficulty:** ๐ข Beginner ยท **Reading time:** \~10 min
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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 |
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| **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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**Rates shown are the standard defaults.** SellerMagnet can set commission rates individually per affiliate, so your actual rates may differ from the standard figures above. Check your affiliate dashboard or contact support for the rates that apply to your account.
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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**
**How the per-subscriber math works (EUR 39 monthly plan):** each paid referral earns you EUR 19.50 in their first month (50% of EUR 39) and EUR 7.80 per renewal (20% of EUR 39). Renewals are paid only for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th months, so a single subscriber is worth at most EUR 19.50 + (3 ร EUR 7.80) = EUR 42.90 over their lifetime.
**Month 6:** Assume your growing library now converts a steady 5 new paid subscribers per month on top of the Month 1 burst. By Month 6 you are at steady state, so that single month earns:
* 5 new subscribers ร EUR 19.50 = EUR 97.50 (first-month commissions)
* 5 subscribers in their 2nd month ร EUR 7.80 = EUR 39.00
* 5 subscribers in their 3rd month ร EUR 7.80 = EUR 39.00
* 5 subscribers in their 4th month ร EUR 7.80 = EUR 39.00
* Month 6 commission: **EUR 214.50**
* Cumulative Months 1-6: **EUR 1,181.70**
**Month 12:** With the same steady 5 conversions per month, each month keeps earning one fresh first-month cohort plus three renewing cohorts:
* Month 12 commission: **EUR 214.50** (steady-state monthly run rate)
* Cumulative Months 1-12: **EUR 2,468.70**
Note that the Month 1 cohort stops paying commission after its 4th month, because monthly-plan renewals end at the 4th month. Steady income comes from the continuous flow of new conversions your content library produces, which is why a growing library matters more than any single video.
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This projection uses the standard 50% first-month and 20% renewal rates on a EUR 39 monthly plan. Your own conversion volume, plan mix, and any custom rates set for your account will change the totals. Your affiliate dashboard always shows your actual figures.
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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** | An exclusive discount on their SellerMagnet subscription, available to new customers who sign up through your affiliate link |
| **Automatic application** | The discount is applied automatically at checkout for each new customer arriving via your affiliate link - no promo code to enter |
| **Permanent link** | Once an account is created through your link, the referral and discount are permanently linked |
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## ๐ง Troubleshooting
If something looks off in your tracking or payouts, work through the table below before contacting support. Most issues trace back to a modified link, incomplete Stripe onboarding, or a signup that has not yet upgraded to a paid plan.
| Symptom | Likely cause | What to do |
| -------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Clicks not tracking** | The affiliate ID was stripped from the URL, the visitor uses an ad blocker or privacy browser that removes tracking parameters, or the daily breakdown has not refreshed yet | Copy your link fresh from the affiliate dashboard and confirm it still contains your affiliate ID. Test it in a private/incognito window, then allow time for the daily breakdown to update before assuming a click was lost. |
| **Stripe Connect payout not received** | Stripe Connect onboarding is incomplete (identity or bank details unverified), there was no earned commission that cycle, or the bank is still processing | Open the Stripe Connect status link in your dashboard and finish any pending verification. Confirm you had commission for the cycle (pending amounts are only paid after the cycle closes at month end) and allow normal bank processing time. |
| **Conversion not attributed** | The account was not first created through your link, the link parameters were lost on that device, or the signup belongs to another program (each referral is attributed to one program only) | Compare **Signups** and **Conversions** in your dashboard. A signup with no conversion usually means the user simply has not upgraded to a paid plan yet. Attribution is fixed at account creation, so the account must be created via your link. |
| **Referral cookie / attribution window questions** | Expecting a time-limited cookie | SellerMagnet uses permanent link-based attribution, not a cookie with an expiry. Once an account is created through your link, the referral and the customer discount stay associated with you, including future resubscriptions. There is no attribution window to worry about. |
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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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