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How to Create an Affiliate Program in ClickFunnels 2.0 | Step-by-Step Guide

Setting up an affiliate program can be one of the best ways to scale your business by allowing others to promote your products for a commission. With ClickFunnels 2.0’s Affiliate Center, you now have an integrated solution to manage your entire affiliate program within your funnels, making it easy for affiliates to sign up, promote your products, and track their progress.

This guide will walk you through each step of creating an affiliate program in ClickFunnels 2.0, from setting up commission plans to monitoring affiliates’ performance.

Getting Started with the Affiliate Center

The Affiliate Center in ClickFunnels 2.0 allows you to create, manage, and grow an affiliate program that’s directly tied to your products and funnels. It enables affiliates to earn commissions on sales they generate, while you manage everything from sign-ups to payouts within ClickFunnels.

Before diving in, make sure you have access to ClickFunnels 2.0 and that you’ve enabled the Affiliate Center in your workspace. Once set up, you’ll be able to easily assign commission plans, track affiliate activity, and make payouts.

Step 1: Adding the Affiliate Center to Your Workspace

Setting Up Your Account

To start, you’ll need to enable the Affiliate Center app in your ClickFunnels 2.0 workspace:

  • Log into your ClickFunnels 2.0 dashboard.
  • Click the + (plus) icon next to Apps in the left-hand navigation.
  • Search for Affiliate Center and click Add App.
  • Once the app is added, it will show up in your left-hand navigation.

Now that the Affiliate Center is active, you’re ready to configure your program!

Step 2: Creating a Commission Plan

A Commission Plan defines how much your affiliates will earn for promoting your products. You can set up different commission rates for different products, ensuring flexibility in your affiliate structure.

How to Create a Commission Plan:

  • Go to the Affiliate Center and click on Commission Plans.
  • Click Create New Plan.
  • Name your commission plan and choose a color for easy identification.
  • Decide if you want this to be the default commission plan (applies to all new affiliates automatically).
  • Click Save.

Step 3: Adding Commissionable Products

Now that you have a commission plan, you’ll need to assign products that your affiliates will promote. You can set different commission rates for different products, depending on your strategy.

How to Add Products to a Commission Plan:

  • In the Commission Plan you just created, click on Add Product.
  • Select the product(s) you want to be eligible for affiliate commissions.
  • Set the commission percentage or flat fee that affiliates will earn on each sale.
     Example: For a $500 product, you could offer a 20% commission, which means affiliates would earn $100 per sale.
  • Click Save.

Now your products are set up, and affiliates can earn commissions based on the products they help sell.

Step 4: Creating an Affiliate Campaign

An Affiliate Campaign is where you tie together your commission plans, products, and marketing materials. This is where your affiliates will go to get their unique links, access promotional materials, and track their performance.

How to Create an Affiliate Campaign:

  • In the Affiliate Center, click on Campaigns and select Create New Campaign.
  • Give your campaign a name and description.
  • Select the funnel that affiliates will be promoting.
  • Set start and end dates for the campaign (optional).
  • Provide any marketing assets (like images or sales copy) that affiliates can use to promote your products.
  • Assign the commission plan you created earlier.
  • Click Save.

Your affiliate campaign is now live! Affiliates can start promoting the selected funnel and earning commissions.

Step 5: Adding Affiliates to Your Campaign

Now that you’ve set up the campaign, it’s time to add affiliates. You can manually add affiliates or automate this process through workflows.

Manually Adding Affiliates:

  • Go to Affiliate Center > Affiliates.
  • Click Add Affiliate.
  • Select a contact from your existing ClickFunnels users or create a new affiliate by adding their name and email.
  • Assign them to the correct commission plan.
  • Click Save.

Automating Affiliate Sign-ups:

  • Set up a workflow in ClickFunnels 2.0 that automatically creates an affiliate account when a user completes a certain action (such as making a purchase or opting into a funnel).
  • Use the Create Affiliate action step in your workflow to automate the sign-up process.

Once an affiliate is added, they’ll be able to log in and view their affiliate dashboard, track their earnings, and see campaign details.

Step 6: Managing Commissions & Payouts

ClickFunnels 2.0 makes it easy to track commissions and process payouts within the Affiliate Center.

Monitoring Commissions:

  • Go to Affiliate Center > Commissions to view all commissions earned by affiliates.
  • You can see detailed reports on sales, the commission percentage applied, and which affiliates need to be paid.

Processing Payouts:

  • Go to Affiliate Center > Payouts.
  • You can set a payout threshold (e.g., affiliates must earn $100 before receiving payment).
  • Click Process Payout to distribute commissions.

Troubleshooting Common Affiliate Program Issues

While setting up an affiliate program in ClickFunnels 2.0 is straightforward, you might encounter a few common issues:

  • Affiliates not receiving commissions: Ensure that the correct commission plan is assigned and that the funnel is properly connected to the product.
  • Commission payout errors: Double-check that the affiliate has reached the payout threshold and that the payout method is correctly configured.

Final Thoughts

Creating an affiliate program in ClickFunnels 2.0 is a powerful way to grow your business while rewarding others for promoting your products. By following this guide, you now have the tools to set up your commission plans, manage affiliate campaigns, and track performance with ease.

Whether you choose to manually add affiliates or automate the process, the Affiliate Center’s robust features allow you to build a successful program that scales with your business. Start leveraging the power of affiliate marketing today and watch your reach – and sales – soar!

If you have any lingering questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out for support. And don’t forget to subscribe to our Tech Time newsletter for more tips, tricks, and guides sent directly to your inbox every Monday.

Additional Resources

For further assistance and more in-depth guides, check out these resources:

If you need personalized help, contact our support team at support@repairmyfunnel.com.

Additional FAQs

Can I have multiple commission plans for different affiliates?

Yes! You can create multiple commission plans and assign them to specific affiliates. This allows you to offer higher commissions to your top performers or customize commission rates for different products.

How do affiliates track their earnings and performance?

Affiliates can log into their Affiliate Dashboard to track clicks, sales, commissions, and payout history in real-time.

Can I automate the affiliate creation process?

Yes! Using workflows in ClickFunnels 2.0, you can automatically add users as affiliates when they sign up, purchase a product, or meet any criteria you set in your workflow.

How are affiliate commissions paid out?

Commissions are paid out manually once affiliates hit a preset threshold (e.g., $100).

Can affiliates promote multiple products or funnels?

Yes, TidyCal supports group bookings. You can enable group bookings for any booking type, set seat limits, and even allow participants to invite additional guests.

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