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How Do I Set Up Affiliate Marketing on Shopify?

Last updated on January 9, 2023 @ 6:13 pm

As an ecommerce platform, Shopify is a great way to make money online. And, one of the best ways to make money with Shopify is through affiliate marketing.

Affiliate marketing is a commission-based marketing strategy in which you promote other people’s products or services and earn a commission when someone buys something as a result of your promotion.

It’s a great way to earn money online without having to create your own products or services. And, it’s a great way to get started with making money online if you’re new to the ecommerce world.

So, how do you set up affiliate marketing on Shopify? Here’s a step-by-step guide:

    1. Sign up for a Shopify account. If you don’t already have one, you can sign up for a free 14-day trial here.

    2. Once you’ve signed up for a Shopify account, log in and go to your “Online Store” dashboard.

    3. In your “Online Store” dashboard, click on the “Preferences” tab.

    4. Scroll down to the “Affiliate Settings” section and click on the checkbox next to “Enable affiliate program.”

    5. Enter your affiliate program details into the fields provided. This includes your affiliate program name, description, terms and conditions, and commission rate.

    6. Once you’ve entered all of your affiliate program details, click on the “Save” button at the bottom of the page.

    7. Now that you’ve enabled your affiliate program and entered your details, it’s time to start promoting it! There are a few different ways you can do this:

    • Add an “Affiliates” link to your website’s menus or footer so people can easily find it.
    • Create blog posts or other types of content that promote your affiliate program and include your affiliate links throughout. For example, you could write a blog post about how to set up an ecommerce website with Shopify and include your affiliate link in the post.
    • Use social media to promote your affiliate program and share your affiliate links with your followers. For example, you could tweet about how easy it is to set up an ecommerce website with Shopify and include your affiliate link in the tweet. Be sure to use relevant hashtags so people who are interested in ecommerce or Shopify can easily find your tweet.
PRO TIP: If you are planning on setting up affiliate marketing on your Shopify store, be aware that there are a few potential risks. First, make sure that you only work with reputable affiliate programs. There are some scams out there, so do your research before you sign up for anything. Second, be sure to set clear terms and conditions with your affiliates, so that everyone is on the same page. Finally, keep a close eye on your sales and commissions, to make sure that everything is running smoothly.
Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.