How to Set Up an Affiliate Program
Complete step-by-step guide to launching your affiliate program in 1 minute. Easy setup with tracking, payouts, and fraud prevention included.
1 min
Setup time
Zero
Coding required
$13.99
Starting price
Why Setting Up Affiliate Programs Is Hard
Most businesses struggle with technical complexity, high costs, and unclear implementation paths when launching affiliate programs
Complex Technical Setup
Hours wasted on complex API integrations and custom code that could be spent growing your business
Manual Tracking & Spreadsheets
Error-prone manual tracking loses commissions and damages affiliate trust
Expensive Enterprise Solutions
Platforms charging $99-299/month with setup fees are too costly for growing businesses
No Clear Implementation Path
Not knowing where to start or what tools to use delays launch by weeks or months
LinkJolt Makes Setup Simple
Everything you need to launch your affiliate program in one platform
1-Minute Quick Start
Sign up with Google OAuth, connect Stripe/Paddle, and add our 2-line tracking script. No complex setup or lengthy onboarding required.
Zero-Code Implementation
Just copy-paste our tracking script. No API integration, no backend work, no developer time needed.
Real-Time Tracking
12-month data retention with instant click, conversion, and commission tracking. See performance as it happens.
Automated Payouts
Direct Stripe Connect transfers from your account to affiliates. Process bulk payouts with one click.
Built-in Fraud Prevention
IP tracking, self-referral blocking, and 30-day deduplication to protect your program from fraud.
Flexible Commissions
Percentage, fixed-rate, or recurring commissions. Set different rates for trials vs paid conversions.
How to Set Up Your Affiliate Program
Sign Up for LinkJolt
Create your account with Google OAuth or email. Takes 2 minutes to get started.
Connect Payment Processor
Link Stripe or Paddle for automatic conversion tracking via webhooks.
Create Your Campaign
Set commission structure (percentage or fixed), tracking type, and campaign details.
Install Tracking Script
Add our 2-line JavaScript snippet to your website. No backend work required.
Invite Affiliates
Send invitation emails or create public signup links for instant affiliate onboarding.
Launch & Track
Monitor clicks, conversions, and commissions in real-time. Process payouts with one click.
What Our Customers Say
Don't just take our word for it - hear from some of our satisfied customers!
Linkjolt made affiliate programs easy for us. Some of theother platforms were very difficult and clunky to use, but this UI is so simple and it just works. Highly recommend!
Henry
Founder at multiple startups
We've increased our conversion rates by 37% since we started using LinkJolt. The tracking features and instant payouts alone are worth the price!.
Zeger Hoogeboom
Founder at Coreties.com
The dashboard gives our team the insights we need to work more efficiently and help our partners earn more money.
Cleo
Founder at Genebreak
Simple Pricing
Choose the perfect plan for your business. Start with a 3-day free trial.
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0% transaction fees
StarterFor Small Teams
Up to $5,000/month earned from affiliates
What's included
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5 active campaigns
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50 affiliate invites per month
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10 active affiliates
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Advanced analytics (3-month data retention)
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Email support
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Standard affiliate tracking
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Fraud detection system
- ✓
Stripe payout integration
- ✕
Unlimited campaigns
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Unlimited affiliate invites
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Unlimited affiliates
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Custom commission structures
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Bulk payouts
ProfessionalMost Popular
Up to $25,000/month earned from affiliates
What's included
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Unlimited active campaigns
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Unlimited affiliates
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Unlimited affiliate invites
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Advanced analytics (12-month data retention)
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Priority chat and email support
- ✓
Advanced affiliate tracking
- ✓
Enhanced fraud detection
- ✓
Stripe payout integration
- ✓
Custom commission structures
- ✓
Auto-approve affiliates option
- ✓
Bulk payouts
EnterpriseFor Large Teams
Up to $100,000/month earned from affiliates
What's included
- ✓
Unlimited active campaigns
- ✓
Unlimited affiliates
- ✓
Unlimited affiliate invites
- ✓
Advanced analytics (12-month data retention)
- ✓
Priority chat and email support
- ✓
Advanced affiliate tracking
- ✓
Enhanced fraud detection
- ✓
Stripe payout integration
- ✓
Custom commission structures
- ✓
Auto-approve affiliates option
- ✓
Bulk payouts
- ✓
Automated payout management
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to set up an affiliate program?
With LinkJolt, you can set up a complete affiliate program in 1 minute. Account creation takes 30 seconds with Google OAuth, connecting your payment processor takes 20 seconds, and creating your first campaign takes 10 seconds. Once set up, you can invite affiliates immediately.
Do I need coding skills to set up an affiliate program?
No. LinkJolt requires only a simple 2-line JavaScript snippet on your website. No backend coding, API integration, or technical skills required. If you can copy and paste, you can set up LinkJolt.
How much does it cost to set up an affiliate program?
LinkJolt starts at $19.99/month with a 3-day free trial. There are zero transaction fees or commission cuts - you keep 100% of your revenue. This is 60% cheaper than competitors like Rewardful ($49/month).
Can I use this with Stripe or Paddle?
Yes. LinkJolt integrates directly with both Stripe and Paddle for automatic conversion tracking. Webhooks handle conversion attribution, and Stripe Connect enables instant affiliate payouts.
How do I pay my affiliates?
LinkJolt uses Stripe Connect for direct merchant-to-affiliate transfers. You can process individual payouts or bulk payouts with one click. The platform never holds funds - payments go directly from your Stripe account to your affiliates.
What is the easiest way to set up an affiliate program?
The easiest way is to use an affiliate management platform like LinkJolt that handles tracking, commission calculations, fraud prevention, and payouts automatically. Alternative manual methods involve spreadsheets, custom code, and manual payment processing which take weeks to implement.
Can I create a simple affiliate program without coding?
Yes. LinkJolt is designed for no-code setup. You don't need developers, API knowledge, or backend work. Just sign up, connect Stripe/Paddle, and add a tracking script to your site. Everything else is managed through our dashboard.
How quickly can I start an affiliate program?
You can launch a complete affiliate program in 1 minute with LinkJolt. Sign up (30 sec), connect payment processor (20 sec), create campaign (10 sec), add tracking script (10 sec), and invite affiliates (10 sec). Your program is live and ready to generate sales.
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