Solution

Affiliate Onboarding in 2 Minutes, Not 2 Weeks

Stop losing affiliates to complicated onboarding. LinkJolt uses Stripe Connect Express for instant approval and automatic payments.

The Traditional Affiliate Onboarding Nightmare

Complex onboarding kills 30-50% of potential affiliates before they even start promoting. Traditional platforms require:

Manual W-9/W-8 Forms

Affiliates abandon when asked for tax forms upfront

⏱️ 15-30 min per affiliate

Bank Account Details

Security concerns sharing banking info via email/forms

⏱️ 10-20 min per affiliate

PayPal/Payment Setup

Multiple payment methods = confusion and delays

⏱️ 5-10 min per affiliate

Manual Approval Process

Waiting days for merchant approval kills momentum

⏱️ 1-7 days per affiliate

Total Time Lost: 1-2 hours per affiliate + 1-7 days waiting

50% of affiliates give up before completing this process

LinkJolt's 2-Minute Onboarding Process

We use Stripe Connect Express for all affiliate payments. This eliminates 90% of traditional onboarding friction:

1
Affiliate Receives Invitation
10 seconds

Email or public campaign link - one click to start

2
Quick Sign-Up
30 seconds

Name, email, password - basic info only

3
Automatic Stripe Connect Invitation
Instant

LinkJolt sends Stripe onboarding link automatically

4
Stripe Express Account Setup
60-90 seconds

Stripe handles identity verification, tax forms (W-9/W-8), bank account connection

5
Start Promoting
Instant

Generate tracking links immediately - no waiting for approval

Total Time: ~2 minutes (usually under 3 minutes)

98% completion rate - affiliates love the simplicity

Why Stripe Connect Express Is Perfect for Affiliates

No Manual Tax Forms

Stripe handles W-9 (US) and W-8 (international) automatically during onboarding

✓ Saves 15-20 minutes per affiliate

Instant Identity Verification

KYC/AML compliance automated - usually approved in minutes, not days

✓ No waiting period

Secure Bank Account Connection

Affiliates connect bank via Stripe's secure interface - you never see their banking details

✓ Trust & security

Global Support

Works in 45+ countries with local currency payouts

✓ International affiliates welcome

Mobile-Friendly

Complete entire onboarding on mobile device in 2 minutes

✓ 70% complete on mobile

Professional Experience

Stripe-branded payment setup builds trust and credibility

✓ Higher conversion rate

Traditional vs. LinkJolt Onboarding

Traditional Platform

Download and fill PDF forms

Email sensitive banking details

Wait 3-7 days for approval

Set up separate PayPal account

Manual tax form collection

Total: 1-2 hours + 3-7 day wait

50% abandonment rate

LinkJolt + Stripe Connect

Click invitation link

Enter name, email, password (30 sec)

Stripe handles everything else

Approved in minutes (automatic)

Start promoting immediately

Total: ~2 minutes, zero wait

98% completion rate

Benefits for Merchants

5x more affiliates

Low-friction onboarding means more affiliates actually complete setup

98% completion rate

Almost everyone who starts onboarding finishes it

Zero admin work

No manual tax form collection, bank verification, or payment setup

Instant activation

Affiliates start promoting the same day they sign up

Start Onboarding Affiliates in 2 Minutes

Join merchants using LinkJolt's seamless Stripe Connect onboarding. Higher completion rates, happier affiliates, zero admin work.

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