GoAffPro

The affiliate marketing industry has exploded to over $17 billion globally in 2025, with 81% of brands now leveraging affiliate programs to boost sales and expand their reach. However, despite this widespread adoption, many businesses struggle with complex setup processes that can take weeks or even months to implement properly.

Traditional affiliate marketing platforms often require extensive technical knowledge, lengthy onboarding processes, and substantial upfront investments. This complexity has created a significant barrier for small to medium-sized businesses wanting to tap into the affiliate marketing goldmine.

GoAffPro eliminates these technical barriers entirely. While competitors like Impact can take several weeks to set up and require enterprise-level budgets starting at $5,000+ monthly, GoAffPro’s streamlined approach gets your affiliate program live and generating revenue in under 10 minutes – even if you’ve never run an affiliate program before.

This comprehensive guide will walk you through every step of the setup process, from initial installation to advanced optimization strategies:

Why GoAffPro is Perfect for Beginners

Unlimited Everything, Zero Restrictions

Unlike competitors that impose strict limitations, GoAffPro offers unlimited affiliates, sales, and referrals on all plans – including their free tier. This means you can scale your program without worrying about hitting arbitrary caps that would force expensive upgrades.

Comparison with competitors:

• Tapfiliate: Starts at $69/month with limited features
• Impact: Enterprise-only pricing (typically $5,000+/month)
• GoAffPro: Free plan available, Premium at just $49/month

Automatic Tracking Script Installation

One of the biggest technical hurdles for new merchants is implementing proper tracking. GoAffPro automatically installs its tracking script when you add the app to your store. This means:

• No manual code insertion required
• No risk of breaking your website
• Immediate tracking functionality
• Cross-device attribution capabilities
• Real-time data collection

Zero Coding Required

GoAffPro requires absolutely no coding knowledge. The entire setup process uses intuitive interfaces and drag-and-drop functionality. This democratizes affiliate marketing for:

• Small business owners without technical teams
• Entrepreneurs launching their first affiliate program
• Existing businesses wanting to add affiliate marketing quickly
• E-commerce stores seeking plug-and-play solutions

Extensive Platform Integration

GoAffPro integrates with 8+ major e-commerce platforms, including:

• Shopify
• WooCommerce
• BigCommerce
• Wix
• Magento
• PrestaShop
• Ecwid
• Squarespace

This broad compatibility ensures you can implement GoAffPro regardless of your current platform, unlike competitors that support only 2-3 platforms.

Step-by-Step Setup Process

Platform Integration (5 minutes)

Shopify Installation

Install the Application

1. Log in to your Shopify admin dashboard.
2. Open the Shopify app store link and click “Add app” on the GoAffPro listing.

WooCommerce Installation

Plugin Installation

1. You can go to goaffpro.com/signup (register here) > Select “I am a merchant” > Click on “Add app to the store” > Select WooCommerce > Go through with the connection process.
2. After the connection is done, you will end up on the goaffpro.com/merchant page, which will have the link to your goaffpro admin panel.

BigCommerce Installation

App Installation

1. Log in to your BigCommerce control panel.
2. Open the BigCommerce app store link and click “Install” and authorize permissions.

With the installation done:

• GoAffPro automatically creates an admin panel for managing your affiliate program.
• Tracking script installs without manual intervention.
• The affiliate portal is generated automatically.
• Default settings activate immediately.

Admin Panel Configuration (3 minutes)

Commission Structure Setup

Basic Commission Configuration:

1. Navigate to Commissions > Referral Commissions section.
2. Set Default Commission Rate:
   • Industry average:
     • 8-15% for physical products
     • Digital products: 20-50%
     • SaaS: 25-40%
   • Choose based on your profit margins
3. Product-Specific Commissions:
   • High-margin items: Higher commission rates
   • Loss leaders: Lower rates (3-5%)
   • New products: Promotional rates (temporary boosts)

Other Commission Structure Options:

• Tiered commissions: Increase commission rates based on the performance of the affiliate
• Lifetime commission: Commissions on all future purchases of the referred customer

Payment Terms Configuration:

Payment Schedule Options:

1. Monthly payouts: Standard industry practice
2. Bi-weekly payments: For high-volume programs
3. Weekly payments: Premium option for top affiliates

You can accordingly set up the payment terms in GoAffPro.

Payment Methods:

You have three ways to pay your affiliates:

1. Direct payments: You can pay the affiliate outside of our app (like bank transfer or debit card, etc.) and then mark the payment as paid.
2. PayPal payouts: You can pay the affiliate using PayPal Payouts (after integrating it from Settings > Integrations). This lets you pay affiliates from within our app.
3. Store discount coupons: You can additionally pay affiliates with store discount coupons. Which they can use to make purchases in your store.

Affiliate Portal Creation (2 minutes)

Branded Portal Setup

1. Navigate to Look and Feel > Store Profile section.
2. Upload brand assets from the Look and Feel > Store Logo section.
   • Logo (recommended: 300x100px PNG)
   • Favicon for browser tabs
3. Set the brand color scheme from the Look and Feel > Brand Color section.
   • Primary brand color
   • Secondary accent colors
   • Text colors for readability
   • Button and link styling
4. Set the affiliate portal name as per your brand from Look and Feel > Affiliate Portal section.

Advanced Configuration Options

Automatic Coupon Generation

GoAffPro automatically generates unique coupons for each affiliate, providing:

• Personalized discount codes (like “JOHN15”).
• Trackable attribution beyond link clicks.
• Social media-friendly sharing options.
• Offline tracking capabilities for in-person sales.

Coupon Configuration:

1. Enable automatic coupons from the Coupons > Automatic Coupons section.
2. Set discount percentages (typically 5-15%).
3. Configure usage limits (single-use vs. multiple).
4. Customize coupon formats for brand consistency.

PayPal Payout Integration

You can set up automatic payments by integrating PayPal payouts and setting up the payout scheduler. This provides:

• Automatic payout scheduling
• Minimum payout amount

Automatic Payment Configuration:

1. Set up PayPal Payouts integration from the Settings > Integrations section.
2. After this, set up the payout scheduler.

Affiliate Screening Process

GoAffPro allows you to screen and vet affiliates who sign up for your program before working with them. This allows you to:

• Check social media presence and engagement.
• Verify traffic sources and audience alignment.
• Prevent fraudulent and spam signups.

Affiliate Screening Configuration:

1. Add signup fields to the signup page from the Look and Feel > Signup page section.
2. After this, disable the automatic approval of affiliates
3. Check the submitted information & accordingly approve/reject them.

Testing Your Setup

To test your affiliate program setup, you can make a test purchase using an affiliate’s link and check the sales tracking.

• Verify sales tracking
• View and click tracking
• Check the commission calculation

Testing Configuration:

1. Create an affiliate account from the Affiliates > All Affiliates section.
2. Use its link to make a test purchase.
3. Check the Sales > All Sales table for the order.

Tracking Verification Checklist:

• ✅ Clicks recorded accurately.
• ✅ Conversions are attributed to the correct affiliate.
• ✅ Commission amount calculated properly.

Conclusion & Next Steps

Congratulations! You now have a fully functional affiliate program that rivals enterprise-level solutions, set up in under 10 minutes. GoAffPro’s streamlined approach eliminates the technical barriers that traditionally prevented businesses from launching affiliate programs quickly and effectively.

Your affiliate program is now ready to:

• Generate additional revenue streams through partner networks.
• Expand market reach beyond your current customer base.
• Leverage the $17+ billion affiliate marketing industry.
• Scale without the restrictions imposed by competitors.

Ready to launch your affiliate program? Start your free GoAffPro trial today and join the 81% of brands already leveraging affiliate marketing for growth. With unlimited affiliates, automated tracking, and comprehensive support, there’s no better time to start your affiliate marketing journey.

About GoAffPro: Trusted by over 50,000+ stores worldwide, GoAffPro provides the industry’s most user-friendly affiliate marketing solution. From setup to scale, we’re your partner in affiliate marketing success.