How To Create An Affiliate Program To Promote Your Community - Gohighlevel | Bridget Bartlett

Introduction

Creating an affiliate program can significantly boost the visibility and revenue of your community, particularly if you're running a paid program. In this guide, we will explore the comprehensive steps needed to establish an affiliate program effectively using Gohighlevel, with a focus on promoting your paid community. Here’s how to get started.

Step 1: Set Up Your Community

Before launching your affiliate program, you need to have a paid community ready. While you may have a free community for educational purposes, your goal is to drive traffic toward your paid offerings. Once you have established your paid community, you can begin creating an affiliate program.

Step 2: Create Your Product

1. Navigate to Payments: Go to the payments section of your Gohighlevel account where you can create your product offering.

2. Create a Product: Click on "Products" and then "Add New Product." Fill in the details such as the product name (e.g., "Community"), description, and set a price (e.g., $ 97/month). Save your settings.

3. Create a Sales Page: You'll need a landing page to direct your affiliates for sign-ups. Go to the funnel section and create a new funnel. You can use a template to expedite the process.

4. Customize the Sales Page: Use the funnel builder to change elements on the page, such as the call to action stating, "Join Our Community."

5. Connect Your Product: Make sure to link your product to the order form on your sales page. You can choose a one-step or two-step checkout, where the two-step is recommended for better lead capture.

Step 3: Automation

After setting up your sales page, you’ll want to automate processes for when users purchase your community product.

1. Create an Automation: Head to the automation section and create a new automation triggered by a product purchase.

2. Add Steps: The steps may include tagging the user as a community member, granting them access to the community, and adding them to the affiliate campaign.

3. Email Settings: Determine how you want to notify new affiliates. You can either keep the automated emails or customize them according to your needs.

Step 4: Creating Your Affiliate Campaign

1. Access the Marketing Tab: In the marketing section, set up your affiliate campaign linked to the created funnel.

2. Set Commission Rate: Determine the commission structure (typically between 30-40%) that incentivizes your affiliates without eating into your profit margin.

3. Tiered Structure: You may set up tiered commissions where affiliates earn a percentage off their referrals.

4. Publish Your Campaign: Finish and publish the campaign to activate it.

Conclusion

With these steps, you can effectively create an affiliate program that promotes your community. This initiative not only helps increase memberships but also builds a network of motivated individuals who will share your community's value with a broader audience.

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Keyword

• Affiliate Program
• Community Promotion
• Gohighlevel
• Product Creation
• Sales Page
• Automation
• Commission Structure

FAQ

What is an affiliate program?
An affiliate program is a marketing strategy where individuals (affiliates) earn commissions for promoting and driving sales to a product or service.

How do I set up an affiliate program using Gohighlevel?
You can set up an affiliate program by creating a product, building a sales page, and configuring automations and marketing settings in Gohighlevel.

What are the recommended commission rates for affiliates?
It’s common to set commission rates between 30%-40% to motivate affiliates while maintaining profitability.

Can I customize the emails that are sent to affiliates?
Yes, Gohighlevel allows you to customize automated emails regarding affiliate approvals and other notifications.

Is it necessary to have a paid community for an affiliate program?
While you can promote free communities, having a paid offering provides a clearer financial incentive for affiliates.