Affiliate Plugin for RKHM

Introduction

The Affiliate Plugin for RKHM (Responsive Killer Hero Module) is a powerful tool that allows you to create a professional affiliate marketing program for your website. With this plugin, you can easily manage affiliate relationships, track commissions, and reward your affiliates for their efforts. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of setting up and using the Affiliate Plugin for RKHM.

Step 1: Installing the Affiliate Plugin

Before we begin, make sure you have installed the Responsive Killer Hero Module (RKHM) on your website. If you haven't, you can download it from the official website and follow the installation instructions.

To install the Affiliate Plugin, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your RKHM dashboard.
2. Click on the "Plugins" tab.
3. Click on the "Add New" button.
4. Search for "Affiliate Plugin" and select the plugin from the search results.
5. Click the "Install Now" button to install the plugin.
6. Click the "Activate" button to activate the plugin.

Step 2: Creating an Affiliate Program

To create an affiliate program, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your RKHM dashboard.
2. Click on the "Affiliate" tab.
3. Click on the "Create New Affiliate Program" button.
4. Fill in the required information, such as program name, description, and commission rate.
5. Set the affiliate program type (e.g., product, service, or content).
6. Set the affiliate link structure (e.g., domain-based or subdomain-based).
7. Set the cookie duration (the length of time the affiliate will receive commissions for a specific action).
8. Set the minimum payout threshold (the amount an affiliate must earn before receiving a payment).
9. Click the "Create Program" button to create the affiliate program.

Step 3: Creating Affiliate Links

To create affiliate links, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your RKHM dashboard.
2. Click on the "Affiliate" tab.
3. Click on the "Create New Affiliate Link" button.
4. Fill in the required information, such as link name, description, and target URL.
5. Choose the affiliate program you created earlier.
6. Set the link type (e.g., text, image, or button).
7. Set the link placement (e.g., banner, sidebar, or footer).
8. Click the "Create Link" button to create the affiliate link.

Step 4: Managing Affiliate Accounts

To manage affiliate accounts, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your RKHM dashboard.
2. Click on the "Affiliate" tab.
3. Click on the "Affiliate Accounts" tab.
4. Click on the "Create New Affiliate Account" button to create a new affiliate account.
5. Fill in the required information, such as affiliate name, email address, and password.
6. Set the affiliate role (e.g., standard, super, or administrator).
7. Click the "Create Account" button to create the affiliate account.
8. To view and manage existing affiliate accounts, click on the "View All Affiliate Accounts" button.

Step 5: Tracking Affiliate Earnings

To track affiliate earnings, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your RKHM dashboard.
2. Click on the "Affiliate" tab.
3. Click on the "Earnings" tab.
4. Choose the affiliate program you created earlier.
5. Choose the affiliate account you want to view earnings for.
6. Click the "View Earnings" button to view the affiliate's earnings.

Step 6: Payout Management

To manage payouts, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your RKHM dashboard.
2. Click on the "Affiliate" tab.
3. Click on the "Payouts" tab.
4. Choose the affiliate program you created earlier.
5. Choose the affiliate account you want to view payouts for.
6. Click the "View Payouts" button to view the affiliate's payouts.

Conclusion

That's it! You have now successfully set up and used the Affiliate Plugin for RKHM. With this plugin, you can easily manage affiliate relationships, track commissions, and reward your affiliates for their efforts. By following these steps, you can create a professional affiliate marketing program for your website and start earning commissions from your affiliates.