Documentation & Resources

Quick Start Guide

Get started with Affiliate OS in just a few steps:

• Step 1: Sign up for a free Starter account (no credit card required)
• Step 2: Explore the Affiliate Calculator to model your first niche
• Step 3: Use the Keyword Planner to research profitable keywords
• Step 4: Create your first campaign and start tracking results
• Step 5: Upgrade to Pro when you're ready for advanced features

For detailed walkthroughs, check out our video tutorials in the Community section.

Using the Affiliate Calculator

The Affiliate Calculator helps you model affiliate earnings before committing time and resources to a niche.

Key Inputs:

• Commission rate (percentage or fixed amount)
• Expected click-through rate (CTR)
• Conversion rate
• Average order value (AOV)
• Monthly traffic estimate

The calculator will show you projected earnings, break-even points, and profitability scenarios. Use this to compare niches and make data-driven decisions.

Keyword Research Best Practices

The Keyword Planner is designed specifically for affiliate marketers, not SEO agencies. Here's how to use it effectively:

• Filter by Intent: Focus on transactional keywords (buyer intent) rather than informational
• Check EPC: Look at estimated earnings per click for each keyword
• Analyze Competition: Balance search volume with competition level
• Organize by Campaign: Group keywords by campaign or niche for easy tracking
• Export & Share: Export keyword lists to CSV for team collaboration

Campaign Manager (Pro & Agency)

The Campaign Manager gives you full lifecycle visibility into all your affiliate campaigns.

Campaign Statuses:

• Draft: Campaign is being planned but not yet live
• Active: Campaign is currently running and generating traffic
• Paused: Campaign is temporarily paused for optimization
• Completed: Campaign has ended and is archived

Track performance metrics, manage affiliate links, and make real-time optimizations from a single dashboard.

Commission Tracking (Pro & Agency)

Log commissions across all affiliate networks in one place. This helps you identify which networks and campaigns are actually profitable.

What to Track:

• Network name (Amazon Associates, ShareASale, etc.)
• Commission amount and date received
• Campaign or product associated with the commission
• Payment status (pending, paid, disputed)

Over time, you'll see patterns in which networks and campaigns generate the most revenue.

Analytics Dashboard (Pro & Agency)

Get real-time insights into campaign performance with our advanced analytics dashboard.

Key Metrics:

• Click Volume: Total clicks across all campaigns
• Conversion Rate: Percentage of clicks that convert to commissions
• Revenue: Total earnings from active campaigns
• ROI: Return on investment for paid traffic campaigns
• Top Performers: Which campaigns and keywords are generating the most revenue

Use these insights to optimize underperforming campaigns and double down on winners.