Discovery + Tracking

Affiliate tracking to use with GrowTal

GrowTal connects you with vetted growth marketing freelancers and consultants who can help design and launch your affiliate strategy. But the strategy they build needs software to run. Trackli provides the tracking platform that powers the affiliate program your GrowTal expert designs.

What GrowTal Discovery does (and doesn't do)

What GrowTal Discovery does
  • Matches you with pre-vetted growth marketing freelancers specializing in various acquisition channels
  • Provides access to talent experienced in affiliate program design, launch, and optimization
  • Handles vetting, matching, and contract management for growth marketing engagements
  • Offers flexible hiring models from one-time projects to ongoing fractional engagements
  • Covers a range of growth disciplines beyond affiliates including SEO, paid media, and CRO
What GrowTal Discovery doesn't do
  • Does not provide affiliate tracking software or referral link infrastructure
  • Does not directly manage click tracking, conversion attribution, or analytics for affiliate programs
  • Does not process commission payments or manage affiliate payout schedules
  • Does not serve as an ongoing affiliate management platform after the consultant engagement ends

The gap: why you still need tracking

GrowTal Discovery excels at helping you discover and recruit affiliates, but once a partner says “yes,” you need infrastructure to generate unique referral links, track clicks and conversions, calculate commissions, and manage payouts. That's exactly what Trackli provides.

Attribution

Server-side click and conversion tracking

Analytics

Real-time dashboards for brands and affiliates

Commissions

Automatic calculation on every sale

Multi-processor

Works with Stripe, Paddle, LemonSqueezy, and more

How GrowTal Discovery + Trackli work together

GrowTal and Trackli complement each other differently than other discovery-tool pairings. GrowTal provides human expertise — a growth consultant who designs your affiliate strategy and potentially recruits your first partners. Trackli provides the software infrastructure that executes that strategy: referral link generation, click tracking, conversion attribution, commission management, and affiliate portals. Your GrowTal consultant can set up and configure Trackli as part of their engagement, ensuring the technical implementation matches the strategic plan. After the consulting engagement ends, Trackli continues operating your program autonomously.

Step-by-step workflow

1

Hire a growth expert

Use GrowTal to find a vetted freelancer with affiliate program experience suited to your industry.

2

Design your affiliate strategy

Work with your GrowTal expert to define commission structures, target partner profiles, and program goals.

3

Set up Trackli

Your consultant helps configure Trackli with the commission rules, cookie settings, and payment processor they recommend.

4

Recruit initial affiliates

Your growth expert recruits the first cohort of affiliates using their network and expertise.

5

Onboard affiliates into Trackli

Recruited affiliates receive referral links and access to a branded portal through Trackli.

6

Optimize with data

Your GrowTal consultant uses Trackli's analytics to refine commission rates, targeting, and recruitment strategy.

7

Transition to self-service

Once optimized, Trackli runs your program independently with automated tracking, commissions, and payouts.

Why Trackli complements GrowTal Discovery

  • GrowTal experts can design your affiliate strategy, and Trackli provides the platform to execute it
  • Trackli's simple setup means your GrowTal consultant can get the program running in minutes, not weeks
  • Real-time analytics give your growth consultant the data they need to optimize program performance
  • Commission flexibility in Trackli lets consultants implement complex structures without technical constraints
  • After the GrowTal engagement ends, Trackli continues running your program autonomously with automated tracking and payouts

Visual workflow

GrowTal Discovery + Trackli WorkflowDiscovery → Recruitment → Tracking → Attribution → PayoutsGrowTal Discoveryfinds affiliatesOutreachrecruit partnersTrackli Linkunique ref URLConversioncustomer paysCommissionauto-calculatedGrowTal Discovery (discovery)Trackli (tracking + payouts)

Discovery vs tracking: who does what

GrowTal Discovery and Trackli are complementary tools. Here's how responsibilities split.

Capability
GrowTal Discovery
Trackli
Find affiliates
Via consultant expertise
Outreach/recruitment
Consultant-managed
Affiliate invite system
Click tracking
Yes — real-time
Conversion attribution
Yes — automatic
Commission calculation
Yes — flexible rules
Payout management
Yes — automated
Real-time analytics
Multi-processor support
Yes — Stripe, Paddle, and more
Affiliate portal
Yes — fully branded
Fraud detection
Yes — built-in

Best for

Startups and small teams that need expert guidance to design an affiliate program but lack in-house expertise
Companies that want a fractional growth marketer to launch and optimize their affiliate channel
Businesses that have budget for strategic help but need affordable tracking software to execute the plan
Teams looking for hands-on mentorship from experienced affiliate marketers

Frequently asked questions

Do I need both GrowTal and Trackli to run an affiliate program?
Not necessarily. GrowTal provides strategic expertise — a consultant who helps you plan and launch. Trackli provides the software to run the program. If you're confident designing your own program, you can use Trackli alone. If you want expert guidance, GrowTal plus Trackli covers strategy and execution.
Can my GrowTal consultant set up Trackli for me?
Yes. Trackli's straightforward setup means your growth consultant can configure the platform in minutes. Many GrowTal experts are familiar with affiliate tracking tools and can have your Trackli program operational within a single session.
What happens to my affiliate program after the GrowTal engagement ends?
Trackli continues running your program independently. Automated tracking, commission calculations, and payouts keep working without any consultant involvement. You only need GrowTal again if you want strategic optimization help.
Is GrowTal a software tool or a marketplace?
GrowTal is a talent marketplace that connects you with vetted growth marketing freelancers. It's not software that you install or integrate. Trackli is the software platform that runs your affiliate program operationally.
How much does it cost to use GrowTal with Trackli?
GrowTal's pricing depends on the freelancer and engagement scope. Trackli offers a free tier, so you can start without any software cost while you work with your GrowTal consultant to build and launch your program.
Can a GrowTal expert help me choose between Trackli and other affiliate platforms?
Absolutely. A GrowTal growth consultant can evaluate your needs and recommend the best tooling. Trackli's free tier, fast setup, and multi-processor support make it a strong choice for most SaaS and startup affiliate programs.

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