Affiliate Tracking with Promo Codes
Not every affiliate promotion happens through clickable links. Podcast mentions, video shoutouts, and word-of-mouth recommendations need promo codes for attribution. Trackli lets you assign unique discount codes to each affiliate and automatically track redemptions as affiliate-driven sales.
How to Set Up Promo Codes Affiliate Tracking
Get up and running in minutes with these simple steps.
Generate Affiliate Promo Codes
Create unique promo codes for each affiliate. Codes can include the affiliate's name or brand for easy remembrance (e.g., JOHN20, TECHBLOG).
Sync Codes with Your Payment Provider
Trackli creates corresponding discount codes in Stripe, Paddle, or your billing system. Codes are linked to affiliate accounts automatically.
Configure Discount and Commission Rules
Set the discount amount for customers and the commission rate for affiliates. These can be independent — e.g., 20% off for customers, 30% commission for affiliates.
Distribute Codes to Affiliates
Affiliates see their promo codes in their portal alongside their referral links. They can use either method depending on the promotion context.
Track Code Redemptions
When customers enter an affiliate's promo code at checkout, Trackli attributes the sale automatically. Works alongside link-based tracking.
How It Works
From referral link to commission payout — fully automated with Promo Codes.
Trackli vs Traditional Affiliate Tracking
See how Trackli compares to manual or legacy affiliate solutions.
| Feature | Trackli | Traditional |
|---|---|---|
| Podcast Attribution | Memorable promo codes for audio-first promotions | Link-only tracking doesn't work in audio content |
| Video Mention Tracking | Codes mentioned in YouTube/TikTok videos tracked automatically | Relies on description links that many viewers skip |
| Code + Link Hybrid | Both promo codes and referral links work together | Either code-based or link-based, not both |
| Custom Code Names | Branded codes like TECHBLOG or SARAH25 for each affiliate | Random alphanumeric codes that are hard to remember |
| Automatic Payment Provider Sync | Codes auto-created in Stripe/Paddle/Chargebee | Manual code creation in each system separately |
| Code Usage Analytics | See redemption rates, revenue per code, and trends | Basic count of code uses without analytics |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do promo codes work alongside referral links?
Can I create custom-branded promo codes?
Does Trackli sync promo codes with my payment provider?
Can the discount amount differ from the commission rate?
How do I track which promotions generate the most code redemptions?
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