Affiliate Partner Guide
Published March 3, 2026
Affiliate Partner Guide
As an affiliate partner, you earn commissions by referring new businesses to Cockato through your master partner's network.
Accepting Your Invitation
When you receive a partner invitation:
- Click the invitation link in your email.
- Create a Cockato account (or log in if you already have one).
- Review the partnership terms and commission structure.
- Accept the invitation.
- Your partner account is activated immediately.
💡 Tip: Accept invitations promptly — they expire after 7 days.
Your Affiliate Dashboard
Your dashboard provides a complete overview of your referral business:
| Section | Information |
|---|---|
| Referral Stats | Clicks, signups, and conversions from your links |
| Commission Earnings | Your share of commissions earned (pending and paid) |
| Active Customers | Businesses you've referred with active subscriptions |
| Recent Activity | Timeline of clicks, signups, and conversions |
Commission Structure
Your commission rates are set by your master partner and displayed in your dashboard:
| Period | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Commission | Your share of each referral's subscription in their first year | e.g., 10% of subscription fee |
| Recurring Commission | Your share of ongoing subscription payments after Year 1 | e.g., 5% of subscription fee |
How Commission Flows
Customer pays subscription → Platform calculates commission →
Master partner receives tier rate → Your share is calculated →
Commission appears in your ledger
⚠️ Important: Commission shares are set when your partnership is created. Your master partner determines your Year 1 and Recurring share percentages.
Creating and Managing Referral Links
- Navigate to Referral Links in your dashboard.
- Click Create Link.
- Name your link descriptively (e.g., "LinkedIn Profile", "Email Signature").
- Copy and share the generated URL.
Referral Tracking Stages
| Stage | Description | Your Action |
|---|---|---|
| Click | Someone clicks your link | Share links widely |
| Signup | They create a Cockato account | Link is attributed to you |
| Conversion | They subscribe to a paid plan | Commission is calculated |
| Commission | Your share is recorded | Track in your ledger |
💡 Tip: Create separate links for each marketing channel to track which performs best.
Viewing Your Commissions
Go to Commissions to see:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Organization | The business that generated the commission |
| Invoice Amount | The subscription payment amount |
| Commission Rate | Your share percentage |
| Commission Amount | Your earned amount |
| Period | Year 1 or Recurring |
| Status | Pending or Paid |
Your Referred Customers
The Customers section shows businesses you've referred:
- Organization name and signup date
- Current subscription plan
- Subscription status (active, cancelled, etc.)
- Total commission earned from each customer
Best Practices for Affiliates
Who to Target
| Business Type | Why They Convert Well |
|---|---|
| Cafés & Restaurants | High repeat customer volume |
| Retail stores | Loyalty drives return visits |
| Salons & Spas | Service businesses benefit from retention |
| Gyms & Studios | Membership + loyalty is powerful |
How to Refer Effectively
- Demonstrate value — show them examples of how loyalty programs increase repeat business
- Use your own experience — if you use Cockato yourself, share your results
- Follow up — check in with prospects who clicked but haven't signed up
- Educate — share relevant help articles about getting started quickly
Relationship with Your Master Partner
As an affiliate, you operate under a master partner who:
- Sets your commission share percentages
- Provides support and guidance
- May offer marketing materials and training
- Manages the overall partner relationship with Cockato
Support
For questions about your partnership or commissions:
- Contact your master partner first
- For technical issues, use the Cockato support chat
- For commission disputes, contact your master partner who can escalate to Cockato
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