{"id":31041,"date":"2025-04-24T11:38:35","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T05:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/codexpert.io\/?p=31041"},"modified":"2026-06-23T14:32:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T08:32:08","slug":"multilevel-affiliate-program-in-woocommerce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wcaffiliate.com\/blog\/multilevel-affiliate-program-in-woocommerce\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up a Multilevel Affiliate Program in WooCommerce?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No matter what you sell online, marketing is essential in keeping your sales going. And what\u2019s better than having a team of affiliates promoting your products in exchange for a commission? Now imagine this: when your affiliates can bring in their own affiliates, the network grows even faster!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your website runs on WooCommerce and you want to offer multilevel commissions, a plugin like <a href=\"https:\/\/codexpert.io\/wc-affiliate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WC Affiliate<\/a> is just what you need.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to know how to set up a multilevel affiliate program in WooCommerce? Stay with us as we walk you through the easiest, most reliable way to do it. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\" id=\"codex-heading-1\">What is a Multi-Level Affiliate Program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Multi-Level Affiliate Program is basically what it sounds like. It\u2019s a system where affiliates are connected in layers or in levels. When someone at the bottom level makes a referral, the affiliates above them also earn a commission, because they were the ones who brought that person into the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This strategy is popular among ecommerce store owners because it requires little to no effort on their part. Affiliates bring in new affiliates because it helps them earn more. Often, the commission they earn from their downline is even higher than what they get from their own referrals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The Affiliate Marketing industry is forecasted to hit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/affiliate-marketing-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$48<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/affiliate-marketing-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/affiliate-marketing-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">billion in revenue<\/a><\/strong> generation by 2027.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\" id=\"codex-heading-2\">How Does It Work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s common for both ecommerce store owners and affiliates who want to understand how a multi-level commission program works. They often wonder if it\u2019s a good idea to use or join, and if it will help them earn more. A clear understanding of how it works can help you make a better decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s say you run a digital product store and use a multi-level affiliate plugin like WC Affiliate. You have activated the <strong>Multilevel Commission<\/strong> feature and set different commission rates per level. For example &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-83025a87c98059f7be2b38ea3a41e4c0\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Level 1<\/strong>: 10%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c7bfcf5f20c7b44e664a3317630884bf\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Level 2<\/strong>: 5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-961bde591dbbd2ce5aba7efc7324da62\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Level 3<\/strong>: 2%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how the chain of affiliates work &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e4c3fabdca8da943b583fe47f2308ec8\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Alice<\/strong> signs up as an affiliate (Level 1).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-60fc4fa7835fd50dab3e2d5df9bc2102\" style=\"font-size:18px\">She refers <strong>Bob<\/strong> to join as a sub-affiliate (Level 2).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a330f8f1af6988d405f5fd7b63ac3f47\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Bob refers <strong>Charlie<\/strong> to join as a sub-affiliate (Level 3).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, if Charlie promotes and brings in a customer who buys a product worth $100. Here&#8217;s how the the commission gets distributed &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9cef17afddf346d6db2e94e673de0c46\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Charlie<\/strong> (who directly made the sale) gets 10% = $10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9045e8b6dbd507e7096e63d5acad207f\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Bob<\/strong> (Charlie&#8217;s upline) gets 5% = $5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a96c2dc9cda40f5f6a2316d79f063719\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Alice<\/strong> (Bob\u2019s upline) gets 2% = $2<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You, as the store owner, keep the remaining <strong>$83.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Bob made the sale instead of Alice, he would earn <strong>10% ($10)<\/strong>, and Charlie, being his immediate upline, would get 5% ($5). <strong>Alice<\/strong> <strong>wouldn\u2019t earn anything<\/strong> because she is below Bob in the affiliate hierarchy, <strong>not above<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\" id=\"codex-heading-3\">Set Up a Multilevel Affiliate Program in WooCommerce with WC Affiliate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/codexpert.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Steps-of-Set-up-a-multilevel-affiliate-program-1-scaled.png\" alt=\"Steps of Set up a multilevel affiliate program\" class=\"wp-image-31214\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re interested in setting up a multilevel affiliate program in your WooCommerce store, then WC Affiliate is the way you should follow. It comprises a basic yet highly functional setup that offers you the most comprehensive affiliate marketing experience you can imagine.\u00a0Follow the guide below to start your own multilevel affiliate program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\" id=\"codex-heading-4\">Step 1: Installation and Setup\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First things first, install and activate the WC Affiliate plugin on your WordPress ecommerce store. The free version is available in the WordPress.org repository, whereas the pro version with enhanced functionality and features can be downloaded from the <a href=\"https:\/\/pluggable.io\/plugin\/wc-affiliate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pluggable<\/a> website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Installation:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7252389cc61bda1a2aa905b5b51654a3\" style=\"font-size:17px\">[Free Version] Go to your WordPress website dashboard, then <strong>Plugins &gt; Add New Plugin &gt; Type \u2018WC Affiliate\u2019<\/strong> in the search box.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/codexpert.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WC-Affiliate-Installation-1.png\" alt=\"WC Affiliate Installation\" class=\"wp-image-31215\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ec8e88c323e5f2cc5c44c5392709cb63\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Next, tap the \u2018<strong>Install<\/strong>\u2019 and \u2018<strong>Activate<\/strong>\u2019 buttons reciprocally and wait until you\u2019re redirected to the \u2018<strong>Installed Plugins<\/strong>\u2019 interface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d4a5524ac1d810d37463a699d6676a29\" style=\"font-size:17px\">For installing the pro version, download the zip file from the <a href=\"https:\/\/my.pluggable.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pluggable Dashboard<\/a> and install it via the \u2018<strong>Upload Plugin<\/strong>\u2019 option found within the <strong>Add New Plugin<\/strong> page.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/codexpert.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Upload-WC-Affiliate-Pro.png\" alt=\"Upload WC Affiliate Pro\" class=\"wp-image-31045\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The WC Affiliate Multilevel Commission feature is <strong>available only in the Pro version<\/strong>. You\u2019ll see an \u2018<strong>Activate Now<\/strong>\u2019 button suggesting its activation mechanism within the plugin dashboard before starting to use the pro plugin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow their documentation to get more detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/help.codexpert.io\/docs\/wc-affiliate\/installation\/how-can-i-install-and-activate-wc-affiliate-on-my-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">installation and activation<\/a> information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Setup Wizard<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/codexpert.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WC-Affiliate-Setup-Wizard-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31217\" style=\"width:832px;height:auto\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c15c121d1c61f1c012be6658737284ed\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Input your ecommerce store\u2019s email address and tap \u2018<strong>Next<\/strong>\u2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ec655e7cdebc3b8411042b30a83a2f29\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Create a new page for the Affiliate Registration Form or assign an existing one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ff8ed2ecf650bd89b0a0b510af686d7c\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Determine Commission Base, Commission Rate, and Cookie Expiry duration.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-40f06ca05fc9eff6c2734ec56a4918ae\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Activate the required emails (Both admin and Affiliates end) and tap Finish to complete the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\" id=\"codex-heading-5\">Step 2: Configure the Multi-Level Affiliate Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the WC Affiliate Pro is activated, you can start configuring the multi-level affiliate settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9837f89b4c4861435e8c019df663e5ad\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Go to <strong>WC Affiliate &gt; Multilevel Commission<\/strong> and tick the activation box.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-def3a57b3a55941744961112cb33a018\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Mention the number of affiliate layers you want to create for your affiliate program and tap \u2018<strong>Save Settings<\/strong>\u2019.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-79b9d3bdad6fc4d1c3498b3a96f478b0\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Next, determine the commission type and percentage\/amount for each layer (from level 2).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/codexpert.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Configure-the-Multi-Level-Affiliate-Settings.png\" alt=\"Configure the Multi-Level Affiliate Settings\" class=\"wp-image-31049\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typically, the commission amount decreases as the affiliate levels increase. Once done, hit the \u2018<strong>Save Settings<\/strong>\u2019 button once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\" id=\"codex-heading-6\">Step 3: Onboard Affiliates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now you need to onboard affiliates as much as possible (of course, those who match your offerings). Onboarding an affiliate to your ecommerce business using WC Affiliates requires &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a72a4dbff0ffcfd1e58f0e4635899712\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Affiliates can submit a proposal by filling out a request form. This form typically includes their name, email address, the website they wish to affiliate with, and a brief explanation of their promotional strategy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19313ce07e427907847a26cb3494ab8d\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Once a request is submitted, you can view all affiliate proposals and their details by navigating to <strong>WordPress Dashboard &gt; WC Affiliate &gt; Affiliates.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/codexpert.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Onboard-Affiliates.png\" alt=\"Onboard Affiliates\" class=\"wp-image-31051\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c103f447f8a34b3e6c429892522094e0\" style=\"font-size:17px\">To review a request, click the \u2018Review\u2019 button next to the affiliate\u2019s name. After evaluating the information, choose \u2018<strong>Approve<\/strong>\u2019 or \u2018<strong>Reject<\/strong>\u2019 based on your assessment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If approved, that affiliate will be considered as an \u2018<strong>Active<\/strong>\u2019 after which they can start affiliating that product or onboard new affiliates hereon.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\" id=\"codex-heading-7\">Step 4: Activate Affiliate Campaigns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your Multilevel Marketing feature is activated, and affiliates are onboard too, but they won\u2019t be of any use unless you have an affiliate campaign running. There are multiple ways to run an affiliate campaign &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\">1. Self-generated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the most common type of affiliate campaign, where affiliates generate their own unique links using the Link Generator tool in their affiliate dashboard. This occurs upon confirming (even verbally) that a specific product is eligible for affiliate promotion.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, you (the shop owner) can also generate affiliate links from a customer dashboard and share them with affiliates directly. Link generation process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8a67e5bfb011f0d189466b9066c64364\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Copy the URL of the designated page, i.e., product page, shop page, homepage, etc.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5a7b2b841623ed5716a4e204ba786399\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Go to the customer dashboard and tap the URL Generator tool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c19309949cf1e795e213341ffa96626f\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Paste the link in the URL field, tick the \u2018<strong>Shortlink<\/strong>\u2019 option if required, and hit the \u2018<strong>Generate<\/strong>\u2019 button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/codexpert.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Customer-Dashboard-URL-Generator.png\" alt=\"Customer Dashboard URL Generator\" class=\"wp-image-31218\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3fcd6f3a2b377466fa5d0f779e251e0b\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Copy the link by clicking the \u2018<strong>Clip<\/strong>\u2019 icon next to the link.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\">2. Coupon-based<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WooCommerce comes with a basic functionality of generating coupons. The WC Affiliate, when installed, takes this convenience further by allowing you to assign a specific coupon to a specific affiliate. Once assigned, that coupon will be shown in that affiliate&#8217;s dashboard. Follow the steps below to customize your coupons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-90bf878fec42d7521cd9607e0c0b92ff\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Access your website dashboard and then <strong>Marketing &gt; Coupons &gt; General<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-532981c256822830d3bc09a7d5219398\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Enter your intended code, set the discount amount, and assign the affiliate from the drop-down. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/codexpert.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_1.png\" alt=\"Coupon based affiliation\" class=\"wp-image-31225\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a36b357626d0f65b0b82b13c1148726a\" style=\"font-size:17px\">You can further customize the coupon using the \u2018Usage restriction\u2019 tab (below General).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ddea160b2b43d0941639cc89bc7423bd\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Once completed, click the \u2018<strong>Publish<\/strong>\u2019 button to the right to activate the coupon.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The usage restriction tab is very important to set minimum-maximum spend, applicable product, etc.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\">3. Banner Campaign<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can create and share custom-made banners shared directly to the affiliate&#8217;s website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ce36e3e286dbfd485eca8acdc8e8e32\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Go to your <strong>WordPress Dashboard &gt; WC Affiliate &gt; Banners<\/strong> and tap \u2018<strong>Add Post<\/strong>\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2cc308d94b5072b67de380990a4231fc\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Give the banner a name, add a media file like images, or write text in the body section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/codexpert.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Banner-based-affiliation.png\" alt=\"Banner based affiliation\" class=\"wp-image-31057\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-65ec6a1cca7f0224e53a98991afcebe6\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Click the \u2018<strong>Publish<\/strong>\u2019 button to finalize the changes.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once published, the banner will appear in the Banners section of every affiliate&#8217;s dashboard. Affiliates can turn the banner into a shareable link or embed it directly into their website\u2019s code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\" id=\"codex-heading-8\">Step 5: Accept Referrals and Payout Request<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The easiest part of managing an affiliate marketing tool may be accepting referrals and payouts. The affiliate layers are spreading steadily, with referrals being listed continuously. But these referrals require to be get approval before a commission is disbursed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Referral Approval<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5fb0a1c5eae70d1efef9aab740219296\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Go to your website <strong>Dashboard &gt; WC Affiliate &gt; Referrals<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-68d5ae9ab3d12d1e49f9f158cc933123\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Review that referral if it matches the criteria you had set, and it&#8217;s not a fake referral.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-497343df76d02d1c3a2d23505d188876\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Once satisfied, click on the \u2018<strong>Mark Approved<\/strong>\u2019 button under the \u2018<strong>Action<\/strong>\u2019 bar. If you don\u2019t acknowledge the referral, then you can choose <strong>Mark Rejected<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/codexpert.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Referral-Approval.png\" alt=\"Referral Approval\" class=\"wp-image-31058\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\" id=\"codex-heading-9\">Why Use the WC Affiliate for a Multilevel Affiliate Program in WooCommerce?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WC Affiliate isn\u2019t just another affiliate plugin. It\u2019s a purpose-built tool, designed after deeply understanding the real challenges of running a multilevel affiliate program in WooCommerce. That\u2019s why it offers clear, practical benefits like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9420fe520e1290ea160b07645fab2338\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Built-in Support:<\/strong> Easily set up tiered commissions with built-in multilevel affiliate features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18f97f664365468c4f7a96d05f8246dc\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Flexible Commission:<\/strong> Assign different commission rates for each level to match your strategy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a3e590fa30ce6b9a56ec59e8267ec33d\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Easy Affiliate Management:<\/strong> Approve, reject, and track affiliates right from your WordPress dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13d0806f2465e225ac4e3be235207ae1\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Custom Link Generator:<\/strong> Affiliates can create links for specific products or pages instantly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f1b57e2a2e427ef31694869f2692c81b\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Detailed Reports:<\/strong> Access insightful reports on performance across all levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\" id=\"codex-heading-10\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multilevel commission programs can give your ecommerce sales a solid lift. 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