Introduction


The IDevAffiliate platform seamlessly integrates with eDirectory through our IDev Affiliate plugin, providing site managers with a powerful tool to manage affiliate members. With this plugin, affiliates can generate unique tracking links for listings, classifieds, events, banners, and more on the site. When a user makes a purchase through one of these affiliate links, the affiliate member earns a commission for the sale.


Getting Started with IDevAffiliate


1. Register and Choose a Plan


To begin, register on the IDevAffiliate platform. All tools offered by IDevAffiliate are paid, so explore the Pricing tab and select the plan that best suits your needs.





2. Request Plan Installation


After selecting a plan, navigate to the "My Package" tab and request the installation of your chosen plan. Once your account is successfully created, you're ready to proceed.




Disclaimer: eDirectory is not affiliated with IDevAffiliate, and neither eDirectory nor its team is responsible for training external integrations and/or third-party tools. If you need assistance in the step 2 of this tutorial, please, contact IDevAffiliate official support for guidance on this step or access their official support portal: https://help.idevaffiliate.com/. 



3. Create a Generic Tracking Pixel Integration


The next step is to create a new "generic tracking pixel" integration on IDevAffiliate. This integration is crucial for recording sales commissions. Copy the code obtained during this process.




Integrating IDevAffiliate with eDirectory


1. Access General Settings


In your eDirectory dashboard, locate the "Settings" tab, and then the "General Settings" option. Click on the "Plugins" tab, and locate the IDev Affiliate integration Settings section. Here, you'll insert the tracking pixel code obtained on the previous step.






Note: The IDev Affiliate integration is a plugin sold separately, if your site does not have theIDev Affiliate integration section as seen above, check this link for more details: iDev Affiliate Tracker or contact your dedicated sales representative. 


2. Configure Tracking Duration


Within the IDev Affiliate integration Settings section, set the time duration for which users will be tracked after clicking on an affiliate link. Click "Save Changes" to apply the configurations.



3. Create Affiliate Accounts on IDev Affiliate platform



In your administrative dashboard on the IDev Affiliate platform, establish accounts for your affiliates, generating unique marketing links for each. Affiliates will utilize these links to promote your site, and for every purchase made through their unique link, the link owner will receive a commission payment.To get the affiliate link for each customer, follow these steps:


  • On your IDev dashboard, click on "Developer tools" and "Advanced functions"


  • Click on the tab "Pass Variables to Incoming Traffic Page" and make sure the option "Affiliate ID" is set to "Yes". Scroll down the page and click "Save settings"



  • Now, upon logging into their accounts, the affiliates can use the link they see on the dashboard to advertise to potential clients to the site. 



  • Upon using this link the affiliate provides, the customers can access the site with a URL that looks like the screenshot below:



  • Now, upon purchasing a listing under "List with us" on the site with this link, the commission will be attributed to the affiliate that owns the link. 



Notice: The link demonstrated above is an example link, your affiliates will see the link according to your website link.



4. Track Sales and Earn Commissions


Now that the integration is set up, your affiliate can log in their idev dashboard, and get their links to advertise according to the steps provided in this article. We recommend instructing your affiliates on how they can get their correct links as outlined in the step 3 of this article.


Furthermore, within your IDev Affiliate administrative area, you gain comprehensive control over your affiliates. You can seamlessly manage their activities, approve commissions, track their sales performance, and access various other insightful metrics. This centralized hub provides you with the tools to efficiently oversee and optimize your affiliate program for maximum effectiveness.




Conclusion


Congratulations! You have successfully integrated the IDevAffiliate plugin with your eDirectory site. This powerful combination allows you to effectively manage affiliate members and incentivize sales through personalized tracking links. If you encounter any issues or have further questions, refer to the IDevAffiliate documentation or reach out to their support team for assistance. Enhance your site's revenue potential by leveraging the benefits of affiliate marketing with IDevAffiliate.