Partner Approval & Quality Control
When partners apply to your program, you decide who gets in. This guide covers how to review applications and maintain a high-quality partner base.
Approval Modes
Section titled “Approval Modes”You set your approval mode during setup. You can change it anytime in Program Settings.
| Mode | How it works |
|---|---|
| Manual review | Every application lands in your queue for review |
| Auto-approve | Partners are approved instantly upon application |
Recommendation: Start with Manual review. You can switch to Auto-approve once you understand what good partners look like for your program.
Reviewing Applications
Section titled “Reviewing Applications”When a partner applies, you’ll see:
- Name & contact info – Who they are
- Website/social profiles – Where they’ll promote you
- Audience description – Who they reach
- Promotion method – How they plan to promote (content, ads, email, etc.)
- Message - A short note from the partner explaining their interest, strategy, or why they’re a good fit for your program
What to Look For
Section titled “What to Look For”Green flags:
- Relevant audience (your target customers)
- Established platform (active blog, YouTube channel, newsletter)
- Clear promotion plan
- Professional communication
Red flags:
- No website or social presence
- Audience mismatch (e.g., gaming audience for B2B software)
- Vague or generic responses
- History of spam or policy violations
Approving or Rejecting
Section titled “Approving or Rejecting”From the Applications tab:
- Click on a pending application
- Review their details
- Choose Approve or Reject
When you approve: The partner gets access to their dashboard, tracking links, and marketing materials.
When you reject: The partner is notified their application was not accepted.
Tip: If you’re unsure, approve them. You can always remove partners later if they don’t perform or violate your terms.
Managing Active Partners
Section titled “Managing Active Partners”Partner Metrics
Section titled “Partner Metrics”Monitor partner quality through your dashboard:
| Metric | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Clicks | Traffic volume from partner’s links |
| Signups | Leads generated |
| Paid customers | Conversions |
| Revenue | Total sales attributed to partner |
| Conversion rate | Quality of traffic (signups → paid) |
Removing a Partner
Section titled “Removing a Partner”If a partner violates your terms or underperforms:
- Go to Partners → Active
- Select the partner
- Click Remove from program
What happens to pending commissions:
| Situation | Pending commissions |
|---|---|
| Removed for other reasons (performance, mutual decision) | Paid out as normal |
| Policy violation suspected | Held for review |
| Confirmed policy violation | Forfeited |
Removed partners lose access to their tracking links and stop earning on new sales.
Warning Signs
Section titled “Warning Signs”Watch for these red flags in active partners:
- High clicks, zero conversions – May indicate low-quality traffic or fraud
- Refund rate above normal – Could be misleading promotion
- Brand misuse – Unauthorized use of your logo or false claims
Best Practices
Section titled “Best Practices”- Respond quickly – Partners expect approval within 24-48 hours
- Set clear terms – Define what’s allowed in your Terms of Service
- Communicate expectations – Let partners know what success looks like
- Review periodically – Check partner quality monthly, not just at signup
Coming Soon
Section titled “Coming Soon”- Partner tiers – Automatically segment partners by performance
- Application questions – Customize what you ask applicants
- Blocklist – Automatically reject applications from specific domains