Marketplace

The Insert Affiliate marketplace connects companies and affiliates, creating opportunities for partnerships and expanding your affiliate network. Companies can showcase their apps to attract new affiliates, while affiliates can discover new companies to partner with.

Overview

The marketplace serves two primary purposes:

  • For Companies: Attract new affiliates by showcasing your app and commission rates
  • For Affiliates: Discover new partnership opportunities with companies looking for affiliates

Enterprise Marketplace Service

Enterprise Plan Exclusive: Available only for Enterprise plan customers

Enterprise customers receive 3 hours per month of dedicated affiliate prospecting service. Our team will actively search for and identify potential affiliates in your specific app niche.

How It Works

Example: If you have an American travel app, we'll search for travel and tourism influencers in your target states and recruit them to our marketplace, where you can then invite them partner with your app.

Requirements

To receive this service, you must:

  1. Be subscribed to the Enterprise plan
  2. Opt into marketplace visibility in your company settings
  3. Request the service directly by emailing our team with your app niche and target demographics

Important Notes

  • No guarantees: We provide no guarantees that we will find suitable affiliates during the allocated time
  • Best effort basis: Our team uses industry expertise to identify potential matches
  • Monthly allocation: 3 hours per month, does not roll over to subsequent months
  • Must be requested: This service is not automatic - you need to email us to activate it

Getting Started

  1. Ensure you're on the Enterprise plan
  2. Enable marketplace visibility in your settings
  3. Email our support team with:
    • Your app details and niche
    • Target demographics or geographic regions
    • Any specific requirements for potential affiliates

Our team will then begin the search process and reach out to potential affiliates on your behalf.

Company Marketplace Setup

Opting Into the Marketplace

To make your company discoverable in the marketplace:

  1. Go to your company settings
  2. Enable "Opt into Marketplace" option
  3. Complete your company profile information

Company Profile Information

When setting up your marketplace profile, provide the following information:

Required Information:

  • Company name
  • Commission percentage for affiliates
  • Contact email

Optional but Recommended:

  • Company description (brief overview)
  • Company bio (detailed information about your business)
  • Website links
  • Social media links
  • iOS App Store link
  • Google Play Store link

Managing Affiliate Requests

Once your company is in the marketplace, affiliates can request to join your program. You'll be able to:

  1. Review Requests

  2. Accept or Reject Requests

    • Accept qualified affiliates to add them to your program
    • Reject requests that don't meet your criteria

Inviting Affiliates Directly

You can also proactively invite affiliates to join your program:

  1. Search for affiliates in the affiliate marketplace
  2. Send direct invitations to promising candidates

Affiliate Marketplace Experience

Discovering Companies

As an affiliate, you can browse the marketplace to find new partnership opportunities:

  1. Go to the marketplace section in your dashboard
  2. Browse available companies
  3. View detailed company profiles

Company Profiles

Each company profile includes:

  • Commission Rate: Percentage you'll earn on successful referrals
  • Company Description: Brief overview of the company
  • About Section: Detailed information about the business
  • Links: Website and social media links
  • App Links: Direct links to iOS and Android apps
  • Contact Information: How to reach the company

Requesting to Join Companies

To partner with a company:

  1. Review the company profile thoroughly
  2. Click "Request to Join" on companies that interest you
  3. Wait for the company to review your request
  4. If approved, you'll be notified of their decision

Managing Company Invites

Companies may also invite you directly to join their program:

  1. View Invites: Check your "Company Invites" section
  2. Review Details: Examine the company profile and commission structure
  3. Accept or Reject: Make a decision based on your criteria
  4. Start Promoting: Begin promoting accepted companies immediately

Request and Invite Status

Status Types

For Affiliate Requests:

  • Pending: Your request is under review
  • Accepted: You've been approved and can start promoting
  • Rejected: Your request was declined

For Company Invites:

  • Pending: Invitation waiting for your response
  • Accepted: You've joined the company's program
  • Rejected: You've declined the invitation

Status Management

All statuses are updated in real-time:

  • Receive notifications when statuses change
  • View current status directly on company cards
  • Track your partnership history

Best Practices

For Companies

  1. Complete Your Profile

    • Add detailed descriptions and company information
    • Include high-quality app store links
    • Provide clear contact information

  2. Set Competitive Commission Rates

    • Research industry standards
    • Consider the value affiliates bring to your business

  3. Set Up Stripe Connect for Easy Payments

    • Connect your Stripe account in company settings
    • Complete Stripe verification to enable direct payments to affiliates
    • This makes you more attractive to affiliates who prefer quick, simple payments
    • See our Stripe Connect guide for detailed setup instructions

  4. Respond Promptly

    • Review affiliate requests quickly
    • Maintain professional communication

  5. Showcase Your App

    • Include compelling app descriptions
    • Add links to both iOS and Android versions
    • Highlight what makes your app unique

For Affiliates

  1. Research Companies Thoroughly

    • Review app ratings and reviews
    • Check company websites and social media
    • Understand the target audience

  2. Quality Over Quantity

    • Focus on companies that align with your audience
    • Choose apps you can genuinely recommend
    • Maintain authenticity in your promotions

  3. Set Up Stripe Connect for Quick Payments

    • Connect your Stripe account in affiliate settings
    • Complete Stripe verification to receive direct payments from companies
    • This makes you more attractive to companies who prefer simple payment processing
    • See our Stripe Connect guide for detailed setup instructions

  4. Professional Approach

    • Complete your affiliate profile
    • Provide accurate information about your audience
    • Respond promptly to company invitations

  5. Build Relationships

    • Communicate professionally with companies
    • Provide regular updates on performance
    • Seek feedback and optimization opportunities

Frequently Asked Questions

Company Questions

Q: How do affiliates find my company in the marketplace? A: Affiliates browse the marketplace and can filter by commission rates, industry, and other criteria. Having a complete profile increases your visibility.

Q: Can I remove my company from the marketplace? A: Yes, you can opt out of the marketplace at any time in your company settings. This will hide your profile from new affiliate searches.

Q: What happens to existing affiliates if I leave the marketplace? A: Existing affiliate relationships remain unchanged. Only new discovery through the marketplace is affected.

Affiliate Questions

Q: Can I work with multiple companies from the marketplace? A: Yes, you can partner with as many companies as you like, provided they accept your requests or you accept their invitations.

Q: What if a company rejects my request? A: You can request to join other companies. Each company has different criteria, so rejection from one doesn't affect your ability to join others.

Q: How do I know if a company is legitimate? A: Review their app store presence, website, and social media. Companies with complete profiles and established apps are generally more reliable.

Support

If you need help with the marketplace:

  • Check this documentation for common questions
  • Contact our support team through the dashboard
  • Reach out via email for specific partnership questions