Affiliate Program
Manage affiliate banners and monetize your platform with cryptocurrency affiliate links.
Overview
The Affiliate Program feature allows you to display rotating banners and affiliate links from cryptocurrency exchanges, wallets, and services throughout your site. This is a key monetization strategy for cryptocurrency platforms.
Features
- Banner Management - Upload and manage affiliate banners
- Multiple Sizes - Support various banner dimensions
- Rotation - Rotate banners in sidebars and content areas
- Click Tracking - Track affiliate link clicks
- Placement Control - Choose where banners appear
- Status Toggle - Enable/disable individual affiliates
Managing Affiliates
- Go to Admin Panel > Marketing > Affiliates
- Click Create to add a new affiliate
- Upload the banner image
- Enter the affiliate link URL
- Set display options
- Click Save
Screenshot: Affiliate management list in admin panel
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Affiliate management in admin panel
Affiliate Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Affiliate partner name (e.g., "Binance") |
| Affiliate URL | Your affiliate tracking link |
| Banner Image | Banner graphic (various sizes) |
| Position | Sidebar, header, footer, content |
| Priority | Display order priority |
| Status | Active/Inactive |
Banner Placements
Affiliate banners can be displayed in various locations:
- Sidebar - Right sidebar on content pages
- Homepage - Featured section on homepage
- Coin Detail Pages - Relevant to cryptocurrency pages
- News Pages - Between news articles
- Footer - Site-wide footer banners
Recommended Banner Sizes
| Size | Dimensions | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Leaderboard | 728 x 90 px | Header, content areas |
| Medium Rectangle | 300 x 250 px | Sidebar |
| Wide Skyscraper | 160 x 600 px | Sidebar |
| Mobile Banner | 320 x 50 px | Mobile sticky footer |
Common Crypto Affiliate Programs
Popular cryptocurrency affiliate programs to consider:
| Exchange/Service | Commission Type |
|---|---|
| Binance | Up to 40% trading fee commission |
| Coinbase | $10 per referral + trading fees |
| Bybit | Up to 30% commission |
| Ledger | 10% on hardware wallet sales |
| Trezor | 12-15% on hardware wallet sales |
Disclosure
Remember to disclose affiliate relationships in your site's footer or an "Advertising Disclosure" page to comply with FTC guidelines and build trust.
Best Practices
- Don't overwhelm users with too many ads
- Choose relevant affiliates (crypto-related only)
- Use high-quality banner images
- Regularly update banners and check for broken links
- Track performance and optimize placements
- Clearly disclose affiliate relationships