Purchase and Setup:
Choose the appropriate plan based on your business needs (PRO, ULTIMATE, or NETWORK).
Once purchased, you will receive access to the software and can begin the initial setup.
Integration:
Submit an integration request to the Post Affiliate Pro support team by providing necessary details about your e-commerce platform and specific requirements.
The integration process typically takes between 1 to 3 business days.
The support team will integrate Post Affiliate Pro with your website, ensuring all tracking codes and necessary configurations are correctly implemented.
If possible, a test sale will be simulated to verify the integration.
Configuration:
Customize the software settings according to your affiliate program's needs, including setting up commission structures, creating promotional materials, and configuring tracking options.
Utilize the extensive range of available features such as multi-tier commissions, fraud protection, and performance reports.
Testing and Launch:
Conduct thorough testing to ensure all components are functioning correctly.
Once testing is complete, officially launch your affiliate program.
Ongoing Support:
High Level of Customization:
The software is highly customizable, allowing users to tailor the platform to their specific business requirements.
Customization options include modifying the affiliate dashboard, setting up unique commission structures, and creating custom promotional materials.
Custom Development Services:
Post Affiliate Pro offers custom development services to extend the software's functionality. This can include creating custom plugins or integrating additional features that are specific to your business needs.
These services are available upon request, and a price quote can be provided based on the complexity of the required customization.
Integration with Various Platforms:
The software supports integration with a wide range of e-commerce platforms, including BigCommerce, osCommerce, and WooCommerce. This ensures that it can be adapted to work seamlessly with your existing systems.
User-Friendly Interface and Tools:
The platform provides a user-friendly interface that allows for easy customization without requiring extensive technical knowledge. Users can modify texts, sections, and buttons on the affiliate pages with minimal IT skills.
It also includes marketing tools such as multi-tier commissions, fraud protection, and detailed performance reports, which can be configured to match your specific marketing strategies.
Support and Documentation:
Subscription Plans:
Pro Plan: $129/month (annually) or $139/month (monthly).
Ultimate Plan: $249/month (annually) or $269/month (monthly).
Network Plan: $599/month (annually) or $649/month (monthly).
Setup Fees:
There are no setup fees for any of the plans. The initial installation and integration are included in the subscription cost.
Maintenance and Updates:
Maintenance and updates are included in the subscription cost. For hosted accounts, periodic updates and bug fixes are managed by Post Affiliate Pro.
Support Charges:
24/7 customer support is included in the subscription cost. This includes support via email, live chat, and phone.
Custom Development Services:
24/7 Customer Support:
Users have access to 24/7 customer support via email, live chat, and phone. The support team is known for being skilled, patient, and thorough.
Affiliate Marketing Academy:
Post Affiliate Pro offers an extensive Affiliate Marketing Academy, which includes a wide range of articles, how-to guides, and detailed manuals. These resources cover foundational concepts to advanced strategies in affiliate marketing, making it suitable for both beginners and seasoned professionals.
Onboarding Assistance:
The support team assists with the initial setup and integration of the software with your e-commerce platform. This includes a full setup service to ensure that everything is correctly configured.
Documentation and Tutorials:
Comprehensive documentation and tutorials are available to guide users through various features and functionalities of the software. This includes step-by-step instructions for implementing effective strategies and troubleshooting common issues.
Custom Development and Integration Support:
For businesses requiring custom features or integrations, Post Affiliate Pro offers custom development services. The support team can assist with the integration of additional features or custom plugins as needed.
Regular Updates and Webinars:
1. 2-Step Verification (2-Factor Authentication)
Post Affiliate Pro supports 2-step verification to enhance account security. This feature requires users to verify their identity using two different methods:
Biometric Verification: Options like fingerprints or face recognition can also be used.
This additional layer of security helps prevent unauthorized access even if the password is compromised.
2. Fraud Protection
Post Affiliate Pro includes robust fraud protection mechanisms to monitor and block suspicious activities:
Click Fraud Protection: Identifies and blocks repeated clicks from banned IPs or blacklisted countries.
Sale Fraud Detection: Detects duplicate orders and sales from banned IPs or blacklisted countries.
Affiliate Signup Fraud Protection: Blocks signups from the same IP address and from banned IP addresses or blacklisted countries.
Login and IP Protection: Limits the number of login attempts per username/IP and restricts access from unauthorized IP addresses.
3. Data Encryption
All data transmitted between the user's browser and Post Affiliate Pro servers is encrypted using HTTPS (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure). This ensures that all communications, including chat and email, are secure and protected from interception.
4. GDPR Compliance
Post Affiliate Pro is fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ensuring that user data is handled with the highest standards of privacy and security. This includes:
Data Protection Officer: A dedicated Data Protection Officer oversees compliance and security measures.
Data Deletion: Users can request the deletion of their data at any time. Suspended accounts are automatically deleted after a specified period if not reactivated.
5. Secure Storage and API Access
Login Credentials: User login credentials and passwords are stored securely in the cloud following best practices.
API Access: The API is restricted to accredited users based on username and password or API tokens, ensuring that only authorized users can access the system.
6. Regular Security Audits
Post Affiliate Pro conducts regular security audits and updates its security protocols to address new threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring that the platform remains secure against evolving cyber threats.
1. Regular Updates
Frequency: Updates are released periodically, with significant updates and fixes typically announced every few months. For example, updates were released in January 2024, including new features and performance enhancements.
2. Types of Updates
Feature Enhancements: New features and improvements to existing functionalities are added to enhance user experience. For instance, recent updates included improved banner filters, new payment gateway integrations, and support for SVG images.
Bug Fixes: Regular updates address bugs and issues reported by users. For example, fixes were made to tracking upsell orders and HTML support in the signup theme.
Performance Improvements: Enhancements to tracking script speed and database performance ensure that the software runs efficiently, even with large datasets.
3. Update Management
Automated Updates: For hosted accounts, updates are automatically applied by Post Affiliate Pro, ensuring that users always have access to the latest features and security improvements.
User Notifications: Users are informed about new updates through announcements and detailed blog posts, which outline the changes and improvements made in each update.
Feedback Integration: User feedback is actively sought and incorporated into future updates, ensuring that the platform evolves according to user needs and preferences.
1. Data Ownership
User Control: Users have full control over their data within their Post Affiliate Pro accounts. This includes the ability to access, modify, and delete data at any time.
Data Deletion: Users can request the deletion of their data by contacting support. Suspended accounts are automatically deleted after a specified period if not reactivated, ensuring that data is not stored permanently without user consent.
GDPR Compliance: Post Affiliate Pro is fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which mandates strict data protection and privacy standards. This includes the right of users to access and delete their personal data.
2. Data Portability
Export Options: Users can export their data from Post Affiliate Pro at any time. This includes exporting affiliate profiles, commissions, logs, and other relevant data.
API Access: The Post Affiliate Pro API allows users to access their data programmatically, facilitating easy integration with other systems and ensuring data portability. API access is restricted to accredited users based on username and password or API tokens, ensuring secure data handling.
Backup and Recovery: Post Affiliate Pro maintains regular backups of user data, which can be used to restore data in case of accidental deletion or other issues. Terminated accounts are deleted from the cloud within 30 days, but a cold backup is kept for another 30 days before permanent deletion.
3. Data Processing and Security
Data Protection Officer: Post Affiliate Pro has a dedicated Data Protection Officer and an internal compliance team to oversee data protection and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
1. Subscription Plans
Plan Options: Post Affiliate Pro offers three main subscription plans: Pro, Ultimate, and Network. Each plan comes with different features and capacities, allowing businesses to choose the one that best fits their current needs.
Pro Plan: Suitable for small to medium-sized businesses.
Ultimate Plan: Designed for larger businesses with more complex needs.
Network Plan: Ideal for businesses running multiple affiliate programs or networks.
2. Upgrading Plans
Seamless Upgrade: Users can upgrade their plan at any time to access additional features and higher capacities. The process is straightforward and can be done through the account settings or by contacting support.
Immediate Access: Upon upgrading, users gain immediate access to the new features and increased capacities associated with the higher plan.
3. Downgrading Plans
Flexible Downgrade: Users can also downgrade their plan if their needs decrease. This can be done through the account settings or by contacting support. However, it's important to ensure that the lower plan can accommodate the current usage and data requirements.
Billing Adjustments: Billing is adjusted accordingly when a user upgrades or downgrades their plan. Any changes in the subscription cost will be reflected in the next billing cycle.
4. Free Trial and Cancellation
Free Trial: All plans come with a 14-day free trial, allowing users to test the features and capacities before committing to a subscription.
Cancellation Policy: Users can cancel their subscription at any time. If an account is not upgraded from a trial to a paid plan within 14 days, or if billing fails for more than 7 days, the account is suspended. Suspended accounts are eventually terminated if not reactivated, with data retained for a specified period before permanent deletion.
5. Support for Scaling
Contract Renewal
Subscription-Based Model: Post Affiliate Pro operates on a subscription-based model with no long-term contracts. Users pay on a monthly basis and can cancel at any time.
Automatic Renewal: Subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly basis and automatically renew unless canceled by the user.
Cancellation Policy
User Responsibility: Users are solely responsible for properly canceling their accounts. This can be done at any time through the "My Account" section in the user panel.
Immediate Effect: Upon cancellation, all user content (text and files) is immediately deleted from the service and cannot be recovered.
Billing and Refunds: If a user cancels before the end of the current paid month, the cancellation takes effect immediately, and no further charges are applied. However, there are no refunds for partial months of service, upgrade/downgrade refunds, or refunds for unused months with an open account.
Price Changes and Service Modifications
Price Changes: Prices for all services, including monthly subscription fees, are subject to change with 30 days' notice. Such changes may be posted on the Quality Unit site or the service itself.
1. GDPR Compliance
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Post Affiliate Pro is fully compliant with GDPR, which is a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy for all individuals within the European Union. This includes:
Data Protection Officer: A dedicated Data Protection Officer oversees compliance and security measures.
User Rights: Users have the right to access, modify, and delete their personal data. They can request data deletion at any time.
Data Handling: Personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently. Data is collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes and is not further processed in a manner incompatible with those purposes.
2. Data Security Measures
Encryption: All data transmitted between the user's browser and Post Affiliate Pro servers is encrypted using HTTPS, ensuring secure communication.
2-Step Verification: The platform supports 2-step verification (2-factor authentication) to enhance account security.
Fraud Protection: Comprehensive fraud protection mechanisms are in place to monitor and block suspicious activities, including click fraud, sale fraud, and affiliate signup fraud.
3. Data Portability and API Access
Data Export: Users can export their data at any time, ensuring data portability. This includes exporting affiliate profiles, commissions, logs, and other relevant data.
API Access: The API allows users to access their data programmatically, facilitating integration with other systems. API access is restricted to accredited users based on username and password or API tokens.
4. Regular Security Audits
Security Audits: Regular security audits are conducted to address new threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring that the platform remains secure against evolving cyber threats.
5. Compliance with Legal Regulations
