Everything you need to know about the SupportHost affiliate program. With SupportHost’s affiliate program, you can promote our services through an affiliate link. When the people you refer make a purchase, you’ll earn a commission.
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How do I join the SupportHost affiliate program?
To join the SupportHost affiliate program, register and then from your client area click on “Affiliate”, and to activate your affiliate account simply click the “Activate affiliate account” button.
You’ll then have access to your dashboard where you can track clicks and orders. If you need guidance, follow our tutorial to learn how to monitor the dashboard.
Do I need to be a SupportHost customer to become an affiliate?
No, you don’t need any active products with SupportHost to join the affiliate program. Just register, activate your affiliate account, and start promoting.
If you’d like to try the service yourself, you can activate a free trial plan of your choice. Free plans run for 14 days and are automatically deactivated upon expiry.
Do I need a website to do affiliate marketing?
You don’t necessarily need a website to do affiliate marketing. You can share your affiliate link in other ways too, such as through email campaigns or social media. Check out our tutorial on how to promote a hosting service through channels other than a website.
How do commissions work?
In the SupportHost affiliate program, you can choose between two commission types:
– 15% recurring
– 40% one-time.
The default option is the recurring 15% commission. To switch to the one-time 40% commission, you’ll need to request it via ticket right after activating your affiliate account (this cannot be changed later).
Commissions apply to the following services:
– shared hosting
– LiteSpeed hosting
– CMS hosting (WordPress, WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Joomla and Drupal)
– reseller hosting and LiteSpeed reseller
– email hosting.
For dedicated services (dedicated servers, managed and unmanaged cloud VPS), fixed one-time commissions apply per sale:
– Dedicated servers: €20
– Cloud 1: €5
– Cloud 2: €10
– Cloud 3: €15
– Cloud 4: €20
How are sales tracked?
We track all sales through your unique affiliate link. Each time someone clicks your link, a cookie is generated that lasts for 90 days, allowing valid sales to be attributed to you.
If a purchase is made using a discount code linked to your affiliate account, the commission is counted even without a click on the affiliate link.
Can I request a dedicated discount code?
Yes, from your client area, under the “Affiliate” section, you can generate a 10% discount code to share with your audience. All sales associated with your discount code will count toward your commissions, no affiliate link tracking required.
When and how are commissions paid?
Since SupportHost offers a money-back guarantee, commissions for valid sales are added to your affiliate account 45 days after the purchase.
Once you reach the minimum threshold of €50, you can request payment via bank transfer or choose to redeem it as account credit to use toward your SupportHost services.
Can I convert commissions into credit to pay for hosting?
Yes, if you’re a SupportHost customer or plan to purchase a service, you can use your affiliate earnings. Once you reach the minimum threshold of €50, request a credit payout, the amount will be added to your account for use on any SupportHost purchase.
Can I use my own link or discount code for my own purchases?
No, you cannot use your affiliate link or affiliate discount code to purchase services for yourself.
Do I need to disclose the affiliate relationship on my website?
Yes, simply add a note informing your readers that you’re participating in an affiliate program. You may also find our tips on how to write a hosting service review useful.
Can I use paid advertising to promote my affiliate link?
Yes, but you must follow certain guidelines. We do not allow the use of the “SupportHost” brand name in paid search advertising campaigns (Pay Per Click or Pay Per Impression).
Can I have more than one affiliate account?
No, each affiliate can have one account only.
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