Please refer to the collateral and materials checklist below for account setup. All files should be sent to the setup contact specified in your integration email. You can send materials via Zip files or post banner ad units to an http location for easy retrieval.
We handle the initial configuration of your ad campaigns and program details. You can then complete the Last Steps for Setup before the program gets moved to live status.
SETUP CHECKLIST (Please deliver all collateral and materials at once.)
- Ad Campaign Creative. You can configure and manage three ad types: Image, Text, and HTML. However to get started we suggest 10-12 image ad units (banners), and 4-6 text ad units. Launching with text ads for promotions or special offers will help your program ramp up faster. Consider creating a Affiliate-exclusive promotion as one of these initial text ad units.
- Banner Ads (required). Banners must be 150k or smaller, and PNG/GIF/JPG formats are accepted. We offer suggested banner specs. Twenty (20) banner limit for initial program setup. We recommend at least 5-10 to start.
- Text Ads (required). Text-based ad creative with concise message and call to action. Twenty (20) text ad limit for initial program setup. We recommend at least 5-10 to start.
- Program Terms (required). Baseline commission percentage & cookie duration; Optional (but suggested): Average order value, site-wide conversion rate, return rate and any other KPIs unique to your program.
- Program Description (required). Two or three paragraphs that describe your retail business and history, as well as the benefits for Affiliates who partner with you. This page should “sell” your program as the authority in your vertical. View any branded program detail page to see program description examples of AvantLink’s active programs.
- Custom Program Terms (recommended). By default you are covered by our thorough, network level, Affiliate Program terms of use, but we recommend you also include your own custom terms of use to notify Affiliates about your expectations. To accomplish this, submit a separate document for inclusion with your program details. Please be sure custom terms are displayed exactly how you want them to read, and let the integration team know. For a list of common custom program terms and example language, see our support article.
- Affiliate Page (required). A page on your site that promotes your AvantLink affiliate program. View a live example for ideas or use our boiler plate content.
- Company Logo (required). Transparent backed PNG file at least 600 pixels wide. A white backed JPG at least 600 pixels wide will also work.
- Lifestyle Image (required). Lifestyle image embedded with your company logo in a PNG, GIF, or JPG file with a maximum 500 pixel width. This image will be used to announce the launch of your program via AvantLink’s social media channels.
- Social Media Information (if applicable). The handles of your company’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.
We use the program description and terms you submit to create a branded public detail page. This page is linked from our homepage, as well as the Merchant index while the program is live on the network. To see how Merchant Detail pages look, visit our Programs page and click on any Merchant name.
ACCOUNT SUPPORT
Don’t forget about AvantLink’s resources available free to you as you set up your account:
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Articles and tutorials for merchant account managers.
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Same day email support (support@avantlink.com) with standard integration (self-managed) service level.
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Multiple program service levels ranging from short-term program activation assistance to ongoing managed service.
ADDITIONAL HELP OR QUESTIONS?
If you have questions or need assistance, please email the contact specified in your integration documentation.