How to set up a Shopify affiliate program in 2026 (step-by-step guide)
Komissio is now on the Shopify App Store. Here is the honest 2026 guide to picking a Shopify affiliate app, comparing 5 main options, and setting up your program step by step.
Affiliate Marketing
7 affiliate program page examples (and why they convert)
A teardown of seven real SaaS affiliate program pages. See what Shopify, GetResponse, Kit, Teachable, ActiveCampaign, Notion, and ClickUp do right (and wrong) on their affiliate signup pages, plus a checklist for building your own.
When to launch a SaaS affiliate program (a readiness checklist)
Most SaaS founders launch affiliate programs too early or too late. This readiness checklist gives you 10 signals that you are ready and 5 signs you should wait, so you can time your launch for maximum ROI.
How to set up a Stripe affiliate program (step-by-step guide)
Already using Stripe? You are closer to a working affiliate program than you think. This guide walks you through setting up affiliate tracking, commission structures, and automated payouts using Stripe Connect, from first integration to first payout.
How much does an affiliate program actually cost? A real breakdown for 2026
Every SaaS founder and ecommerce operator asks the same question before launching an affiliate program: what will this actually cost me? Not the marketing fluff version. This post breaks down every cost component (platform fees, commissions, payouts, fraud and time) with Komissio's published pricing, how other platforms price their plans, and illustrative 12-month projections at three revenue stages.
How to pay affiliates with Stripe (without losing your mind)
Many affiliate platforms make you export CSVs and manually push payments through PayPal. There is a better way. Here is how to pay affiliates with Stripe Connect: automated payouts, tax reporting, and international support built in.
Best Rewardful alternative for SaaS founders in 2026
Weighing a Rewardful alternative? Revenue-tiered pricing, tracking accuracy and payout options push SaaS founders to compare. Here is an honest look at what to use instead.
First-party affiliate tracking: why your affiliate program is losing conversions (and how to fix it)
Safari blocks third-party cookies, Firefox partitions them, and ad blockers strip tracking scripts, so your affiliate program may be missing referred sales it never records. First-party affiliate tracking places the attribution cookie on your own domain, so these browser limits and ad blockers drop fewer of them.
Komissio vs Rewardful vs FirstPromoter: an honest comparison for SaaS founders
A no-fluff comparison of three affiliate management platforms for bootstrapped SaaS founders: how each one prices its plans, which billing platforms it supports, and honest guidance on when NOT to choose each tool.
Affiliate vs referral program: key differences and when to use each
Affiliate programs and referral programs both pay partners for results — but they differ in who promotes, how they scale, and what they cost. This guide covers the complete comparison with benchmarks, real-world examples, and a decision framework.