Step 1: Activate and Configure WooCommerce MLM Settings
↑ Back to top- Log in to your WordPress Dashboard.
- Navigate to the WooCommerce menu on the left side.
- Click on the “Affiliate and Referral” submenu under the WooCommerce menu.
- Go to the “MLM” tab.
- Activate the MLM feature.
- Configure the following settings:
- Choose MLM type: Select the type of MLM structure you want to use.
- Set Depth: Define the depth or levels for your MLM structure.
- Number of Children: Specify the number of direct children (affiliates) each affiliate can have.
- Set Commission on Each Level: Enter the commission percentages or amounts for each level in the MLM hierarchy.
Step 2: Child Affiliate Link Generation
↑ Back to top- Child affiliates must log in to their affiliate dashboard.
- Navigate to the “Affiliate Tool” tab in the affiliate dashboard.
- Generate and copy the affiliate link provided in this section.
- Share the link with potential customers to start earning commissions.
Step 3: Tracking Purchases and Commissions
↑ Back to top- When a customer purchases a product through the child affiliate link:
- The child affiliate will receive the direct commission as configured in the Commission settings tab in the admin panel.
- The parent affiliate will receive the Level 1 MLM commission as configured in the MLM tab in the admin panel.
Step 4: Admin Approval of Commissions
↑ Back to top- Log in to the WordPress Dashboard as an admin.
- Navigate to the WooCommerce menu > Affiliate and Referral.
- Go to the “Referral” tab.
- New referral rows will appear showing:
- Referral Commission: This indicates the direct commission for the child affiliate.
- MLM Commission: This indicates the MLM-level commission for the parent affiliate.
- Review the commissions:
- Admin can choose to Approve or Reject each commission based on the criteria.
Additional Tips
↑ Back to top- Ensure all affiliates are aware of how to generate and share their affiliate links.
- Regularly review and update your MLM settings to match the current business objectives.
- Monitor affiliate activities and performance to prevent any fraudulent activities.
Following these steps will help you set up and manage MLM commissions effectively within your WooCommerce Affiliate Program.