Partner Approval & Quality Control
Review applications and maintain program quality
When partners apply to your program, you decide who gets in. This guide covers how to review applications and maintain a high-quality partner base.
Approval Modes
You set your approval mode during setup. You can change it anytime in Program Settings.
| Mode | How it works |
|---|---|
| Manual review | Every application lands in your queue for review |
| Auto-approve | Partners are approved instantly upon application |
Recommendation: Start with Manual review. You can switch to Auto-approve once you understand what good partners look like for your program.
Reviewing Applications
When a partner applies, you'll see:
- Name & contact info – Who they are
- Website/social profiles – Where they'll promote you
- Audience description – Who they reach
- Promotion method – How they plan to promote (content, ads, email, etc.)
- Message - A short note from the partner explaining their interest, strategy, or why they’re a good fit for your program
What to Look For
Green flags:
- Relevant audience (your target customers)
- Established platform (active blog, YouTube channel, newsletter)
- Clear promotion plan
- Professional communication
Red flags:
- No website or social presence
- Audience mismatch (e.g., gaming audience for B2B software)
- Vague or generic responses
- History of spam or policy violations
Approving or Rejecting
From the Applications tab:
- Click on a pending application
- Review their details
- Choose Approve or Reject
When you approve: The partner gets access to their dashboard, tracking links, and marketing materials.
When you reject: The partner is notified their application was not accepted.
Tip: If you're unsure, approve them. You can always remove partners later if they don't perform or violate your terms.
Managing Active Partners
Partner Metrics
Monitor partner quality through your dashboard:
| Metric | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Clicks | Traffic volume from partner's links |
| Signups | Leads generated |
| Paid customers | Conversions |
| Revenue | Total sales attributed to partner |
| Conversion rate | Quality of traffic (signups → paid) |
Removing a Partner
If a partner violates your terms or underperforms:
- Go to Partners → Active
- Select the partner
- Click Remove from program
What happens to pending commissions:
| Situation | Pending commissions |
|---|---|
| Removed for other reasons (performance, mutual decision) | Paid out as normal |
| Policy violation suspected | Held for review |
| Confirmed policy violation | Forfeited |
Removed partners lose access to their tracking links and stop earning on new sales.
Warning Signs
Watch for these red flags in active partners:
- High clicks, zero conversions – May indicate low-quality traffic or fraud
- Refund rate above normal – Could be misleading promotion
- Brand misuse – Unauthorized use of your logo or false claims
Best Practices
- Respond quickly – Partners expect approval within 24-48 hours
- Set clear terms – Define what's allowed in your Terms of Service
- Communicate expectations – Let partners know what success looks like
- Review periodically – Check partner quality monthly, not just at signup
Coming Soon
- Partner tiers – Automatically segment partners by performance
- Application questions – Customize what you ask applicants
- Blocklist – Automatically reject applications from specific domains