Quick Start for Influencers

Get your profile set up and start sharing discount codes in minutes

Welcome to influ.codes! πŸŽ‰

Ready to centralize your codes and reach new audiences? Let's get you set up!

What You'll Accomplish

In the next 10 minutes, you'll:

  1. βœ… Create your influencer profile
  2. βœ… Add your first discount code
  3. βœ… Customize your public page
  4. βœ… Start getting clicks!

Let's go! πŸš€

Step 1: Create Your Account

First things first - let's get you registered.

Register page

Sign Up

  1. Go to the For Influencers page

Register page

Set Up Your Profile

You'll need to provide:

  • Display Name - Your creator name (what fans know you as)
  • Handle - Your unique @username (must be unique!)
  • Email - For notifications and account recovery

Pro tip: Use the same handle as your main social media for consistency!

Step 2: Complete Your Profile

Make your page look professional:

Login to complete your profile

Login page

Configure your profile

Profile page

  • Bio - Short description of who you are (300 chars)
  • Categories - What niches do you create in?
  • Avatar - Profile picture (looks best at 400x400px)

Profile page

Optional But Recommended

  • Social Links - Link your Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
  • Website - Your personal site or Linktree
  • Banner - Cover image for your profile (coming soon)

Your Public URL

Once your handle is set, your page is live at:

influ.codes/[your-handle]

Example: influ.codes/beautybyjess

Share this everywhere!

Step 3: Add Your First Code

This is what it's all about!

Codes management

Click "Add Code"

From your dashboard, hit the big "Add Code" button.

Add code button

Fill Out the Form

Required Fields:

  1. Code - The actual discount code (e.g., "SAVE20")
  2. URL - Your affiliate link (where people shop)
  3. Brand - Select from list or create new
  4. Discount Type - Percentage, fixed amount, or none

Optional Fields:

  • Description - What's the deal? (max 500 chars)
  • Instructions - How to use it (max 200 chars)
  • Expiration - When does it expire?
  • Discount Amount - How much they save

Add code form

Example Code Setup

Code: BEAUTYJESS20
URL: https://example.com?aff=jessbeauty
Brand: Glossier
Type: Percentage Off
Amount: 20%
Description: Get 20% off your entire Glossier order!
Instructions: Apply at checkout. Works on full-price items.
Expires: December 31, 2025

Hit Submit!

Your code is now live and discoverable! 🎊

Step 4: Share Your Profile

Time to drive traffic:

Get Your Link

Copy your profile URL:

influ.codes/[your-handle]

Share It Everywhere

  • πŸ“± Instagram bio link
  • πŸŽ₯ TikTok bio
  • πŸ“Ί YouTube description
  • 🐦 Twitter bio
  • πŸ“§ Email signature
  • 🌐 Website header

Pro tip: Create a custom short link with bit.ly or linktree for tracking!

Understanding Your Dashboard

Let's tour your command center:

Main Sections

Overview Tab

  • Total clicks this month
  • Active codes count
  • Follower count
  • Quick stats

Codes Tab

  • All your codes
  • Edit or delete
  • See individual performance
  • Add new codes

Analytics Tab (Pro only)

  • Detailed click data
  • Top performing codes
  • Traffic sources
  • Export reports

Profile Tab

  • Edit your info
  • Update photos
  • Manage social links
  • View public page

Free vs Pro

You're starting on the Free Tier:

Free Tier Includes

  • βœ… Up to 2 active codes
  • βœ… Public profile page
  • βœ… Basic click tracking
  • βœ… Search visibility

Pro Tier Benefits

  • βœ… Unlimited codes
  • βœ… Advanced analytics
  • βœ… Verified badge βœ“
  • βœ… Priority in search results
  • βœ… Custom branding (coming soon)

Pricing: $5.99/month or $59/year (save 18%)

Learn more about Pro

Best Practices for Success

Quick wins to maximize your results:

1. Keep Codes Updated

  • Remove expired codes
  • Add new deals regularly
  • Update descriptions seasonally

2. Use Clear Descriptions

  • What's the deal?
  • Any restrictions?
  • Why it's worth it

3. Add Instructions

  • How to apply the code
  • Any minimum purchases
  • What's excluded

4. Pick Good Brands

  • Brands your audience loves
  • Competitive discounts
  • Reliable fulfillment

5. Promote Consistently

  • Share in stories
  • Mention in videos
  • Post regularly
  • Engage with users

Common Questions

How do I get paid?

You earn through the affiliate programs directly with brands. We don't handle payments - we just help you share and track your codes!

Can I add codes I don't own?

No - only add codes where you're the official affiliate partner. This ensures tracking works and you get credit.

What if my code expires?

Set expiration dates so your page stays current. We'll remind you before codes expire (Pro feature).

Can people shop without an account?

Yes! Shoppers can browse and use codes without signing up. They only need accounts to follow you.

How do I get verified?

Verification comes with Pro subscription. It shows the βœ“ badge and boosts your visibility.

Next Steps

You're all set! Now optimize your presence:

  1. Add more codes - Fill up your free tier (2 codes)
  2. Complete your profile - Add all social links
  3. Read about adding codes - Advanced tips
  4. Learn about content rules - Stay compliant
  5. Check out Pro features - When you're ready to scale

Need Help?

  • πŸ“– Read more docs (you're doing it!)
  • πŸ“§ Email us: [email protected]
  • πŸ’¬ DM us on social media

Let's make this happen! πŸ’ͺ