Creating Brands 🏷️

Can't find your brand when adding a code? You can create it!

Why Create Brands?

Brands help organize the platform:

🔍 Searchability - Users can find all codes for a brand
📊 Analytics - See brand performance
🎨 Consistency - Standardized names and logos
🤝 Community - Multiple creators can share brands

One brand, many codes!

When to Create a Brand

Create a new brand when:

✅ It doesn't exist in our dropdown ✅ You have an official partnership ✅ You're adding your first code for it ✅ The brand is legitimate and active

Don't create brands for: ❌ Test purposes ❌ Made-up companies ❌ Brands you don't partner with ❌ Duplicate spellings

How to Create a Brand

Super simple process:

Step 1: Start Adding a Code

Go to Dashboard → Add Code
Look for the Brand dropdown
Type to search existing brands
Don't see it? Continue!

Step 2: Click "Create New Brand"

Below the dropdown, you'll see:

Can't find your brand? [Create New Brand]

Tap that link!

Step 3: Fill Out Brand Info

A modal/form appears:

Required Fields

Brand Name (Required)

Official company name
Proper capitalization
No extra spaces
No special characters (unless part of name)

Examples:

✅ Glossier
✅ Nike
✅ Sephora
❌ GLOSSIER (all caps)
❌ glossier (lowercase)
❌ Gloss-ier (wrong spelling)

Website (Required)

Official brand website
Include https://
Must be working link

Example:

https://www.glossier.com

Optional Fields

Logo URL (Optional)

Link to brand's logo image
Square format works best
High resolution recommended
Must be publicly accessible

Where to find:

Brand's press kit
Google image search (check rights)
Brand's social media

Example:

https://example.com/logo.png

Description (Optional, 200 chars)

What does this brand sell?
Why you love it
Key products

Example:

Modern skincare and makeup brand focused on minimalist beauty.
Known for Boy Brow, Cloud Paint, and their dewy skin philosophy.

Step 4: Submit for Review

Hit "Create Brand"!

Your brand goes to our moderation queue for approval.

After Submission

What happens next:

1. Pending Review

Brand status: Pending
Usually reviewed within 24-48 hours
You can continue adding your code
Code will go live once brand is approved

2. Admin Review

We check:

✅ Real, legitimate brand
✅ Correct spelling
✅ Valid website
✅ No duplicates
✅ Appropriate for platform

3. Approval or Rejection

If Approved:

✅ Brand goes live
✅ Your code is published
✅ Available for others to use
✅ Searchable on platform

If Rejected:

❌ You'll get an email with reasons
❌ Common issues and how to fix
❌ Can resubmit with corrections

Brand Naming Guidelines

Follow these rules for approval:

✅ Do This

Use official brand name
Proper capitalization (Title Case)
Match their website exactly
Include spaces where appropriate
Keep it simple and clean

❌ Don't Do This

ALL CAPS NAMES
all lowercase names
MiXeD cAsE (unless official)
Extra spaces or dashes
Misspellings
Abbreviations (unless official)

Special Cases

Brands with Numbers:

✅ 23andMe (official)
✅ 7-Eleven (official)

Brands with Symbols:

✅ H&M (official)
✅ AT&T (official)

Parent Companies:

Use the consumer-facing brand name
Not the parent company
Example: "Glossier" not "Glossier Inc."

Brand Logo Best Practices

Adding a logo makes brands look pro:

Requirements

Format: PNG, JPG, or SVG
Size: At least 200x200px
Shape: Square preferred
Background: Transparent (PNG) or white
Quality: High resolution

Where to Find Logos

Official Sources:

Brand's press/media kit
Brand's "about" page
LinkedIn company page
Wikipedia page

Image Search:

Google Images (check licensing!)
Brand's social media icons
Wikipedia Commons

Don't:

Screenshot from websites
Use low-quality images
Use copyrighted images without permission

Logo URL Format

Host the image somewhere public:

https://example.com/logos/brandname.png

Pro tip: Use Cloudflare, Imgur, or similar for reliable hosting.

Common Rejection Reasons

Why brands get rejected:

1. Brand Already Exists

Check spelling variations
Search thoroughly before creating
Look for similar names

Fix: Use the existing brand instead

2. Incorrect Spelling

Typos in brand name
Wrong capitalization
Extra characters

Fix: Match official brand name exactly

3. Invalid Website

Broken link
Wrong URL
Not the official site
Affiliate link (not allowed)

Fix: Use the real brand website

4. Not a Real Brand

Made-up companies
Personal websites
Dropshipping sites
Scams

Fix: Only add legitimate, established brands

5. Inappropriate Content

Adult content
Illegal products
Prohibited industries

Fix: Don't add these brands

After Brand Approval

Your brand is live! Now what?

Add Your Code

If you haven't already:

Select the new brand from dropdown
Complete your code info
Submit for validation
Code goes live!

Share It

Your code is now discoverable:

Brand page: influ.codes/br/[brand-slug]
Your profile: influ.codes/[your-handle]
Search results

Build the Page

As more creators add codes for this brand:

Brand page grows
Multiple codes from different creators
Shoppers can compare deals
Everyone wins!

Managing Brands

Can I Edit a Brand?

No - Only admins can edit brands once created.

Why?

Affects all codes using that brand
Needs careful review
Prevents abuse

Need changes? Email us: [email protected]

Can I Delete a Brand?

No - Brands stay in the system.

Why?

Other creators may use it
Historical data
Search integrity

Unused brands:

Don't show in search if no active codes
Archived automatically

Brand Ownership

Important to know:

Who Owns the Brand?

Nobody! Brands are shared resources.

Any verified partner can add codes
No exclusive "ownership"
Community-driven database

Brand Pages

All codes for a brand appear together:

Sorted by: Best discount, verified creators, newest
Fair visibility for all
Shoppers choose based on deal/creator

Pro Tips

Level up your brand creation:

1. Search Thoroughly First

Before creating:

Search multiple spellings
Check common abbreviations
Look for parent brands
Try different capitalizations

2. Use Official Info

Always use:

Official brand website
Official brand name
Official logo (with permission)
Accurate descriptions

3. Add Good Descriptions

Help shoppers understand:

What the brand sells
Target audience
Price range
Your experience with them

4. High-Quality Logos

Good logos:

Build trust
Look professional
Improve discoverability
Enhance brand pages

5. Follow Up

After submission:

Check your email for approval
Be patient (24-48 hours)
Respond to feedback
Fix issues if rejected

FAQs

Q: How long does brand approval take? A: Usually 24-48 hours, sometimes faster.

Q: Can I create multiple brands at once? A: Yes! Create as many as you need.

Q: What if my brand is rejected? A: We'll email you with specific reasons and how to fix it.

Q: Can I edit a brand after creation? A: No, contact support for changes.

Q: Do I need permission from the brand? A: You need to be an official affiliate partner to add codes.

Q: What if someone created the wrong brand name? A: Contact support and we'll fix it.

Need Help?

Issues with brand creation:

📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 Include: Brand name, your handle, issue details
⏰ Response time: 24-48 hours

Next Steps

Brand created? Now:

Let's build the database together! 🤝