The Affiliate Sign-Up Page Overview
The Sign-Up page is your program's primary point of contact and first impression. It has two essential roles:
Brand Consistency
Fully customize the page with your logo, colors, and styling to ensure a professional, seamless experience that matches your company's brand.
2. Affiliate Conversion
Use the welcome message to clearly communicate the program's value, rules, and commission structure. A clear, well-branded page is crucial for building trust and maximizing applications from high-quality partners.
Customization is key to turning visitors into active, engaged affiliates. By customizing your design and user experience, you can boost conversion rates by up to 400%, while branded sign-up pages alone increase new affiliate applications by 42%. Ensuring your page reflects your brand's unique colors and messaging builds immediate trust and dramatically increases the likelihood of a successful sign-up.
To access your settings at any time:
Go to Programs → Signup page.
How to Access the Sign-up Page Settings for a Specific Program
Depending on your pricing plan, you have the flexibility to manage multiple distinct partner programs within a single account. Each program can be fully and independently customized.
To access your sign-up page settings at any time:
Go to Programs → Signup page (found under the 'General Settings' sidebar).
Crucial Note (Multiple Programs): If you have multiple programs (e.g., 'Your Online Shop,' 'Your SaaS Program'), locate the program name dropdown menu in the top right corner of the page and click on the program you wish to customize.
You can now customize the selected program's sign-up page.
Step-by-Step Customization
You can modify your sign-up page using the following options:
Select Your Template: Choose the visual layout for your page (e.g., Wavy, Block, or Classic).
Wavy
Block
Classic
2. Add Your Logo: Upload your company logo. A logo in landscape orientation is preferred. You can also attach a hyperlink to your logo that redirects to your main website.
Note on Requirements: Please ensure your logo adheres to our technical restrictions (max file size, preferred dimensions, and resolution). You can view the full requirements and troubleshooting guide here: How to Successfully Upload Your Program Logo
3. Edit Page Text:
The Title and Welcome Message field is your program's main descriptive content; it must grab the visitor's attention and explain the "why" behind your program.
Welcome Message Strategy: What to Include
To make your message compelling and professional, ensure you cover these essential points:
Element | Purpose | Why It's Crucial |
How to Get Started | To show how simple the enrollment process is. | Reduces friction; visitors are more likely to apply if the steps are clear (e.g., using a numbered list). |
Commission (Reward) | To be upfront and clear about the primary benefit. | This is often the most important factor for an affiliate. Be transparent about rates and cookie duration. |
Contact Email | To show that there's a real person behind the program and to provide a support channel. | Builds trust and gives the partner a direct support route. |
Inspirational Words | A final, encouraging message to prompt action. | Converts intent into action. |
Technical Options (Rich Media)
Beyond simple text, you can embed rich media to enhance your message:
Add Media: Use the + icon to insert buttons, images (without size constraints, unlike the logo), or embed videos (YouTube or Vimeo) directly into your message.
Template Example: The Fun & Friendly Brand
Here is a template you can adapt for a vibrant, direct-to-consumer brand personality:
Join Our Crew & Get Paid to Share!
Love our products? Awesome! We're looking for passionate fans to become brand partners. If you love creating content and sharing great finds, this is for you.
How to Get Started:
Apply Below: Quick and easy sign-up.
Share Your Link: Once approved, you'll get a unique link to share with your friends and followers.
Earn Cash: You get paid for every sale you send our way!
Your Reward: Earn a fun {15%} cash commission on every single order you refer. Plus, our {30-day cookie} life means you get credit even if your followers take time to decide.
Got Questions? We're here to help! Just email our partner team at {partners@yourcompany.com}
(A final, encouraging message to prompt action)
Form Header (Optional): This title appears directly above the sign-up fields (e.g., "Become our affiliate. Sign up here!").
Terms of Service: Add the required legal text to your sign-up page.
Tip: A visually engaging Welcome Message with a video or branded image significantly improves affiliate trust and sign-up conversion.
4. Change Colors (Color Scheme) Choose the main and accent colors to align with your brand's color scheme.
Tip: Select colors that provide high contrast (like the main background/footer color and the button color) to ensure your page is accessible and professional.
5. Select Language: Choose the default language for the sign-up form and the affiliate dashboard.
All form fields and button texts on your sign-up page will appear in this language.
The affiliate's account will also be initially set to this language.
Important Note on Changes: While this sets the starting language:
Affiliates cannot change this language setting from their dashboard.
Advertisers (you) can change the language for your program at any time in the settings.
6. Disclose Commission Structure (Optional) Choose whether to publicly display your default commission structure on the sign-up page. The Commission Structure defines how your partners (affiliates) will be rewarded for driving results for your business.
Why this matters: Showing the structure transparently can boost trust and encourage sign-ups. If your structure is complex or customized per group, you may choose to hide it here.
7. Add Terms of Service: This step is essential for compliance and protection. Add the required legal text to your sign-up page.
Important: These must be your company's terms and conditions for partners, not Tapfiliate's terms.
Read our guide: For help creating compliant and clear rules, see How to Create Terms of Service for Your Affiliate Program (with a Ready-to-use Template).
Note on Branding: If you want your program's URL to be completely custom, without the yourcompany.tapfiliate.com subdomain, you can use our White Label feature. This creates a fully branded experience for your affiliates. Read the article on White Labeling for more information.
FAQ
Can I change the page later?
Yes, you can tweak your sign-up page at any time by going to Settings > your specific Program > Program Sign Up Page.
Can I manage separate branding for multiple affiliate programs?
Yes. If you run multiple programs, Tapfiliate gives you full control over the branding of each one:
Dedicated Sign-Up Page: Each program has its own dedicated sign-up page.
Individual Modification: You can individually modify the theme, logo, and terms of service for each program to match specific campaigns or products.
Why is my logo not displaying correctly?
If your logo appears distorted, too small, or pixelated on the sign-up page, the issue is typically related to the file's dimensions or size.
To resolve this, please check the requirements in our dedicated guide:How to Successfully Upload Your Program Logo. Our guide provides all the necessary details to ensure your logo looks perfect.
For more details on how to create a highly converting signup page, check out our guide: How to Create a Highly Converting Affiliate Program Signup Page
Still need help?
If you have any questions or if something in this guide is unclear, please don't hesitate to contact us at support@tapfiliate.com-we're happy to assist!
Next Steps
You have now customized your sign-up experience and set your program terms.
Next: Learn How to create your own welcome email for the affiliates? to start building your partner base.
After that: Ensure everything is working smoothly and check How to Customize Affiliate Sign-up Fields?