Create an Affiliate Program with Astro
Step-by-step guide to integrating affiliate tracking in your Astro site
Astro is a modern static site generator that delivers lightning-fast performance with a developer-friendly experience. If you're looking to monetize your Astro site through an affiliate program, you've come to the right place.
This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about setting up an affiliate program with Astro, from initial setup to tracking conversions using Astro API routes and client-side islands.
Whether you're building a blog, documentation site, or marketing website, an affiliate program can help you grow your audience and increase revenue.
Follow these steps to get your affiliate program up and running in Astro:
Install AffiliateBase SDK
npm install @affiliatebase/sdk
Create API Route
// src/pages/api/affiliate/track.ts
import type { APIRoute } from 'astro';
import { AffiliateBase } from '@affiliatebase/sdk';
export const POST: APIRoute = async ({ request }) => {
const body = await request.json();
const affiliate = new AffiliateBase({
apiKey: import.meta.env.AFFILIATEBASE_API_KEY,
});
await affiliate.trackConversion(body);
return new Response(JSON.stringify({ success: true }), {
status: 200,
headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
});
};
Create Client Component
// src/components/AffiliateTracker.astro
---
// Component script (runs at build time)
---
<div id="affiliate-tracker">
<script>
// Client-side script (runs in browser)
async function trackConversion(data) {
await fetch('/api/affiliate/track', {
method: 'POST',
headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
body: JSON.stringify(data),
});
}
// Track page views or conversions
document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
// Your tracking logic here
});
</script>
</div>
Track Conversions
Why Use AffiliateBase with Astro?
AffiliateBase is the perfect solution for Astro developers who want to add affiliate marketing to their content sites.
Static Site Compatible
Works perfectly with Astro's static site generation for fast, SEO-friendly pages.
API Routes
Use Astro API routes for server-side tracking when using SSR or hybrid mode.
Islands Architecture
Leverage Astro's islands for minimal JavaScript while still tracking conversions.
Content Collections
Track conversions from Astro content collections and markdown pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AffiliateBase work with Astro static sites? ▼
Yes! You can use our JavaScript SDK in client-side scripts for static site tracking.
Can I use AffiliateBase with Astro SSR? ▼
Yes, you can use Astro API routes for server-side tracking when using SSR mode.
How do I track conversions from Astro forms? ▼
You can use Astro form handling with API routes or client-side JavaScript to track form submissions.
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Ready to Launch Your Astro Affiliate Program?
Get started with AffiliateBase today and start growing your business with affiliate marketing.