How to Create an Affiliate Program with Drupal | AffiliateBase

Create an Affiliate Program with Drupal

Step-by-step guide to integrating affiliate tracking in your Drupal site

Drupal is a powerful, flexible content management system used by millions of websites worldwide. If you're running a Drupal site and want to monetize it through an affiliate program, AffiliateBase makes it simple.

This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about setting up an affiliate program with Drupal, from module installation to custom hooks and API integration.

Whether you're running an enterprise website, SaaS platform, or membership site, an affiliate program can help you grow your audience and increase revenue.

Follow these steps to integrate AffiliateBase with your Drupal site:

1

Install AffiliateBase SDK

Add the AffiliateBase package to your Drupal site using Composer.
bash
composer require affiliatebase/sdk
2

Create Custom Module

Create a custom Drupal module to integrate AffiliateBase tracking.
php
<?php
// modules/custom/affiliatebase/affiliatebase.module
use Drupal\Core\Form\FormStateInterface;

/**
 * Implements hook_form_alter().
 */
function affiliatebase_form_alter(&$form, FormStateInterface $form_state, $form_id) {
  if ($form_id == 'commerce_checkout_flow') {
    $form['#attached']['library'][] = 'affiliatebase/tracking';
  }
}

/**
 * Implements hook_commerce_order_place().
 */
function affiliatebase_commerce_order_place($order) {
  $api_key = \Drupal::config('affiliatebase.settings')->get('api_key');
  
  $data = [
    'orderId' => $order->id(),
    'amount' => $order->getTotalPrice()->getNumber(),
    'customerId' => $order->getCustomerId(),
  ];
  
  // Send to AffiliateBase API
  $client = \Drupal::httpClient();
  $client->post('https://api.affiliatebase.com/track-conversion', [
    'headers' => [
      'Content-Type' => 'application/json',
      'Authorization' => 'Bearer ' . $api_key,
    ],
    'json' => $data,
  ]);
}
3

Configure API Settings

Add your AffiliateBase API key to Drupal configuration at /admin/config/affiliatebase/settings.
4

Track Conversions

Use Drupal hooks to track form submissions, user registrations, and Stripe subscription payments.

Why Use AffiliateBase with Drupal?

AffiliateBase is the perfect solution for Drupal developers who want to add affiliate marketing to their sites.

Drupal Hooks

Leverage Drupal's powerful hook system for flexible integration points.

Commerce Integration

Works seamlessly with Drupal Commerce for tracking product purchases.

Custom Modules

Create custom Drupal modules for advanced affiliate tracking and management.

Enterprise Ready

Scalable solution perfect for enterprise Drupal deployments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does AffiliateBase work with Drupal Commerce?

Yes! You can use Drupal hooks to track orders and conversions from Drupal Commerce.

Can I create a custom Drupal module for AffiliateBase?

Yes, you can create custom modules to integrate AffiliateBase with your specific Drupal setup.

How do I track user registrations?

You can use Drupal's hook_user_insert() to track new user registrations as conversions.

Ready to Launch Your Drupal Affiliate Program?

Get started with AffiliateBase today and start growing your Drupal site with affiliate marketing.