Podia Affiliate Program: Complete Integration Guide | AffiliateBase

Create an Affiliate Program with Podia

Step-by-step guide to integrating affiliate tracking with your Podia online course and digital product platform

Podia is an all-in-one platform for selling online courses, digital products, and memberships. If you're using Podia to sell your content and want to grow through affiliate marketing, AffiliateBase provides seamless integration.

This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about setting up an affiliate program with Podia, from webhook configuration to tracking course enrollments, digital product purchases, and membership subscriptions.

Whether you're selling online courses, digital downloads, or membership subscriptions, an affiliate program can help you acquire new customers while rewarding your partners for successful referrals.

Follow these steps to integrate AffiliateBase with Podia:

1

Set Up Podia Webhooks

Navigate to your Podia admin dashboard and go to Settings > Integrations > Webhooks. Create a new webhook endpoint pointing to AffiliateBase.
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https://api.affiliatebase.com/webhooks/podia
2

Select Webhook Events

Subscribe to the following Podia events: sale.created, subscription.created, and enrollment.created. These events will trigger affiliate tracking.
3

Add Webhook Secret to AffiliateBase

Copy your webhook secret from Podia and add it to your AffiliateBase dashboard under Settings > Integrations > Podia.
4

Configure Commission Rules

Set up your commission structure in AffiliateBase dashboard. You can configure different rates for courses, digital products, and memberships.
5

Pass Affiliate IDs to Podia

Add affiliate tracking parameters to your Podia product URLs. AffiliateBase will capture these and attribute conversions correctly.
6

Test the Integration

Create a test purchase or enrollment in Podia to verify that affiliate tracking is working correctly. Check your AffiliateBase dashboard for the conversion.

Podia Webhook Handler Example

Here's an example of how to handle Podia webhooks for affiliate tracking:

// Example: Next.js API route for Podia webhooks
import { headers } from 'next/headers';
import crypto from 'crypto';
import { AffiliateBase } from '@affiliatebase/sdk';

const affiliateBase = new AffiliateBase({
  apiKey: process.env.AFFILIATEBASE_API_KEY!,
});

export async function POST(request: Request) {
  const body = await request.text();
  const signature = headers().get('x-podia-signature')!;
  
  // Verify webhook signature
  const expectedSignature = crypto
    .createHmac('sha256', process.env.PODIA_WEBHOOK_SECRET!)
    .update(body)
    .digest('hex');
  
  if (signature !== expectedSignature) {
    return new Response('Invalid signature', { status: 401 });
  }
  
  const event = JSON.parse(body);
  
  // Handle different event types
  switch (event.type) {
    case 'sale.created':
      await affiliateBase.trackConversion({
        affiliateId: event.data.sale.metadata?.affiliateId,
        type: event.data.sale.product_type === 'course' ? 'course_enrollment' : 'product_purchase',
        amount: event.data.sale.total,
        currency: event.data.sale.currency,
        customerId: event.data.sale.customer_id,
        metadata: {
          product_id: event.data.sale.product_id,
          product_name: event.data.sale.product_name,
          product_type: event.data.sale.product_type,
          sale_id: event.data.sale.id,
        },
      });
      break;
      
    case 'subscription.created':
      await affiliateBase.trackConversion({
        affiliateId: event.data.subscription.metadata?.affiliateId,
        type: 'subscription',
        amount: event.data.subscription.price,
        currency: event.data.subscription.currency,
        customerId: event.data.subscription.customer_id,
        subscriptionId: event.data.subscription.id,
      });
      break;
      
    case 'enrollment.created':
      await affiliateBase.trackConversion({
        affiliateId: event.data.enrollment.metadata?.affiliateId,
        type: 'course_enrollment',
        amount: event.data.enrollment.price,
        currency: event.data.enrollment.currency,
        customerId: event.data.enrollment.customer_id,
        metadata: {
          course_id: event.data.enrollment.course_id,
          course_name: event.data.enrollment.course_name,
        },
      });
      break;
  }
  
  return new Response(JSON.stringify({ received: true }), { status: 200 });
}

Why Use AffiliateBase with Podia?

AffiliateBase is the perfect solution for Podia creators who want powerful affiliate tracking without complexity.

Native Podia Integration

Built-in integration with Podia webhooks. Automatically tracks course enrollments, digital product sales, and membership subscriptions without custom code.

Multi-Product Support

Tracks all Podia product types: online courses, digital downloads, and membership subscriptions. One integration for all your products.

Real-Time Tracking

Track conversions in real-time as customers purchase or enroll. No delays or batch processing.

Subscription Support

Tracks membership subscriptions, including monthly and annual plans. Ensures affiliates receive commissions for recurring revenue.

Affiliate Dashboard

Give your affiliates a professional dashboard to track their performance, view commissions, and generate affiliate links for specific products.

Webhook Security

Built-in webhook signature verification ensures only legitimate Podia events are processed, protecting your affiliate program from fraud.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does AffiliateBase work with Podia?

Yes! AffiliateBase integrates seamlessly with Podia through webhooks. It automatically tracks course enrollments, digital product sales, and membership subscriptions.

Can I track all Podia product types?

Yes! AffiliateBase tracks online courses, digital downloads, and membership subscriptions. You can configure different commission rates for each product type.

How are course enrollments tracked?

AffiliateBase tracks Podia enrollments through webhooks. When a customer enrolls in a course via an affiliate link, the enrollment.created or sale.created webhook triggers affiliate tracking and commission calculation.

Can I track subscription-based memberships?

Yes! AffiliateBase tracks Podia membership subscriptions through the subscription.created webhook. Affiliates receive commissions for subscription sign-ups and can be configured to receive commissions on renewals as well.

How do I add affiliate tracking to my Podia product URLs?

Add affiliate tracking parameters to your Podia product URLs (e.g., ?ref=AFFILIATE_ID). AffiliateBase will capture these parameters and attribute conversions correctly when customers purchase or enroll.

Can I set different commission rates for different products?

Yes! You can configure different commission structures in AffiliateBase based on product type, product, or price. This gives you full control over your affiliate program.

Do affiliates get their own dashboard?

Yes! Affiliates get access to a professional dashboard where they can view their conversions, commissions, performance metrics, and generate affiliate links for specific products.

Ready to Launch Your Podia Affiliate Program?

Get started with AffiliateBase today and start growing your Podia store through affiliate marketing.