How to Create an Affiliate Program with React | AffiliateBase

Create an Affiliate Program with React

Step-by-step guide to integrating affiliate tracking in your React application

React is the most popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces. If you're looking to monetize your React app 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 React, from initial setup to tracking conversions using React hooks and context.

Whether you're building a SaaS product, membership platform, or subscription service with Stripe, an affiliate program can help you grow your user base and increase revenue.

Follow these steps to get your affiliate program up and running in React:

1

Install AffiliateBase SDK

Add the AffiliateBase package to your React project using npm or yarn.
bash
npm install @affiliatebase/sdk
2

Create Affiliate Context

Create a React context to manage affiliate tracking throughout your app.
typescript
// context/AffiliateContext.tsx
import { createContext, useContext } from 'react';
import { AffiliateBase } from '@affiliatebase/sdk';

const AffiliateContext = createContext<AffiliateBase | null>(null);

export const AffiliateProvider = ({ children, apiKey }) => {
  const affiliate = new AffiliateBase({ apiKey });
  return (
    <AffiliateContext.Provider value={affiliate}>
      {children}
    </AffiliateContext.Provider>
  );
};

export const useAffiliate = () => {
  const context = useContext(AffiliateContext);
  if (!context) throw new Error('useAffiliate must be used within AffiliateProvider');
  return context;
};
3

Create Tracking Hook

Create a custom React hook for easy conversion tracking.
typescript
// hooks/useAffiliateTracking.ts
import { useAffiliate } from '../context/AffiliateContext';

export const useAffiliateTracking = () => {
  const affiliate = useAffiliate();
  
  const trackConversion = async (data: {
    affiliateId?: string;
    amount: number;
    type: string;
  }) => {
    await affiliate.trackConversion(data);
  };
  
  return { trackConversion };
};
4

Track Conversions in Components

Use the hook in your React components to track conversions.
typescript
// components/CheckoutButton.tsx
import { useAffiliateTracking } from '../hooks/useAffiliateTracking';

export const CheckoutButton = () => {
  const { trackConversion } = useAffiliateTracking();
  
  const handleCheckout = async () => {
    await trackConversion({
      type: 'purchase',
      amount: 99.99,
    });
    // Your checkout logic
  };
  
  return <button onClick={handleCheckout}>Checkout</button>;
};

Why Use AffiliateBase with React?

AffiliateBase is the perfect solution for React developers who want to launch an affiliate program quickly and efficiently.

React Hooks

Use custom hooks for clean, reusable affiliate tracking logic throughout your app.

Context API

Leverage React Context for global affiliate state management.

TypeScript Support

Full TypeScript support for type-safe affiliate tracking in your React app.

Framework Agnostic

Works with Create React App, Vite, Next.js, Remix, and any React setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does AffiliateBase work with React Native?

Yes! You can use our REST API directly from React Native apps for mobile affiliate tracking.

Can I use AffiliateBase with server-side rendering?

Yes, you can use our API from server-side code or client-side code depending on your React setup.

How do I track conversions in React Router?

You can use React Router's navigation hooks to track page views and conversions.

Ready to Launch Your React Affiliate Program?

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