Let’s be real—managing affiliates inside of HighLevel hasn’t always been the most flexible experience.
But that’s changing.
On a recent HL Pro Tools coaching call, Mario (Head of Partnerships and HL Pro Tools) walked us through the newest Affiliate Manager updates.
Trust me, if you’re even thinking about using affiliates to grow your agency or SaaS offer, you’ll want to know what’s new.
Let’s dive in. 👇
What’s the Big Deal With the Affiliate Manager?
Affiliate marketing is one of the highest-leverage growth strategies out there.
You get other people promoting your stuff—and you only pay when results roll in.
But here’s the thing…
Before now, HighLevel’s Affiliate Manager was a little… rigid.
You couldn’t edit profiles directly. Tracking was decent, but not customizable.
Basically, it worked—but it felt like Version 1.0.
Well, that’s changing.
The Update: More Control, More Flexibility
Mario shared that admins now have the ability to manually edit affiliate profiles right inside HighLevel. That means:
✅ Fix typos or outdated info
✅ Update payout settings
✅ Adjust links without needing a workaround
🛠️ Is it perfect yet? Not quite.
If you’ve used First Promoter or Rewardful, those still offer more bells and whistles—but this latest update puts HighLevel on the right track, especially for agencies who want everything under one roof.
Why This Matters for You (and Your Revenue)
If you’re running a SaaS or selling digital services through GHL, you’re leaving money on the table by not leveraging affiliates.
And now, you’ve got:
✨ More control without having to jump into code
🧠 Simpler workflows to manage payouts and performance
🔗 The potential for tighter automation with APIs coming soon
So if you’ve been holding off because affiliate setup seemed like a headache—this is your green light.
Pro Tip From Mario: How to Start Testing Now
You don’t need to wait for full-blown API access to get going. Here’s how Mario suggested testing the new Affiliate Manager:
- Manually enroll your top power users or clients
- Set up a custom payout tier to reward performance
- Use the built-in affiliate links (now editable!) to start tracking
- Bonus: Use a workflow to send a “Congrats!” email when referrals convert 🎉
This gets you started without waiting on future features.
What’s Coming Next?
While the current system isn’t replacing First Promoter just yet, there’s a lot to be excited about.
Mario hinted at upcoming API integrations that’ll let you connect affiliate performance directly into dashboards, campaigns, and automation. That means:
- 💸 Real-time reward triggers
- 🧾 Dynamic payouts via Stripe or PayPal
- 📊 Performance-based segmentation inside HighLevel
So yeah… this feature is heating up.
Want Help Setting Up Affiliate Workflows the Smart Way?
At HL Pro Tools, we don’t just teach HighLevel—we live in it.
Our white-labeled support + weekly advanced trainings help you:
✅ Launch new features faster
✅ Automate the stuff that eats your time
✅ And deliver a pro-level client experience (without more tech headaches)
👉 Head over to hlprotools.com and see how we can help you turn new features into actual revenue. 🚀
