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Insights for running
a modern affiliate program.

Engineering deep dives, playbooks and industry data from the team building Traaaction.

SaaS affiliate program: the 2026 playbook
Guide

SaaS affiliate program: the 2026 playbook

A practical guide to launching a SaaS affiliate program that compounds — commission design, partner recruitment, Stripe webhooks, and the metrics that actually matter.

Lucas Roncey12 min
E-commerce affiliate program guide
Guide

E-commerce affiliate program guide

How online stores build affiliate programs that move real GMV — commission tiers, influencer operations, first-party attribution and seasonal playbooks.

Lucas Roncey11 min
Mobile app affiliate program — lower CPI
Guide

Mobile app affiliate program — lower CPI

Build an affiliate program for mobile apps — install tracking, deferred deep links, commission design for freemium, subscription and game apps, post-ATT attribution realities.

Lucas Roncey11 min
Affiliate sales tracking with Stripe webhooks
Engineering

Affiliate sales tracking with Stripe webhooks

Set up the four Stripe webhook events needed for complete affiliate sale tracking: initial sales, recurring renewals, refunds, and cancellations.

Lucas Roncey8 min
Recurring commissions for SaaS: full guide
Guide

Recurring commissions for SaaS: full guide

Everything you need to know about recurring affiliate commissions for subscription-based SaaS products, from technical tracking to industry benchmarks.

Lucas Roncey10 min
How to create a branded affiliate portal
Product

How to create a branded affiliate portal

Build a professional, brand-native affiliate portal with custom branding, performance dashboards, resource management, and referral programs.

Lucas Roncey7 min
Picking the right commission structure
Insights

Picking the right commission structure

A practical guide to flat rate, percentage, recurring, and lead commission models — with benchmarks and guidance for choosing the right structure.

Lucas Roncey9 min
What is affiliate marketing? A 2025 reference
Insights

What is affiliate marketing? A 2025 reference

How affiliate marketing actually works in 2025 — commission models, attribution, earning potential, and where to start.

Lucas Roncey11 min
50+ affiliate marketing statistics for 2025
Insights

50+ affiliate marketing statistics for 2025

The numbers that actually matter for 2025 — market size, growth rates, SaaS commissions, ROI benchmarks, and vertical breakdowns.

Lucas Roncey12 min
How to launch an affiliate program in 2025
Guide

How to launch an affiliate program in 2025

A step-by-step playbook for launching your first affiliate program, from defining commission structures to recruiting your first partners.

Lucas Roncey9 min

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