The AffiliateWP Order Details for Affiliates Addon is a helpful extension for the AffiliateWP affiliate management plugin. This addon provides affiliates with more detailed information about the orders they refer, allowing them to see specific order details directly in their affiliate dashboard. By providing affiliates with this level of transparency, the addon helps improve their understanding of how their referrals convert and enables them to track commissions more effectively.

Key Features of the AffiliateWP Order Details for Affiliates Addon:

1. Order Details Visibility for Affiliates:
   • Affiliates can view detailed information about the orders they’ve referred in their affiliate dashboard.
   • This includes information like the order ID, the products purchased, order totals, order status, customer details, and commission details.
   • This level of detail helps affiliates better understand which orders are linked to their referral links and how their commissions are calculated.
2. Detailed Commission Breakdown:
   • Affiliates can view commission amounts for individual orders, including the commission status (e.g., pending, completed, or refunded). This feature gives affiliates transparency into how much they are earning from each referred order.
   • It also shows the commission rate applied for each order if you have different rates for specific products or categories.
3. Integration with WooCommerce:
   • The addon works seamlessly with WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads, making it an excellent tool for eCommerce stores that rely on these platforms.
   • When a customer makes a purchase via an affiliate’s referral link, the order details will be displayed on the affiliate's dashboard, ensuring they can track which of their referrals have resulted in sales.
4. Order Status Indicators:
   • Affiliates can see the current status of the orders they have referred. For example, they will be able to check whether an order is still pending, completed, or refunded.
   • This is especially useful for affiliates to understand if and when they will be paid out for a particular order, as commissions for pending orders may not be paid out until the order is fully processed or marked as "completed".
5. Access to Customer Information:
   • The addon can display basic customer details such as the customer’s name and email address (depending on your privacy settings and policies).
   • This can help affiliates follow up with their referred customers, offer support, or encourage further purchases.
   • However, this feature is generally used sparingly to comply with privacy regulations like the GDPR.
6. Detailed Product Information:
   • Affiliates can view the specific products or services that were purchased in each referred order. This is helpful for affiliates who want to know which products are performing well and which ones are generating the most sales.
   • Affiliates can also see product variations (e.g., size, color) if those options are available in the order.
7. Refund and Cancellations:
   • If a referred order is refunded or canceled, affiliates can see the refunded amount and the status of the commission for that order.
   • This ensures affiliates are only paid for completed and valid orders, and they can track any commissions that were adjusted due to refunds or cancellations.
8. Customizable Data:
   • The plugin allows store owners to customize which details are shown to affiliates. This can include product names, order IDs, product quantities, and more, depending on what the store owner wants to reveal.
   • Store owners can adjust the level of information shown based on their business model and privacy concerns.
9. Improved Affiliate Transparency:
   • By offering affiliates detailed insights into the orders they’ve referred, the addon improves trust and transparency between the store and its affiliates. Affiliates can track their earnings and understand how each sale contributes to their total commission.
   • This reduces the number of questions or concerns affiliates may have about their earnings, improving their overall experience with the affiliate program.
10. Easy to Use:
    • Once installed, the addon integrates seamlessly into the AffiliateWP dashboard, so affiliates don’t need to take any additional steps to view order details.
    • The information is displayed in an easy-to-understand format, with clear labels and breakdowns of the commissions, order totals, and other relevant data.

Benefits of the AffiliateWP Order Details for Affiliates Addon:

1. Enhanced Affiliate Engagement:
   • Providing affiliates with detailed order information helps them feel more connected to your affiliate program. They can track the progress of their referrals, see which products are performing well, and better understand how their efforts are contributing to sales.
2. Transparency and Trust:
   • The addon builds trust between the business and its affiliates by making the affiliate program more transparent. Affiliates have access to order data that allows them to see exactly how much they’ve earned and why they’ve earned it.
3. Increased Motivation for Affiliates:
   • Affiliates are more likely to continue promoting your products when they can track the impact of their marketing efforts in real time. Seeing detailed orders and commissions can motivate them to work harder to generate more sales.
4. Better Affiliate Support:
   • With order details available, affiliates are better equipped to provide customer support or offer guidance to customers who made a purchase through their referral link.
5. Helps with Fraud Prevention:
   • Having the ability to track order status, refunds, and cancellations helps prevent fraudulent activities by ensuring that only legitimate sales are rewarded with commissions.
6. Reduced Confusion for Affiliates:
   • Affiliates can track all their order-related data in one place without needing to contact the store for clarification. This reduces confusion and helps affiliates have a better understanding of their earnings and performance.

How to Use the AffiliateWP Order Details for Affiliates Addon:

1. Install and Activate the Addon:
   • First, ensure that AffiliateWP is installed and activated on your WordPress site. Then, install the Order Details for Affiliates Addon via the AffiliateWP Addons page or download and install it manually.
2. Configure the Addon:
   • Once installed, the addon will automatically integrate with your AffiliateWP settings. However, you may want to check the settings to customize the information shown to affiliates.
   • You can choose to show or hide specific order details, such as customer information, products purchased, and order totals.
3. Review Order Data in Affiliate Dashboard:
   • Affiliates can view the order details by logging into their Affiliate Dashboard. There, they will be able to see a list of the orders they referred, along with detailed information about each sale, including commission status and payment status.
   • Orders can be filtered by status (e.g., completed, pending, refunded) and displayed in an easy-to-read table format.
4. Monitor Affiliate Performance:
   • Store owners can track the performance of the Order Details for Affiliates feature in the AffiliateWP admin dashboard. You can review which orders affiliates are referring and ensure that commissions are being calculated correctly.
   • You can also use this feature to ensure that referrals are legitimate and refunds or cancellations are properly handled.

Compatibility:

• WooCommerce: The addon is fully compatible with WooCommerce and integrates seamlessly with the WooCommerce order system.
• Easy Digital Downloads (EDD): The addon is also compatible with Easy Digital Downloads, allowing affiliates to view detailed order information for digital products.
• AffiliateWP Add-ons: The Order Details for Affiliates Addon works well with other AffiliateWP extensions like Recurring Referrals, Affiliate Coupons, Referral Rate by Product, and Product Referrals.

Conclusion:

The AffiliateWP Order Details for Affiliates Addon is an essential tool for any business that wants to provide their affiliates with detailed order information. By giving affiliates transparency into their referred orders, commissions, and performance, this addon helps to improve the overall affiliate experience. It also builds trust and helps prevent misunderstandings or confusion about how commissions are earned. For eCommerce businesses, this addon is invaluable in providing affiliates with the tools they need to optimize their efforts and better understand the impact of their referrals. The ability to see order details directly in the affiliate dashboard makes it easy for affiliates to track their performance and stay motivated, leading to improved affiliate program success. Let me know if you need more help setting it up or configuring it!