The AffiliateWP Affiliate Forms for Ninja Forms addon integrates AffiliateWP with the Ninja Forms plugin, allowing you to create custom registration forms directly within the Ninja Forms form builder. This integration enables you to seamlessly capture affiliate registrations and manage them through your AffiliateWP dashboard while utilizing the powerful form-building features of Ninja Forms.

Key Features of the Affiliate Forms for Ninja Forms Addon

1. Custom Affiliate Registration Forms:
   • The addon allows you to create affiliate registration forms using the Ninja Forms plugin. You can customize these forms according to your needs, such as adding custom fields, styling, and configuring form settings.
   • Instead of relying on the default AffiliateWP registration process, you can use Ninja Forms to design a unique registration experience for your affiliates.
2. Seamless Integration with AffiliateWP:
   • Once a user fills out and submits a Ninja Form for affiliate registration, the form is automatically integrated with AffiliateWP. The user will be added as an affiliate in your AffiliateWP system, with all the necessary details being captured.
   • This allows you to manage affiliate registrations and track affiliate performance directly from the AffiliateWP dashboard.
3. Customizable Affiliate Fields:
   • You can easily add or modify the fields on the affiliate registration form to collect additional information, such as:
     • Full name, email, and phone number
     • Custom affiliate referral code (if desired)
     • Marketing interests, website URL, etc.
   • Custom fields created through Ninja Forms are automatically linked with AffiliateWP, ensuring the correct data is captured for each new affiliate.
4. Advanced Form Features:
   • Use the Ninja Forms interface to add advanced features to your affiliate registration form, such as:
     • Conditional logic (e.g., only show certain fields if specific conditions are met)
     • Captchas or honeypots for spam prevention
     • File uploads (e.g., allowing affiliates to submit promotional materials)
     • Email notifications to you or affiliates upon successful registration
   • This flexibility allows you to create more complex and tailored registration forms than the default AffiliateWP registration process.
5. Email Confirmation and Affiliate Notifications:
   • With Ninja Forms, you can easily set up automated email confirmations for new affiliate registrations. You can send a welcome email to the affiliate, notify the affiliate of their registration status, or send an email notification to the admin when a new affiliate signs up.
   • You can also configure custom email templates within Ninja Forms, which allows you to personalize the email messages based on your brand’s tone and voice.
6. Affiliates Added Directly to AffiliateWP:
   • Once the user submits the affiliate registration form created with Ninja Forms, they are automatically added to your AffiliateWP program. The integration ensures that:
     • The affiliate gets a unique affiliate ID and referral link.
     • The affiliate’s registration information is stored and accessible in the AffiliateWP dashboard.
     • The affiliate can immediately start referring customers and earning commissions, provided the form is linked correctly.
7. Frontend Registration Forms:
   • The Affiliate Forms for Ninja Forms addon allows you to place affiliate registration forms on the frontend of your site, making it easy for new users to sign up as affiliates without needing access to the WordPress admin dashboard.
   • The forms can be placed anywhere on your website, whether as a popup, part of a landing page, or embedded within blog posts.
8. No Coding Required:
   • The integration between AffiliateWP and Ninja Forms is simple to set up, with no coding required. The addon provides an intuitive UI that allows you to connect Ninja Forms with AffiliateWP without needing to edit any theme files or code.
9. Full Integration with AffiliateWP’s Features:
   • Once the affiliate registers through Ninja Forms, they can access all the standard AffiliateWP features such as:
     • Affiliate dashboards (for tracking referrals, commissions, and payouts)
     • Custom affiliate URLs
     • Referral tracking and reports
     • Commissions and payout management

How to Set Up the AffiliateWP Affiliate Forms for Ninja Forms Addon

Step 1: Install and Activate the Addon

1. Install Ninja Forms:
   • First, make sure you have the Ninja Forms plugin installed and activated on your WordPress site. Ninja Forms is a popular form builder plugin that allows you to easily create forms with drag-and-drop functionality.
   • If you don't already have Ninja Forms installed, go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard, search for "Ninja Forms," and install it.
2. Install AffiliateWP:
   • If you haven’t already done so, install and activate AffiliateWP. This plugin powers your affiliate program and allows you to track referrals, manage affiliates, and more.
3. Install the AffiliateWP Affiliate Forms for Ninja Forms Addon:
   • Purchase the AffiliateWP Affiliate Forms for Ninja Forms addon from the AffiliateWP website (it’s a paid addon).
   • After purchasing, download the addon ZIP file.
   • In your WordPress admin dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the downloaded ZIP file, and click Install Now.
   • Once installed, click Activate to activate the addon.

Step 2: Create a Custom Affiliate Registration Form

1. Create a New Form with Ninja Forms:
   • Go to Ninja Forms > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
   • Use the drag-and-drop builder to create a new form for affiliate registration. You can add fields such as:
     • Name, email, password (for registration)
     • Optional custom fields (e.g., affiliate code, website URL)
     • Any other data you need to collect from new affiliates.
2. Add Affiliate-Specific Fields:
   • Add any custom fields you want to collect. This can include standard information like:
     • Affiliate’s name and contact details
     • Social media handles, promotional interests, etc.
   • You can also configure conditional logic to show/hide certain fields based on specific criteria.
3. Configure the Affiliate Registration Action:
   • Once the form is created, you need to link it to AffiliateWP. In the Ninja Forms builder, set up the AffiliateWP registration action. This action will automatically add users who submit the form as new affiliates in your AffiliateWP system.
   • You'll find an AffiliateWP action under the "Actions" section in the form builder. This will allow you to map form fields to the required affiliate registration fields in AffiliateWP.
4. Set Up Email Notifications (Optional):
   • Configure email notifications to alert both you and the affiliate when their registration is successful.
   • You can customize these emails to include information about the affiliate’s unique referral link or next steps in your affiliate program.
5. Add the Form to a Page:
   • Once the form is ready, you can add it to a page or post on your website. Simply use the Ninja Forms shortcode or block to embed the form wherever you want new affiliates to register.
   • You can add the form to a dedicated affiliate registration page or as part of an onboarding process.

Step 3: Test the Form and Registration Process

1. Test the Form:
   • Go to the page where you’ve embedded the affiliate registration form and submit a test entry.
   • After submission, check if the new affiliate appears in your AffiliateWP dashboard and that their registration data is correctly captured.
   • Make sure the email notifications are working as expected.
2. Adjust Form Settings:
   • If necessary, adjust the form fields, styling, or notifications to better match your brand and ensure the process runs smoothly.

Benefits of Using AffiliateWP Affiliate Forms for Ninja Forms Addon

1. Customization:
   • You can fully customize the appearance and fields of your affiliate registration forms, creating a more tailored registration process for your affiliates.
2. Seamless User Experience:
   • By integrating AffiliateWP with Ninja Forms, you can provide a smooth, branded experience for your affiliates when they sign up, without requiring them to go through the default registration page.
3. Advanced Features:
   • Ninja Forms provides advanced form-building features like conditional logic, email notifications, and spam protection, making it easy to customize the form based on your needs.
4. Admin Control:
   • You have full control over the affiliate registration process, allowing you to capture additional affiliate data, personalize forms, and ensure all necessary information is collected.
5. Better Affiliate Engagement:
   • A streamlined and branded affiliate registration process makes it easier for affiliates to get started with your program. This can lead to increased engagement and higher conversion rates for your affiliate marketing efforts.

Conclusion

The AffiliateWP Affiliate Forms for Ninja Forms addon is a great way to integrate AffiliateWP with the powerful Ninja Forms plugin, allowing you to create fully customized affiliate registration forms that better suit your program’s needs. This integration offers flexibility, advanced form-building options, and the ability to design an affiliate sign-up process that aligns with your brand. Whether you’re looking to collect more data from affiliates, create personalized forms, or simply offer a better registration experience, this addon makes it easy to get started with a highly customizable affiliate program.