The AffiliateWP Allowed Products Addon is an extension for the AffiliateWP plugin that enables store owners to set specific rules regarding which products affiliates can promote or earn commissions on. This addon is especially useful for eCommerce websites that sell a variety of products, but only want certain products to be eligible for affiliate commissions.

Key Features of the AffiliateWP Allowed Products Addon:

1. Control Affiliate Commissions by Product:
   • The main feature of the Allowed Products Addon is the ability to limit affiliate commissions to specific products in your store. This means you can choose which products affiliates can promote and earn commissions on.
   • For example, you might want to offer commissions only on high-margin products or new arrivals, or perhaps exclude certain sale items or products with already discounted pricing.
2. Per-Product Commission Settings:
   • You can assign different commission rates to specific products. For instance, some products may have a higher commission than others, or you might want to incentivize affiliates to promote particular items.
   • This allows you to tailor your affiliate program in a way that aligns with your business goals, like encouraging affiliates to push more profitable or high-demand products.
3. Simple Product Selection Interface:
   • The addon provides an easy-to-use interface where you can select the allowed products directly in the WordPress dashboard.
   • You can either manually select products for each affiliate or assign product categories, making it easier to manage large product inventories.
   • Bulk actions: You can select multiple products at once to apply rules, saving time when managing many products.
4. Exclude Products from Affiliate Commissions:
   • You can also exclude certain products from being eligible for affiliate commissions. For example, you might not want affiliates to earn commissions on products like gift cards, sale items, or digital downloads.
   • The product exclusion feature is flexible, allowing you to exclude products individually or in bulk.
5. Affiliate-Specific Product Access:
   • The addon allows you to set up product access on a per-affiliate basis. This means you can decide which individual affiliates are allowed to promote specific products.
   • This can be useful if you have affiliates who specialize in certain product categories or if you’re running exclusive promotions for specific affiliate partners.
6. Integration with WooCommerce:
   • If you're running an online store using WooCommerce, the Allowed Products Addon works seamlessly with WooCommerce products.
   • You can easily integrate this addon with your WooCommerce store, and it will automatically sync with your product catalog.
7. Automated Affiliate Link Management:
   • When affiliates promote the allowed products, they can automatically generate their affiliate links for those specific products, making it easier for affiliates to promote and track their commissions.
   • Link tracking: Just like the rest of AffiliateWP’s features, the addon integrates with AffiliateWP’s tracking system, so you can monitor which products affiliates are promoting and how much they’re earning.
8. Customizable Product Display Options:
   • You have the option to customize how you display the allowed products on your website for affiliates. This can be done through product categories, tags, or custom product groups.
   • It also works well with any Affiliate Dashboard or custom pages you may have set up for affiliates to view the products they’re allowed to promote.
9. Flexible Reporting:
   • As part of AffiliateWP’s reporting tools, the Allowed Products Addon integrates seamlessly with the affiliate dashboard and gives you detailed insights into affiliate performance by product. You can easily see which products are being sold through affiliate links and track commissions accordingly.
10. Easy Integration with AffiliateWP’s Other Features:
    • The addon works in conjunction with other AffiliateWP extensions, such as Referral Rate by Product, Affiliate Coupons, and Product Referrals, to give you a full-featured affiliate management experience.
    • You can use it with other AffiliateWP features, like recurring commissions, tiered commissions, and affiliate payouts, allowing for a comprehensive, flexible affiliate program.

Benefits of the Allowed Products Addon:

1. Better Control Over Affiliate Commissions:
   • By choosing which products are eligible for affiliate commissions, you have better control over your affiliate program's profitability. You can prioritize higher-margin products or focus on new items that you want affiliates to push.
2. Increased Affiliate Motivation:
   • Offering higher commissions on certain products or exclusive promotions can motivate affiliates to focus their efforts on those specific items, increasing the chances of conversions for your most valuable products.
3. Tailored Affiliate Program:
   • With product-level customization, you can create a more tailored affiliate program that aligns with your business strategy. You can offer affiliates access to only the products they’re most likely to sell or products you need to move quickly.
4. Simplified Management:
   • Managing which products affiliates can and cannot promote is easy, and the ability to bulk-select products or categories makes this process less time-consuming, especially if you have a large catalog of products.
5. Exclusion of Unwanted Products:
   • You can easily exclude products that you don’t want affiliates to promote. This might include clearance items, low-margin products, or products that don’t align with your brand’s goals.
6. Complete Integration with WooCommerce:
   • If you’re using WooCommerce for your online store, this addon integrates perfectly, syncing product data automatically. You can manage product access right from within the WooCommerce product editor.

How to Use the Allowed Products Addon:

1. Install and Activate AffiliateWP and the Addon:
   • First, ensure you have the AffiliateWP plugin installed and activated on your WordPress site. Then, download and activate the Allowed Products Addon.
2. Configure Product Access for Affiliates:
   • Navigate to the AffiliateWP settings in your WordPress dashboard and look for the Allowed Products section.
   • You can choose which individual products or product categories will be available to affiliates for commission tracking.
3. Assign Products to Affiliates:
   • You can assign products to affiliates either individually or in bulk, giving you flexibility based on your program structure.
   • You can also exclude specific products from being available for commissions by using the exclusion settings.
4. Monitor Affiliate Performance:
   • Use the AffiliateWP reporting tools to track which affiliates are promoting the allowed products and which products are generating the most sales.
5. Review and Adjust:
   • Based on performance data, you can adjust the allowed products or commissions, making changes to optimize the affiliate program as needed.

Compatibility:

• WooCommerce: The addon is specifically designed to integrate with WooCommerce and works seamlessly with your WooCommerce product catalog.
• AffiliateWP Extensions: It integrates well with other AffiliateWP extensions such as Referral Rates by Product, Product Referrals, Affiliate Coupons, and Recurring Referrals.
• WordPress Themes: Works with most WordPress themes, especially those that are designed to work well with WooCommerce.

Conclusion:

The AffiliateWP Allowed Products Addon is a must-have for WooCommerce store owners or anyone using AffiliateWP who wants more control over which products are eligible for affiliate commissions. It offers powerful tools to customize the affiliate program based on product types, categories, and individual products, helping you better manage commissions, incentives, and promotions. Whether you want to encourage affiliates to promote specific products, exclude certain items from commission eligibility, or create a product-focused affiliate strategy, this addon provides the flexibility and features needed to make it happen. Let me know if you need help with setup or further clarification!