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Getting Started

Welcome to BrandU! Let’s Get You Started on Your Journey!

Step 1: Sign up and set up Your Profile Perfectly

Sign up with phone, email, Google or other accounts first.

Double-check your account details (like payment info and contact settings) to ensure everything is up to date. Smooth sailing starts here! Have questions? Find here: Choose Where You Receive Payouts.

Step 2: Create & Share Your First Link!

Find your brands and craft a link to your favorite products and share it with your audience and track your success. They are all automatic approval. Generate shoppable links freely!

Find a brand you like and click to visit their website
Enter the brand's product or page URL to create your own smartlink
Step 4: View and manage your smartlinks

Step 3: Promote your Partnered Brands

Once you know what product or content you want to promote for the brand you are partnered with, the next step is to promote the relevant tracking links or content to drive the action or click.

Put the shoppable link in link aggregators such as Linktree, in the bio of social media accounts, in the DMs that are automatically replied after posting, anywhere

Driving actions or clicks and having those actions or clicks tracked are key to getting paid by brands you partner with. If your actions or clicks are not tracked, no payout will occur.

Step 4: Start Earning!

Once you drive a payable conversion, you’ll be eligible for a payout. The conversion path goes from conversion to payout, see as below.

The conversion path goes from conversion to payout

Step 5: Join the BrandU Community & Level Up with Resources

Welcome to our Discord Server! Feedback and service at any time, discuss with friends and find insider tips straight!

Dive into our Blog for guides, webinars, and creative tricks to grow your BrandU journey. Whether you’re a newbie or a pro, there’s always something new to learn!

We’ve got answers to common questions right here. Bookmark these guides for quick reference!

Now, you’re all set! 

Ready to dive in? We’re here cheering you on every step of the way.
Need support? Reach out anytime—we’re just a message away!

Let’s make magic happen with BrandU!

BrandU continuously works to enhance data transparency and user experience. For questions, join our Discord and find our team directly.

FAQ

What are best practices for increasing sales?
  1. Track trends via industry reports & customer insights.
  2. Drive decisions with sales metrics & campaign data.
  3. Boost engagement through polls/Q&A/live chats.
  4. Craft platform-specific content (videos, tutorials, curated guides).
Why didn’t I receive payment?

There are only a few reasons as to why you may not receive a payout, such as:

  • You did not select your payment method.
  • There is an active returns and reversals balance greater than your earnings. (Review the Transaction history.)
  • You did not earn commission for that pay cycle. (Review analytics)
  • Your commission earnings for the cycle were less than the minimum threshold.
  • Account is on hold and requires verification.
Which time zone are payouts allocated?

It is important to note that payments are calculated in CST for the pay period. All payments will net accordingly for the month depending on the time zone you are in.

What are the minimum thresholds?

Payout requests are processed when your balance reaches $80.00 USD within a payment cycle. If earnings don’t meet the threshold, they remain securely in your account and automatically roll over to the next cycle. Every dollar you earn matters—we safeguard your balance until it qualifies for payout. Once your balance meets the threshold and you submit a payout request, funds will be transferred to you within 3 business days.

Why didn’t the order track? 
  • Attribution Model: Most brands use last-click attribution (credit goes to the final affiliate clicked). If a user interacts with another site (e.g., coupon toolbar) after your link, you lose credit.
  • Ad Blockers: Block tracking cookies, preventing brands from recording affiliate-driven sales.
  • Cookie Duration: Sales outside the cookie window (e.g., 30 days) aren’t tracked. Competing clicks after yours can overwrite tracking.
  • Coupon Codes: Unique codes may override affiliate links, redirecting credit to other partners.
  • User Error: Shoppers may claim they clicked your link but actually used another source or abandoned the session.
  • Delayed Tracking: Brands like Walmart report sales 3-5 days later, creating lag in visibility.