So you’re ready for your first affiliate launch. Now what? Today, I share with you five things you MUST do before you do your first big launch.
Last updated: October 6, 2026
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NOTE FROM MATT (updated October 2026): In this 2017 episode, I point you to iDev Affiliate for tracking your first affiliate launch. Today I recommend AffiliateHQ, which I own, so keep that in mind. It’s a flat monthly fee with no cut of your sales, and the Starter plan ($99 a month as of October 2026) covers tracking on any platform without a developer, every commission structure, contests, and segmented emails to your affiliates. Before you pick any tool, run through these questions to ask before you buy affiliate software.
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