Google Chrome Extension for Commerce
The Sovrn Commerce Google Chrome extension simplifies generating and sharing affiliate links! This guide is for you if you're a publisher, content creator, or influencer looking to effortlessly create affiliate links directly from a merchant's page. Follow the steps below to get started.
How to Install
Navigate to the Chrome Web Store: Open Google Chrome and visit the Chrome Web Store.
Search for the Chrome extension via the search bar, type "Sovrn Commerce," and press Enter. Alternatively, you can find the page by clicking here.
Open the extension page and click the "Add to Chrome" button.
Confirm installation: a pop-up window will appear. Click "Add Extension" to complete the installation.
Sign in to the extension using your Sovrn Commerce credentials.
How to Generate an Affiliate Link
Open a merchant's page and navigate to the product page on the merchant's website for which you want to generate an affiliate link.
You can find the Sovrn Commerce extension icon in the top-right corner of your Chrome browser and click on it.
Tip: click the puzzle piece on the top right of your browser to pin the extension to see any time a merchant's page is monetizable. To quickly identify if you could potentially earn a commission for a merchant, a star will appear on the extension icon.
Customize (Optional): Use the provided options to customize the link, such as adding a link name or UTM parameters.
Generate the Link: Click the "Affiliate link" button and wait for the extension to create your unique affiliate link.
Copy the Link: Click the "Copy link" button to copy your newly generated affiliate link.
How to Share Your Affiliate Link
On Social Media
Go to your preferred social media platform and login.
Create a new post, status update, caption, comment, etc.
Paste the link: Right-click and paste the affiliate link, or press Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac).
Tip: quickly share your affiliate links to your preferred social media platform directly from the Chrome extension by tapping the icons under "Share."
On your Blog or Website
You can log in to your blog or website's content management system.
Create or edit a post, page, or article: Create a new post or open an existing one for editing.
Insert the link: You can highlight the text where you want to insert the link and paste the affiliate link.
Publish or update to save your changes.
How to Manage Your Affiliate Links
Users can create a Sovrn.co link via the platform, Chrome Extension, or iOS app and update the product URL and optional settings (name, UTM parameters, custom tracking ID) at any time from the Create links page on the platform.
Open your links list on the "Create links" page on the platform.
Locate the Sovrn.co link that you want to edit and update and tap the pencil icon under "Actions."
Link details: edit the product URL, link name, and optional tracking details and click the "Save" button.
If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, please contact us.