Start8
Stardock's program allows partners to promote desktop software (Start8, Fences, Object Desktop, etc.) and earn a commission on sales tracked via Impact's platform.
Overview
Commission & Conversion Tracking
How Start8 calculates commissions and tracks conversions.
- Commission plans
- Earn 25.0% one-time commission on referred purchases. Payment is made once per successful referral.
Tracking
Attribution model | Last-click |
Tracking method | Tracking links and cookies managed by Impact platform |
Cookie duration | 30 days |
Promotional Tools and Resources
Materials and resources provided to support your promotion efforts
BANNERS | Yes |
TEXT LINKS | Yes |
SUPPORTS DEEP LINKING | Yes |
- More info about marketing materials
- Banners, text links, basic creatives; specific requests can be fulfilled by messaging affiliate manager
Program Rules, Approval and Restrictions
Guidelines and limitations you need to follow when promoting Start8
SOCIAL MEDIA ALLOWED | Yes |
EMAIL MARKETING ALLOWED | Yes |
PPC ALLOWED | Yes |
Trademark Bidding | No |
GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS | Global |
COUPON SITE ALLOWED | Yes |
TRAFFIC MINIMUMS | No hard minimum, but very low/no-traffic sites are likely rejected |
- Approval process
- Manual approval that usually takes 5 days. Website required — Website or social presence; relevant, quality content; sufficient traffic or followers
- Other restrictions
- Prohibited content: adult, hate, illegal, misleading, or fraudulent material; must align with Stardock brand values
Payouts and Payment Methods
How earnings are paid out and which methods are supported
Payment frequency | Net30 |
Payout currency | USD |
Minimum threshold | $20 |
- More payout info
- Net 30; paid monthly if the threshold is met; Schedule: Net 30—payments issued within 30 days after month ends
Payout methods
Start8 overview
- Company
- Pricing model
- Buy once / Paid
- App types
SUPPORTED PLATFORMS
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