Program Setup
Resources on creating/managing programs (referral & reward rules)
By Shelby1 author19 articles
How To Configure Your Program SettingsA walkthrough of every section of the program editor: general info, discount code, referral codes, affiliate links, and rewards. Each section can be enabled or disabled independently, so you can…
How To Structure Your Members' Reward TiersStrategic guidance on how to set up multiple program tiers in Buzzbassador, including what you can vary across tiers, common ways to segment members, and example tier structures for different…
Discount and Referral Code Settings
Resources for the discount and referral code settings section of program settings
Referral Codes: How They're Created, Found, and EditedHow member referral codes are generated during onboarding, where to find them in Shopify, how to edit a code in Buzzbassador, how members can update their own codes, and what…
Referral Codes vs. Discount Codes vs. BuzzLinks Codes: Understanding the DifferenceThis article explains the personal discount code (for members' own purchases), the referral code (for members to share with their audience), and BuzzLinks codes (single-use codes generated automatically each time…
Where To Find Member Codes in ShopifyA guide to locating each of the three code types Buzzbassador can issue per program (personal discount codes, referral codes, and BuzzLinks codes) within your Shopify Discounts section.
How To Restrict Member Codes to Specific Products or CollectionsLimit which products or collections your discount codes, referral codes, and BuzzLinks codes apply to, so codes only work on eligible items in your Shopify store.
How To Adjust Program Codes and Discount Settings for Site-Wide PromotionsPrevent member codes from conflicting with or undercutting store-wide sales. Two options: make codes complementary to your promotion, or fully pause them using the on/off toggles in your program settings.
Affiliate Link Settings
Information about the Affiliate Links setting(s) in Programs & how Affiliate Links work
How Cookie Tracking Works for Affiliate Links and BuzzLinksA breakdown of which Buzzbassador link types use cookie tracking, what the tracking cookie stores, how to configure cookie duration per program, and the standard edge cases where cookies don't…
Affiliate Links: How They Work and How Members Use ThemHow affiliate links are auto-generated for each member, the three link types Buzzbassador supports, and how to choose the right one for your program.
Does Buzzbassador Generate Affiliate Links for Members?Yes. Affiliate links auto-generate for members when enabled, with three types available: BuzzLinks, UTM, or Referral Code Links.
What Are BuzzLinks and How Do They Work?BuzzLinks are the most secure affiliate link option Buzzbassador offers. They generate a unique, one-time discount code each time a customer clicks the link, preventing your referral codes from being…
How To Prevent Coupon Code Leaks With BuzzLinksPermanent referral codes can end up indexed on coupon aggregator sites, eroding margin and undercutting your brand control. BuzzLinks solve this by generating a unique, one-time discount code on every…
How To Customize the BuzzLinks PopupEdit the BuzzLinks popup that customers see on your store after clicking a member's BuzzLink. Customize the prompt title, subtitle, colors, and typography, and use dynamic variables to personalize the…
How To Create Multiple Programs for Your MembersStep-by-step instructions for creating additional program tiers, plus an overview of how multiple programs work in Buzzbassador and how members get assigned to different tiers.
How To Delete a Program TierDelete an existing program tier from your account and reassign its members to another active program. Includes what happens to member codes, affiliate links, settings, and the Shopify discount rules…
How the Default Program WorksUnderstanding what the "Default" tag means on your programs, what falls back to your default program, and how to change which program is set as default.
How Programs Work Across Multiple TiersHow each program's settings determine attribution behavior for its members, what happens to a member's codes and affiliate links when they move between programs with different settings, and how to…
How To Move Members to a Different Program TierReassign one member or multiple members to a different program tier from the Members page or member profile, and understand how their codes, links, and settings update automatically.