Affiliatly expanded its platform support on April 4, 2024, by launching a dedicated integration for HikaShop. This development allows users of the Joomla-based e-commerce solution to automate the management and tracking of affiliate marketing programs.
The integration utilizes a specialized Joomla plug-in to simplify the technical setup process for online retailers. By connecting the two systems, merchants monitor referred traffic and sales through the Affiliatly interface while utilizing HikaShop's native storefront capabilities.
Multichannel Attribution Beyond Links
The new integration supports multiple tracking methodologies. Beyond standard link-based tracking, the system enables merchants to track conversions via coupon codes, QR codes, email identifiers, and SKU-level data. This versatility assists merchants operating across multiple marketing channels. It also benefits those working with influencers who prefer non-link-based attribution.
Affiliatly confirmed that the plug-in utilizes specific technical triggers within the Joomla environment—namely onBeforeCompileHead, onAfterOrderCreate, and onAfterOrderUpdate. These triggers ensure that the system captures transaction data and credits the correct affiliate in real-time.
Bridging the Joomla Performance Gap
The introduction of this integration addresses a gap in the Joomla e-commerce market. While platforms like Shopify or WooCommerce have many affiliate management tools, Joomla users often face fewer streamlined options for performance marketing.
Self-Service Portals for Merchants and Publishers
Following the integration, merchants access a centralized admin panel to manage commission models, view affiliate activity, and process payouts. The software also provides a dedicated portal for publishers. Within this dashboard, affiliates monitor their own conversion rates, access creative assets, and generate deep links to specific landing pages.
Affiliatly clarified that the HikaShop integration includes the option for white-labeling. Merchants apply their own branding to the affiliate-facing portals. The service includes a 30-day trial period to allow merchants to test tracking accuracy and workflow before committing to a paid subscription.
Affilitizer Editorial Team
This article was created with AI assistance and editorially reviewed.
