Partnership Collaboration with Upgates
Upgates is not just an e-commerce platform. It is a living ecosystem where we help thousands of ambitious brands succeed and expand every day. We know that the key to their success is not only the excellence of the Upgates system itself, but also expert services and innovative tools from talented partners - just like you.
Our partnership is built on a simple principle: your success is our success.
Our goal is to ensure that every client gets the best specialists for their project. That's why we fully dedicate ourselves to developing the platform and leave the provision of additional services to verified partners.
Discover three main ways you can collaborate with Upgates and profit:
- Offer your services and receive direct requests from clients on our Marketplace .
- Develop Add-ons and extend the platform's functionality for thousands of users.
- Recommend Upgates and earn attractive commissions for each new client.
Let's see which path is right for you.
Three paths to collaboration – Find yours
Whether you're a creative agency, experienced freelancer, technology innovator, or an influencer in the online community, our partner program offers flexible options to leverage your skills and connections.
1. Are you an agency, freelancer or consultant? Offer your services on the Marketplace.
This is the ideal way for experts who want to offer their services directly to e-shop owners on the Upgates platform. Our Marketplace acts as a specialized portal where clients actively search for you.
Who is this trip for:
- Web designers and graphic designers
- Marketing specialists (SEO, PPC, social networks)
- Consultants and analysts
- Copywriters and content creators
- Experts in data migration and e-shop management
How it works: You create a professional profile and specific service offerings in your partner account. Customers contact you via an inquiry form, and all further communication and invoicing takes place directly between you and the client. Upgates serves as the initial contact intermediary in this process.
How to get started: continue here!
2. Are you a developer or a technology company? Create Add-ons and extend the platform.
Do you have an idea for a new function, module or addons to an external system? Offer your solution to thousands of e-shops as an Add-on on our Marketplace. It's a great opportunity to scale your business and create a regular income.
Who is this trip for:
- Software developers and programmers
- Technology companies and SaaS services
- Integrators (e.g. ERP, accounting and cash register systems)
How it works: Using our API, you can develop a software solution (Add-on) that extends the capabilities of the platform. You can choose from two levels of integration:
Verified Add-on: Deeper integration using the Partner API that goes through our approval process. Activation of such an add-on is always free for the customer, while you can charge for follow-up services.
Unverified connection: A simpler form of publishing your service, typically for connection via API, XML, or conversion codes.
How to get started: continue here!
3. Will you regularly build your clients' online stores with us, are you an influencer or do you have a wide network of contacts? Take advantage of our Affiliate program.
This path is for anyone who wants to earn commissions just by referring the Upgates platform. You don't have to provide any additional services, just bring in a new client.
Who is this trip for:
- Marketing specialists and influencers
- Bloggers and e-commerce content creators
- Consultants who recommend e-shop solutions to their clients
- Everyone who is satisfied with the Upgates platform regularly builds their clients' e-shops here, or just wants to recommend it to others.
How it works: After a simple registration in the affiliate program and filling in your IČO (company registration number), you will receive your unique affiliate token. You insert this token into the link that you then share. Every e-shop founded through your link is automatically paired with your account and you earn commissions from it.
How to get started: continue here!
Key Benefits of Partnership – What Do You Get?
Working with Upgates is designed to be mutually beneficial. We provide our partners with not only financial rewards, but also tools and opportunities to support the growth of their own businesses.
Attractive commission system
We reward you for helping us grow. For every e-shop you create or recommend through your unique affiliate link (token), you will earn a generous commission.
Commission amount: You will receive 15% of all payments the client makes for the operation of their e-shop.
Payment period: The standard commission payment period is 1 year from the date of the first commission. For active partners, we offer an extended period of 2 years. The condition is to have a published and approved profile with a service offer on the Marketplace , actively accept requests and visibly present the partnership on your website.
Transparent payout: Commissions are automatically credited to your account after the client pays for the service. You can request a payout after reaching 500 CZK (or 20 €).
Direct access to a growing clientele
Get ahead of the competition and stop wasting time searching for new jobs. Our Marketplace connects you directly with customers who are actively looking for help.
Quality Demand: Our clients are growth-oriented entrepreneurs who understand the value of professional services and are ready to invest in them.
Community visibility: You can actively advise and offer your services in our community Facebook Forum .
Upgates Recommendations: If we see a demand for services we don't provide ourselves, we actively recommend our proven partners. The most active and highest-rated partners will also receive a prestigious placement in the "Recommended Agencies" section.
Marketing support from Upgates
We will help you increase your brand visibility and reach thousands of potential customers. Our marketing channels are at your disposal.
Publish on our blog: Write a professional article and we will publish it on our blog ( example here ), which is visited by around 15 thousand unique users per month. We will also support the article on social networks and in the newsletter.
Host webinars: Suggest a topic and we'll help you promote it to ensure maximum participation from our clients.
Other forms of cooperation: We are open to other ideas, such as interviews, podcasts, or joint promotions.
You can download the complete package of presentation materials here .
Technical freedom and background
We provide you with the tools you need to work efficiently and with quality. Unlike other boxed solutions, we give you the freedom to create.
Two paths to custom design – Your opportunity : Our clients have two options for customizing the look. The first is the intuitive Designer module , which offers extensive customization options without knowing any code and can be extended with your own CSS styles . However, for you as an expert, the second path is key: the Code Editor . This allows full access to HTML templates and gives you the freedom to create a completely custom design according to the client's ideas.
Important note: By activating the Code Editor, you take full responsibility for the design and the client loses our technical support in this area. This means an opportunity for you to work together for a long time and offer paid technical support.
Robust API: Our open API allows you to connect virtually any external system – from ERP to marketing tools.
Free test e-shops: For development purposes and presentations to clients, we will be happy to extend your e-shop test period free of charge upon request or provide you with a long-term test e-shop for your own experiments.
Furthermore, upon request, we will gladly free of charge extend the testing period of an e-shop you are preparing for a client. In such a case, you will receive an additional three months of free testing period.
We program in the latte language ( documentation )
How to get started? Simply and online
Joining our affiliate program is quick and takes just a few minutes. We have prepared a unified administration for you, where you can manage your profile, offers, add-ons and commissions in one place.
Don't forget! - terms and conditions for partners and Add-on creators
Follow these three simple steps:
1. Create a partner account
Go to the Marketplace page and click "Sign in" in the top right corner. On the next page, select "Don't have an account yet? Start here!". Fill in your details, agree to the terms and conditions, and complete the registration. Your partner account is now created.
Marketplace Help - Partner Profile Administration and Features
2. Fill in your profile and company ID
After logging in for the first time, go to the "My Profile" section. Here, fill in key information about your company. Don't forget to fill in your company ID in the "Commission" section. This step is necessary to activate the commission system and obtain your unique partner token. To be visible on the Marketplace, you must have a completely filled out profile, at least one offer, and a selected category.
3. Create an offer or start sharing a link
Now you're ready to get started. Depending on your specialization, you can:
- Create a service offer: In the "My Profile" → "Offers" section, you can add specific services that will be displayed to customers on the Marketplace.
- Get an affiliate link: In the "Affiliate Program" → "Affiliate Page" section, you will find your unique link with a token. You can start sharing it immediately and earning commissions.
- Create a request for an Add-on: In the "Add-ons" section, you can start the process of creating and registering a new connection for Upgates e-shops.
Are you ready to start growing together?
