A Guide to affiliate marketing with BaseKit: Unlock the benefits of KitStart for small businesses

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In today’s digital landscape, small businesses need a strong online presence to thrive. Affiliate marketing has become a cornerstone of digital business strategies, and according to Authority Hacker, the global affiliate marketing industry is worth over $17 billion and is expected to grow to $27.78 billion by 2027. This growth demonstrates the increasing value of partnerships in the digital ecosystem.

If you’re a business who supports startups and entrepreneurs and are looking for ways in which you can help them create an effective digital presence, BaseKit’s KitStart affiliate program presents a valuable opportunity to help your network create professional websites while you earn passive income.

Over the past 16 years, BaseKit’s award-winning website builder, e-commerce and bookings software has been designed and refined for the small business owner on the go. It’s currently offered by over 60 partners in 40 markets and empowers millions of small businesses to thrive online in business.

Traditionally our software is re-sold as a white label product by large partners looking to integrate and brand our software as their own and sell it to their customers to add value to their offering. However, for partners without the budget or infrastructure to fully integrate our software and brand it as their own, we wanted to offer a new way to deliver BaseKit to small businesses, simply by referring their audience to our platform, while earning revenue from the subscription sales.

This comprehensive guide will walk you through the benefits of affiliate marketing with BaseKit, how it works via our referral brand KitStart, and how to leverage the solution effectively so you can add value to your customers or network, whilst earning a new revenue stream.

What is KitStart?

KitStart is our co-branded affiliate solution designed for businesses to boost their digital services play and scale their company by adding value for small businesses. By offering our award-winning website builder, e-commerce and bookings software, it provides entrepreneurial customers with essential digital tools to establish and grow their online presence.

It offers a really simple access to support small businesses with an easy-to-use no code digital platform, to create professional websites at affordable prices. From a simple online presence to full e-commerce and bookings and payments capabilities, KitStart allows small business owners to build a solid foundation to succeed in the digital world.

As a BaseKit affiliate partner, you’ll be introducing your network and or customers to KitStart, helping them create an online presence, and in turn, generate income so they can grow and succeed for the long term.

How the KitStart affiliate partnership works

Brand.

We create and launch a KitStart website for every affiliate partner we have. That means you already have a slick shop window, with your logo alongside ours, ready and waiting for you to offer the platform to your customers..

The website offers information about the platform and the packages available to subscribe to, plus a quick and simple sign up process to start creating a website, start selling and take bookings on the BaseKit platform.

As well as adding your logo, you can also customise the imagery and currency on your KitStart website to represent your target audience and country.

Connect.

Once you’re happy with your KitStart website, we’ll send you a unique url so that you can advertise and link KitStart as a new digital offering on your website, and marketing channels.

We’ll also provide a unique code so that you can monitor subscription sign ups and behaviour.

Market.

It’s each affiliate partner’s responsibility to raise awareness of KitStart to their target audience to generate sign ups to the platform. Therefore, each partner uses their own marketing channels and activity to drive customers to their KitStart website – we have a suite of assets to help on request.

Earn.

The BaseKit affiliate program is designed to reward you continuously.

This means, each partner receives ongoing commission for every user you refer to KitStart. You’ll earn 40% revenue commission from every single package sold, plus, you’ll continue to earn the commission each month for as long as your referred user remains a KitStart customer.

This offers a steady income stream without any extra work from your side.

There is a choice of two packages on the KitStart website, that customers can sign up to, to start building their online presence. The Start Simple package gives access to the website builder only for those who just need an online presence. This package includes a website, domain, hosting, and three professional email addresses.

The Start Premium package is for small businesses looking to sell products or services online, this package includes everything from the simple package, plus e-commerce and appointment functionalities too.

What about customer support?

One of the biggest benefits of the affiliate partnership is that BaseKit provides all first line customer support. This is invaluable as it means you can rest assured your customers are in safe hands if and when they have questions about the platform and need guides and tips on how to get started, or grow their business.

Why KitStart is ideal for small businesses

For small businesses, getting online can be overwhelming. Many don’t have the time, technical know-how, or budget to invest in complex websites. That’s why KitStart’s offering is a game-changer for small businesses looking for simplicity, affordability, and functionality in one place.

The benefits include:

  • User-friendly, mobile-first interface: KitStart’s award-winning website builder makes it easy for small business owners to design and launch their site without any coding skills on their desktop or mobile phone.
  • All-inclusive package: Both plans include a free domain, hosting, and three professional email addresses, removing the headache of managing multiple services. Business owners can focus on running their business while knowing their website and digital infrastructure are in good hands.
  • No Hidden fees: With KitStart, there are no hidden costs or surprises. The price is transparent and covers everything a small business needs to establish an online presence.

No Setup Costs or Commitments

One of the standout advantages of BaseKit’s referral solution is the low barrier to entry. You don’t need to invest any money or meet specific quotas to join. There’s no setup cost and no minimum commitment, making it an accessible opportunity for any business partner.

Our onboarding process is simple; we will create and handover your co-branded site, it will then be up to you to market KitStart to your customers, and then simply watch the subscribers come in and you can start earning commission.

Affiliate marketing with BaseKit’s KitStart solution is a win-win for both you and the small businesses in your network. By referring businesses to an affordable, easy-to-use website builder, you’ll be helping them grow their digital presence, while also earning a generous 40% monthly commission.

There’s no setup cost, no commitment, and no risk—just the opportunity to earn while empowering businesses to succeed online. If you’re ready to start benefiting from affiliate marketing with BaseKit, now’s the perfect time to get involved.

 

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