House of Staunton Affiliate Program
Are you looking for a way to make money from your chess audience or your passion for chess? Alternatively, are you looking for a way to raise funds for your chess club through your love of chess? Then the House of Staunton Affiliate Program might be for you. It allows you to earn a commission on customers you send our way.
- Chess Club organizer
- Chess tournament or chess event organizer
- Chess site or social media page owner
- Chess Influencer (large or small!)
To best serve our affiliates, The House of Staunton has relied for years on the trusted Ascend by Partnerize Network to administer our affiliate program. One of the world's largest affiliate networks, they provide affiliates with excellent tracking, analytics, and global payments.
As an Affiliate Member, you get:
Up to 10% Commission from sales placed on the House of Staunton
What is The House of Staunton Affiliate Program?
Our affiliate program lets you place House of Staunton links on your website and earn a commission when visitors make a purchase. When someone clicks your link or uses your promo code, the Ascend system identifies them as your referral. Ascend then tracks their purchases and calculates your commission payout.
Why Join Our Affiliate Program?
It's free and easy! There's no charge to participate—in fact, we pay you! Each time you refer a customer to us, you earn a commission on their purchases. It's a simple way to add shopping options to your site and social profiles, requiring just a few minutes of your time.
You add value for your audience, visitors, or members by bringing the products they want directly to them. Chess players want chess equipment, and with The House of Staunton, you can offer them the world's finest chessmen and more. We gain a new customer, you earn a generous commission, and they receive excellent chess equipment—it's a win-win-win!
Can I really earn money as an affiliate?
Absolutely! You don’t have to take our word for the sales and tracking either. Everything is verified through Ascend by Partnerize. They work for and benefit both of us!
My audience is small. Should I become an affiliate?
If you love chess, we encourage you to join our affiliate program! Your enthusiasm will come through, whether you have an audience of 500,000 or 5. We invite you to join our family of affiliates, and some of the most active are those with small audiences!
How does the application process work?
There are a few simple steps to follow. Since we use Ascend by Partnerize, your application will be processed by them first. Their vetting process is designed to filter out fraudulent applications. If you are rejected, please contact us. Some rejections occur at this stage because applicants use a “free” email account like Gmail or Yahoo and cannot be properly verified as legitimately related to the website or group the application is claiming.
Next, after you’ve been accepted into Ascend by Partnerize, log in to their network and search for “House of Staunton”. From there, you can apply to our affiliate program. This final step includes screening by our affiliate manager, so make sure you set up your Ascend profile with relevant details.
Finally, you’ll receive email confirmations throughout this process. Once accepted into the House of Staunton Affiliate Program, you can legally use our tracking links, logo, and banners to start earning commission on sales you generate.
How do I get paid?
While your account will quickly reflect the commission earned on each purchase you refer, there is a small delay between when a referred purchase is made and when the applicable commission can be paid. This delay is necessary to accommodate product returns, exchanges, and cancellations, all of which will impact the affiliate commission earned. Ascend by Partnerize also requires a minimum earnings threshold before it sends payouts to affiliates.
Commission is paid only on products, not on shipping or tax.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a limit to the number of sites or profiles I can put an affiliate link on?
Of course not! If you own multiple chess sites, be sure to link all of them to the House of Staunton. Just make sure to use your affiliate link on each, so everything is tracked properly. We're excited to have you on board!
Do I have to use one of the banners provided?
No. We provide these banners for our affiliates’ convenience, but you are not required to use them. If you prefer, you can use a simple text link instead of an image. Alternatively, if there is a particular picture from our website that you like — perhaps a photo of one of our products — you may use that as well. At the House of Staunton, we encourage you to be creative and use our affiliate system however you see fit.
I already have other affiliate links on my site or profile. Is that a problem?
Not at all! You are free to run your content as you wish and include affiliate links for different brands if you like. We only ask that you keep our generous commission and tracking procedures in mind and compare them to the terms of your other partners. We're confident you'll find that the House of Staunton offers the best affiliate system, so there's no need to partner with anyone else in the chess world. But if you choose to do so, that's fine.
Do I have to identify or disclose affiliate links?
Yes. The FTC requires clear affiliate disclosures wherever you promote products or services, across all media types. While this does not constitute legal advice, know that disclosures must be visible, near any endorsements, and explain that you may earn commissions. If you are ever compensated with product(s), you must also state that.
To build trust while complying with this disclosure requirement, many affiliates find a creative way to state their relationship in a conversational tone. They often use the opportunity to thank their readers for their support.
What if I have another question?
We’re happy to answer any questions you may have. Please contact us at [email protected], and one of our trained specialists will be happy to assist you.
