Once you’ve set up the AST tracking scripts on your website, the next step is to test the integration by placing an order using an affiliate link generated in Upfluence.
Follow these steps to ensure everything is working as expected:
Step 1: Prepare a test Campaign
Create a new test Campaign:
Go to the Home Page and click "+ New Campaign"
Choose any campaign type—any option works for testing—and click "Configure my campaign"
Name your test Campaign, e.g., “Test AST Shop 1”
Set Up a Test Tracking Plan:
Toggle on the option "Track orders & sales performance". Click "+ New tracking plan", which opens a new tab
Name your tracking plan with a unique and clear identifier, e.g., “Test AST Shop 1”
Pick your Tracking provider, selecting the AST integration you'd like to test (identified by the "</>" icon)
Enter a valid destination page URL where the AST script is installed and where you want customers to land when clicking the affiliate link
(Optional) Configure UTM parameters as needed
Define the sales attribution window and the start and end dates for tracking
Click "Create tracking plan" and close the tab
Link the Tracking Plan to the Campaign:
Return to the campaign creation tab and click the refresh button.
Use the dropdown menu to select the tracking plan you just created. If you have several plans, use the search bar to find it quickly.
Streamline Campaign Creation: Since this is a test campaign, you can skip unnecessary steps:
Scroll to the bottom and click "Compensation".
Click "Application Form"
Toggle off the "Brief" option and click "Email Settings"
Click "Publication Instructions"
Click "Create Campaign" to finalize the test campaign.
Step 2: Generate a test link
Add a Test Influencer Profile:
Assign an influencer profile (for testing) to your campaign. The system will automatically generate an affiliate link for the influencer.
Locate the Affiliate Link:
Find the link in the "Affiliate link" column within the campaign table view
If you don’t see this column, go to the Manage Fields box, in the Discount code category, enable the Affiliate link option
Copy the link using the copy button next to it
Step 3: Place a test order
Shop with the test link:
Paste the copied affiliate link into your browser and open the page.
Place a real order on your website to test the setup.
Check the results in Upfluence:
Go to your test campaign in Upfluence and open the Performance tab.
Check if the sale has been tracked.
Note: Sales should appear within seconds. If no sales are tracked, it may indicate an issue with your installation. For troubleshooting, refer to the Tracking Script AST Troubleshooting guide.