How to Onboard Your First 10 Creators on Linkable

Launching a campaign is the first step.
Building early momentum is what turns it into something real.

This guide outlines a practical approach to getting your first 5–10 partners live on Linkable using direct invitations, social signals, and owned channels.

What Early Success Looks Like

At the start, you’re not optimising for scale.

You’re looking to:

• Get partners onboarded

• See tracking links generated

• Validate clicks and attribution

• Build confidence in the setup

Momentum matters more than volume.

The goal is visible activity quickly, even if it’s small.

Step 1: Invite People You Already Know (0–5 Partners)

The fastest way to activate your first partners is through existing trust.

Start with people who already know, like, or use your brand.

This could include:

• Previous creator partners

• Brand ambassadors

• Loyal customers (especially 5-star reviewers)

• Customers who have posted about your product organically

• Engaged email subscribers

• Micro-creators who have already purchased

You’re not “launching a programme.”
You’re formalising relationships that already exist and giving your most loyal ambassadors an incentive for something they’re already doing.

How to do it:

1. Create your first campaign on Linkable

2. Click “Invite Promoter”

3. Select “Link – Share a private invitation link”

4. Click “Copy the invitation link” (fastest way to share the campaign)

Send it directly via:

• Instagram DMs

• WhatsApp

• Email

• Or any other channel

Alternatively, you can send an invitation by typing the promoter’s email address directly into Linkable.

This is your quickest route to getting partners live.

Step 2: Use Socials to Attract Inbound Interest

Creators spend time on social media.

Your audience already knows your brand and potential partners are discovering you there too.

Posting about creator partnerships can generate immediate inbound interest.

Example:

“We’re opening creator partnerships. Apply below 👇”

Add your campaign link using a link sticker.

To keep the opportunity visible beyond 24 hours, add the same link to your bio under a clear label such as:

• Creator Programme

• Partner With Us

• Partner Programme

• Work With Us (Creators)

• Become a Brand Ambassador

Stories create momentum.
Your link in bio creates permanence.

How to do it:

1. Create your campaign on Linkable

2. Click the dotted menu next to your campaign

3. Select “Copy application link”

4. Paste it into your Instagram or TikTok bio

Step 3: Activate Your Email List

Your email list is one of your most underused acquisition channels.

These are people who have already:

• Purchased from you

• Subscribed to hear from you

• Engaged with your brand

Announce your creator partnerships directly to them.

Recommended frequency:

• 1 announcement email

• 1 reminder 7–10 days later

• Then include a short section in your newsletter once per month

Example subject line:

“We’re opening creator partnerships”

Example body copy:

“We’ve officially opened our creator partnerships.

If you love our brand and want to earn by sharing it, you can apply below 👇”

Include your campaign application link clearly.

Why this works

Email bypasses the algorithm.
It reaches loyal customers who may not see your Stories.
And many early micro-creators are already inside your customer base.

Step 4: Make the Campaign Visible on Your Website

If you already have website traffic, make it easy for interested creators to find your programme.

You can:

• Add a “Creator Programme” link in your footer

• Create a simple page explaining the opportunity

• Keep the placement subtle but permanent

This creates an always-on entry point without disrupting your storefront experience.

Step 5: Enable Marketplace Discovery

If your campaign is public, eligible partners on Linkable can discover it and request to join.

Linkable also surfaces relevant creators through AI based on campaign fit, helping you identify potential matches.

Marketplace discovery works best alongside direct invitations, especially early on.

Step 6: Focus on Getting Partners Live

Once partners join:

• Encourage them to generate their tracking link

• Ask them to share it in a way that feels natural

• Start simple one post or link is enough

The goal is activity, not perfection.

Early movement builds confidence and makes scaling deliberate rather than reactive.

Bonus: Accelerated Activation Support

If you want to move faster, the Linkable team can support you with an outbound creator recruitment sprint.

We’ll help you:

• Define your ideal creator profile

• Identify aligned creators

• Set up a structured email outreach sequence

• Proactively reach out on your behalf

The goal is simple: help you recruit your first 5–10 qualified partners faster.

Book a short activation call below to get started 👇

Book a 15-minute Activation Call