Integration & Samples

Option A: Quick & Easy

Step 1:  Sign up to be an affiliate

Our instant sign up process couldn’t be easier.  We just need some basic information, your preferred method to receive commissions and basic tax information. Join us now here!

Step 2:  Customize your private label pages

Once you have received your Client ID, username and password, you can login to the Affiliate Center and start customizing your template site.

- Upload a header file
See header example here

- Work with us to configure your personalization settings (such as button colors, products etc.)
See travel affiliate site example here

You will be able to see your site at http://travel.ian.com/?CID=[your ID].  You also have the option of masking this URL - details on how to do this will be made available on sign up.

Step 3:  Integrate banners, tabs, searchboxes onto your home page

We have sample code for widgets, search boxes and creatives for banners in the Affiliate Center ready for download.  

Option B,C: More Flexibility

Follow Steps 1 and 2 in Option A

You can skip step 2 if you are planning to build your entire site in XML

Step 3:  Apply for XML access

There are a few extra steps to gain access to our XML.  As an XML partner you will be required to agree to additional terms and conditions as well as fill out an online Custom Integration request form inside the Affiliate Center.  Your site will then to reviewed for eligibility.

Step 4:  Build your site according to our documentation and guidelinces

We have documentation and FAQs to help guide you through the implementation process.  For additional questions, we have XML experts on hand to provide guidance.

Step 5:  Submit your site for review

Once complete, our XML team will audit your site for compliance and will provide the green light to go live.