Contributing to affiliate.fm

Join the movement for ethical affiliate marketing. Learn how to contribute to our open-source ecosystem.

Welcome, Contributors!

Thank you for your interest in contributing to affiliate.fm! We’re building an open ecosystem for ethical affiliate marketing, and community contributions are essential to our mission.

Our Philosophy on Contributions

We believe the best data comes from collective knowledge. No editorial team can match the breadth and depth of an engaged community. That’s why we’ve structured our projects to welcome contributions at every level.

Every contribution matters:

A single data correction makes our platform more accurate
A bug fix improves the experience for all users
A translated article opens our content to new audiences
A feature suggestion shapes our roadmap

Ways to Contribute

🐛 Report Issues

Found something wrong? Let us know:

Data inaccuracies — Wrong information about a program, network, or platform
Bugs — Something not working as expected
Broken links — Dead URLs or missing resources
Outdated information — Data that needs updating

📊 Improve Data

Help us maintain the most accurate datasets:

Add missing entries — Programs, networks, or products we don’t cover yet
Update existing data — New offers, changed terms, updated features
Verify information — Confirm data accuracy through independent checking
Provide sources — Link to official sources for verification

💻 Contribute Code

Improve our open-source tools:

Bug fixes — Squash bugs in existing functionality
Features — Add new capabilities to our tools
Performance — Optimize speed and efficiency
Documentation — Improve code documentation and examples

🌍 Translate Content

Help us reach global audiences:

New languages — Translate content to languages we don’t cover
Review translations — Check and improve existing translations
Localization — Adapt content for regional audiences

📝 Write Content

Contribute to our media properties:

Reviews — Detailed, objective reviews based on real experience
Guides — Educational content that helps users
Analysis — Data-driven insights and comparisons

Getting Started

1. Familiarize Yourself with Our Values

Before contributing, please read:

About Us — Project overview
Manifesto — Our principles and philosophy

2. Find Something to Work On

For data contributions:

Check existing entries for accuracy
Look for missing information in your area of expertise
Review community-flagged issues

For code contributions:

Browse open issues on our GitHub repositories
Look for issues tagged good-first-issue or help-wanted
Check the roadmap for planned features

3. Set Up Your Environment

For code contributions:

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/affiliatefm/[project-name]

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start development server
npm run dev

Contribution Guidelines

General Principles

Quality over quantity — One well-researched contribution beats ten rushed ones
Accuracy matters — Verify information before submitting
Provide sources — Link to official sources when possible
Be transparent — Disclose any potential conflicts of interest
Stay ethical — Follow our code of conduct

For All Contributions

Search existing issues/PRs before creating new ones
Provide clear, descriptive titles
Include all relevant context
Be responsive to feedback
Be patient — review takes time

Data Contributions

How to Submit Data Updates

Option 1: GitHub Issue

For simple updates, create an issue with:

What needs updating — Specific entry and field
Current value — What it currently says
Correct value — What it should say
Source — Where you got this information

Option 2: Pull Request

For larger updates, submit a PR with:

Changes to the relevant data files
Sources for verification
Explanation of changes

Data Quality Standards

All data must be:

Standard	Description
Verifiable	Backed by official sources or direct observation
Current	Reflects the present state (not historical)
Objective	Free from promotional language or bias
Complete	Includes all required fields
Formatted	Follows our data structure conventions

What We Don’t Accept

Unverified claims
Promotional content disguised as data
Copied content from other sources
Data obtained through illegal means
Information that violates privacy

Code Contributions

Workflow

Fork the repository
Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature)
Make your changes
Test thoroughly
Commit with clear messages
Push to your fork
Open a Pull Request

Code Standards

Follow existing code style
Add tests for new functionality
Update documentation as needed
Keep PRs focused and atomic
Write clear commit messages

Pull Request Process

Fill out the PR template completely
Link related issues
Wait for CI checks to pass
Address review feedback
Squash commits if requested

Content Contributions

Review Guidelines

If you’re contributing reviews or editorial content:

Be honest — Only write about products you’ve actually used
Be thorough — Cover all relevant aspects
Be objective — Present facts, not opinions disguised as facts
Disclose relationships — Mention any affiliations or compensation
Cite sources — Link to terms, conditions, and official pages

What Makes a Good Review

Based on actual experience
Covers both positives and negatives
Includes specific details and examples
Compares to alternatives when relevant
Provides actionable conclusions

Content We Don’t Accept

AI-generated content without human oversight
Plagiarized or copied material
Promotional content without disclosure
Unverified claims or rumors
Content that violates our ethics guidelines

Community Guidelines

Be Respectful

Treat all contributors with respect
Welcome newcomers
Assume good faith
Give constructive feedback
Accept constructive criticism gracefully

Be Collaborative

Share knowledge openly
Help others succeed
Credit others’ contributions
Build on each other’s work
Celebrate community wins

Be Ethical

Maintain our standards of transparency
Report violations appropriately
Uphold the affiliate.fm mission

Recognition

We believe in recognizing contributors:

Contributors list — All contributors are credited in our repositories
Community highlights — Exceptional contributions are showcased
Influence — Active contributors gain influence over project direction

Questions?

If you have questions about contributing:

Check existing documentation
Search closed issues for similar questions
Open a discussion in the relevant repository
Reach out through our community channels

Thank You

Every contribution, no matter how small, helps build a more transparent and ethical affiliate marketing ecosystem. We appreciate your time, expertise, and commitment to our shared mission.

Together, we’re building something better.