Do you do your research with affiliates you are looking to work with? If you are, how manual is your process? Did you know you can use ChatGPT's Operator to automate that process? If you saw our previous blog on automating the vetting process for vendors and partners, you know that Operator is a great way to automate the vetting process, but now we're interested in tackling affiliates! Here's how to implement Operator to transform manual affiliate vetting into an efficient, automated process.
Setting Up The Affiliate Vetting Process
Create a checklist for information that you would like Operator to find, then build a prompt based on those action items. Be sure to include taking screenshots for proof in the prompt; just because Operator can use the internet does not mean it will give you the most accurate information. Always check what any AI says for accuracy, and these screenshots are a way to expedite that and have Operator prove its research is correct. Include domain verification, privacy policies, TCPA compliance and contact information validation as a base for what Operator should look for in an affiliate. Operator controls a browser automatically, gathering documentation as it goes.
Operator Automation In Action
Operator will navigate the targeted affiliate websites independently, searching for defined elements and capturing screenshots. It can verify domain registration, examine forms and document TCPA language placement. As you can see in the video below, tasks that have historically required significant manual effort are automated by Operator.
Current Limitations
Operator requires oversight for complex compliance interpretation and final approval decisions. It may need assistance with unusual website structures or popup handling. However, it excels at systematic data gathering and initial screening.
As capabilities expand, consider integrating Operator with automated report generation and compliance tracking databases. While it won't replace human judgment, it will significantly reduce manual effort in affiliate vetting.
The key advantage is consistency - every affiliate gets the same thorough evaluation, documented systematically while freeing up human resources for more nuanced decision-making.
Meet Us at Affiliate Summit
Visit boberdoo at the Meet Market during Affiliate Summit! We'd love to discuss how our platform complements automated vetting while providing affiliate management, lead distribution, and much more. Learn how we've helped lead generators optimize their operations for over two decades. If you are interested in taking your vetting further, you can even consider implementing Assumed Seeds into your vetting process; you can discuss this with us at Affiliate Summit as well! We'll be at booth #1247; let's chat!
