{"id":9614729937170,"title":"Tapfiliate Set Metadata Integration","handle":"tapfiliate-set-metadata-integration","description":"\u003cbody\u003e```html\n\n\n\n \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n \u003ctitle\u003eTapfiliate API - Set Metadata Endpoint\u003c\/title\u003e\n \u003cstyle\u003e\n body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; }\n section { margin-bottom: 20px; }\n pre { background-color: #f4f4f4; padding: 15px; }\n \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\n \u003ch1\u003eUnderstanding the Tapfiliate API \"Set Metadata\" Endpoint\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003csection\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eWhat is the \"Set Metadata\" Endpoint?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe \"Set Metadata\" endpoint is part of the Tapfiliate API, which allows users of the Tapfiliate affiliate marketing software to programmatically manage their affiliate and referral marketing programs. Specifically, this endpoint is used to assign metadata to various entities within the system, such as affiliates, conversions, customers, or programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n \n \u003csection\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eUses of the \"Set Metadata\" Endpoint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWith the \"Set Metadata\" endpoint, developers can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAdd custom information to entities to enhance tracking capabilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSegment and categorize affiliates or conversions based on custom criteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIntegrate with third-party systems and pass along relevant data for more comprehensive analytics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAutomatically update entity data to reflect user actions or status changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n \u003csection\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eSolving Problems with \"Set Metadata\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis endpoint can help solve various problems:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Reporting:\u003c\/strong\u003e By setting metadata, users can generate more detailed reports that include custom data points, helping to make more informed decisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalized Marketing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marketers can use metadata to segment their affiliates and target them with personalized campaigns or incentives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eData Synchronization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep affiliate profiles up-to-date by syncing data from CRM systems or other databases, facilitating consistency across platforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAffiliate Onboarding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expedite onboarding by assigning metadata to new affiliates, such as referral sources or promotional strategies, to track performance from the start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n \u003csection\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eExample Usage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTo use this endpoint, you would typically make a PUT request to the URL provided by Tapfiliate, including the identifier of the entity you want to update and the metadata in JSON format. Here's an example of what this might look like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cpre\u003e\nPUT \/1.6\/affiliates\/{affiliate_id}\/metadata\n{\n \"key\": \"account_manager\",\n \"value\": \"John Doe\"\n}\n \u003c\/pre\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Replace {affiliate_id} with the actual ID of the affiliate you wish to update.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n \n \u003cfooter\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFor more details on utilizing the \"Set Metadata\" endpoint, refer to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tapfiliate.com\/docs\/api\/\"\u003eTapfiliate API documentation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/footer\u003e\n\n\n\n```\u003c\/body\u003e","published_at":"2024-06-20T01:19:45-05:00","created_at":"2024-06-20T01:19:46-05:00","vendor":"Tapfiliate","type":"Integration","tags":[],"price":0,"price_min":0,"price_max":0,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":49658132398354,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Tapfiliate Set Metadata Integration","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":0,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ca1db6ca72d4abb0bfd3130d3fe42600_f65c7407-3037-4e03-bd34-ed063612bc92.png?v=1718864386"],"featured_image":"\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ca1db6ca72d4abb0bfd3130d3fe42600_f65c7407-3037-4e03-bd34-ed063612bc92.png?v=1718864386","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Tapfiliate Logo","id":39809615134994,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":4.911,"height":101,"width":496,"src":"\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ca1db6ca72d4abb0bfd3130d3fe42600_f65c7407-3037-4e03-bd34-ed063612bc92.png?v=1718864386"},"aspect_ratio":4.911,"height":101,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ca1db6ca72d4abb0bfd3130d3fe42600_f65c7407-3037-4e03-bd34-ed063612bc92.png?v=1718864386","width":496}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cbody\u003e```html\n\n\n\n \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n \u003ctitle\u003eTapfiliate API - Set Metadata Endpoint\u003c\/title\u003e\n \u003cstyle\u003e\n body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; }\n section { margin-bottom: 20px; }\n pre { background-color: #f4f4f4; padding: 15px; }\n \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\n \u003ch1\u003eUnderstanding the Tapfiliate API \"Set Metadata\" Endpoint\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003csection\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eWhat is the \"Set Metadata\" Endpoint?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe \"Set Metadata\" endpoint is part of the Tapfiliate API, which allows users of the Tapfiliate affiliate marketing software to programmatically manage their affiliate and referral marketing programs. Specifically, this endpoint is used to assign metadata to various entities within the system, such as affiliates, conversions, customers, or programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n \n \u003csection\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eUses of the \"Set Metadata\" Endpoint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWith the \"Set Metadata\" endpoint, developers can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAdd custom information to entities to enhance tracking capabilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSegment and categorize affiliates or conversions based on custom criteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIntegrate with third-party systems and pass along relevant data for more comprehensive analytics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAutomatically update entity data to reflect user actions or status changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n \u003csection\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eSolving Problems with \"Set Metadata\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis endpoint can help solve various problems:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Reporting:\u003c\/strong\u003e By setting metadata, users can generate more detailed reports that include custom data points, helping to make more informed decisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalized Marketing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marketers can use metadata to segment their affiliates and target them with personalized campaigns or incentives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eData Synchronization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep affiliate profiles up-to-date by syncing data from CRM systems or other databases, facilitating consistency across platforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAffiliate Onboarding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expedite onboarding by assigning metadata to new affiliates, such as referral sources or promotional strategies, to track performance from the start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n \u003csection\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eExample Usage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTo use this endpoint, you would typically make a PUT request to the URL provided by Tapfiliate, including the identifier of the entity you want to update and the metadata in JSON format. Here's an example of what this might look like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cpre\u003e\nPUT \/1.6\/affiliates\/{affiliate_id}\/metadata\n{\n \"key\": \"account_manager\",\n \"value\": \"John Doe\"\n}\n \u003c\/pre\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Replace {affiliate_id} with the actual ID of the affiliate you wish to update.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n \n \u003cfooter\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFor more details on utilizing the \"Set Metadata\" endpoint, refer to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tapfiliate.com\/docs\/api\/\"\u003eTapfiliate API documentation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/footer\u003e\n\n\n\n```\u003c\/body\u003e"}

PUT /1.6/affiliates/{affiliate_id}/metadata
{
  "key": "account_manager",
  "value": "John Doe"
}