TrialPay
Integrate TrialPay with Post Affiliate Pro to boost sales by setting up URLs, adding specific codes to buttons, and configuring dashboards. Activation involves enabling the TrialPay plugin and setting up notification scripts in the TrialPay Merchant Panel.

TrialPay integration
The payment and promotions platform that instantly increases sales from your current traffic.
How to integrate PostAffiliatePro with TrialPay
TrialPay integrates using XML Postback.
Note! This is description of integration with TrialPay.
Activate TrialPay in PAP
- Go to Plugins
- Find TrialPay integration plugin and click Activate
Setup URL
Log into TrialPay Merchant Panel
Go to Product Console and Edit or add new Product.
Choose Notification from left menu.
For Order payout notification choose** How would you like to be Notified?** to: Script.
In Script Notification set Notification Script URL to: https://URL_TO_PostAffiliatePro/plugins/TrialPay/trialpay.php
In Script Notification set Method to:POST(XML)
In Script Notification set GET Parameters/POST Body to (copy&paste code below):
<order> <sub_id>%sid%</sub_id> <total>%revenue%</total> <email>%email%</email> <order_id>%oid%</order_id> <item_id>%pid%</item_id> </order>
Save and you are done.
Adding following code into EVERY TrialPay buton
Be sure to add this code to every button for TrialPay. Please make sure that button you have has id=”pap_kqw2bj53x” :
```html
<input type="hidden" name="sid" value="" id="pap_kqw2bj53x">
<script id="pap_x2s6df8d" src="https://URL_TO_PostAffiliatePro/scripts/notifysale.php" type="text/javascript">
</script>
```
TrialPay Link Integration
Now add the following code for EVERY TrialPay link. Please make sure that link you have has** id=”pap_kl53jid6rt” ** :
```html
<script id="pap_x2s6df8d" src="https://URL_TO_PostAffiliatePro/scripts/trackjs.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
<script type="text/javascript">PostAffTracker.setAccountId('Account_ID');
PostAffTracker.writeCookieToLink('pap_dx8vc2s5', 'sid');
</script>
```
What is TrialPay?
TrialPay was a transactional advertising platform that revolutionized e-commerce transactions by offering unique payment solutions. Founded in 2006 and based in Mountain View, California, TrialPay provided consumers with alternative ways to pay for items by trying or purchasing offers from advertisers. This innovative approach not only created new revenue streams for merchants but also aligned advertisers with suitable consumer deals. In February 2015, TrialPay was acquired by Visa, integrating its technologies and services into the Visa Commerce Network.
Established by Alex Rampell, Terry Angelos, and Eddie Lim, TrialPay introduced a groundbreaking “Get It Free” payment model. This allowed consumers to receive free products by completing purchases or engaging with advertisers’ products, enhancing sales for merchants without direct discounts. The significant impact of this model in the e-commerce space caught the attention of Visa Inc., leading to TrialPay’s acquisition on February 27, 2015. Post-acquisition, TrialPay’s technologies were incorporated into Visa’s offerings to enhance merchant sales through targeted and transactional advertising.
- Target Segment: TrialPay primarily catered to online shoppers seeking value-added deals, e-commerce merchants in sectors like software, gaming, online services, retail, and advertisers focused on customer acquisition through performance-based marketing.
- Focus and Benefits: The platform was designed to benefit all parties involved:
- Consumers could obtain free or discounted products by engaging with advertiser offers.
- Merchants saw increased sales and customer engagement without directly discounting their products.
- Advertisers gained access to new customer segments and enhanced purchase incentives, paying only for performance outcomes.
Main Features of TrialPay
TrialPay’s platform offered several key features that enhanced the transactional experience for consumers, merchants, and advertisers:
- Alternative Payment Options: Enabled consumers to pay for products by trying or purchasing offers from partnering advertisers.
- Personalized Offers: Leveraged consumer data to tailor offers that matched user preferences and behavior.
- Mobile Payments Integration: Provided seamless mobile checkout experiences, catering to the growing mobile commerce market.
- Transactional Advertising: Focused on increasing mobile app installs and in-app purchases through strategic advertising offers.
Understanding TrialPay’s Pricing Model
TrialPay operated on a unique “Get It Free” pricing model. Instead of traditional payment methods, consumers could receive products for free by completing specific actions with advertisers, such as signing up for a service or making a purchase. This approach benefited:
- Consumers: Gained access to free products or services.
- Merchants: Increased sales without discounting their own products, as advertisers subsidized the costs.
- Advertisers: Acquired new customers on a pay-for-performance basis, paying only when a consumer engaged with their offer.
After its acquisition, TrialPay’s model and technologies were rebranded and integrated into the Visa Commerce Network, continuing to influence transactional advertising strategies.
User Insights on TrialPay
User experiences with TrialPay varied, reflecting both appreciation for its innovative model and challenges encountered:
- Pros:
- Opportunity to receive free or discounted products after engaging with offers.
- Access to a variety of advertiser promotions tailored to consumer interests.
- Cons:
- Some users experienced delays or issues in receiving promised rewards.
- Reports of challenges with customer support responsiveness.
- Instances of dissatisfaction due to unmet expectations.
- Overall Experience: While many users found value in TrialPay’s offerings, others faced hurdles that affected their overall satisfaction. These mixed reviews highlight the importance of reliable service and prompt customer support in transactional platforms.
TrialPay Reviews and User Experiences
For those interested in firsthand accounts and deeper insights into how TrialPay operated, several YouTube reviews provided valuable perspectives:
Alternatives to TrialPay
For businesses and consumers seeking platforms similar to TrialPay, several alternatives offer comparable services in transactional advertising and customer engagement:
- The Arena Group: Provides ad network software and marketing automation solutions to optimize advertising efforts.
- Taboola: Provides content discovery and native advertising solutions to drive user engagement and revenue.
- GumGum: Specializes in contextual advertising with in-image and in-video ad formats for enhanced visibility.
- EX.CO: Offers interactive content creation and personalization tools to engage audiences dynamically.
- Verve Group: Focuses on omnichannel advertising with location-based marketing strategies.
- OpenWeb: Facilitates conversation-based advertising, fostering community engagement around content.
- Wunderkind: Delivers cross-channel messaging and personalized marketing campaigns to drive customer action.
- Fluent: Provides customer acquisition services through data-driven marketing strategies.
- Adways: Specializes in mobile app measurement and operates ad networks to support app growth.
- Inform: Offers content delivery and storytelling platforms for publishers and advertisers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is TrialPay?
TrialPay was a transactional advertising platform that offered consumers alternative ways to pay by engaging with advertiser offers. Acquired by Visa in 2015, its technology was integrated into the Visa Commerce Network.
- How do I integrate TrialPay with Post Affiliate Pro?
Activate the TrialPay plugin in Post Affiliate Pro, set up your Notification Script URL in the TrialPay Merchant Panel, and add the provided code to every TrialPay button and link for proper tracking.
- What are the main benefits of using TrialPay integration?
TrialPay integration allows merchants to increase sales from existing traffic by offering alternative payment options and personalized offers, while advertisers gain access to new customers on a pay-for-performance basis.
- Who benefits from the TrialPay integration?
E-commerce merchants, consumers seeking value-added deals, and advertisers focused on customer acquisition all benefit from the TrialPay integration with Post Affiliate Pro.
- Are there any user experiences or reviews available for TrialPay?
User experiences varied, with many appreciating the opportunity for free products and targeted offers, though some reported delays in rewards and customer support challenges. Video reviews are available for deeper insights.
Boost Your Affiliate Program with TrialPay Integration
Seamlessly connect TrialPay with Post Affiliate Pro to enhance your e-commerce monetization and payment flexibility.