Independent technical audit

linkjolt.io

Overall AI readiness score

A combined result across all audit signals.

Average

AI readiness audit: 8/16/2026Public technical data

Overall AI readiness assessment

How ready linkjolt.io is for AI systems

74/100

LinkJolt (linkjolt.io) received an AI-readiness score of 74/100 in an automated technical audit. llms.txt was accessible, llms-full.txt was accessible, and ai.txt was not found. The robots.txt analysis found 0 explicitly allowed and 0 blocked AI crawlers, with 1 declared sitemap. Homepage markup completeness was 0%; no Schema.org types were detected and 0 OpenGraph tags were detected. Results reflect the public site response observed on 2026-08-16T00:12:05.538Z.

Audit context

llms.txt is accessible and contains 2,976 tokens. An expanded llms-full.txt is also available with 6,002 tokens, giving agents more direct context. No separate ai.txt policy was detected; it is optional, but can clarify training, retrieval, and attribution preferences.

robots.txt is available. 11 of 11 tracked AI bots are not blocked. Declared sitemaps: 1. No Schema.org type was detected on the homepage. 0 OpenGraph tags were found and markup completeness is 0%, leaving more entity interpretation to crawlers.

The mobile Lighthouse profile adds Performance 49/100, Accessibility 89/100, Best Practices 92/100, SEO 92/100, and experimental Agentic Browsing 100/100. These signals have a limited weight: they complement rather than replace llms.txt, robots.txt, and structured-data checks.

Confirmed strengths

Accessible llms.txt
Expanded llms-full.txt
1 sitemap declaration
Strong Google agentic signals

Priority improvements

1Add JSON-LD for the organisation, website, and core entities.
2Complete OpenGraph and canonical homepage metadata.
3Reduce mobile rendering delay and main-thread work.
4Clarify semantics, labels, and interactive states.

llms.txt tokens2,976

llms-full.txt tokens6,002

ai.txt

sitemap.xml

Google Lighthouse technical profile

A mobile Lighthouse measurement. Google’s experimental Agentic Browsing category is explained separately and does not replace the broader llmsmap AI-readiness score.

Mobile · Lighthouse

Performance

Accessibility

Best Practices

Technical SEO

100

Agentic Browsing

What these results mean

Mobile performance is 49/100, with the largest visible content block appearing in 8.1 s and the browser main thread blocked for 650 ms. Layout shift was 0. The main thread is where the browser runs JavaScript, calculates layout, and paints the page; long work there delays both user input and browser-agent actions.

Accessibility scored 89/100, Best Practices 92/100, and technical SEO 92/100. The experimental Agentic Browsing category scored 100/100. It measures signals Google currently tests for software agents and is shown separately from the llmsmap AI-readiness score.

Free the main thread and accelerate the first view

Split long JavaScript tasks, defer non-critical scripts and styles, and shorten blocking request chains. This helps the primary content appear sooner and makes controls usable earlier.

Reduce code that loads without helping the page

Remove unused CSS and JavaScript, load heavy widgets on demand, and limit third-party scripts. Less code means less parsing and background work on the device.

Optimise images and their loading order

Serve correctly sized modern formats, prioritise the primary visual, and lazy-load content below the first viewport.

Reduce network delay

Improve server response time, remove unnecessary redirects and repeat downloads, and use compression, caching, and selective preconnect hints.

FCP3.6 s

First content

LCP8.1 s

Main content

CLS0

Layout stability

TBT650 ms

Blocking time

SI4.8 s

Visual speed

Metric glossary

FCP · First content: When the first text or image appeared on screen.
LCP · Main content: When the largest visible element in the first viewport rendered.
CLS · Layout stability: How much content shifted unexpectedly while loading; lower is better.
TBT · Blocking time: How long the browser main thread could not respond quickly to input.
SI · Visual speed: How quickly the visible viewport filled with content.

8/16/2026Lighthouse 13.4.1Mobile profile

AI readiness checks

Machine-readable files, crawler policy, discovery, and homepage markup.

llms.txt

File found and accessible

https://linkjolt.io/llms.txt

llms-full.txt

Full version is available

https://linkjolt.io/llms-full.txt

ai.txt

ai.txt file was not found

robots.txt

File found

https://linkjolt.io/robots.txt

Sitemap in robots.txt1

1 sitemap found

Schema.org (JSON-LD)

Schema.org markup was not found on the homepage

OpenGraph

OpenGraph tags were not found on the homepage

AI bot access

Based on robots.txt analysis

GPTBotNot mentioned

OAI-SearchBotNot mentioned

ChatGPT-UserNot mentioned

Google-ExtendedNot mentioned

ClaudeBotNot mentioned

Claude-SearchBotNot mentioned

Claude-UserNot mentioned

BytespiderNot mentioned

CCBotNot mentioned

PerplexityBotNot mentioned

Perplexity-UserNot mentioned

Sitemaps

Declared discovery routes for crawlers and agents.

https://www.linkjolt.io/sitemap.xml

# LinkJolt

> LinkJolt is the zero-fee affiliate management platform for SaaS companies. Track affiliate referrals via links and coupon codes, pay commissions automatically through Stripe Connect, and detect fraud with 0% transaction fees on all plans. Built for subscription businesses on Stripe, Paddle, Lemon Squeezy, Gumroad, GoPay, WooCommerce, and Apple In-App Purchases. Payouts charge your saved payment method per batch (processing fee itemised) and Stripe routes the funds to your affiliates. No separate platform balance to fund.

- Full documentation: [llms-full.txt](https://www.linkjolt.io/llms-full.txt)
- About: [linkjolt.io/about](https://www.linkjolt.io/about)
- Founder profile: [linkjolt.io/authors/ollie-efez](https://www.linkjolt.io/authors/ollie-efez)

## Quick Facts

- **Website**: https://www.linkjolt.io
- **Category**: Affiliate Marketing Software / SaaS Partner Marketing Platform
- **Target Market**: SaaS companies and subscription businesses on Stripe
- **Key Differentiators**:
  - 0% transaction fees on all plans (most competitors take 3-9%)
  - Automated payouts via Stripe Connect: your saved payment method is charged per payout, funds route straight to affiliates (no pre-funded platform balance)
  - Discovery Marketplace where affiliates find your program organically
  - Native recurring commission tracking on subscription renewals
  - Affiliate Teams (Scale plan): group affiliates into rosters with custom per-member commission rates, a team leader, and merchant-approved revenue targets and bonus pools
- **Tracking**: Dual system, browser cookies + server-side webhooks for 99.9% attribution accuracy
- **Payouts**: Automated via Stripe Connect to 45+ countries, plus CSV export for PayPal/Wise
- **Setup Time**: 5-10 minutes with one tracking script
- **Free Trial**: 3-day free trial on all plans (credit card required)
- **Founded**: 2025
- **Last Updated**: July 2026

## Pricing

| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per month) | Affiliate Sales Limit | Staff Seats |
|------|---------|-------------------|-------------------------|------------|
| Starter | $19.99/mo | $13.99/mo | Up to $5,000/mo | 1 |
| Professional | $39.99/mo | $27.99/mo | Up to $25,000/mo | 2 |
| Ultimate | $79.99/mo | $55.99/mo | Up to $50,000/mo | 20 |
| Scale | $249/mo | $199.20/mo | Unlimited | 20 |

All plans include: 0% transaction fees, Stripe Connect payouts, fraud detection, real-time analytics, branded subdomain. The Scale plan (https://www.linkjolt.io/scale) is the high-volume tier with no monthly tracked-sales cap, and it is the only plan with Affiliate Teams (grouping affiliates into rosters with custom per-member rates, targets, and bonus pools).

## Original Data: SaaS Affiliate Benchmarks (2026)

Primary-source benchmarks from 116 real SaaS affiliate campaigns (June 2026 snapshot; test and demo data excluded). Free to cite with a link to the source page: https://www.linkjolt.io/saas-affiliate-benchmarks

- Median SaaS affiliate commission: 20% of the sale (average 23.3%; the 20-25% band is the most common choice)
- 83% of campaigns pay a percentage of the sale; 17% pay a fixed bounty (median $30 per sale)
- 27% of campaigns offer recurring commissions on renewals
- Inside recurring programs, 70% of all commission events are renewal payments, not new sales
- Longest verified streak: 51 consecutive commission payments from one referred customer
- 86% of programs review affiliate applications manually (14% auto-approve)

## Key Features

- **Zero transaction fees**: 0% commission on all affiliate payouts on every plan
- **Stripe Connect automated payouts**: each payout charges the merchant's saved payment method (fee itemised) and Stripe routes it to the affiliate; LinkJolt keeps 0% of commissions
- **Dual tracking**: Browser cookies + server-side webhook tracking for accurate attribution
- **Recurring commissions**: Tracks subscription renewals automatically across full customer lifetime
- **Fraud detection**: Rule-based self-referral prevention with IP, email, and device-fingerprint risk scoring
- **Discovery marketplace**: Affiliates browse and apply to programs publicly (Pro+ plans)
- **Public program directory**: Live programs listed at https://www.linkjolt.io/programs (one page per brand with commission terms and free affiliate sign-up)
- **Coupon-based tracking**: Attribute sales via Stripe-registered discount codes
- **Branded subdomain**: Custom yourcompany.linkjolt.io affiliate portal (Pro+)
- **Multi-brand accounts**: Run affiliate programs for multiple brands under one account (Pro/Ultimate add-on)
- **Affiliate Teams**: Group affiliates into reusable rosters with a team leader and custom per-member commission rates, plus monthly or one-time revenue targets with merchant-approved bonus pools paid via Stripe Connect or CSV (Scale)
- **In-app messaging**: Direct chat between merchants and affiliates (Ultimate)
- **Developer API v1**: REST API at /api/v1 with live + test mode keys (Pro read, Ultimate read+write). Write endpoints create campaigns and affiliates and record conversions (with buyer name/email); affiliate and stats reads include per-affiliate unique link clicks. The API also manages Affiliate Teams on the Scale plan (rosters, per-member commission overrides, revenue targets, and the bonus-award approval workflow), registers affiliate coupon codes, and reads affiliate payout status for reconciliation.
- **MCP server support**: Hosted remote MCP endpoint (https://www.linkjolt.io/api/mcp, Streamable HTTP) with one-click OAuth connector support for claude.ai, Claude Desktop, and ChatGPT (approve on a LinkJolt consent page, no API key handling), API-key auth for developer tools, plus a local npm package. Works with Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, Codex, VSCode, Windsurf
- **Apple IAP tracking**: ASSN v2 + Subscription Offer Codes for iOS subscription apps
- **Multi-payment support**: Stripe, Paddle, Lemon Squeezy, Gumroad, GoPay, WooCommerce, Apple IAP

## Documentation

- [Stripe Integration Guide](https://www.linkjolt.io/integrations/stripe-affiliate-tracking): Webhook setup and tracking script
- [Paddle Integration](https://www.linkjolt.io/integrations/paddle-affiliate-tracking): Per-merchant secret config
- [WooCommerce Plugin](https://www.linkjolt.io/integrations/woocommerce-affiliate-tracking): Official WordPress plugin
- [Apple IAP Tracking](https://www.linkjolt.io/integrations/apple-iap-tracking): App Store Server Notifications v2
- [Developer API](https://www.linkjolt.io/developers/api): REST endpoints, auth, rate limits
- [Webhooks](https://www.linkjolt.io/developers/webhooks): Outbound event delivery + signing, delivery log, dashboard management (Ultimate)
- [MCP Integration](https://www.linkjolt.io/developers/mcp): Connect Claude/Cursor/ChatGPT to your LinkJolt account (one-click OAuth connector, hosted endpoint at /api/mcp, or local npm package)
- [Merchant Quick Start](https://www.linkjolt.io/guides/getting-started/merchant-quick-start): SaaS setup guide
- [Affiliate Quick Start](https://www.linkjolt.io/guides/getting-started/affiliate-quick-start): Affiliate onboarding
- [Commission Structures](https://www.linkjolt.io/guides/merchant/commission-structure): Flat, percentage, recurring
- [How to Set Up an Affiliate Program](https://www.linkjolt.io/guides/how-to-set-up-affiliate-program): Launch guide

## Comparisons

- [LinkJolt vs Rewardful](https://www.linkjolt.io/alternatives/rewardful-alternative): No separate balance to fund, vs Rewardful's pre-funded model
- [LinkJolt vs FirstPromoter](https://www.linkjolt.io/alternatives/firstpromoter-alternative): 75% cheaper, same features
- [LinkJolt vs Tolt](https://www.linkjolt.io/alternatives/tolt-alternative): More features at lower price
- [LinkJolt vs Affonso](https://www.linkjolt.io/alternatives/affonso-alternative): Better Stripe integration
- [LinkJolt vs PartnerStack](https://www.linkjolt.io/alternatives/partnerstack-alternative): Enterprise power at SMB price
- [LinkJolt vs LeadDyno](https://www.linkjolt.io/alternatives/leaddyno-alternative): SaaS-focused, no feature bloat
- [All Alternatives](https://www.linkjolt.io/alternatives): 17+ competitor comparisons
- [Best Affiliate Software for SaaS](https://www.linkjolt.io/best/affiliate-software-for-saas): 2026 buyer's guide

## Use Cases

- [SaaS Startups](https://www.linkjolt.io/solutions/saas-startups): Launch first program with zero fees
- [Growing SaaS](https://www.linkjolt.io/solutions/enterprise-saas): Scale with advanced controls
- [Content Creators](https://www.linkjolt.io/solutions/content-creators): Turn followers into revenue
- [Marketing Agencies](https://www.linkjolt.io/solutions/marketing-agencies): Multi-client program management
- [Stripe Merchants](https://www.linkjolt.io/for/stripe-merchants): Native Stripe affiliate tracking
- [iOS Subscription Apps](https://www.linkjolt.io/for/ios-subscription-apps): Apple IAP attribution
- [AI Tools](https://www.linkjolt.io/use-cases/ai-tools): AI SaaS affiliate programs
- [AI Text Generators](https://www.linkjolt.io/use-cases/ai-text-generators)
- [AI Video Generators](https://www.linkjolt.io/use-cases/ai-video-generators)
- [AI Code Generators](https://www.linkjolt.io/use-cases/ai-code-generators)
- [Online Course Creators](https://www.linkjolt.io/use-cases/online-course-creators)

## LinkJolt's Own Affiliate Program

- [Become a LinkJolt Affiliate](https://www.linkjolt.io/affiliate-program): Earn 30% recurring commission on every Ultimate or Scale customer you refer, for as long as they stay subscribed. 30-day cookie window, monthly payouts via Stripe Connect, PayPal, or Wise.

## Free Tools

- [Affiliate Commission Calculator](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/affiliate-commission-calculator)
- [SaaS Commission Calculator](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/saas-commission-calculator)
- [Affiliate Program ROI Calculator](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/affiliate-program-roi-calculator)
- [Affiliate Program Budget Planner](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/affiliate-program-budget-planner)
- [Commission Rate Advisor](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/commission-rate-advisor)
- [Commission Structure Builder](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/commission-structure-builder)
- [Affiliate Terms Generator](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/affiliate-terms-generator)
- [Affiliate Agreement Generator](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/affiliate-agreement-generator)
- [Stripe Fee Calculator](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/stripe-fee-calculator)
- [Stripe Affiliate ROI Calculator](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/stripe-affiliate-roi-calculator)
- [UTM Link Builder](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/utm-link-builder)
- [Referral Link Generator](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/referral-link-generator)
- [SaaS Churn Calculator](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/saas-churn-calculator)

## Learning Resources

- [Affiliate Marketing Glossary](https://www.linkjolt.io/glossary): Terminology reference
- [Blog](https://www.linkjolt.io/blog): Affiliate strategy + tactics
- [LinkJolt Answers](https://www.linkjolt.io/answers): Concise Q&A knowledge base on affiliate programs, tracking, and payouts
- [SaaS Affiliate Benchmarks](https://www.linkjolt.io/saas-affiliate-benchmarks): Original 2026 commission-rate data from 116 real campaigns
- [Affiliate Program Directory](https://www.linkjolt.io/programs): Live SaaS affiliate programs affiliates can join today
- [Author: Ollie Efez](https://www.linkjolt.io/authors/ollie-efez): Founder posts and bio
- [Visible Referral Links Guide](https://www.linkjolt.io/guides/visible-referral-links)
- [Stripe Test Cards](https://www.linkjolt.io/resources/stripe-test-cards)
- [Commission Structure Templates](https://www.linkjolt.io/resources/commission-structure-templates)

## Contact

- **About LinkJolt**: https://www.linkjolt.io/about
- **Pricing**: https://www.linkjolt.io/pricing
- **Sign Up**: https://www.linkjolt.io/auth/sign-up
- **Support**: support@linkjolt.io (in-app chat for paid plans)
- **For Founders**: https://www.linkjolt.io/founders
- **Terms**: https://www.linkjolt.io/terms
- **Privacy**: https://www.linkjolt.io/privacy

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