Michael Butler

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Michael Butler

Founder, Insert Affiliate

Michael Butler is the founder of Insert Affiliate, the affiliate marketing platform built for mobile apps. He writes about affiliate and referral marketing, in-app purchase tracking, and how app developers can grow revenue through partnerships.

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The Best Affiliate Types for Dating Apps: Relationship Bloggers, Podcasters, and TikTok Creators
Michael ButlerMichael Butler
July 27, 2026
Industry Playbooks

The Best Affiliate Types for Dating Apps: Relationship Bloggers, Podcasters, and TikTok Creators

The Best Affiliate Types for Dating Apps: Relationship Bloggers, Podcasters, and TikTok Creators

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Webhook-Based Affiliate Event Tracking for Real-Time IAP Attribution
Michael ButlerMichael Butler
July 26, 2026
Tracking & Attribution

Webhook-Based Affiliate Event Tracking for Real-Time IAP Attribution

Set up real-time webhook-based tracking for in-app purchase affiliate attribution. Architecture, event types, and reliability best practices.

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How Dating Apps Can Use Podcast Sponsorships as an Affiliate Channel
Michael ButlerMichael Butler
July 25, 2026
Industry Playbooks

How Dating Apps Can Use Podcast Sponsorships as an Affiliate Channel

Turn podcast sponsorships into performance-based affiliate partnerships for your dating app. Reach engaged audiences through trusted podcast hosts.

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How Social Apps Can Use Virtual Gift Affiliates to Drive Revenue
Michael ButlerMichael Butler
July 24, 2026
Industry Playbooks

How Social Apps Can Use Virtual Gift Affiliates to Drive Revenue

How social apps with virtual gift economies can build affiliate programs around gift purchases. Drive IAP revenue through creator partnerships.

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How Reduced App Store Commissions Change Your Affiliate Payout Math
Michael ButlerMichael Butler
July 23, 2026
Commissions & Payouts

How Reduced App Store Commissions Change Your Affiliate Payout Math

How qualifying for Apple's Small Business Program and reduced renewal rates affects your affiliate commission calculations and program competitiveness.

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How to Offer Tiered Affiliate Commissions Based on IAP Value
Michael ButlerMichael Butler
July 22, 2026
Commissions & Payouts

How to Offer Tiered Affiliate Commissions Based on IAP Value

Design tiered commission rates based on IAP transaction value. Reward affiliates who drive high-value purchases while managing margins on smaller transactions.

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