Guide to Co-Marketing with Text for Brands and Businesses

The Text Partner Program is more than referrals: it’s a growth platform that combines revenue opportunities with co-marketing support. Affiliates earn recurring commissions, while agencies, consultants, and developers in the Solution program access demo licenses, onboarding, and tier-based perks that scale with performance. Bronze offers foundational tools, Silver adds directory listings and content features, and Gold provides premium promotion and lead generation. With 35,000+ businesses in Text’s ecosystem, partners gain visibility, credibility, and clients as they grow. Whether you’re starting small or serving enterprises, the program helps turn expertise into authority and recurring revenue.

Building visibility and trust with the right audience is key to growing any service or software business. The Text Partner Program goes beyond referrals; it gives you real co‑marketing support to help you scale.

From featured listings and content collaborations to success story spotlights, partners gain direct access to Text’s global audience of 35,000+ businesses. Whether you're a consultant, agency, or app builder, the program is designed to boost your reach and revenue.

Why partner with Text

The Text Partner Program is built to support your growth at every stage, whether you're just starting out or already serving enterprise clients. It offers two flexible tracks:

Affiliate program – Ideal for content creators, bloggers, and marketers who want to earn recurring commissions by promoting Text.

Solution program – Designed for agencies, consultants, and developers looking to offer services or build integrations around Text.

What sets Text apart is the shared success model: as your impact grows, so does your visibility. With clear tier thresholds and benefits that scale with your performance, you're not just a partner — you’re part of the product and marketing ecosystem.

Whether you're looking to boost credibility, attract more leads, or deepen client relationships, Text gives you the platform and spotlight to make it happen.

💡Interested in finding the ideal partner for your needs? We can connect you with them quickly! 

Grow visibility with every tier

One of the most powerful features of the Text Partner Program is how it helps you get noticed. As you move up through the tiers, the co‑marketing benefits evolve from foundational brand trust to direct lead-generation support.

Tier-based co‑marketing benefits

Whether you're a developer showcasing an integration or an agency seeking more inbound leads, the program is structured to align marketing exposure with your impact.

Bronze tier perks

The Bronze tier is the starting level of the Solution program. While there’s no revenue requirement to access it, this tier is designed to help you build momentum and prepare for long-term success.

Here’s what you gain:

Partner app access

Get full access to the Partner app, your central hub for managing links, tracking ARR, and applying for tier upgrades. It’s your control panel for every aspect of the partnership.

Onboarding and partner support

Bronze partners benefit from structured onboarding, including product walkthroughs and early support from the partner team to help you hit the ground running.

💡Contact us to book your session. 

Demo licenses

You’ll receive free demo accounts for LiveChat, ChatBot, and HelpDesk — ideal for internal use, customer walkthroughs, and building prototypes.

💡Contact us to request the account or read more about this benefit.

Training and resources

Access a library of product training materials, sales enablement guides, and partner FAQs to sharpen your expertise and improve how you present Text to clients.

At Bronze Tier, you're not just an affiliate — you’re recognized as a solutions provider. This tier gives you the foundation to confidently pitch, implement, and grow with Text.

Silver tier perks

Reaching the Silver tier in the Text Partner Program — unlocked at $5,000 in annual recurring revenue (ARR) opens the door to meaningful marketing support that helps build both trust and visibility.

Here’s what you gain:

Partner directory listing

Get your company featured in the official Text partner directory, where thousands of businesses look for implementation help, custom development, or expert advice.

💡How to get listed? Apply directly from the Partner app.

Partner badge

Showcase your verified partner status with a Text-issued partner badge — a trust signal you can add to your website, email signature, and proposals, available directly in the Partner app.

Guest blog opportunities

Contribute expert content to the Text blog and partner platform. It’s a chance to share your perspective, highlight success stories, and gain high-quality backlinks.

💡Interested in guest posting? Read this guide first and contact us for more information!

Success story promotion

Text may feature your projects as case studies, positioning you as a go-to expert. These stories are shared across their channels, helping generate warm, qualified leads.

💡Want to share your success with Text audience? Contact us for more information!

At Silver Tier, you move beyond being just a partner — you become part of the text's content and brand strategy. This milestone amplifies your credibility while supporting your growth.

Gold tier advantages

The Gold Tier, available to partners who generate $20,000+ in ARR, offers the highest level of co‑marketing support in the Text Partner Program. At this level, your brand doesn’t just gain visibility — it becomes part of Text's promotional engine. You can request all your benefits by contacting us.

Here’s what sets it apart:

Support from the account manager

Have access to premium email and chat support and be treated with priority. Your dedicated account manager will give you personalized insights into business opportunities and provide you with even more value from our partnership.

On-demand product training

Once a year, our team can prepare personalized product training for you or your team. Thanks to that, you’ll be able to onboard new people easily and refresh the knowledge of those who already work with our products.

Help with product implementation

If you’re running a complex product implementation, our team will prioritize solving your problems or advising on the best implementation strategy. We’ll work together to finish your undertaking successfully.

Being promoted as a featured partner

When you become a gold-tier partner, you are included in our marketing campaigns. We'll actively promote your business through social media mentions, newsletter promotion, and a prominent listing on the partners directory.

Premium listing on our partner directory

See your company listed in the “Recommended” section of our partner directory. Since we redirect our customers to this section from many places (like our Help Center, monthly newsletter, and chats with website visitors), you’ll have a chance to win even more customers.

Being featured in the Text newsletter

Have your company recommended in the Text newsletter and recognized by over 400,000 recipients. This will increase your company's exposure and make you more noticeable to prospective customers.

Gold Tier isn’t just about recognition; it’s about real business impact. You get featured in the places where Text users make decisions, giving you a consistent flow of warm leads and the authority of being a top-tier partner.

Tools to help you market smarter

Whether you’re just starting out or already scaling, Text equips partners with a robust set of tools to support your marketing efforts — from day one.

How to get started

Joining the Text Partner Program is simple, and the path to higher visibility and revenue is clearly defined. Whether you're an agency, developer, or tech consultant, here’s how to take the first step and grow into higher-tier benefits.

Step 1: Sign up via the Partner app

Visit the Partner Program page and create a free partner account. You’ll instantly gain access to:

• The Partner app (your dashboard for tracking referrals and revenue)
• A library of marketing resources
• Your unique referral links to start promoting immediately

No upfront costs or commitments — just tools, tracking, and access.

Step 2: Choose your program path

After signing up, decide which path best suits your goals:

• Affiliate program: Ideal if you want to promote Text apps through content, advertising, or newsletters without offering implementation services.
• Solution program: Tailored for agencies, consultants, and developers who actively help clients adopt or integrate Text products. You'll get demo licenses, sales support, and access to co-marketing once you grow.

You can start as an affiliate and apply for the Solution program at any time.

💡Want to do more? Join the Technology program and build integrations with our open APIs and MCP! 

Step 3: Promote, sell, or implement

Start generating value:

• Share your referral link through content, email, or paid campaigns.
• Offer Text products setup and customization to existing clients.

Every tracked signup contributes to your ARR — the metric used to determine your partner tier.

Step 4: Grow your tier and unlock more perks

As your ARR grows, you’ll automatically become eligible for:

Tier upgrades are reviewed and approved by the partner team — you’ll be notified when you qualify.

Step 5: Collaborate and scale

Once you reach Silver or Gold, Text will begin collaborating with you on:

• Featured content and case studies
• Joint marketing campaigns
• Lead referrals and enhanced listing placement

You’re now part of a trusted network that scales with your performance.

Conclusion

The Text Partner Program isn’t just about referrals; it’s a structured growth platform designed to help you scale your business, build authority, and reach new clients faster.

From the first steps as an affiliate to co-marketing collaborations at the Silver and Gold tiers, the program rewards momentum with real visibility. Whether you're an agency offering client services or a developer building integrations, Text provides the tools, exposure, and support to grow alongside you.

If you're ready to turn your expertise into influence, and your influence into revenue, there's no better time to start.

FAQs

What is the Text Partner Program?

The Text Partner Program is a growth platform that lets affiliates, agencies, and developers earn recurring revenue while gaining co-marketing support and visibility.

How can I earn money as a partner?

Affiliates earn recurring commissions for referrals, while Solution partners generate revenue through service offerings, implementations, and integrations.

What are the program tiers and benefits?

Partners move from Bronze to Silver to Gold tiers, unlocking perks such as demo licenses, directory listings, guest blogs, case studies, and premium promotion.

Who is the program best suited for?

It’s ideal for content creators, agencies, consultants, and developers looking to expand their reach, boost authority, and grow recurring income.

How do I join the Text Partner Program?

Simply sign up through the Partner App for free. You’ll get access to referral links, marketing resources, and the tools to track and grow your impact.