This is what I took from their site. The link is:
http://jam.jrox.com/docs/index.php?article=4
I am not a web developer or designer so have no idea what it really means or is useful. I will make a few points.
1) I love the way feedback from clients drives development.
2) The drawback from this is when people are evaluating Wild Apricott (me) they comapre it to other products my point is several of your cometitors have affiliate programs built in. So you have lost them as clients. and they will never comment on these pages. Thus not many posts and affiliate program becomes a low priority.
3) Suggestion phone up the company JROX.com and do a deal with them they help integrate it into your system and you offer your client the chance to buy an add on and even have extras as they do to install it etc. This way people that want a affiliate program can and those that don't don't have too. You add extra revenue to your business and so does JROX.com everybody is a winner.
Here is the info from that link: (by the way there is loads of info on the site if you need any help please contact me I would be happy to help)
Installation of JAM can be completed in a few easy steps. This guide will show you how to install the software successfully on your server.
* JAM is not supported when run on the Windows Operating System
Database Creation - MySQL Database
*JROX.COM Affiliate Manager requires access to a MySQL Database Server
Before beginning the Installation, you must first login to your web hosting account or server and create a new MySQL database for this application. You may also use the PHPMyAdmin tool to create a new database via a simple web interface. Otherwise, please consult your server documentation on how to create one.
You can also create the MySQL Database using the command line. If you have access to the command line, type in the following commands:
1.
mysql - u username -p
Change username to the username you use to access the database. You will now be asked for your database password. Type it in.
2.
CREATE DATABASE jrox_affiliates;
Change jrox_affiliates to the database name of your choice.
You now have your database created. You may proceed with the installation.
Make sure to have your database access details on hand before beginning the installation.
JAM Installer (Windows-based Machines Only)
1.
Select whether to download the Zend-Encoded or Ioncube-Version. We recommend using the Zend-Encoded version of JAM.
2.
Run the jaminstaller.exe file located in the installer folder
3.
Follow the onscreen instructions to begin the installation.
4.
Enter your FTP details:
FTP Address: ftp.yourdomain.com
FTP Username: ftp_username
FTP Password: ftp_password
Installation Directory: the directory you want to run JAM from. Normally set to "affiliates".
Install Folder: the folder you want to install JAM in. Normally, "/home/public_html" or "/home/www"
Install Location URL: http://www.yourdomain.com
5.
Click Next and Install and it will start uploading your files to your server.
6.
Once you've finished uploading the files, click Finish. This will automatically open a browser window to the web-based portion of the setup. Just follow all the onscreen instructions to continue.
7.
Once you are done, you will need to delete the install.php file before logging in.
Manual FTP Upload
1.
Open up the ftp_upload folder
2.
You can either unzip the affiliates.zip file onto your machine, or upload it as is and unzip it on your web server
3.
Using an FTP software, upload either the /affiliates folder or affiliates.zip onto your web site. (UPLOAD ALL FILES IN BINARY FORMAT)
4.
Once all files are uploaded, if you uploaded the zip file, then you need to extract this onto your site. If you use cPanel, you can use the File Manager option in the control panel to extract this to your web directory. By doing this, it will create an /affiliates folder with all the JAM files in it.
5.
Browse to the /affiliates/includes/config.php file and change the permissions for it to world-writeable or "777"
6.
Browse to the /affiliates/banners folder and change the permissions for it to world-writeable or "777"
7.
Run the web-based installer by going to http://www.YOURDOMAIN.COM/affiliates/install.php and follow the on-screen instructions.
8.
Once the install has finished, you will need to delete the install.php file before logging in.