Step-by-step guide to adding gear and getting your product links approved
The Copy-Paste Workflow
Here is the step-by-step process: First, go to your profile and click into the gear list where you want to add a product. Click the "Add Product" button. A modal will appear asking for a product URL. Navigate to a partner retailer's website, find the product you want to recommend, copy the full URL from your browser's address bar, and paste it into the Rendezvu modal. Click submit, and the system does the rest.
How Product Adding Works
Adding products to Rendezvu is simple: copy a product URL from one of our partner retailers, paste it into your profile, and our system automatically pulls in the product details, images, and pricing. The whole process takes about 15-20 seconds per product. Once added, products go through a quick approval process to ensure quality and accuracy.
What Happens During Processing
After you submit a URL, you will see a loading screen with progress updates. The system is fetching product information, finding high-quality photos, checking current pricing, and generating your unique affiliate link. This typically takes 15-20 seconds. You will see messages like "Getting product information..." and "Trying to find photos..." - this is normal. The product will appear in your queue while processing.
Supported Retailers
You can add products from any of our partner brands, which include major outdoor retailers like REI, Backcountry, and many specialized brands. Check the Partners page (linked in the footer) for the complete list. These partners provide 10% commission on all sales - standardized across the board. If you have a relationship with a brand not on our list, reach out to us about adding them.
Product Details and Customization
After a product is added, it will display with the retailer's title, price, and images. While you cannot edit these details directly (they are pulled from the retailer to ensure accuracy), you can organize products within your lists and add them to multiple lists if relevant. The product cards automatically update if the retailer changes the price or availability.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
If a product fails to add, first check that you are using a partner retailer. Make sure you copied the full URL including the "https://" part. Verify the product is still available on the retailer's site. If you continue having issues, try the link in a new browser tab to make sure it loads correctly. For persistent problems, use the "Report Issue" feature and we will investigate.