Multi-level marketing (MLM) is a business model in which a company distributes products or services through a network of independent contractors. MLM companies often use a pyramid structure, in which each person recruited is incentivized to recruit others, creating a “downline” of distributors. In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a 5 level MLM earning app on Thunkable, a visual programming platform that allows you to create mobile apps without writing any code.
Before you begin, you will need to sign up for a Thunkable account and create a new project. You will also need to decide on a business model and products or services to offer through your MLM app.
Step 1: Add Components to the Design Interface
The first step is to add the necessary components to the design interface. These components might include a login form, a list view, and a button. To add a component, simply drag and drop it onto the design interface.
Step 2: Set Up a Backend for Your App
In order to store and retrieve data for your app, you will need to set up a backend. There are several options available, including Google Firebase and AWS Amplify. In this tutorial, we will be using Google Firebase.
To set up a Firebase backend for your app, you will need to create a Firebase project and enable the necessary services, such as the Realtime Database and the Cloud Firestore. You will also need to add the Firebase libraries to your Thunkable project and enter your Firebase API key.
Step 3: Add Blocks to Handle User Login and Registration
Once you have set up your backend, you can start adding blocks to handle user login and registration. To do this, you will need to use the “Firebase.Auth” block and specify the email and password for the user. You can also use the “Firebase.Create User” block to create a new user account.
Step 4: Add Blocks to Retrieve and Display MLM Data
Next, you will need to add blocks to retrieve and display MLM data. To retrieve data from your Firebase database, you can use the “Firebase.Get” block and specify the path to the data you want to retrieve.
Once you have retrieved the data, you can use the “For Each” block to iterate through the list of users and extract the relevant information, such as the name, email, and number of downline members. You can then use the “Add to ListView1” block to add the user information to the list view.
Step 5: Add Blocks to Calculate MLM Earnings
To calculate MLM earnings, you will need to add blocks to your project that take into account the number of downline members and the commission rate for each level. For example, you might offer a higher commission rate for users who have more downline members at level 1, and a lower commission rate for users who have more downline members at level 5.
To do this, you can use the “Math” block to perform calculations based on the number of downline members and the commission rate for each level. You can then use the “Set” block to update the user’s earnings in the Firebase database.
Step 6: Test Your App
Once you have added all of the necessary blocks, you can test your app to ensure that it is working properly. To do this, simply click the “Test” button in the top menu. This will open a simulator where you can interact with your app as if it were running on a real device.
If everything is working as expected, you should be able to login to the app, view the list of users and their downline members, and see the calculated earnings for each user. You should also be able to register new users and add them to the MLM structure. If there are any issues, you can use the debug tools in Thunkable to troubleshoot them.
Step 7: Export Your App
When you are satisfied with your app, you can export it to your Android device for further testing. To do this, click the “Export” button in the top menu and follow the prompts to export your app as an APK file. Once the export is complete, you can transfer the APK file to your device and install it like any other app.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to create a 5 level MLM earning app on Thunkable. With an MLM app, you can manage and track your downline members, calculate earnings, and stay organized. By following the steps outlined above, you can create your own MLM app and start exploring the many possibilities of the MLM business model.