MLM (Multi-Level Marketing) System

1. Overview

The MLM (Multi-Level Marketing) System is a web-based application designed for managing network marketing businesses efficiently. It allows companies to track distributors, their commissions, sales, and referral structures in a secure, transparent, and automated way.

MLM businesses depend heavily on accurate network tracking, commission calculation, and performance monitoring. This system ensures that every distributor's contribution is recorded, commissions are calculated automatically, and performance analytics are available in real-time.

This platform is ideal for network marketing companies, e-commerce MLM businesses, health & wellness product sellers, or any direct selling organization that wants to manage its team and revenue efficiently.

Key objectives of the system include:

• Managing distributor networks
• Calculating commissions automatically
• Tracking sales and referral trees
• Generating reports for performance and payouts
• Ensuring transparency and accountability

2. Workflow

The MLM system follows a structured workflow to manage distributors, sales, and commissions:

Step 1: User Registration & Authentication

• Users (distributors) register via the frontend portal.
• Admin approves new registrations.
• Users have secure login with email/username and password.
• Multi-role system: Admin, Distributor, and Employee with different dashboards.

Step 2: Distributor Management

• Admin can manage all distributors: approve, block, or edit accounts.
• Each distributor has a profile with personal information, referral ID, and network tree.
• Frontend allows distributors to view their downline, sales, and earnings.

Step 3: Network Tree

• Displays genealogy of distributors in a tree structure.
• Tracks direct referrals and indirect referrals for calculating commissions.
• Provides visual representation of network growth and structure.

Step 4: Sales & Commission Management

• Record product sales linked to distributors.
• Automatically calculate commissions based on predefined plan rules (binary, unilevel, matrix, or hybrid).
• Track both direct and indirect commissions.
• Admin can view pending, approved, and paid commissions.

Step 5: Payouts & Transactions

• Admin can approve payouts for commissions.
• Maintains transaction history for transparency.
• Distributors can view earning statements and payout history.

Step 6: Reports & Analytics

• Detailed reports for:
  • Total sales
  • Commission earned by distributor
  • Active vs inactive distributors
  • Top performing distributors
• Graphical dashboards for visual analysis of sales and network growth.

Step 7: Frontend Portal

• Distributors can log in to view:
  • Network tree
  • Commission statement
  • Profile details
  • Product catalog
  • Place orders for products

3. Key Features

The MLM system includes robust features to manage network marketing effectively:

• Multi-Role Access: Admin, Distributor, and Employee dashboards
• Distributor Management: Add, approve, edit, or block distributors
• Network Tree Visualization: Graphical representation of referrals
• Sales Management: Record product sales linked to distributors
• Commission Management: Automatic calculation of direct and indirect commissions
• Payout Management: Track, approve, and process distributor payments
• Transaction History: Complete record of earnings, commissions, and payouts
• Reports & Analytics: Detailed sales, network, and commission reports
• Frontend Portal: Distributor login to view earnings, network tree, and products
• Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly dashboards for admins and distributors
• Secure Access: Role-based access control and secure login
• Scalable Architecture: Supports small to large MLM networks
• Notification System: Email/SMS notifications for sales and commission updates

4. Technology Stack (comma-separated)

Laravel 12, Laravel Breeze, PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, Blade Templates, Composer, NPM, Feather Icons

5. Installation Process

A. Local Server (XAMPP)

1. Install XAMPP and start Apache and MySQL.
2. Create a database named mlm_system via phpMyAdmin.
3. Copy project files to C:\xampp\htdocs\mlm-system.
4. Configure .env file with database credentials:

DB_CONNECTION=mysql
DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
DB_PORT=3306
DB_DATABASE=mlm_system
DB_USERNAME=root
DB_PASSWORD=

5. Install dependencies:

composer install
npm install
npm run build
php artisan key:generate

Advantages

• Automates commission calculation for MLM plans
• Tracks network growth and distributor performance
• Ensures transparency and accuracy in payouts
• Supports multiple roles with secure access
• Real-time analytics and reporting
• Scalable for small to large MLM businesses
• Professional, responsive, and easy-to-use dashboards

Demo Login Credentials
Admin:

Userid: EASYLIFE001
Password : password123

Customer:

Userid:MITHUN021
Password:123456