Overview
The new Commission Length and Variable Commissions Over Time features allow you to customize how and for how long affiliates are rewarded for recurring product sales.
- Commission Length: Pay affiliates for a limited number of transactions instead of indefinitely.
- Variable Commissions: Offer different commission rates for specific charge counts.
Step 1: Create or Edit an Affiliate Campaign
- If you're new to affiliate campaigns, click here for a guide on creating campaigns.
Step 2: Set the Default Commission
- In Step 2 of the campaign setup, add the default commission value that affiliates will earn by default.
Step 3: Enable Commission Length
Click Commission Length.
By default, commissions are given until the customer cancels.
Choose "By Count" to set a limit on the number of charges.
Example: If the limit is set to 3, the affiliate will earn a commission only for the first 3 charges.
Note: The limit applies to charges, not time intervals. Whether the subscription is monthly or yearly, commissions are based on the number of successful charges.
Step 4: Set Variable Commissions Over Time
Toggle Variable Commissions to enable this feature.
Select Two Levels to define different rates for specific charge counts
Example: "For the first 3[You can configure this number] charges, the commission is 33%[You can configure this number]; and 23%[This is the default commission] after.
If needed, configure additional tiers for more granular control.
Step 5: Publish Your Campaign
Save the campaign, and your updated commission settings will be applied.
Please Note: Commission Priority Order 1. Product-Based Commissions 2. Variable Commissions 3. Default Commissions This ensures that specific commission settings take precedence over general ones.