Setting up your base commission rate should take less than a minute. By default, every program requires at least one Global Default Rule, which is configured in your program's Settings.
Configuring the Global Default
- Navigate to the Settings tab in your program dashboard.
- Locate the Commission Structure section.
- Select your Commission Type and enter the Value.
- Click Save.
Percentage vs. Flat Rate
When configuring the reward, you must choose a type:
- Percentage: The affiliate earns a percentage of the total cart value.
- Example: If you sell a $100 app and set a 30% commission, the affiliate earns $30. If the customer uses a 50% discount code (cart value $50), the affiliate earns $15.
- Flat Rate: The affiliate earns a fixed dollar amount, regardless of the cart value.
- Example: If you set a flat rate of $10, the affiliate earns $10 on a $50 purchase, and $10 on a $500 purchase.
[!WARNING] If you use Flat Rate commissions, be careful with discount codes. If an affiliate refers a user who uses a 100% off coupon to get the app for free, the affiliate will still earn the Flat Rate (meaning you lose money) unless you configure your payment provider to ignore zero-dollar checkouts.
Creating Affiliate Tiers
If you want to offer higher rates to specific partners:
- Navigate to the Tiers tab in your dashboard.
- Click Create Tier and define a new name (e.g., "VIP Influencers") and a higher commission rate.
- Once the tier is created, you can assign individual affiliates to this tier from your Members list. This custom tier will override the Global Default for those specific members.