Commission Length and Variable Commissions Over Time give you more flexibility when managing affiliate rewards for recurring product sales. You can define how long commissions are paid and set rates based on specific charge counts, making it easier to build a structured, scalable affiliate programme.
Key Features
- Commission Length – Set a limit on the number of transactions that earn a commission, rather than paying out indefinitely.
- Variable Commissions – Assign different commission rates based on specific charge counts to build tiered reward structures.
How to Configure Commission Length and Variable Commissions
Create or Edit an Affiliate Campaign
Navigate to the Marketing section of your account, then click Campaign from the Affiliate Manager dropdown.
Start by creating a new affiliate campaign or editing an existing one.
📌Note: The affiliate campaign must be connected to a funnel, website, or store with at least one product attached to it.
If you're new to affiliate campaigns, refer to the Setting Up an Affiliate Campaign article for detailed instructions.
Set the Default Commission
In Step 2 of the campaign setup, set the default commission rate affiliates will earn.
Enable Commission Length
Click Commission Length to configure this setting. By default, commissions are paid until the customer cancels. To set a limit, select By Count and enter the maximum number of charges eligible for commission. For example, if the limit is 5, the affiliate earns a commission for the first 5 charges only, regardless of whether the subscription is monthly or yearly.
📌Note: The limit is based on the number of successful charges, not time intervals.
Set Variable Commissions Over Time
Toggle Variable Commissions to enable the feature, then select Two Levels to set different commission rates for specific charge counts. For example, you could set a 10% commission for the first 2 charges, followed by 20% for all subsequent charges.
Add additional tiers if needed for more granular control.
Save or Publish Your Campaign
Save your campaign as a draft, or publish it to apply the updated commission settings.
✍️Important Notes
Commission Priority Order:
- Product-Based Commissions – Applied first for specific products.
- Variable Commissions – Overrides the default rate if configured.
- Default Commissions – Applied when no other rules are defined.
This hierarchy means specific commission settings always take precedence over more general ones, giving you flexibility and control.
Tailoring your commission structure with transaction limits and tiered rates helps you incentivise performance and reward affiliates more effectively.