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How to Use Commission Length & Variable Commissions in Affiliate Manager

Overview The new Commission Length and Variable Commissions Over Time features allow you to customize how and for how long affiliates are rewarded for…

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  1. Overview
  2. Step 1: Create or Edit an Affiliate Campaign
  3. Step 2: Set the Default Commission
  4. Step 3: Enable Commission Length
  5. Step 4: Set Variable Commissions Over Time
  6. Step 5: Publish Your Campaign

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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.

  1. Commission Length: Pay affiliates for a limited number of transactions instead of indefinitely.
  2. Variable Commissions: Offer different commission rates for specific charge counts.

Step 1: Create or Edit an Affiliate Campaign

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.

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    All 5 steps in this procedure
    1. Click Commission Length.
    2. By default, commissions are given until the customer cancels. this image
    3. Choose "By Count" to set a limit on the number of charges.
    4. Example: If the limit is set to 3, the affiliate will earn a commission only for the first 3 charges.
    5. 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.

  • Choose "By Count" to set a limit on the number of charges.

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    All 5 steps in this procedure
    1. Click Commission Length.
    2. By default, commissions are given until the customer cancels.
    3. Choose "By Count" to set a limit on the number of charges. this image
    4. Example: If the limit is set to 3, the affiliate will earn a commission only for the first 3 charges.
    5. 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.

  • Example: If the limit is set to 3, the affiliate will earn a commission only for the first 3 charges.

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    All 5 steps in this procedure
    1. Click Commission Length.
    2. By default, commissions are given until the customer cancels.
    3. Choose "By Count" to set a limit on the number of charges.
    4. Example: If the limit is set to 3, the affiliate will earn a commission only for the first 3 charges. this image
    5. 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.

  • 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

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    Next stepExample: "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.
    All 4 steps in this procedure
    1. Toggle Variable Commissions to enable this feature.
    2. Select Two Levels to define different rates for specific charge counts this image
    3. 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.
    4. If needed, configure additional tiers for more granular control.

  • 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.

    Step 3 of 4: Example: "For the first 3 [You can configure this number] charges, the… What this shows Step 3 of 4: Example: "For the first 3 [You can configure this number] charges, the commission is 33% [You can configure this number]; and 23% [This is… What this shows Shows what this covers for step 3 of 4 in the "Step 4: Set Variable Commissions Over Time" section of "How to Use Commission Length & Variable Commissions in Affiliate Manager". This screenshot accompanies step 3 of 4 in the "Step 4: Set Variable Commissions Over Time" section of "How to Use Commission Length & Variable Commissions in Affiliate Manager". At this point in the walkthrough you 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. The next step is to if needed, configure additional tiers for more granular control. Step 3 of 4Image 5 of 5 What this coversExample: "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.
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    Next stepIf needed, configure additional tiers for more granular control.
    All 4 steps in this procedure
    1. Toggle Variable Commissions to enable this feature.
    2. Select Two Levels to define different rates for specific charge counts
    3. 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. this image
    4. If needed, configure additional tiers for more granular control.

  • 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.

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