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# Commission

Affiliate Commission

Affiliates

The payment an affiliate receives for driving a sale or conversion. Can be a percentage of sale value or a flat fee.

## What is Commission?

Commission is what affiliates earn for driving conversions. Structure it to align affiliate incentives with your business goals. **Commission types:** - Percentage of sale (e.g., 15% of order value) - Flat fee per sale (e.g., $20 per conversion) - Tiered (higher rates at volume) - Recurring (for subscription products) - Hybrid (flat + percentage) **Typical commission rates:** - Physical products: 5-20% - Digital products: 20-50% - SaaS/subscriptions: 20-40% or monthly recurring - High-ticket items: Lower percentage, higher absolute value

## Why Commission Matters

Commission rates must balance affiliate motivation with program profitability.

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