The verdict in three sentences
The Kolonell referral partner program pays a commission on every project you help sign, with no coding or delivery on your part. The marketplace pole pays 10 % on tickets of 2,500,000 to 20,000,000+ FCFA, meaning 250,000 to 2,000,000 FCFA per deal — the largest commissions in the program. If you know an entrepreneur who wants to launch a multi-vendor platform, one deal can be worth several months of side income.
Commission rates by pole in 2026
Kolonell pays the referrer on the value of the signed contract, with a recurring share on the vitrine (showcase) pole. Here is the official 2026 scale.
| Pole | Referral commission | Recurring | Project ticket (FCFA) | Commission per deal (FCFA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitrine (showcase) | 15 % | + 5 % recurring | 250,000 – 1,200,000 | 37,500 – 180,000 |
| E-commerce | 12 % | — | 1,000,000 – 6,000,000 | 120,000 – 720,000 |
| Marketplace | 10 % | — | 2,500,000 – 20,000,000+ | 250,000 – 2,000,000+ |
| Institutional | 8 % | — | 5,000,000 – 60,000,000+ | 400,000 – 4,800,000+ |
The rate falls as the ticket rises, but the absolute commission explodes: 10 % of 12,000,000 FCFA (750,000 FCFA) is far more than 15 % of a 500,000 FCFA showcase site (75,000 FCFA).
Selling effort vs. income: where to focus
The right pole depends on your network and patience. A showcase site sells in days but pays little; a marketplace needs a longer cycle but one deal is a game-changer.
| Pole | Sales cycle | Selling effort | Realistic deals/quarter | Estimated quarterly income (FCFA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitrine (showcase) | 1 – 3 weeks | Low | 4 – 8 | 300,000 – 900,000 |
| E-commerce | 3 – 8 weeks | Medium | 2 – 4 | 300,000 – 1,500,000 |
| Marketplace | 1 – 4 months | High | 1 – 2 | 250,000 – 2,000,000 |
| Institutional | 3 – 9 months | Very high | 0 – 1 | 0 – 4,800,000 |
The commission is paid when the client pays: as soon as Kolonell receives the project's first deposit, your share is released. No invoicing to manage, no delivery risk.
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Mini case study
Fatou, an independent consultant in Dakar, knows an entrepreneur who wants to launch a marketplace linking farming cooperatives to urban buyers. She introduces him to Kolonell, joins two scoping meetings, then steps back. The project signs as a Growth tier at 6,000,000 FCFA. Her 10 % marketplace commission = 600,000 FCFA, released on the deposit. Over the year, with 3 introductions and 2 closed (one marketplace and one e-commerce at 2,000,000 FCFA at 12 % = 240,000 FCFA), she earns 840,000 FCFA in side income for a few hours of connecting people.
FAQ
Do I need to know how to sell websites to be a referral partner? No. Your role is the qualified introduction: you present a prospect with a real project, and Kolonell handles the demo, the quote and delivery. The 10-to-15 % commission rewards the introduction, not the tech.
When and how am I paid? When the client pays Kolonell, usually at the first deposit. Payment goes via Wave or Orange Money in Senegal, or by bank transfer, at your preference.
Which pole pays the most? In absolute commission, marketplace (250,000 – 2,000,000 FCFA) and institutional (up to 4,800,000 FCFA). For volume and regularity, the showcase pole with its 15 % + 5 % recurring is unbeatable for steady flow.
How does the 5 % recurring on showcase work? On the monthly maintenance and hosting contracts of the showcase client you brought in, you earn 5 % for as long as the client stays active — a small passive income that compounds with your portfolio.
How many deals do I need for real side income? One to two marketplace deals per quarter generate 250,000 to 2,000,000 FCFA — a meaningful supplement for reasonable introduction effort.
Let's talk about your project. Join the Kolonell referral program and turn your network into 8-to-15 % commissions on every signed project. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
