The verdict in three sentences
You know merchants, restaurateurs, CEOs who need a website or an online store: you can turn those relationships into income without coding. The Kolonell referral partner program pays a commission on the sale plus a recurring share of maintenance, with tiered rates by pole. One recommended Premium showcase site earns 180,000 FCFA, and a good partner stacks several projects per quarter.
The referral program rates
Rates depend on the pole: showcase sites pay the highest percentage because tickets are smaller; institutional pays a lower percentage but on far larger tickets.
| Pole | Sale rate | Recurring rate | 2026 typical ticket | Commission on typical ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase | 15 % | 5 % recurring | 1,200,000 FCFA (Premium) | 180,000 FCFA |
| E-commerce | 12 % | 5 % recurring | 2,000,000 FCFA (Growth) | 240,000 FCFA |
| Marketplace | 10 % | — | 5,000,000 FCFA (Growth) | 500,000 FCFA |
| Institutional | 8 % | — | 10,000,000 FCFA (Premium) | 800,000 FCFA |
The 5 % recurring applies to maintenance contracts (50,000 to 200,000 FCFA/month), i.e. passive income for as long as the client stays.
How much a regular partner can earn
An active partner doesn't bet on one hit but on a flow of referrals. Here's a conservative quarterly projection.
| Projects/quarter | Mix | Estimated sale commission | Cumulative monthly recurring |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 showcase | 2 × 180,000 | 360,000 FCFA | ~10,000 FCFA/month |
| 1 e-commerce | 1 × 240,000 | 240,000 FCFA | ~7,500 FCFA/month |
| 1 marketplace | 1 × 500,000 | 500,000 FCFA | — |
| Quarter total | 4 projects | 1,100,000 FCFA | ~17,500 FCFA/month |
Mini case study
Aisha is a real-estate agent in Lagos who meets merchants without a website every week. She refers 3 Premium showcase sites and 1 Growth e-commerce in one quarter. Commissions: 3 × 180,000 + 240,000 = 780,000 FCFA on the sale. On maintenance (4 contracts at 80,000 FCFA/month × 5 %), she earns 16,000 FCFA/month recurring, i.e. ~192,000 FCFA/year of passive income as long as clients stay. She wrote no code: Kolonell handles production, she brings the relationship.
FAQ
Need a professional website?
Kolonell builds websites that attract clients, optimized for the Sénégalese market. Free quote in 2 minutes.
Do you have to be a developer to be a partner?
No. You bring the contact and the introduction; Kolonell quotes, builds and delivers. You're paid on the signed sale and on the recurring maintenance.
When am I paid?
The sale commission is paid after the client settles. The recurring share is paid month by month over active maintenance. Payouts are by mobile money (Wave/Orange Money) or bank transfer.
Which pole pays most?
By percentage, showcase (15 %). By amount, institutional: 8 % on 10,000,000 FCFA is 800,000 FCFA. The ideal mix combines showcase volume with a few big tickets.
Is there a commission cap?
No. The more qualified projects you bring, the more you stack. A regular partner can exceed 1,000,000 FCFA in commissions per quarter.
How do I start?
One WhatsApp message is enough to receive the partner kit (rate grid, pitch by pole, a link to track your leads).
Let's talk about your project. Join the Kolonell referral partner program — showcase 15 % + 5 % recurring, e-commerce 12 %, marketplace 10 %, institutional 8 % — and turn your network into income. 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.
