The verdict in three sentences
Becoming a referral partner means earning a commission every time someone in your network signs a web project — with no coding and no project management on your side. At Kolonell, the 2026 scale runs from 8 % (institutional) to 15 % (brochure site), plus a 5 % recurring cut on maintenance contracts. A single 500,000 FCFA brochure site earns you 75,000 FCFA immediately, then 5,000 FCFA per month as long as the client stays on maintenance.
The Kolonell commission scale in 2026
The rate depends on the division: the more technical and slow-to-sell the project, the bigger the ticket but the slightly lower the percentage. Here is the official 2026 grid.
| Division | Sale commission | Recurring | Typical ticket (FCFA) | Payout at signing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brochure site | 15 % | 5 %/mo | 500,000 | 75,000 |
| E-commerce | 12 % | 5 %/mo | 2,000,000 | 240,000 |
| Marketplace | 10 % | 5 %/mo | 5,000,000 | 500,000 |
| Institutional | 8 % | 5 %/mo | 8,000,000 | 640,000 |
The 5 % recurring applies to the monthly maintenance amount (often 50,000 to 200,000 FCFA/month). It is the lever that turns a one-off referral into lasting income.
What you provide (and what the agency does)
Your job stops at the qualified introduction. The agency handles the technical work, the quote, production and support.
| Step | Referral partner | Kolonell agency |
|---|---|---|
| Identify the need | Yes | — |
| Show a demo | Yes (link provided) | Provides the demo |
| Quote and negotiation | Assists | Leads |
| Site production | — | Yes |
| Maintenance | — | Yes |
| Commission payout | Receives | Pays (Wave/OM) |
No technical skill is required: a personalized demo link and a conversation are enough to launch a project.
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Mini case study
Awa, who runs a hair salon in Dakar, knows three shopkeepers in her neighborhood. She shows them a personalized brochure-site demo. Two sign a Starter offer at 500,000 FCFA. Her sale commission: 2 × 75,000 = 150,000 FCFA. Both clients take maintenance at 100,000 FCFA/month, i.e. 5,000 FCFA recurring per client → 10,000 FCFA/month for as long as they stay. In one afternoon of conversations, Awa created 150,000 FCFA upfront and 120,000 FCFA of annual recurring income.
FAQ
Do I need to be a developer to become a partner? No. You write no code. You need a network and the ability to show a demo — the agency provides everything else, including the personalized demo link.
When do I get paid? When the client pays. The sale commission is paid within 7 to 15 days of the client's first payment, via Wave or Orange Money. The recurring cut arrives every month the client pays maintenance.
Can I combine several divisions? Yes. The same partner can refer a brochure site at 15 % this month and an e-commerce project at 12 % the next. There is no commission cap.
Is there a cost to join the program? No, registration is free. You receive a partner ID so every lead is attached to your account and your commissions are tracked.
What if my contact doesn't sign? Nothing: you lose nothing. You are only paid on results, which makes the activity financially risk-free.
Let's talk about your project. Join the Kolonell referral program and turn your network into recurring 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.
