The verdict in three sentences
A web referral partner connects a business that needs a website with an agency, then earns a commission at signing without ever touching code. At Kolonell, the 2026 scale is clear: 15 % on a showcase site, 12 % on e-commerce, 10 % on marketplace, 8 % on institutional, plus a 5 % recurring cut on maintenance. In Accra as in Libreville, a local network and three referrals a month turn this role into serious side income.
The Kolonell 2026 commission scale
The principle is the same everywhere: you bring the prospect, Kolonell delivers the project, you collect a percentage of the signed amount. The recurring cut adds up every month as long as the client keeps a maintenance contract.
| Division | Sale commission | Recurring maintenance | Average 2026 ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase | 15 % | 5 % / month | 500,000 FCFA |
| E-commerce | 12 % | 5 % / month | 2,000,000 FCFA |
| Marketplace | 10 % | 5 % / month | 5,000,000 FCFA |
| Institutional | 8 % | 5 % / month | 8,000,000 FCFA |
On a 500,000 FCFA Growth showcase, the immediate commission reaches 75,000 FCFA. If the client subscribes to maintenance at 60,000 FCFA/month, you earn an extra 3,000 FCFA/month, or 36,000 FCFA over the year, with no additional effort.
Earnings by sales cadence
Income depends mostly on the volume your network lets you reach. Here is a 2026 order-of-magnitude projection for a partner focused on showcase sites.
| Cadence | Sales / month | Sale commission | Cumulative recurring (12 months) | Estimated annual income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 1 showcase | 75,000 FCFA | ~ 234,000 FCFA | ~ 1,134,000 FCFA |
| Steady | 3 showcases | 225,000 FCFA | ~ 702,000 FCFA | ~ 3,402,000 FCFA |
| Active | 5 showcases | 375,000 FCFA | ~ 1,170,000 FCFA | ~ 5,670,000 FCFA |
| Mixed | 2 showcases + 1 e-commerce | 390,000 FCFA | ~ 900,000 FCFA | ~ 5,580,000 FCFA |
Recurring income is the real lever: it stacks month after month and builds a base that survives slow prospecting months.
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Mini case study
Steeve, a real-estate agent in Accra, meets shopkeepers without websites every week. He refers 3 per month to Kolonell. On 500,000 FCFA showcases, he collects 225,000 FCFA/month in sale commission. Two out of three clients take maintenance at 60,000 FCFA/month, so 2 x 3,000 = 6,000 FCFA of recurring income that climbs every month. After 6 months, his cumulative recurring passes 100,000 FCFA/month and his monthly total nears 325,000 FCFA, alongside his main job.
FAQ
Do I need to code to be a referral partner? No, no technical skill is required. You sell the introduction; the Kolonell team handles design, development and Wave/Orange Money payments.
When do I get paid? The sale commission is paid once the client settles, usually within 15 to 30 days of signing. The recurring cut lands every month while the maintenance contract is active.
Which division pays fastest? Showcase sites: a short sales cycle (5 to 15 days) and an accessible 500,000 FCFA ticket, so 75,000 FCFA of commission per deal with little friction.
Can I be a partner from another country? Yes. The program works across West and Central Africa; Accra, Libreville, Dakar or Abidjan, the relationship is remote and payments run through mobile money or bank transfer.
Is there a commission cap? None. The more signed projects you bring, the more sale commissions and recurring income you stack, with no volume limit.
Join the Kolonell referral partner program. Turn your network into recurring income starting this month. 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.