The verdict in three sentences
Becoming a referral partner for showcase websites turns your address book into income: 15% commission per sale, i.e. 37,500 to 180,000 FCFA depending on the tier. You write no code, you front no money, and Kolonell handles production, support and invoicing. As a bonus, a 5% recurring cut on maintenance and SEO builds income that lands every month, for as long as the client stays.
What a showcase sale really pays
The showcase division covers three tiers, from a 5-page site to a premium animated site with advanced SEO. The 15% commission applies to the sale price excluding recurring fees. Here is the 2026 order of magnitude.
| Showcase tier | Sale price (FCFA) | 15% commission | EUR equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter (5 pages) | 250,000 | 37,500 | ~€57 |
| Growth (+ blog + analytics) | 500,000 | 75,000 | ~€114 |
| Premium (animations + SEO) | 1,200,000 | 180,000 | ~€275 |
| Observed average basket | 550,000 | 82,500 | ~€126 |
A single Premium sale often exceeds the monthly salary of a young graduate in Dakar. And nothing stops you from selling several tiers in the same month.
Recurring income, the referrer's secret weapon
The sale is only half the story. On maintenance, managed hosting and SEO contracts, you earn 5% recurring every month the client pays.
| Recurring service | Monthly price (FCFA) | 5% commission/month |
|---|---|---|
| Basic maintenance | 50,000 | 2,500 |
| Maintenance + hosting | 100,000 | 5,000 |
| Monthly SEO | 75,000 – 300,000 | 3,750 – 15,000 |
| Full pack | 250,000 | 12,500 |
With 10 clients on a full pack, that's 125,000 FCFA/month landing with no new sale. The compounding effect is the real lever: every client won feeds an annuity.
The Kolonell referral program, made clear
Kolonell pays referrers across all four divisions, with tiered rates based on ticket size.
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| Division | Sale commission | Recurring |
|---|---|---|
| Showcase | 15% | 5% |
| E-commerce | 12% | 5% |
| Marketplace | 10% | — |
| Institutional | 8% | — |
No investment, no stock, not a single line of code. You bring a qualified contact, Kolonell closes and delivers, and the commission goes out via mobile money (Wave or Orange Money) as soon as the client pays. It's the ideal entry point: showcase tickets are affordable, the sales cycle is short, and you then move up to e-commerce and beyond.
Mini case study
Fatou, a hairdresser in Guédiawaye, knows many shop owners in the neighborhood. In the first month, she refers 4 projects: 2 Starter (250,000), 1 Growth (500,000) and 1 Premium (1,200,000). Sale commission: (2 × 37,500) + 75,000 + 180,000 = 330,000 FCFA. Three of those clients take a maintenance pack at 100,000 FCFA/month: recurring = 3 × 5,000 = 15,000 FCFA/month. From month two she builds on that base and stacks new sales on top.
FAQ
Do I need technical skills? No. You only have to spot a need and make the introduction. Kolonell builds the personalized demo, quotes, and handles all the technical work. Your only asset is your network.
When do I get paid? The 15% commission is paid as soon as the client settles the invoice, usually within 7 days of collection, straight to mobile money. The recurring cut lands every month the client pays their subscription.
How many sales a month is realistic? An active referrer with a solid local network closes 3 to 8 showcase sales a month. At an average basket of 550,000 FCFA, that's 247,500 to 660,000 FCFA in monthly commission.
Is there a cap or an entry cost? No cap, no registration fee. The more you bring, the more you earn, and recurring income accumulates without limit as long as your clients stay active.
Can I sell the other divisions too? Yes. Once comfortable with showcase sites, you can refer e-commerce (12%), marketplace (10%) or institutional (8%) projects, with much larger tickets.
Let's talk about your project. Join the Kolonell referral program and turn your network into 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.
