The verdict in three sentences
Becoming a website referral partner means selling the recommendation, not the code: you spot a need, you introduce the agency, you earn a commission. The Kolonell program pays 15 % on a showcase site, 12 % on e-commerce, 10 % on marketplace, 8 % on institutional, plus 5 % recurring on the maintenance contracts you bring in. It is cumulative income: every signed client keeps paying every month as long as they stay with Kolonell.
How the Kolonell referral program works
A referral partner handles neither production nor support: you bring a qualified contact, the agency drives the rest, and commission is paid at signature then monthly for the recurring part. Here is the 2026 scale by division.
| Division | Sale commission | Recurring | Typical 2026 ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase | 15 % | 5 % maintenance | 250,000 - 1,200,000 FCFA |
| E-commerce | 12 % | 5 % maintenance | 1,000,000 - 4,000,000 FCFA |
| Marketplace | 10 % | 5 % maintenance | 2,500,000 - 12,000,000 FCFA |
| Institutional | 8 % | 5 % maintenance | 5,000,000 - 25,000,000 FCFA |
Tickets are 2026 orders of magnitude; commission is computed on the amount actually signed.
What you can actually earn
The strength of the model is stacking the one-off and the recurring. Here is what a commission yields per project type.
| Signed project | Amount | Sale commission | Est. recurring/month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase Starter | 500,000 FCFA | 75,000 FCFA | 5 % of maintenance |
| Showcase Premium | 1,200,000 FCFA | 180,000 FCFA | 5 % of maintenance |
| E-commerce Growth | 2,000,000 FCFA | 240,000 FCFA | 5 % of maintenance |
| Marketplace Starter | 3,000,000 FCFA | 300,000 FCFA | 5 % of maintenance |
| Institutional Standard | 6,000,000 FCFA | 480,000 FCFA | 5 % of maintenance |
With 3 showcase sites signed per month at 75,000 FCFA each, that is already 225,000 FCFA, before the recurring income that stacks month after month.
Mini case study
Eric, a junior project manager in Ibadan, knows many shop owners. In month 1 he brings 2 showcase sites (500,000 FCFA each) and 1 E-commerce Growth (2,000,000 FCFA). Sale commissions: 2 × 75,000 + 240,000 = 390,000 FCFA. On the maintenance contracts (say 60,000 FCFA/month total), he earns 5 %, i.e. 3,000 FCFA/month that adds up. Over six months at this pace, his recurring alone exceeds 100,000 FCFA/month with no new prospecting.
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FAQ
Do I need technical skills to be a referral partner?
No. You sell a solution and trust, not code. The agency handles scoping, production and support; you remain the relationship contact.
When is commission paid?
Sale commission is paid when the client pays, usually at signature or first deposit. The recurring part is paid monthly for as long as the client keeps their maintenance.
Which division pays best?
By rate, showcase pays 15 %; by amount, institutional at 8 % on 6,000,000 FCFA yields 480,000 FCFA. The best mix combines showcase volume with a few large tickets.
Can I combine referral work with a job?
Yes, many partners start part-time. One referral a week is enough to generate meaningful extra income.
Is there a commission cap?
No, the program has no cap. The more clients you bring who stay, the larger your recurring income grows.
Let's talk about your project. Join the Kolonell referral program and earn up to 15 % per sale plus 5 % recurring. 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.
