The verdict in three sentences
If you are a freelance designer, community manager or photographer, you meet SMEs without a website every week — an ignored commission goldmine. By referring these clients to Kolonell, you earn 15% on a showcase site, 12% on e-commerce, with no coding and no project management. Two showcase sites and one e-commerce a month can add 270,000 FCFA to your freelance income.
Why the freelancer is an ideal partner
The creative freelancer already has clients' trust and sees their needs up close. Recommending an agency does not compete with their trade: it complements it and makes them more useful.
| Freelancer profile | Clients met/month | Frequent web need | Typical deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designer / graphic | 8-15 | Showcase + identity | Growth showcase |
| Community manager | 10-20 | E-commerce + social | Starter e-commerce |
| Photographer | 6-12 | Portfolio + shop | Premium showcase |
| Copywriter / consultant | 5-10 | Showcase + SEO blog | Growth showcase |
What each pole pays the freelancer
With no after-sales and no project management, the freelancer earns the sale commission on every signed deal, plus the 5% maintenance recurring for showcase sites.
| Pole | 2026 deal price | Rate | Freelancer commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase Starter | 250,000 FCFA | 15% | 37,500 FCFA |
| Showcase Growth | 500,000 FCFA | 15% | 75,000 FCFA |
| Showcase Premium | 1,200,000 FCFA | 15% | 180,000 FCFA |
| E-commerce Starter | 1,000,000 FCFA | 12% | 120,000 FCFA |
| E-commerce Growth | 2,000,000 FCFA | 12% | 240,000 FCFA |
Estimated sales effort per deal
The freelancer's edge: the sale often happens in natural conversation, not cold prospecting. Effort stays moderate.
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| Deal type | Typical meetings | Sales effort | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase Starter | 1-2 | Low | 37,500 FCFA |
| Showcase Growth | 2-3 | Low to medium | 75,000 FCFA |
| E-commerce Starter | 2-4 | Medium | 120,000 FCFA |
| Showcase Premium | 3-4 | Medium | 180,000 FCFA |
Mini case study
Sekou, a freelance designer in Kampala, invoices logos and brand kits but let website requests slip away. He becomes a Kolonell partner. In one month he refers 2 clients to Growth showcase sites (2 x 75,000 = 150,000 FCFA) and a merchant to a Starter e-commerce (120,000 FCFA). Total: 270,000 FCFA in commission, on top of his usual 400,000 FCFA design income. The 2 showcase sites under maintenance also pay him 10,000 FCFA/month recurring, which will climb with each new client.
FAQ
Do you need technical skills to be a partner? No. You identify the need and make the introduction; Kolonell handles the quote, design, development and support. You earn 15% showcase or 12% e-commerce.
Does it compete with my freelance work? On the contrary: you offer your client a complete solution and can keep the creative part if you wish.
How much can a designer add per month? By signing 2 Growth showcase + 1 Starter e-commerce, about 270,000 FCFA in sale commission, plus maintenance recurring.
Can I combine it with my own invoicing? Yes: your creative work and your partner commission are independent and add up.
How am I paid? Via Wave, Orange Money or transfer, when Kolonell collects from the client, with deal tracking in the CRM.
Let's talk about your project. Freelancer, turn every client without a site into a Kolonell partner commission (15% showcase, 12% e-commerce) with no coding. 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.