The verdict in three sentences
A web referral partner's earnings depend on volume and the targeted division: from a 75,000 FCFA/month top-up to a primary income of several hundred thousand FCFA. A showcase earns 75,000 FCFA, two e-commerce deals 480,000 FCFA, one institutional project per quarter 800,000 FCFA. Recurring (5% on maintenance) also builds passive income of 25,000 to 150,000 FCFA/month after a year.
Simulation by activity profile
Three typical profiles illustrate the earnings range. Amounts are based on the 2026 rates: showcase 15%, e-commerce 12%, marketplace 10%, institutional 8%.
| Profile | Monthly activity | Sale commission/month | Recurring after 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occasional | 1 showcase | 75,000 FCFA | ~15,000 FCFA/month |
| Regular | 2 e-commerce | 480,000 FCFA | ~30,000 FCFA/month |
| Active | 3 showcases + 1 e-commerce | 345,000 FCFA | ~60,000 FCFA/month |
| Full-time | mix of big tickets | 500,000-2,000,000 FCFA | 100,000-150,000 FCFA/month |
The weight of the big ticket
A single high-value project can outweigh ten showcases. That is why experienced partners gradually target e-commerce, marketplace and institutional.
| Project type | Amount | Commission | Equivalent in showcases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase Starter | 250,000 FCFA | 37,500 FCFA | 1 |
| E-commerce Growth | 2,000,000 FCFA | 240,000 FCFA | ~6 showcases |
| Marketplace Growth | 5,000,000 FCFA | 500,000 FCFA | ~13 showcases |
| Institutional Premium | 10,000,000 FCFA | 800,000 FCFA | ~21 showcases |
The rise of recurring income
Recurring is slow at first but becomes a foundation. Each showcase or e-commerce client under maintenance adds 2,500 to 10,000 FCFA/month to your base. After a year of regular activity, a portfolio of 15 to 25 loyal clients generates 25,000 to 150,000 FCFA/month with no new sale — income that arrives even in the months you ease off.
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Mini case study
Ibrahim, a sales rep in Abidjan, goes full-time as a partner. In a busy month he signs 3 showcases (225,000 FCFA), 1 Growth e-commerce (240,000 FCFA) and 1 Starter marketplace at 3,000,000 FCFA (300,000 FCFA). Total sale commissions: 765,000 FCFA for the month. After a year, his maintenance portfolio adds ~90,000 FCFA/month of recurring, whether he sells or not.
FAQ
What income at the start? An occasional partner targets 75,000 to 180,000 FCFA/month with 1 to 2 showcase sales. The first project often lands in under a month.
Can you live on it full-time? Yes: active partners across varied tickets reach 500,000 to 2,000,000 FCFA/month by combining sales and recurring.
How much does recurring pay after a year? Between 25,000 and 150,000 FCFA/month depending on the size of the maintenance portfolio. It is near-passive income.
Better to target volume or big tickets? Both complement each other. Showcase volume smooths income; a single institutional at 800,000 FCFA transforms an entire month.
Are earnings guaranteed? No, these are results-based commissions: you are paid when a project is signed and collected. These figures are 2026 ballparks, not promises.
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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.
