The verdict in three sentences
Becoming a referral partner for a web agency is one of the few side incomes that needs no code, no inventory, no starting capital: you refer, the agency delivers, you get paid. The Kolonell 2026 scale runs from 15 % on a brochure site to 8 % on an institutional project, with a 5 % recurring cut that compounds month after month on maintenance. Payouts land via Wave or Orange Money within 30 days of client payment, with no cap on earnings.
The Kolonell 2026 commission scale
Each division has its own rate, tuned to average project size. The bigger the ticket, the lower the percentage — but the FCFA amount climbs sharply.
| Division | Sale rate | Recurring | Commission per sale (2026 ballpark) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brochure site | 15 % | 5 % | 37,500 – 180,000 FCFA |
| E-commerce | 12 % | 5 % | 120,000 – 720,000 FCFA |
| Marketplace | 10 % | 5 % | 250,000 – 1,200,000 FCFA |
| Institutional | 8 % | 5 % | 400,000 – 2,000,000+ FCFA |
The 5 % recurring cut applies to maintenance and SEO contracts for as long as the client stays active — that is where a real baseline income is built.
How a commission is actually calculated
Take three typical sales to see the mechanism. Commission is figured on the amount (excluding recurring fees) the agency collects.
| Project sold | Client price | Rate | Your commission | Monthly recurring (5 %) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brochure Starter | 250,000 FCFA | 15 % | 37,500 FCFA | 2,500 – 10,000 FCFA |
| Brochure Growth | 500,000 FCFA | 15 % | 75,000 FCFA | 2,500 – 10,000 FCFA |
| E-commerce Growth | 2,000,000 FCFA | 12 % | 240,000 FCFA | 2,500 – 10,000 FCFA |
| E-commerce Premium | 4,000,000 FCFA | 12 % | 480,000 FCFA | 2,500 – 10,000 FCFA |
| Marketplace Starter | 2,500,000 FCFA | 10 % | 250,000 FCFA | 2,500 – 10,000 FCFA |
The recurring cut depends on the maintenance plan chosen (50,000 to 200,000 FCFA/month), of which you receive 5 % every month.
Mini case study
Fatou, a teacher in Thiès, knows two restaurant owners and a fashion designer with no website. In one month she refers all three. Two sign a Growth brochure site (75,000 FCFA × 2 = 150,000 FCFA) and the designer goes for a Growth e-commerce (240,000 FCFA). Month total: 390,000 FCFA in sale commissions. All three take a maintenance plan at 60,000 FCFA/month: Fatou earns 5 % × 3 = 9,000 FCFA recurring every month, doing nothing further. Over a year, if no client leaves, the recurring alone brings her 108,000 FCFA.
The Kolonell partner program
Need a professional website?
Kolonell builds websites that attract clients, optimized for the Sénégalese market. Free quote in 2 minutes.
Becoming a Kolonell referral partner is free and no-commitment. You get a tracking link, a kit of mobile demos to show in 2 minutes, and a contact who handles all the technical and sales closing. The scale is clear and public: brochure 15 % + 5 % recurring, e-commerce 12 %, marketplace 10 %, institutional 8 %. You front no costs, you sign no quote yourself — you open the relationship, the agency converts, and you are credited on payment, paid by mobile money within 30 days.
FAQ
Do I need technical skills to be a partner?
No. You only have to spot a need ("you don't have a website?") and hand it to Kolonell. All the technical work, quoting and closing is handled by the agency. 70 % of African SMEs have no website: prospects are everywhere.
When am I paid and by what means?
Payout happens within 30 days of the client's payment, via Wave or Orange Money. For a Growth brochure at 500,000 FCFA, that is 75,000 FCFA paid straight to your mobile account.
Is the 5 % recurring really worth it?
On a single sale it's modest (2,500 to 10,000 FCFA/month), but with 15 active clients it becomes meaningful passive income. It's the portfolio effect that makes the difference over 12 months.
Is there an earnings cap or a quota?
No cap, no imposed quota. You are free to refer 1 or 20 projects a month. A steady partner at 2 sales/month routinely passes 500,000 FCFA monthly after a few months thanks to compounding recurring income.
Can I refer e-commerce and institutional projects?
Yes, every division is open. E-commerce Premium can pay up to 480,000 FCFA per sale at 12 %, and institutional up to 2,000,000 FCFA at 8 % on large accounts.
Let's talk about your project. Join the Kolonell partner program and turn your address book into recurring income 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.