The verdict in three sentences
The Kolonell referral program rewards anyone who brings a signed client, with a clear pole-by-pole scale: showcase 15 %, e-commerce 12 %, marketplace 10 %, institutional 8 %, plus 5 % recurring on maintenance. A single Premium showcase at 1,200,000 FCFA earns you 180,000 FCFA, paid by Wave or Orange Money. No cap, no exclusivity, payment after the client pays.
The official scale by pole
The rate varies by pole because tickets and sales cycles differ. Showcase sites are high-volume and fast; institutional is rare but very high value. The 5 % recurring applies to maintenance and SEO contracts as long as the client stays active.
| Pole | Referral rate (sale) | Recurring | Typical ticket 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase | 15 % | 5 % | 250,000 - 1,200,000 FCFA |
| E-commerce | 12 % | 5 % | 1,000,000 - 6,000,000 FCFA |
| Marketplace | 10 % | 5 % | 2,500,000 - 20,000,000 FCFA |
| Institutional | 8 % | 5 % | 5,000,000 - 60,000,000 FCFA |
Real commissions by tier
Here is what each referred sale actually earns, at its pole rate. The recurring is added every month as long as the client keeps their maintenance contract.
| Referred product | 2026 price | Rate | Referral commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter showcase | 250,000 FCFA | 15 % | 37,500 FCFA |
| Premium showcase | 1,200,000 FCFA | 15 % | 180,000 FCFA |
| Growth e-commerce | 2,000,000 FCFA | 12 % | 240,000 FCFA |
| Premium e-commerce | 4,000,000 FCFA | 12 % | 480,000 FCFA |
| Starter marketplace | 2,500,000 FCFA | 10 % | 250,000 FCFA |
| Standard institutional | 5,000,000 FCFA | 8 % | 400,000 FCFA |
| Group institutional | 25,000,000 FCFA | 8 % | 2,000,000 FCFA |
On a 100,000 FCFA/month maintenance, the 5 % recurring adds 5,000 FCFA per month per client, i.e. 60,000 FCFA/year that compounds as your portfolio grows.
Payment, tracking and validation conditions
The commission is paid by Wave or Orange Money within 7 days of the client's payment. Each lead is logged in a shared tracking sheet: name, phone, pole, status. A sale is validated when the client deposit is collected; the recurring runs as long as the maintenance contract is active.
| Condition | 2026 terms |
|---|---|
| Sale validation | client deposit collected |
| Commission payment delay | 7 days after collection |
| Payment method | Wave / Orange Money |
| Recurring | paid monthly while client is active |
| Commission cap | none |
| Exclusivity | none |
Mini case study
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Aida, an employee in Dakar, refers over one quarter: 2 Premium showcases (180,000 x 2 = 360,000 FCFA) and 1 Growth e-commerce (240,000 FCFA). Total sales: 600,000 FCFA in commission. These 3 clients take maintenance at 100,000 FCFA/month, i.e. 5 % x 3 = 15,000 FCFA recurring monthly landing every month with no new sale. In one part-time quarter, Aida generated 600,000 FCFA plus passive income of 180,000 FCFA/year.
FAQ
Which is the highest commission rate?
The showcase, at 15 % of the sale, is the highest rate because these are fast, high-volume sales. Institutional is 8 % but on tickets up to 60,000,000 FCFA.
How does the 5 % recurring work?
It applies to maintenance and SEO contracts, paid monthly while the client stays active. With 10 clients on maintenance, it is passive income that compounds with no new sale.
When am I paid?
Within 7 days of the client deposit being collected, via Wave or Orange Money, with proof from the tracking sheet. No waiting for month-end.
Is there a cap or exclusivity?
No, neither a commission cap nor exclusivity. You can refer as many clients as you want, across all poles, alongside other activities.
How much does a single institutional deal pay?
At 8 %, a Standard institutional at 5,000,000 FCFA pays 400,000 FCFA, and a Group project at 25,000,000 FCFA pays 2,000,000 FCFA in a single sale.
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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.