The verdict in three sentences
A site's initial sale is a one-off income; a partner's real wealth is built on the recurring 5% commission applied to the client's monthly services. Maintenance, SEO and hosting generate recurring tickets of 25,000 to 300,000 FCFA/month, of which the partner earns 5% as long as the client stays. That's the portfolio effect: each new client stacks on top of the previous ones and passive income compounds month after month.
Recurring services and their 2026 tickets
A well-supported client doesn't stop at site delivery: they need maintenance, SEO and managed hosting. Each recurring line feeds the partner's commission.
| Recurring service | 2026 monthly ticket | 5% commission / month | Over 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | 50,000-200,000 FCFA | 2,500-10,000 FCFA | 30,000-120,000 FCFA |
| SEO | 75,000-300,000 FCFA | 3,750-15,000 FCFA | 45,000-180,000 FCFA |
| Managed hosting | 25,000-75,000 FCFA | 1,250-3,750 FCFA | 15,000-45,000 FCFA |
| Ad campaigns | Budget + 15-20% | Per margin | Variable |
A single client subscribed to all three services (maintenance + SEO + hosting) can generate 7,500 to 28,750 FCFA of recurring commission per month, up to 345,000 FCFA a year.
The portfolio effect: how passive income works
Recurring income doesn't replace sales: it adds to them. The more active clients a partner accumulates, the larger the monthly base grows with no extra effort.
| Maintenance clients (100,000 FCFA) | 5% commission / month | Annual passive income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 clients | 25,000 FCFA | 300,000 FCFA |
| 10 clients | 50,000 FCFA | 600,000 FCFA |
| 20 clients | 100,000 FCFA | 1,200,000 FCFA |
| 40 clients | 200,000 FCFA | 2,400,000 FCFA |
These figures assume average maintenance of 100,000 FCFA/month. Add SEO and hosting, and passive income per client easily doubles. Kolonell rate reminder: 5% recurring commission across all poles (brochure, e-commerce, marketplace, institutional).
Mini case study
Moussa has placed 10 clients on maintenance at 100,000 FCFA/month over a year. His recurring commission: 10 x 100,000 x 5% = 50,000 FCFA/month passive, i.e. 600,000 FCFA/year with no new sales. He then convinces 4 of these clients to add SEO at 150,000 FCFA/month: 4 x 150,000 x 5% = 30,000 FCFA/month more. His recurring income rises to 80,000 FCFA/month, purely from his existing portfolio.
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FAQ
How much does the recurring partner commission pay?
It is 5% on monthly services. On maintenance of 100,000 FCFA/month, that's 5,000 FCFA/month per client, paid as long as the client stays active.
Which services generate the most recurring income?
SEO (75,000-300,000 FCFA/month) and maintenance (50,000-200,000 FCFA/month) are the most regular. Managed hosting (25,000-75,000 FCFA) is smaller but very stable.
How many clients do I need for meaningful passive income?
With 10 clients on maintenance at 100,000 FCFA, you reach 50,000 FCFA/month passive. At 20 clients it's 100,000 FCFA/month, or 1,200,000 FCFA/year.
Is recurring income really passive?
Largely: once a client is set up and satisfied, the commission drops in every month with no action from you. Your only job is qualifying well at the start.
What happens if a client cancels?
The recurring commission stops for that client. Hence the value of a diversified portfolio: losing one client in 20 is only 5% of your recurring base.
Let's talk about your project. Become a Kolonell partner and build recurring income that compounds month after 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.
