The verdict in three sentences
You don't need to code to make money with the web: Kolonell builds, you sell. As a referral partner, each showcase site sold pays 15 % + 5 % recurring, each e-commerce 12 %. With 2 to 8 sales/month in your spare time, side income ranges from 150,000 to over 600,000 FCFA.
Why this model works without technical skill
Selling websites often fails because the seller must do everything: design, develop, host, fix. The referral model breaks that block: you never touch code. Your only job is to spot a need (a merchant without a site, a shop without online payment) and connect the client to Kolonell.
| What you do | What Kolonell does |
|---|---|
| Spot the need | Design and develop |
| Show a demo | Host and secure |
| Reassure on price | Integrate Wave / Orange Money |
| Pass on the contact | Maintenance and support |
| Collect the commission | Invoice and deliver |
Monthly income scenarios
Income depends on the number of sales and project type. Here are 2026 order-of-magnitude scenarios for a part-time referral partner.
| Activity level | Sales/month | Detail | Monthly income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner (evenings) | 2 showcases | 2 x 75,000 | 150,000 FCFA |
| Regular | 4 showcases | 4 x 75,000 | 300,000 FCFA |
| Active | 6 showcases | 6 x 75,000 | 450,000 FCFA |
| Active + e-commerce | 5 showcases + 1 e-com | 375,000 + 240,000 | 615,000 FCFA |
| Recurring portfolio | 20 maintenance clients | 20 x 2,500 | +50,000 FCFA/month passive |
The model's strength is stacking recurring income: every showcase sold keeps paying 5 % of maintenance, month after month, even without a new sale.
The time to invest
A regular partner spends 5 to 10 hours a week: spotting prospects, sending a demo by WhatsApp, holding a meeting. A showcase sale takes on average 2 to 4 contacts before signing. No office, no stock, no overhead: just your network and your phone.
Mini case study
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Modou, a ride-hail driver in Abidjan, sells sites in the evening. He spots merchants without an online presence among his rides. Month one: 2 showcases sold via WhatsApp demos, 150,000 FCFA. By month 4, he runs at 4 sales/month (300,000 FCFA) and lands 1 e-commerce at 2,000,000 FCFA (240,000 FCFA commission), or 540,000 FCFA that month. His portfolio of 14 clients already pays him 35,000 FCFA/month of passive recurring. Investment: his phone and his evenings.
FAQ
Do you really need zero technical skill?
Yes. You show a ready demo, explain the price, pass on the contact. Kolonell designs, develops, hosts and provides support. You never open a code editor.
How much can you earn in the first month?
A beginner selling 2 showcases earns 150,000 FCFA in the first month. Nothing stops you aiming faster: some partners sign 4-5 sales from the start thanks to a good merchant network.
How do you find clients without sales experience?
Start with your circle: merchants, artisans, restaurateurs without a site or without online payment. A personalized demo sent by WhatsApp converts very well. Kolonell provides the demos and pitches.
Is the income one-off or recurring?
Both. You earn 15 % at the sale, then 5 % recurring on maintenance each month. A growing portfolio generates passive income that adds to your new sales.
Let's talk about your project. Start as a Kolonell referral partner and sell websites without coding: we build, you collect 15 % + 5 % recurring. 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.
