The verdict in three sentences
Web referral income depends on two levers: the number of sales and the rate per pole, plus the snowball effect of the 5 % recurring. With 2 showcases/month (250,000-1,200,000 FCFA), you earn 75,000 to 360,000 FCFA in immediate commission. By stacking a recurring portfolio, the 500,000 FCFA/month goal is reachable in 6 months part-time.
The referral income mechanics
Each sale pays an immediate commission (15 % showcase, 12 % e-commerce). Each client on maintenance adds a 5 % monthly recurring. A given month's income thus combines new sales AND the recurring from all accumulated clients. It is this stacking that makes income take off after a few months.
| Sale type | 2026 price | Rate | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter showcase | 250,000 FCFA | 15 % | 37,500 FCFA |
| Growth showcase | 500,000 FCFA | 15 % | 75,000 FCFA |
| Premium showcase | 1,200,000 FCFA | 15 % | 180,000 FCFA |
| Starter e-commerce | 1,000,000 FCFA | 12 % | 120,000 FCFA |
| Growth e-commerce | 2,000,000 FCFA | 12 % | 240,000 FCFA |
| Maintenance recurring | 100,000 FCFA/month | 5 % | 5,000 FCFA/month/client |
Three numeric scenarios over 12 months
Here are three referrer profiles, from part-time beginner to ambitious. The recurring compounds as clients sign maintenance. 2026 estimates, orders of magnitude.
| Scenario | Sales/month | Sales commission/month | Recurring at month 12 | Income at month 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 1 Growth showcase | 75,000 FCFA | ~50,000 FCFA | ~125,000 FCFA |
| Regular | 2 showcases + 1 Starter e-com | 270,000 FCFA | ~100,000 FCFA | ~370,000 FCFA |
| Ambitious | 3 showcases + 1 Growth e-com | 420,000 FCFA | ~150,000 FCFA | ~570,000 FCFA |
The regular scenario reaches ~370,000 FCFA/month at month 12, and the ambitious one passes 500,000 FCFA thanks to stacking sales + recurring.
Mini case study
Khady, a student in Saint-Louis, targets the regular scenario. Months 1-3: 2 Growth showcases/month = 150,000 FCFA commission, and 2 clients/month on maintenance. By month 6 she has 12 recurring clients: 12 x 5,000 = 60,000 FCFA/month recurring, plus 150,000 FCFA in sales = 210,000 FCFA/month. By month 12, with 24 recurring clients (120,000 FCFA) and a Starter e-com added (120,000 FCFA) to her sales, she crosses 390,000 FCFA/month, paid by Wave. The recurring, invisible at first, now makes up a third of her income.
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How much does a beginner referrer earn the first year?
With 1 Growth showcase/month (75,000 FCFA) and a compounding recurring, expect ~125,000 FCFA/month at month 12, a solid part-time income supplement.
Can you reach 500,000 FCFA/month?
Yes, the ambitious scenario (3 showcases + 1 Growth e-commerce/month) with recurring passes 500,000 FCFA/month around month 12. It requires regular sales effort.
Why is the recurring decisive?
At 5 % per maintenance client, each client pays 5,000 FCFA/month with no new sale. With 24 clients, that is 120,000 FCFA/month of compounding passive income.
How am I paid?
Via Wave or Orange Money, within 7 days of client collection for sales, and every month for the recurring as long as clients stay active.
Do you need big tickets to earn well?
Not necessarily. The volume of showcases at 15 % combined with recurring is enough. A single Growth e-commerce (240,000 FCFA) or an institutional sharply accelerates income.
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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.