How Commissions Work
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Understanding how you earn commissions is key to maximizing your affiliate income! Here's everything you need to know.
Commission Basics
What Is a Commission?
A commission is the percentage of a sale that you earn when someone buys through your affiliate link.
Example:
- Product price: $30
- Commission rate: 15%
- Your commission: $4.50
Who Sets the Rate?
Sellers set commission rates for their products. Rates typically range from:
- 5-10%: Lower margin products
- 10-15%: Average products
- 15-20%: High margin or promotional products
When Do You Earn?
You earn a commission when:
- Someone clicks your affiliate link
- They purchase within 30 days (cookie window)
- The order is completed (not cancelled or refunded)
- The seller confirms the sale
Commission Lifecycle
Stage 1: Pending (0-7 days)
Status: Order placed, awaiting confirmation Can you withdraw?: No Why pending?: Seller needs time to fulfill and confirm
Stage 2: Approved (After 7 days)
Status: Order confirmed, commission earned Can you withdraw?: Yes (if over $50 minimum) Why approved?: Seller confirmed order, no issues
Stage 3: Paid (After payout)
Status: Commission paid to you Can you withdraw?: Already paid! Why paid?: You've received your money
Special Cases
Refunds and Cancellations
If a buyer requests a refund:
- Your commission is reversed
- Deducted from your balance
- You don't earn on refunded orders
Why: You only earn on completed sales!
Partial Refunds
If buyer returns some items:
- Commission adjusted proportionally
- You keep commission on non-refunded items
Example:
- Buyer orders 3 items ($90 total)
- Returns 1 item ($30)
- Your commission: Based on $60 (not $90)
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