How to Use Commission Length & Variable Commissions in Affiliate Manager

The Commission Length and Variable Commissions Over Time features in Stack allow you to tailor how affiliates are compensated for recurring product sales. Here’s how you can set them up:

Commission Length

This feature lets you pay affiliates for a specific number of transactions rather than indefinitely.

Variable Commissions

With this option, you can offer varying commission rates based on the number of charges.

Steps to Configure Commission Settings

Step 1: Create or Edit an Affiliate Campaign

If you’re starting with affiliate campaigns, click here for a comprehensive guide on setting them up.

Step 2: Set the Default Commission

During the campaign setup, specify the default commission rate that affiliates will earn.

Step 3: Enable Commission Length

1. Navigate to the Commission Length section.

2. By default, commissions continue until the customer cancels. To limit this, select By Count.

   Example:
   If you set the limit to 3, the affiliate will earn a commission only for the first 3 charges.

   Note:
   The limit is based on the number of successful charges, not time intervals. This applies whether the subscription is monthly or yearly.

Step 4: Set Variable Commissions Over Time

1. Toggle Variable Commissions to activate this feature.

2. Choose Two Levels to set different rates for specific charge counts.

   Example:

   • For the first 3 charges, set the commission to 33%.
   • Afterward, it defaults to 23%.

   You can add more tiers for detailed control if needed.

Step 5: Publish Your Campaign

Save your campaign to apply the updated commission settings.

Commission Priority Order

1. Product-Based Commissions
2. Variable Commissions
3. Default Commissions

This order ensures that specific commission settings override general ones, providing flexibility in how affiliates are rewarded.