How to Set Up Multi-Tier Commissions

Modified on Tue, 15 Oct at 3:00 PM

Introduction to Multi-Tier Commissions
Multi-tier commissions, also known as multi-level marketing, allow you to reward not just the affiliate who makes a sale but also their network of your account. This system encourages affiliates to recruit others, expanding their reach and creating a layered network of income opportunities. Our platform supports up to 7 tiers, enabling flexible and customizable commission structures for your campaigns.


How Multi-Tier Commissions Work
In a multi-tier commission structure, affiliates earn commissions not only on their direct sales but also on the sales generated by their your account across multiple levels (tiers). Each tier can have a different commission rate, providing opportunities to incentivize both top-level and sub-level affiliates.


Example 1
Affiliate Chain Setup:

Affiliate Chain Setup

Let’s say your commission structure is set up as follows:

  • 1st Tier: 20%

  • 2nd Tier: 10%

  • 3rd Tier: 5%

  • 4th Tier: 3%

  • 5th Tier: 2%

In a setup like this, the commission distribution is simple. The first tier (where the sale happened) receives the largest share of the commission, and as the percentages decrease, the earnings are passed up to the referring affiliates in the higher tiers. For example:

If Jan refers a $100 sale, then:

  • Jan (1st tier affiliate) earns $20.

  • Toby (Jan’s recruiter, 2nd tier) earns $10.

  • Ryan (Toby’s recruiter, 3rd tier) earns $5.

  • Jim (Ryan’s recruiter, 4th tier) earns $3.

  • Michael (Jim’s recruiter, 5th tier) earns $2.


Total Paid to Affiliates: $40
($20 + $10 + $5 + $3 + $2)

This tiered system ensures that as the network grows, the upper-level affiliates continue to benefit from the performance of their your account.


Example 2
Affiliate Chain Setup:

Same setup as before but this time Stanley refers a $100 sale, then:

  • Stanley (1st tier affiliate) earns $20.

  • Dwight (Stanley's recruiter, 2nd tier) earns $10.

  • Michael (Dwight's recruiter, 3rd tier) earns $5.


Total Paid to Affiliates: $30
($20 + $10 + $5)

Affiliate Chain Setup


Steps to Set Up Multi-Tier Commissions

  1. Create a New Affiliate Campaign: Start by creating a new affiliate campaign. Learn more here.


  2. Enable Multi-Tier Commissions:
    Navigate to the Advanced Commissions settings.
    Advanced Commissions Settings
    Enable the Multi-Tier Commissions option.
    Enable Multi-Tier Commissions
    Select the number of tiers you want to activate (up to 7).



  3. Configure Tier-Specific Commissions:
    Set the commission rates for each tier, either as default rates or specific to certain products. This helps motivate affiliates at different levels to continue promoting your products.
    Configure Tier-Specific Commissions




  4. Review and Confirm Additional Settings:
    Double-check all settings, including any optional features such as auto-enrollment of new customers as your account, to ensure smooth operation.


  5. Publish Your Campaign:
    Once your multi-tier structure is set up and reviewed, publish the campaign to start tracking and rewarding your affiliates automatically.



Conclusion
A multi-tier commission structure allows you to build a strong, engaged network of affiliates and your account, incentivizing both immediate sales and long-term growth. By setting up multiple tiers, you not only reward top sellers but also encourage them to grow their networks, helping boost your overall sales potential.


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