Multi-Tier Commission System

How It Works

Two-Tier Structure

Tier 1 (Parent): Original affiliates who recruit others
Tier 2 (Child): Affiliates recruited by Tier 1 affiliates

Commission Flow

When a Tier 2 affiliate makes a sale:

Tier 2 affiliate earns their standard commission
Tier 1 parent earns an additional Tier 2 commission
Both commissions are calculated and paid separately

Setup Guide

Note: Multi-Tier commissions are available on Pro and Business plans.

1Enable Multi-Tier System

Go to Project Settings → Commissions tab
Find the Multi-Tier Commission System section
Toggle "Enable Multi-Tier Commission System"

2Configure Tier 2 Settings

Commission Type

Choose between:

✓ Percentage (%): Fixed percentage of sale
✓ Fixed amount ($): Fixed dollar amount per sale

Commission Value

Set the rate Tier 1 affiliates earn from Tier 2 sales

Typical range: 5-15% of sale value

Duration

✓ Lifetime: Tier 1 earns from all future Tier 2 sales
✓ Period: Tier 1 earns for a specific number of months

3Example Configuration

Sample Setup

Standard Commission: 30% lifetime
Tier 2 Commission: 10% lifetime

Result when Tier 2 affiliate sells $100:
- Tier 2 affiliate earns: $30 (standard commission)
- Tier 1 parent earns: $10 (additional tier 2 commission)

Setting Up Affiliate Hierarchies

Admin-Managed System: The Multi-Tier system uses admin-managed parent-child relationships rather than automatic recruitment links.

Process for Adding Tier 2 Affiliates

Go to your Project Dashboard → Affiliates section
Create a new affiliate OR select an existing affiliate
Use the "Set Parent Affiliate" option to link them to a Tier 1 affiliate
The system automatically calculates Tier 2 commissions for future sales

Recruitment Options

Manual Process

Have interested affiliates contact you directly for review and approval.

Application Form

Create your own signup form and manually add qualified affiliates to the system.

API Integration

Build your own recruitment system using Refgrow's API for automated processing.

Tracking & Analytics

Admin Dashboard

Affiliates page: See parent-child relationships
Multi-tier statistics: Track Tier 2 performance
Commission breakdown: Separate Tier 1 and Tier 2 earnings

Affiliate Widget

Affiliates can see:

Their standard referral link
If Tier 2: Information about their parent affiliate
If Tier 1 with children: Tier 2 commission earnings
Multi-tier commission breakdown and statistics

Best Practices

Set Attractive Tier 2 Rates

Make it worthwhile for top affiliates to recruit
Typical range: 5-15% of sale value
Consider your margins when setting rates

Streamline Recruitment

Create a clear application process for potential affiliates
Develop criteria for selecting quality Tier 2 partners
Consider building a custom recruitment form with API integration

Monitor Performance

Track which Tier 1 affiliates are best recruiters
Analyze Tier 2 conversion rates
Adjust commission rates based on performance

Maintain Balance

Ensure Tier 2 rates don't exceed your profit margins
Test different rate structures to find optimal balance
Consider different rates for different products

Common Questions

No, this is a two-tier system. Tier 2 affiliates cannot create Tier 3 levels.

Their Tier 2 affiliates remain active but become independent (no longer generate Tier 2 commissions for the removed parent).

Yes, but changes only apply to new conversions, not existing ones.

Tier 2 commissions are added to the Tier 1 affiliate's earnings and paid through their chosen payment method.

Getting Started

Quick Start Checklist

Enable the system in your project settings
Set your Tier 2 commission rates and duration
Create your affiliate hierarchy by assigning parent-child relationships
Develop your recruitment process for finding quality Tier 2 affiliates
Monitor and optimize based on performance data

Pro Tip: The Multi-Tier system provides a powerful way to create affiliate hierarchies and reward your top-performing affiliates for building teams beneath them, all managed through your admin dashboard.