What it means
In affiliate marketing, commission the payment an affiliate earns for generating a qualifying action such as a sale, lead, or signup. Commissions can be a flat fee or a percentage of the transaction value.
Why it matters
Whether you're launching a new affiliate program or scaling an existing one, understanding commission helps you make better decisions about commission structures, partner recruitment, and growth tactics. Most SaaS founders run into this concept early and benefit from a clear mental model before they start building.
How Refgrow handles it
Refgrow has built-in support for the patterns described above. Calculate commissions to see it in context.
See also
Related terms in the affiliate marketing glossary that connect to commission:
- Commission Override -- A custom commission rate assigned to a specific affiliate that overrides the program's default rate. Used to incentiv...
- Conversion -- A desired action completed by a referred visitor, such as making a purchase, signing up for a trial, or subscribing t...
- Conversion Rate -- The percentage of referred visitors who complete a desired action. Calculated as (conversions / clicks) x 100. Higher...