What it means
In affiliate marketing, recurring commission a commission model where the affiliate earns a percentage of every renewal or recurring payment made by a referred customer for a set duration or indefinitely.
Why it matters
Whether you're launching a new affiliate program or scaling an existing one, understanding recurring 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.
See also
Related terms in the affiliate marketing glossary that connect to recurring commission:
- Referral -- A visitor who arrives at a website through an affiliate's link or recommendation. In SaaS, this typically refers to a...
- Referral Code -- A unique alphanumeric identifier assigned to an affiliate, used in URLs or as coupon codes to track which affiliate r...
- Referral Link -- A unique URL containing an affiliate's tracking code that attributes clicks and conversions to the affiliate. Also ca...