How to Set Commission Payouts as Percentages in Post Affiliate Pro

Problem definition

Affiliate programs require flexible commission structures to accommodate different marketing strategies and affiliate relationships. In Post Affiliate Pro, you can set commissions as either fixed amounts or as percentages, and configure these settings for single-tier or multi-tier campaigns. Understanding how to set and manage percentage-based commissions helps ensure accurate and fair payouts for your affiliates.

Configuring Percentage-Based Commissions in Post Affiliate Pro

To set a commission payout as a percentage, access the merchant panel, navigate to Campaigns > Commission settings, and choose the commission you want to edit. Next to the value input, click the ‘$’ symbol to toggle it to ‘%’, then enter the desired percentage rate. This configuration is available for each commission type, including per sale, per click, and others.

For multi-tier campaigns, you can assign a percentage to each tier individually. There is also a special ‘% from 1st tier’ type, which bases all subsequent tier commissions on the 1st tier’s calculated value. This is particularly useful for subaffiliate and network-based structures. For more on this, see: How to set up subaffiliate/multitier commissions .

Troubleshooting Commission Settings and Types

If your commissions are not behaving as expected, ensure you have correctly set the commission type (fixed amount or percentage) for each commission or tier. Remember, you cannot mix fixed and percentage payouts within the same commission type and group, but you can use Action Commissions or commission groups to provide different structures for different affiliates or actions.

If using the ‘%’ commission, be aware that it calculates from the Total Cost received in the tracking request, minus any Fixed Cost defined in your campaign or tracking request. More about fixed cost setup here: Fixed cost documentation .

Best Practices for Managing Commission Structures

• Use percentage-based commissions for scalable payouts that align with order or sale value.
• For specific bonuses or flat-rate incentives, use fixed amount commissions.
• Segment affiliates using commission groups to tailor commissions for top performers or special partners.
• Regularly audit your commission settings, especially after campaign or tier changes, to ensure payout accuracy.

Understanding Multi-Tier Commissions and Commission Groups

Post Affiliate Pro allows extensive customization for multi-tier affiliate programs. You can set up as many tiers as needed, each with its own percentage or ‘% from 1st tier’ calculation. Commission groups give you further control to assign unique commission structures to selected affiliates within the same campaign. Learn more about advanced commission configurations:

• How to set up subaffiliate/multitier commissions
• Commission Groups feature
• Action Commissions feature

Examples: Setting Up Percentage and Multi-Tier Commissions

1. To set a 10% commission on all sales, edit the commission, toggle to ‘%’, and enter ‘10’.
2. For a 3-tier campaign: set Tier 1 to ‘10%’, Tier 2 to ‘5%’, and Tier 3 to ‘2%’ or use ‘% from 1st tier’ for proportional payouts.
3. Use commission groups to assign custom commission rates to VIP affiliates while applying standard rates for the rest.