Two tier models allow affiliates to sign up sub-affiliates in a tiered structure. When the second tier affiliate makes a sale, the primary affiliate receives some small portion of the commission. Many merchants pay a recurring commission based on the spending behavior of a particular customer. The One and Only Network pays 15 percent on subscriptions plus lifetime renewals. Unfortunately, there is no standard frequency or payment amount.
Merchants can issue checks monthly, quarterly or whenever the commission reaches a specific amount.
Smarter merchants issue monthly checks. These merchants typically get better placement on an affiliate site and small monthly checks tend to grow into large ones. Sounds pretty sneaky - but it's true. Be sure to read all the fine print on the affiliate Terms and Conditions agreements to prevent unexpected surprises when checks arrive. Stay tuned next week as we explore how content can create stickiness and help boost affiliate sales.