Tiered Commission Structure
TL;DR — A tiered commission structure is the overall system an advertiser uses to reward higher performance with higher rates. Rather than one rate that applies forever, the structure defines how a publisher’s rate can increase as they hit certain milestones. On Involve Asia, this kind of structure is set by the advertiser and reflected in the offer’s commission details — while a “commission tier” is one specific rate level within that structure.
What Is a Tiered Commission Structure?
A tiered commission structure is the design behind how multiple commission tiers fit together. It defines what triggers a move from one tier to the next, and how that change applies to a publisher’s earnings.
Two common designs exist. In a non-cumulative structure, each sale is paid at the rate for whichever tier it falls into — for example, electronics at one rate, accessories at another, regardless of volume.
In a cumulative or progressive structure, a publisher’s rate increases once they cross a sales threshold within a period, often applying the higher rate to all sales going forward, or just to the sales above that threshold. This second design is meant to reward consistent, growing performance.
The structure as a whole is what an advertiser designs and communicates; a commission tier is simply one rung within it.
Tiered Structures on Involve Asia
Where an advertiser uses a tiered commission structure, the details — including how tiers are triggered and what rates apply — are part of the offer’s commission information in the Advertiser Directory.
Publishers working toward higher tiers may want to track their performance over time, since reaching a new tier can mean a meaningfully different commission rate on the same kind of sale.
Related Terms: Commission Tier · Commission Rate · Commission · Affiliate Offer · Performance Marketing
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