Why Recurring Commissions Change Everything
20 June 2026
A single sale is great. A customer who stays subscribed for 12 months is 12 commission payments from one piece of content. Here's how to think about recurring revenue as an affiliate.
Most affiliate programmes pay you once and you're done. MODC+ products with recurring commissions pay you every single month your referral stays subscribed.
## The Maths
One referral at $9.99/month with 30% commission = $3.00/month in commissions. That's $36 per year from a single customer.
Now imagine 50 active subscribers. That's $150/month in passive income — from content you created months ago.
## How to Maximise Retention
Your commission depends on the customer staying subscribed, so promote to people who genuinely need the product. Qualified referrals stick around longer than impulse buyers.
## The Compound Effect
Every month, your new referrals add to your existing base. Month 1 you might earn $30. By month 6, you could be earning $200/month — even if you stopped promoting entirely.
This is why experienced affiliates prioritise recurring commission products over one-time payouts.