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Definition
A sub-affiliate is a secondary affiliate recruited by a primary affiliate, where the primary affiliate earns a percentage of the sub-affiliate's generated revenue as an override commission.
Quick answer: A sub-affiliate is someone you recruit into an affiliate program using your own referral link. When they generate revenue, you earn a small override commission (typically 5%) on top of their earnings, without reducing their payout.
Key takeaways
- Sub-affiliate programs let you earn override commission (usually 5%) on revenue generated by affiliates you recruit.
- The sub-affiliate receives their full commission. Your override comes from the platform, not from their earnings.
- On Chaturbate, the webmaster referral program pays 5% of your referred affiliate's lifetime earnings as override commission.
How sub-affiliate programs work
Is recruiting sub-affiliates worth the effort
TipSub-affiliate math
At 5% override, you need sub-affiliates generating $20,000/month combined to earn $1,000/month in override commission. Most affiliates are better off spending that recruitment time on their own traffic.
Tracking sub-affiliate performance
Frequently Asked Questions
Does recruiting sub-affiliates reduce my own commission rate?
No. Your direct commission rate stays the same. The override you earn from sub-affiliates is separate and comes from the platform's budget, not from the sub-affiliate's earnings.
How many sub-affiliates can I recruit?
There is no limit on most cam platforms including Chaturbate. You can recruit as many sub-affiliates as you want. The challenge is finding people who will actually generate meaningful revenue.
Do sub-affiliates know I earn commission from their activity?
It depends on the platform. On Chaturbate, the sub-affiliate may not see who referred them. The relationship is tracked internally by the platform. Being transparent about the referral relationship is good practice if you are actively recruiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does recruiting sub-affiliates reduce my own commission rate?
No. Your direct commission rate stays the same. The override you earn from sub-affiliates is separate and comes from the platform's budget, not from the sub-affiliate's earnings.
How many sub-affiliates can I recruit?
There is no limit on most cam platforms including Chaturbate. You can recruit as many sub-affiliates as you want. The challenge is finding people who will actually generate meaningful revenue.
Do sub-affiliates know I earn commission from their activity?
It depends on the platform. On Chaturbate, the sub-affiliate may not see who referred them. The relationship is tracked internally by the platform. Being transparent about the referral relationship is good practice if you are actively recruiting.
