Commission Calculator
See how our commission model translates to ROI and per-order costs.
A 12% commission rate locks in a 833.33% ROI for you. For every $1 you pay in commission, you earn $8.33 in revenue.
Example Order
How Commission Works
Calculated on order value
Commission is based on the order value excluding taxes, discounts, and shipping.
Rounded up to nearest cent
Commission fees are always rounded up to the nearest cent for simplicity.
Minimum fee: $0.05
For micro transactions where commission falls below $0.05, a minimum fee applies.
Last-click attribution
You only pay when RetailerBoost is the last paid click before purchase.
Why Your ROI is Locked In
With a fixed commission rate, your return on every order is guaranteed by the pricing model.
You Only Pay for Orders
No clicks, impressions, or ad spend costs. You pay a fixed percentage of actual order value only when a sale happens.
We Absorb the Ad Spend Risk
RetailerBoost handles all Google Ads spending. Day-to-day cost variability is entirely on our side, not yours.
Your Math is Always Simple
At 12%, you pay $12.00 per $100 of revenue. That is a 833.33% ROI on every single order.
We do not guarantee order volume
We cannot promise a specific number of orders. What we can promise is: if we generate zero orders, you pay zero dollars. Your ROI is locked in because of the pricing model, not because we guarantee sales volume.
Traditional PPC vs. RetailerBoost
Traditional PPC
- Pay per click regardless of outcome
- ROI varies wildly month to month
- Bad months = money spent, no returns
- You carry all the ad spend risk
RetailerBoost
- Pay per order, only on success
- ROI is fixed by your commission rate
- No orders = $0 cost to you
- We carry the ad spend risk
Commission FAQ
What commission rate should I start with?
We recommend starting at 12%. This provides a healthy balance between giving us enough headroom to run effective campaigns while keeping your costs predictable. At 12%, you lock in an 833% ROI on every order. For a personalized recommendation, try our Commission Rate Recommender.
Can I set a custom commission rate?
Yes. However, we do not recommend going below 12%. Lower rates mean less headroom for ad spend and can push us toward break-even on each sale.
What happens if I set the rate too low?
We have very little room to bid competitively on Google Ads. This can cause our model to collapse, meaning we cannot profitably acquire customers for you. We will let you know if your rate is not sustainable.
Should I factor in returns and refunds?
Yes. Commission is charged on the initial order, so factor your typical return rate into margin calculations. Use our Profit Calculator for a fully-loaded profit calculation.
Can I change my commission rate later?
Yes, from your RetailerBoost dashboard. Changes take effect on new orders. If you want more volume, try increasing your rate.
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