Setting custom commission rates (also known as 'tiered commissions') allows you to offer different commission rates to a subset of creators.
This article contains instructions for how to assign a specific commission rate for each subset of creators using creator lists.
Note: For additional information related to commission rates, review:
How it works
A commission tier is the list of creators that map to a commission rate that you specify (this rate should be different from the default commission rate). A commission tier includes:
- A list of creators: One or more creators that you've determined should receive commission rates higher than the base rate.
- A fixed percentage or amount of commission per sale: This value is the payout amount that you assign for sales driven by the creator(s).
How to activate a commission tier
- Onboard to the YouTube Shopping affiliate programme.
- Set up a commission tier on your affiliate network platform.
- Set up an active creator list in Google Merchant Center.
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View your commission tiers
In Google Merchant Center, select YouTube affiliate from the left navigation menu. In the 'Commissions' tab, you will find the commission tier(s), the tier status and a range for the payout rates.
Edit commission rates
Commission rates are set and edited in your affiliate network platform. You should consult your affiliate platform if you want to make changes to the rates.
Commission rate(s) can't be edited directly in your Merchant Center account.