Evaluate a partner’s commission increase
Decide whether higher payout actually improves expected earnings and reader fit.
Recalculate the approved value
A payout rises from $40 to $55 but approval drops from 90% to 60%. At the same order conversion rate, expected commission per submitted order goes from $36 to $33. Check whether the apparent increase is tied to narrower eligibility or different refund terms.
Compare like cohorts
Use the same product, geography, and settlement window where possible. A promotion can temporarily shift buyer intent. Inspect the reason for rejected orders instead of assuming the merchant is responsible for every change.
Keep editorial criteria steady
Record the new terms and update the revenue forecast. Only change the recommendation when the product, price, or reader fit warrants it. Revisit the result after enough conversions mature to see whether the payout change mattered.
Try a related tool
Measure earnings per tracked referral click after refunds and reversals. Use counts and commissions from the same cohort.
