Compare a recurring affiliate payout with a shorter payment delay
Evaluate a payout stream and a cash constraint as separate questions.
Build the amounts by month
A $90 one-time payout and $25 per paid month cross at four paid months. With only three qualifying months, the recurring offer pays $75 before reversals or fees.
Include the payout calendar
A commission credited this month may not be deposited until later. Compare cash collected by the date you need it as well as expected total commission. Do not assume retention from a different product applies.
Keep a downside case
Model fewer paid months and a missed deposit date. Decide whether the offer remains viable if the recurring upside arrives later than expected.
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Measure earnings per tracked referral click after refunds and reversals. Use counts and commissions from the same cohort.
