The New Forced Matrix Compensation Plan in Multi-Tier Commissions

A perfect commission structure makes your affiliate program more appealing to affiliates and more effective for your business.

That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Forced Matrix compensation plan for the Multi-Tier Commissions addon.

The Forced Matrix plan optimizes your affiliate network by ensuring that each new affiliate benefits the entire team, leading to increased sales and faster business growth.

Ready to boost your affiliate program’s effectiveness and see real business growth?

Let us walk you through the new features that will take your affiliate program to the next level.

Introducing the Forced Matrix Compensation Plan

You can now enjoy the benefits of the Forced Matrix compensation plan and promote teamwork and collaboration among your affiliates.

In a Forced Matrix plan, you limit the number of direct recruits an affiliate can have (width) and the number of tiers the network can expand (depth). 

Affiliates are placed in a way that maximizes the overall network growth, making it easier for every affiliate to succeed. 

This approach leads to a more motivated and productive affiliate network, driving higher overall sales and business growth.

Customize Network Size for Maximum Flexibility

The Forced Matrix Compensation plan allows you to limit the width from 2 to 10 and depth from 2 to 12. 

This flexibility enables you to tailor the network structure to your business needs and growth strategy.

For example, a wider matrix allows more direct recruits per affiliate, rapidly expanding your network’s base and benefiting you in scaling quickly and achieving broad market penetration.

On the other hand, increasing the depth of the matrix adds more tiers to the hierarchy. 

This supports deeper and more sustainable growth, providing affiliates with ongoing earning opportunities.

Example: 2×2 Forced Matrix Compensation Plan

Let’s say you create a 2×2 Forced Matrix. Each affiliate can recruit up to two direct affiliates, expanding the network to two tiers deep.

Here’s how it works:

• Tier 1: Your affiliates recruited two affiliates (Tailor and Alex).
• Tier 2: When they recruit a third affiliate (Jordan), it will be placed under Tailor because A can have two direct affiliates.
• Next Recruits: When your affiliate recruits a fourth affiliate (Casey), it will be placed under Tailor, filling Tailors’s direct affiliate slots.
• Further Recruits: Any further recruits (Rene and Ava) will be placed under Alex, filling Alex’s slots in the same manner.

This ensures balanced growth, with new recruits being placed under existing affiliates once their own slots are full, helping all affiliates benefit from the team’s recruiting efforts.

Enabling Forced Matrix Compensation Plan

To take advantage of the Forced Matrix compensation plan, head to AffiliateWP » Settings » Commissions and enable Multi-Tier Commissions.

Select the Forced Matrix option.

After choosing Forced Matrix, Width and Depth options will be displayed. Now, set the desired width and depth to restrict the size of your network.

And that’s it!

Enjoy a more predictable and structured affiliate network that is easier to manage

Check out our documentation to learn more about compensation plans in AffiliateWP.

Strengthen Affiliate Engagement and Retention

The Forced Matrix compensation plan encourages deeper engagement and retention among your affiliates. 

As they see their network grow through team efforts, they feel more connected and valued.

For example, in a 3×3 matrix, affiliates quickly see the benefits of new recruits placed under them, boosting their commitment and motivation. 

This structured and supportive network environment leads to higher retention rates, as affiliates are likelier to stay engaged when they see clear and tangible progress.

Drive Growth with Easy Registration and Sharing

Recruiting new affiliates is key to growing your network and driving sales. 

That’s why we’ve introduced new sharing options in the Network tab of the Affiliate Area, making it easier than ever for your affiliates to attract recruits and expand their reach.

With just a single click, affiliates can share their network links via social media, email, and even QR codes.

To learn more about the new sharing options, check out our documentation.

Start Driving New Customers To Your Business

We’re excited to make it easier than ever for your affiliates to promote your site and drive new customers to your business. 

Our latest updates to the Multi-Tier Commissions addon, including the Forced Matrix plan and enhanced sharing options, are designed to help you achieve balanced growth and increase engagement within your affiliate network.

If you’re new to AffiliateWP, now is the best time to upgrade to AffiliateWP Pro and explore everything it offers.

We’re always looking to improve, and your feedback is key. 

What would you like to see next in the Multi-Tier Commissions addon?

Drop your suggestions in the comments or contact our support team.