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When a configured bonus condition is met, the plugin creates an additional, separate bonus referral.<\/p>\n\n<p>This means you can introduce targeted performance incentives without modifying your existing normal referral commission structure.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Keep Bonus Referrals Separate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Bonus Referrals for AffiliateWP does not replace or modify the normal referral.<\/p>\n\n<p>Instead, bonus rewards are created as separate referral records.<\/p>\n\n<p>This gives you a clear distinction between:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Normal AffiliateWP commissions<\/li>\n<li>Performance-based bonus referrals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Bonus referral statuses can also synchronize with their associated normal referral.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Built for AffiliateWP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Already running AffiliateWP on your WordPress store?<\/p>\n\n<p>Bonus Referrals for AffiliateWP works alongside your existing AffiliateWP referral system and adds another layer of flexibility for rewarding affiliate performance.<\/p>\n\n<p>You can continue using your existing AffiliateWP setup while introducing additional incentives when you need them.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Know What Happened With Native Logging<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Bonus events are recorded using AffiliateWP's native logging system.<\/p>\n\n<p>Go to <strong>AffiliateWP \u2192 Tools \u2192 Logs<\/strong> to review bonus-related activity.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Give Affiliates More Reasons to Do More<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>A successful affiliate program isn't only about having a commission percentage.<\/p>\n\n<p>It's also about giving affiliates goals, incentives, and additional opportunities to earn.<\/p>\n\n<p>Use Bonus Referrals for AffiliateWP to create incentives around:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Higher-value orders<\/li>\n<li>Sales milestones<\/li>\n<li>Affiliate activity<\/li>\n<li>New affiliate registrations<\/li>\n<li>Seasonal promotions<\/li>\n<li>Performance campaigns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Give your affiliates another reason to promote. 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Bonus rewards are created as separate referral records.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20reward%20affiliates%20based%20on%20order%20value%3F\"><h3>Can I reward affiliates based on order value?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. You can create bonus rules based on the value of an affiliate-referred order.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"what%20types%20of%20order-value%20bonuses%20can%20i%20create%3F\"><h3>What types of order-value bonuses can I create?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>You can configure fixed bonus amounts, a percentage of the order value, or a percentage of the normal AffiliateWP commission.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20create%20multiple%20order-value%20tiers%3F\"><h3>Can I create multiple order-value tiers?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. You can create multiple tiers with configurable conditions. Rules are evaluated from top to bottom and the first matching condition wins.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20reward%20affiliates%20when%20they%20reach%20a%20certain%20number%20of%20orders%3F\"><h3>Can I reward affiliates when they reach a certain number of orders?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. Affiliate Milestone Bonuses allow you to reward affiliates when they reach a configured qualifying order count.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20milestones%20be%20limited%20to%20a%20specific%20period%3F\"><h3>Can milestones be limited to a specific period?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. Milestones can be evaluated across all-time activity or within weekly, monthly, or yearly periods.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"which%20referral%20statuses%20count%20toward%20milestone%20triggers%3F\"><h3>Which referral statuses count toward milestone triggers?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Paid, unpaid, and pending statuses are counted. Rejected referrals are excluded. 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