Blink Is Launching Affiliate Program with $100 Per Referral Payout
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Blink is launching an affiliate program with a $100 flat commission per referral, sparking discussion on the economics and implications of this approach for developer tool distribution.
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This seems like a shift from traditional SaaS affiliate models that typically offer percentage-based recurring commissions. The fixed $100 suggests they're optimizing for rapid user acquisition rather than long-term affiliate relationships.
For context, Blink is an AI-powered app builder targeting developers. Curious what others think about this affiliate structure compared to recurring commission models.