Basic Flashcards
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What is 'recurring commission' in affiliate marketing?
Answer: An ongoing commission paid each time a referred customer renews or pays a subscription
Recurring commissions are earned repeatedly as long as a referred customer continues paying for a subscription or service.
What is a 'sub-ID' used for in affiliate marketing?
Answer: To track which specific source, campaign, or placement drove a conversion
Sub-IDs are custom parameters appended to affiliate links that let affiliates track performance by campaign, placement, or traffic source.
What is the primary risk of relying on a single affiliate program for all income?
Answer: Program closure or commission cuts can eliminate all revenue overnight
Depending on one program means any change to its terms, commission rates, or existence can instantly destroy an affiliate's entire income.
In affiliate marketing, what is meant by 'above the fold'?
Answer: The portion of a webpage visible without scrolling
'Above the fold' refers to content visible on screen without scrolling, which typically receives the most attention and clicks.
What does 'CPA' stand for in affiliate marketing?
Answer: Cost per action
CPA (cost per action) is a model where affiliates are paid when a referred user completes a specific action, such as a purchase, sign-up, or download.
Which of the following best describes 'white-label' products in affiliate marketing?
Answer: Generic products rebranded and sold under another company's name
White-label products are produced by one company and rebranded by another, often promoted by affiliates as part of a reseller or private-label program.
What is 'click fraud' in affiliate marketing?
Answer: When affiliates click their own links repeatedly to inflate commission counts
Click fraud involves artificially inflating click counts — often using bots or manual clicks — to generate illegitimate commissions.