Glossary · Jargon
Ban— what it means in affiliate marketing
An account, campaign or service access blocked for breaking the rules.
For a buyer a ban is a cost line rather than an event: accounts are replaced, campaigns rebuilt, and the balance inside is usually lost. Appeals succeed often enough to be worth filing and rarely enough not to plan around.
Related terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Shadow ban | A quiet reduction in reach with no notification — content is still posted and almost nobody sees it. |
| Moderation | The ad platform's or programme's review of creatives and landing pages before they go live. |
| Blacklist | A list of placements, accounts, IPs or partners whose traffic is blocked. |
Entry updated 29 July 2026. All 276 terms in one page.
