Glossary · Traffic sources
Native ads— what it means in affiliate marketing
Ads formatted to look like the content of the site they sit on.
Works because it is read before it is recognised, which is also why disclosure rules exist. Widely used for pre-landers in nutra and finance.
Related terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Creative | The ad itself — the banner, video or copy a user sees in the traffic source before any landing page. |
| Teaser ads | Small blocks of intriguing headline plus image, placed on low-cost sites. |
Entry updated 29 July 2026. All 276 terms in one page.