Glossary · Jargon
Profit— what it means in affiliate marketing
What is left after ad spend and costs are taken off approved revenue.
Quoted before the hold clears more often than after, and rarely with consumables, fees and currency conversion included. Profit on delivered conversions is a forecast; profit on paid ones is a fact.
Related terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ROI | Return on investment: profit as a percentage of what was spent. |
| Spend | Total money put into advertising over a period. |
Entry updated 29 July 2026. All 276 terms in one page.
