Glossary · Jargon
Referral— what it means in affiliate marketing
A partner brought in on another partner's recommendation, who then earns them a share.
A second income line for established affiliates, and a reason to read whose link a network recommendation arrived through.
Related terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Referral programme | A network's scheme paying a percentage of what referred affiliates earn. |
| Affiliate link | A tracking URL carrying the affiliate's identifier, through which the advertiser credits conversions. |
Entry updated 29 July 2026. All 276 terms in one page.
