Affiliate Marketing Glossary
What is Affiliate Network?
A platform that acts as an intermediary between merchants (advertisers) and affiliates (publishers). Networks like ShareASale, CJ Affiliate, and Impact provide tracking technology, payment processing, and access to multiple affiliate programs in one place.
Related Terms
Affiliate Program
A structured arrangement where a business offers commissions to external partners (affiliates) who promote their products or services. Programs define commission rates, cookie durations, terms of service, and payment schedules.
Sub-Affiliate
An affiliate who is recruited by another affiliate (the parent affiliate) to join a program. The parent affiliate typically earns a small percentage of the sub-affiliate's commissions, creating a two-tier income structure.