Marketing & measurement
Affiliate marketing
A commercial arrangement in which a partner earns commission for attributed outcomes such as sales.
In everyday use
A publisher earns a percentage when a reader buys through its tracked link.
What to keep in mind
Commission and tracking terms matter; disclose commercial relationships clearly.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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