Affiliate Marketing MCQ Flashcards
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What is 'last-click attribution' in affiliate marketing?
Answer: Crediting the affiliate whose link was clicked immediately before purchase
Last-click attribution awards the full commission to the affiliate whose link was the final touchpoint before a conversion.
An affiliate promotes a SaaS product that pays 30% recurring commission. A customer pays $100/month. How much does the affiliate earn per month from that customer?
Answer: $30
30% of $100 = $30 recurring commission per month for as long as the customer remains subscribed.
What is the primary purpose of a 'deep link' in affiliate marketing?
Answer: To direct users to a specific product page instead of the merchant's homepage
Deep links send referred traffic directly to the most relevant product or landing page, improving conversion rates.
Which FTC disclosure requirement applies to US-based affiliate marketers?
Answer: Affiliates must clearly disclose material connections such as commissions when recommending products
FTC guidelines require affiliates to clearly and conspicuously disclose any material connection (like earning a commission) to their audience.
What does 'chargeback' mean in the context of affiliate commissions?
Answer: A reversal of commission when a referred sale is refunded or fraudulent
A chargeback occurs when a merchant reverses a commission payment because the original sale was returned, disputed, or identified as fraud.
What is 'affiliate hijacking'?
Answer: When a competitor replaces an affiliate's tracking ID in links using malware
Affiliate hijacking involves malicious software replacing a legitimate affiliate's tracking ID with another, stealing the commission.
Which type of content is generally most effective for promoting high-ticket affiliate offers?
Answer: In-depth reviews, comparisons, and case studies
High-ticket purchases require more trust and research, making detailed, informative content more persuasive than brief promotional posts.