Affiliate Marketing Basic 4

Question 1

What is 'recurring commission' in affiliate marketing?

Accepted Answer

An ongoing commission paid each time a referred customer renews or pays a subscription

Answer

Recurring commissions are earned repeatedly as long as a referred customer continues paying for a subscription or service.

Question 2

What is a 'sub-ID' used for in affiliate marketing?

Accepted Answer

To track which specific source, campaign, or placement drove a conversion

Answer

Sub-IDs are custom parameters appended to affiliate links that let affiliates track performance by campaign, placement, or traffic source.

Question 3

What is the primary risk of relying on a single affiliate program for all income?

Accepted Answer

Program closure or commission cuts can eliminate all revenue overnight

Answer

Depending on one program means any change to its terms, commission rates, or existence can instantly destroy an affiliate's entire income.

Question 4

In affiliate marketing, what is meant by 'above the fold'?

Accepted Answer

The portion of a webpage visible without scrolling

Answer

'Above the fold' refers to content visible on screen without scrolling, which typically receives the most attention and clicks.

Question 5

What does 'CPA' stand for in affiliate marketing?

Accepted Answer

Cost per action

Answer

CPA (cost per action) is a model where affiliates are paid when a referred user completes a specific action, such as a purchase, sign-up, or download.

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Affiliate Marketing Basic 4