An affiliate, also known as a publisher or partner, is an individual or company that promotes products or services in exchange for a commission. The affiliate uses specific tracking links to promote these products or services on their
- website,
- Blog,
- social media channels,
- or other platforms.
The affiliate earns a commission when a customer purchases or completes a desired action through this link. Affiliates can be bloggers, influencers, review sites, or any entity that can reach potential customers.
Affiliates earn money by promoting the products or services of an advertiser. When a customer purchases or completes a desired action through the affiliate's promotional link, the affiliate get commission.
To become an affiliate, one usually needs a platform (like a website or social media account) to promote products or services. They also must join an affiliate program or network.
No, affiliates promote the products or services of advertisers. They don't need to create or sell their own products, which makes affiliate marketing a popular choice for earning online income.
