AFFILIATE MARKETING GLOSSARY

Conversion

A visitor action that a program counts as a result, such as a signup or purchase.

Conversion

A visitor action that a program counts as a result, such as a signup or purchase.

The company defines which actions qualify. In an affiliate program, a conversion may be recorded before a commission is approved, for example while a payment is still pending.

Example

A visitor follows a partner link and buys a monthly plan. The purchase is a conversion.