What it means
In affiliate marketing, affiliate link a unique URL assigned to an affiliate that contains a tracking identifier. When a visitor clicks the link and makes a purchase, the affiliate earns a commission.
Why it matters
Whether you're launching a new affiliate program or scaling an existing one, understanding affiliate link helps you make better decisions about commission structures, partner recruitment, and growth tactics. Most SaaS founders run into this concept early and benefit from a clear mental model before they start building.
How Refgrow handles it
Refgrow has built-in support for the patterns described above. Generate affiliate links to see it in context.
See also
Related terms in the affiliate marketing glossary that connect to affiliate link:
- Affiliate Manager -- A person responsible for recruiting, onboarding, and supporting affiliates within a program. They optimize program pe...
- Affiliate Network -- A third-party platform that connects merchants with affiliates. Networks handle tracking, reporting, and payments but...
- Affiliate Program -- A structured marketing arrangement where a business rewards external partners (affiliates) for driving traffic, leads...