Affiliate Definition
An individual or company that promotes products for a merchant in exchange for a commission.
An affiliate is a person or entity that markets another company's products or services to earn a commission for each sale or action generated. Affiliates use various marketing channels like websites, blogs, social media, or email marketing to reach potential customers.
By partnering with merchants, affiliates expand the merchant's market reach and generate sales. Affiliates benefit by earning a percentage of the revenue from the sales they facilitate, creating a mutually beneficial relationship.