An affiliate referral uses a tracked link to connect a visitor or new partner with a program. The program defines which action earns commission and how that commission is calculated.
Compare the payout models
| Model | What earns commission | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| CPA: cost per action | A qualifying action defined by the offer. | The exact action, eligibility rules, and approval conditions. |
| PPL: pay per lead | A qualifying lead or registration. | Confirmation requirements and supported countries. |
| PPS: pay per sale | A qualifying purchase. | Which purchases count and whether the customer must be new. |
| Revenue share | A stated share of qualifying customer revenue. | The revenue calculation, attribution period, and deductions. |
For official definitions and examples, see the CrakRevenue glossary and A.W. Empire’s program options.
Use the right kind of referral link
A customer link, a model-signup link, and a webmaster-recruitment link can serve different programs. Check the label in your account before placing one. An account registration alone does not tell you whether the offer’s qualifying action has been completed.
Track each placement separately
If your program provides tracking labels or sub-IDs, give each article, banner, or collection page its own label. Compare clicks, qualifying actions, and approved commission. Include your traffic and publishing costs when judging the result.
The niche-site directory shows the different collections linked from this website. Each placement should be measured on its own results.
Read the current program terms
Before promoting an offer, check permitted traffic, customer eligibility, payment thresholds, and payment timing in the program’s current account documentation.
For more program comparisons, visit CamRevShare’s affiliate guides.