Affiliate Model
Definition
Affiliate Model: An affiliate model earns revenue by referring customers to other businesses, typically receiving a commission on resulting sales. Affiliates leverage content, audience, or distribution to drive qualified traffic. This model works well alongside other revenue streams but rarely sustains entire businesses.
Example Usage
“Our software comparison content earns 20% affiliate commissions when readers sign up for recommended tools. It's $50K/month in passive revenue.”
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