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=== Account Representative ===
 
=== Account Representative ===
A special [[ct#Affiliate|affiliate]] account, created by the [[ct#Program Owner|Program Owner]], who can manage other affiliates.
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A special [[Ct#Affiliate|affiliate]] account, created by the [[Ct#Program Owner|Program Owner]], who can manage other affiliates.
  
 
=== Admin (Webpage) ===
 
=== Admin (Webpage) ===
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=== Admin (Person, Offerit) ===
 
=== Admin (Person, Offerit) ===
A [[ct#Program Owner|program owner]] or someone working on their behalf.
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A [[Ct#Program Owner|program owner]] or someone working on their behalf.
  
 
=== Affiliate ===
 
=== Affiliate ===
A person who makes referrals to one or more [[ct#Site|sites]].
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A person who makes referrals to one or more [[Ct#Site|sites]].
  
 
=== Cancel ===
 
=== Cancel ===
An expiration of a customer record.  See also: [[ct#Expire]]
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An expiration of a customer record.  See also: [[Ct#Expire]]
  
 
=== Chargeback ===
 
=== Chargeback ===
A notice from the [[ct#Biller|biller]] that a [[ct#Member|member]] rescinded a credit card transaction.
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A notice from the [[Ct#Biller|biller]] that a [[Ct#Member|member]] rescinded a credit card transaction.
  
 
=== Commission ===
 
=== Commission ===
Defines how [[ct#Affiliate|affiliates]] get paid.  The [[ct#Program Owner|program owner]] may offer several different commissions.
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Defines how [[Ct#Affiliate|affiliates]] get paid.  The [[Ct#Program Owner|program owner]] may offer several different commissions.
  
 
=== Confirmation Page ===
 
=== Confirmation Page ===
The page used by the owner of an [[ct#Offer|offer]] to denote an [[ct#Offer|offer]] (or [[ct#Sale|sale]]) has been completed.
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The page used by the owner of an [[Ct#Offer|offer]] to denote an [[Ct#Offer|offer]] (or [[Ct#Sale|sale]]) has been completed.
  
 
=== Continuity ===
 
=== Continuity ===
Any [[ct#Sale|sale]] after the [[ct#Customer|customer's]] first [[ct#Sale|sale]] within a set [[ct#Period|period]].
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Any [[Ct#Sale|sale]] after the [[Ct#Customer|customer's]] first [[Ct#Sale|sale]] within a set [[Ct#Period|period]].
  
 
=== Continuity Amount ===
 
=== Continuity Amount ===
The amount recorded for repeated customer [[ct#Sale|sales]] within the time frame for [[ct#Continuity|continuity]].
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The amount recorded for repeated customer [[Ct#Sale|sales]] within the time frame for [[Ct#Continuity|continuity]].
  
 
=== Conversion ===
 
=== Conversion ===
A term that is used whenever a [[ct#Visitor|visitor]] completes an [[ct#Offer|offer]] or [[ct#Sale|sale]].
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A term that is used whenever a [[Ct#Visitor|visitor]] completes an [[Ct#Offer|offer]] or [[Ct#Sale|sale]].
  
 
=== Creative ===
 
=== Creative ===
Any advertisement tracked by [[Offerit]].  Includes [[ct#Landing Page|landing page.]]
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Any advertisement tracked by [[Offerit]].  Includes [[Ct#Landing Page|landing page.]]
  
 
=== Credit ===
 
=== Credit ===
A refund issued to a [[ct#Member|member]].  Most credits are [[ct#Chargeback|chargebacks]].
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A refund issued to a [[Ct#Member|member]].  Most credits are [[Ct#Chargeback|chargebacks]].
  
 
=== Cross Sell ===
 
=== Cross Sell ===
When a [[ct#Surfer|surfer]] becomes a [[ct#Member|member]] of more than one [[ct#Site|site]] at once through a link on the [[ct#Join Form|join form]].  Compare with [[ct#Upsell|Upsell]].
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When a [[Ct#Surfer|surfer]] becomes a [[Ct#Member|member]] of more than one [[Ct#Site|site]] at once through a link on the [[Ct#Join Form|join form]].  Compare with [[Ct#Upsell|Upsell]].
  
 
=== Customer ===
 
=== Customer ===
Any visitor that has completed an [[ct#Offer|offer]].
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Any visitor that has completed an [[Ct#Offer|offer]].
  
 
=== Domain ===
 
=== Domain ===
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=== Expire ===
 
=== Expire ===
Removing a customer's access.  Most customers expire after 30 days. have expiration dates: a date when their access is removed.  See also: [[ct#Cancel]]
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Removing a customer's access.  Most customers expire after 30 days. have expiration dates: a date when their access is removed.  See also: [[Ct#Cancel]]
  
 
=== GeoIP ===
 
=== GeoIP ===
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=== Initial Amount ===
 
=== Initial Amount ===
The amount recorded for a customer's transaction when they complete an [[ct#Offer|offer]] for the first time. Initial amounts are tied to an [[ct#Offer|offer's]] [[ct#Landing Page|landing pages]].
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The amount recorded for a customer's transaction when they complete an [[Ct#Offer|offer]] for the first time. Initial amounts are tied to an [[Ct#Offer|offer's]] [[Ct#Landing Page|landing pages]].
  
 
=== Landing Page ===
 
=== Landing Page ===
A page containing preview content for an [[ct#Offer|offer]].  Landing pages can be associated with a particular [[ct#Commission|commission]] and may feature a [[ct#Popup Chain|popup chain]].
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A page containing preview content for an [[Ct#Offer|offer]].  Landing pages can be associated with a particular [[Ct#Commission|commission]] and may feature a [[Ct#Popup Chain|popup chain]].
  
 
=== Link Domain ===
 
=== Link Domain ===
An [[ct#Offer|offer's]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subdomain subdomain] that points to the [[ct#Program Owner|program owner's]] [[ct#Offerit|Offerit]].  For example: the site ''www.example.com'' could have the link domain ''signup.example.com.''
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An [[Ct#Offer|offer's]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subdomain subdomain] that points to the [[Ct#Program Owner|program owner's]] [[Ct#Offerit|Offerit]].  For example: the site ''www.example.com'' could have the link domain ''signup.example.com.''
  
 
=== Linkcode ===
 
=== Linkcode ===
A referral [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_Resource_Locator URL] tracked by [[ct#Offerit|Offerit]].
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A referral [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_Resource_Locator URL] tracked by [[Ct#Offerit|Offerit]].
  
 
=== Offer ===
 
=== Offer ===
A product, service or lead that a [[ct#Visitor|visitor]] can view and complete to become a [[ct#Customer|customer]].
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A product, service or lead that a [[Ct#Visitor|visitor]] can view and complete to become a [[Ct#Customer|customer]].
  
 
=== Offerit ===
 
=== Offerit ===
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=== Override ===
 
=== Override ===
An [[ct#Admin (Offerit)|admin's]] ability to temporarily become an existing [[ct#Affiliate|affiliate]] and view their statistics.
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An [[Ct#Admin (Offerit)|admin's]] ability to temporarily become an existing [[Ct#Affiliate|affiliate]] and view their statistics.
  
 
=== Partner ===
 
=== Partner ===
An [[ct#Affiliate|affiliate]] who shares in part of a [[ct#Offer|offer's]] total profit.
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An [[Ct#Affiliate|affiliate]] who shares in part of a [[Ct#Offer|offer's]] total profit.
  
 
=== Pay Via ===
 
=== Pay Via ===
The method the [[ct#Payment Processor|payment processor]] uses to pay the [[ct#Affiliate|affiliate]].
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The method the [[Ct#Payment Processor|payment processor]] uses to pay the [[Ct#Affiliate|affiliate]].
  
 
=== Payment Dump ===
 
=== Payment Dump ===
A file containing a list of transactions to be executed by the [[ct#Payment_Processor|payment processor]] or imported into an accounting program like [http://quickbooks.intuit.com/ Intuit Quickbooks].
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A file containing a list of transactions to be executed by the [[Ct#Payment_Processor|payment processor]] or imported into an accounting program like [http://quickbooks.intuit.com/ Intuit Quickbooks].
  
 
=== Payment Processor ===
 
=== Payment Processor ===
The company that sends payments to [[ct#Affiliate|affiliates]] on the [[ct#Program Owner|program owner's]] behalf.
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The company that sends payments to [[Ct#Affiliate|affiliates]] on the [[Ct#Program Owner|program owner's]] behalf.
  
 
=== Payout Changes ===
 
=== Payout Changes ===
Special payout rules in a [[ct#Commission|commission]].
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Special payout rules in a [[Ct#Commission|commission]].
  
 
=== Payout===
 
=== Payout===
The act of paying an [[ct#Affiliate|affiliate]] through a [[ct#Payment_Processor|payment processor]] using the [[ct#Commission|commission]] rules.
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The act of paying an [[Ct#Affiliate|affiliate]] through a [[Ct#Payment_Processor|payment processor]] using the [[Ct#Commission|commission]] rules.
  
 
=== Period ===
 
=== Period ===
*[[ct#Customer|Customer]]: The amount of time between [[ct#Continuity|continuity]].  A member may only use one ''trial period.''  A ''recurring period'' continues until stopped.   
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*[[Ct#Customer|Customer]]: The amount of time between [[Ct#Continuity|continuity]].  A member may only use one ''trial period.''  A ''recurring period'' continues until stopped.   
  
*[[ct#Affliate|Affliate]]: The amount time between payment cycles. By default, Offerit payment cycles are bi-monthly, beginning on the 1st and 16th of the month.
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*[[Ct#Affliate|Affliate]]: The amount time between payment cycles. By default, Offerit payment cycles are bi-monthly, beginning on the 1st and 16th of the month.
  
 
=== Pixel Tracking ===
 
=== Pixel Tracking ===
A way to track [[ct#Sale|sales]] by displaying a pixel, otherwise invisible to the [[ct#Customer|customer]] which triggers a tracking script, telling [[ct#Offerit|Offerit]] that an [[ct#Offer|offer]] has been completed.
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A way to track [[Ct#Sale|sales]] by displaying a pixel, otherwise invisible to the [[Ct#Customer|customer]] which triggers a tracking script, telling [[Ct#Offerit|Offerit]] that an [[Ct#Offer|offer]] has been completed.
  
 
=== Popup ===
 
=== Popup ===
A web browser window opened by a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JavaScript JavaScript] function.  [[ct#Offerit|Offerit]] can show different popups to different [[ct#Visitor|visitor]] using a [[ct#Popup Chain|popup chain]].
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A web browser window opened by a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JavaScript JavaScript] function.  [[Ct#Offerit|Offerit]] can show different popups to different [[Ct#Visitor|visitor]] using a [[Ct#Popup Chain|popup chain]].
  
 
=== Popup Chain ===
 
=== Popup Chain ===
The programing logic that determines when and which [[ct#Popup|popup]] is displayed.
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The programing logic that determines when and which [[Ct#Popup|popup]] is displayed.
  
 
=== Postback ===
 
=== Postback ===
A special [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_Resource_Locator URL] that [[ct#Program Owner|program owners]] can use to send [[ct#Customer|customer]] account information to [[ct#Offerit|Offerit]].
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A special [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_Resource_Locator URL] that [[Ct#Program Owner|program owners]] can use to send [[Ct#Customer|customer]] account information to [[Ct#Offerit|Offerit]].
  
 
=== Program Owner ===
 
=== Program Owner ===
The [[ct#Offerit|Offerit]] licensee responsible for creating [[ct#Commission|commissions]] and [[ct#Offer|offers]].
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The [[Ct#Offerit|Offerit]] licensee responsible for creating [[Ct#Commission|commissions]] and [[Ct#Offer|offers]].
  
 
=== Refund ===
 
=== Refund ===
A [[ct#Credit|credit]].
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A [[Ct#Credit|credit]].
  
 
=== Shortname ===
 
=== Shortname ===
An internal reference name for objects tracked by [[ct#Offerit|Offerit]].  Shortnames must be unique and cannot contain spaces or special characters.
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An internal reference name for objects tracked by [[Ct#Offerit|Offerit]].  Shortnames must be unique and cannot contain spaces or special characters.
  
 
=== Skin ===
 
=== Skin ===
The layout of your [[ct#Offerit|Offerit]] installation.  Different user types have different skins.   
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The layout of your [[Ct#Offerit|Offerit]] installation.  Different user types have different skins.   
  
 
=== Traffic Tag ===
 
=== Traffic Tag ===
A [[ct#Offerit|Offerit]] feature that lets [[ct#Affiliate|affiliates]] track and organize their promotions for your offers.
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A [[Ct#Offerit|Offerit]] feature that lets [[Ct#Affiliate|affiliates]] track and organize their promotions for your offers.
  
 
=== Transaction Amount ===
 
=== Transaction Amount ===
The amount charged to a [[ct#Customer|customer]] during a single [[ct#Period|billing period]].
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The amount charged to a [[Ct#Customer|customer]] during a single [[Ct#Period|billing period]].
  
 
=== Visitor ===
 
=== Visitor ===
Anyone that clicks on an affiliate tracking link or visits your [[ct#Offer|offer]] who may become a [[ct#Customer|customer]].
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Anyone that clicks on an affiliate tracking link or visits your [[Ct#Offer|offer]] who may become a [[Ct#Customer|customer]].
  
 
[[Category:Offerit Products]]
 
[[Category:Offerit Products]]

Revision as of 17:16, 4 November 2011

Terms commonly used in Offerit documentation.

The Terms

Account Representative

A special affiliate account, created by the Program Owner, who can manage other affiliates.

Admin (Webpage)

The administration interface in Offerit.

Admin (Person, Offerit)

A program owner or someone working on their behalf.

Affiliate

A person who makes referrals to one or more sites.

Cancel

An expiration of a customer record. See also: Ct#Expire

Chargeback

A notice from the biller that a member rescinded a credit card transaction.

Commission

Defines how affiliates get paid. The program owner may offer several different commissions.

Confirmation Page

The page used by the owner of an offer to denote an offer (or sale) has been completed.

Continuity

Any sale after the customer's first sale within a set period.

Continuity Amount

The amount recorded for repeated customer sales within the time frame for continuity.

Conversion

A term that is used whenever a visitor completes an offer or sale.

Creative

Any advertisement tracked by Offerit. Includes landing page.

Credit

A refund issued to a member. Most credits are chargebacks.

Cross Sell

When a surfer becomes a member of more than one site at once through a link on the join form. Compare with Upsell.

Customer

Any visitor that has completed an offer.

Domain

The fully qualified domain name of your Offerit server.

Expire

Removing a customer's access. Most customers expire after 30 days. have expiration dates: a date when their access is removed. See also: Ct#Cancel

GeoIP

The geographic location of an Internet protocol (IP) address. For example, the IP address, 66.230.151.34, is registered in Weehawken, NJ, USA.

Initial Amount

The amount recorded for a customer's transaction when they complete an offer for the first time. Initial amounts are tied to an offer's landing pages.

Landing Page

A page containing preview content for an offer. Landing pages can be associated with a particular commission and may feature a popup chain.

Link Domain

An offer's subdomain that points to the program owner's Offerit. For example: the site www.example.com could have the link domain signup.example.com.

Linkcode

A referral URL tracked by Offerit.

Offer

A product, service or lead that a visitor can view and complete to become a customer.

Offerit

The [http://www.offerit.com/products/offerit/ Offer affiliate tracking software.

Override

An admin's ability to temporarily become an existing affiliate and view their statistics.

Partner

An affiliate who shares in part of a offer's total profit.

Pay Via

The method the payment processor uses to pay the affiliate.

Payment Dump

A file containing a list of transactions to be executed by the payment processor or imported into an accounting program like Intuit Quickbooks.

Payment Processor

The company that sends payments to affiliates on the program owner's behalf.

Payout Changes

Special payout rules in a commission.

Payout

The act of paying an affiliate through a payment processor using the commission rules.

Period

  • Customer: The amount of time between continuity. A member may only use one trial period. A recurring period continues until stopped.
  • Affliate: The amount time between payment cycles. By default, Offerit payment cycles are bi-monthly, beginning on the 1st and 16th of the month.

Pixel Tracking

A way to track sales by displaying a pixel, otherwise invisible to the customer which triggers a tracking script, telling Offerit that an offer has been completed.

Popup

A web browser window opened by a JavaScript function. Offerit can show different popups to different visitor using a popup chain.

Popup Chain

The programing logic that determines when and which popup is displayed.

Postback

A special URL that program owners can use to send customer account information to Offerit.

Program Owner

The Offerit licensee responsible for creating commissions and offers.

Refund

A credit.

Shortname

An internal reference name for objects tracked by Offerit. Shortnames must be unique and cannot contain spaces or special characters.

Skin

The layout of your Offerit installation. Different user types have different skins.

Traffic Tag

A Offerit feature that lets affiliates track and organize their promotions for your offers.

Transaction Amount

The amount charged to a customer during a single billing period.

Visitor

Anyone that clicks on an affiliate tracking link or visits your offer who may become a customer.