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Affiliate Network

By Laura Lake, About.com

Definition: A value-added facilitator that provides services, including aggregation, for affiliate merchants and affiliates. Affiliate networks offer tracking technology, reporting tools, payment processing, and access to a large base of affiliates. Affiliate networks offer such services as one-click application to new merchants, reporting tools, and payment aggregation to affiliates.
Also Known As: associate network
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