CPA marketing vs. other affiliate models: what's the difference?
CPA marketing, or cost-per-action marketing, is a popular form of affiliate marketing that pays out commissions based on a specific action taken by a user, such as filling out a form or making a purchase. However, CPA marketing is just one of several affiliate marketing models available to marketers today. In this post, we'll explore the key differences between CPA marketing and other affiliate marketing models, including cost-per-click (CPC) and cost-per-sale (CPS). Cost-per-click (CPC) affiliate marketing: CPC affiliate marketing, also known as cost-per-click marketing, pays affiliates for each click that a user makes on a link to a merchant's website. This model is based on the number of clicks generated by the affiliate, rather than on the number of sales or actions taken. CPC marketing can be a good fit for affiliates who have a large audience, as it allows them to monetize their traffic even if their audience isn't necessarily interested in making a purchase. One of...