Ali Umair

Affiliate website development

Cashback Project • Self-employed

May 2014 - Present • 12 yrs 6 mos

A cashback website works by partnering with retailers and affiliate networks to offer users the opportunity to earn a percentage of their purchase back as cashback when they shop through the website. Here's how it typically works: User Registration: Users sign up for an account on the cashback website. This usually involves providing basic information such as name, email, and sometimes payment details for cashback payouts. Browsing Retailers: Once registered, users browse through the list of retailers or products available on the cashback website. These retailers have agreements with the cashback website to provide commission for referred sales. Clicking Through: When users find a retailer they want to shop from, they click on the link provided by the cashback website to visit the retailer's website. This link contains a tracking code that identifies the user as coming from the cashback website. Making a Purchase: Users then proceed to make a purchase on the retailer's website as they normally would. The retailer tracks the purchase using the tracking code from the cashback website. Earning Cashback: After the purchase is completed and verified by the retailer, the cashback website receives a commission from the retailer for referring the sale. A portion of this commission is then credited back to the user's account as cashback. Payouts: Once a user accumulates a certain amount of cashback in their account, they can request a payout. Payouts are typically made through various methods such as PayPal, bank transfer, or gift cards, depending on the options provided by the cashback website. Repeat: Users can continue to shop through the cashback website to earn more cashback on future purchases, creating a cycle of earning rewards while shopping online. Overall, cashback websites serve as intermediaries between users and retailers, allowing users to earn rewards for their online shopping activities.