THE REFERENCE SHELF
The glossary.
Useful definitions, without another layer of jargon.
- Archive
- A collection of previously published content. Its size does not tell you how much new material a subscription will include. Read the guide ↗
- Attribution
- The method used to connect an action, such as a purchase, to a traffic source. Different systems can count and attribute events differently. Read the guide ↗
- Batching
- Producing or preparing several pieces in one session to reduce repeated setup work. Read the guide ↗
- Bio
- The profile description that explains the creator’s content and offer. Read the guide ↗
- Boundary
- A limit on the work, communication, or access someone agrees to provide. Read the guide ↗
- Bundle
- An offer combining multiple items or periods. Check the price, duration, and what happens after the offer ends. Read the guide ↗
- Conversion rate
- A defined action count divided by a relevant opportunity count, often expressed as a percentage. Always name both numbers. Read the guide ↗
- Free subscription
- An offer with no subscription entry price. Optional purchases can still exist. Read the guide ↗
- MFA
- Multifactor authentication: an additional sign-in check beyond a password. Available methods depend on the service. Read the guide ↗
- PPV
- Pay-per-view. In this context, a separate payment to unlock described content. Read the guide ↗
- Renewal
- The continuation of a subscription for another period under the current account terms. Read the guide ↗
- Shortlist
- A small set of profiles you want to compare. Only Finder’s saved IDs are kept in the current browser. Read the guide ↗
- Sponsored listing
- An advertising placement. It is not automatically an independent review or a quality rating. Read the guide ↗
- Subscription
- Access to the offer described by a creator for an agreed period and price. Check inclusions and extra purchases. Read the guide ↗
- Trial
- An introductory access offer. Check its length, initial price, and the terms that apply afterwards. Read the guide ↗
- Workflow
- The sequence of steps that takes work from an idea to something ready to publish. Read the guide ↗