Attribution glossary

An all-in-one glossary for attribution, deep linking, referrers, routing, and the terms Attriax uses across app and web growth workflows.

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An all-in-one glossary for attribution and deep linking

This glossary is a general reference for attribution, deep linking, routing, referrers, and Attriax product language. Every entry combines a strict definition, a practical explanation, concrete examples, and the way the concept works inside the platform.

What every definition page includes

  • A formal definition you can reuse in specs, onboarding, or internal documentation.
  • A plain-English explanation with practical examples and measurement context.
  • Attriax-specific usage and common questions so the term maps to real product behavior.

Core glossary entries

Search terms, abbreviations, categories, and short descriptions. Use the filters to narrow the list.

Core glossary entries

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Attribution basicsOpen definition

Attribution

The process of assigning credit for an install, app open, or in-app action to the touchpoint that most likely caused it.

Attribution basicsOpen definition

Conversion

A measurable outcome that represents success after a click, open, or campaign touchpoint.

Common abbreviationsOpen definition

Stands for: Call to action

CTA

The button, link, or prompt that asks a user to take the next step in a page, message, or campaign flow.

Traffic source signalsOpen definition

Referrer

A source hint that indicates where a visit, open, or install came from.

Attribution basicsOpen definition

Touchpoint

Any recorded interaction that can influence or explain a later user outcome.

Routing basicsOpen definition

Link vs deep link

On the web, both are usually just URLs. On mobile, a generic app-opening link may only launch the app, while a deep link opens a specific in-app path.

Routing basicsOpen definition

Deferred deep link

A deep link flow that survives the install step so the user can still reach the intended content after first open.

Platform deliveryOpen definition

App Link

Android’s verified HTTP(S) link mechanism for opening app content directly from a normal web-style URL.

Platform deliveryOpen definition

Universal Link

iOS’s verified HTTP(S) link mechanism for opening specific app destinations from a normal web URL.

Traffic source signalsOpen definition

Install referrer

Install-time source metadata that can describe which store click or campaign led to the app installation.

Attribution basicsOpen definition

Organic attribution

The classification used when no eligible marketing source can honestly receive credit for a conversion.

Common abbreviationsOpen definition

Stands for: Software development kit

SDK

A package of code that developers add to an app so it can call platform features, capture events, or integrate with a service.

Attriax product conceptsOpen definition

Smart Page

A hosted public page inside Attriax that teams can publish on an app domain for campaigns, previews, store handoff, or direct web visits.

Common abbreviationsOpen definition

Stands for: Uniform resource locator

URL

The web address or route string that points to a destination on the internet or inside a routing system.

Common abbreviationsOpen definition

Stands for: Urchin Tracking Module

UTM

A set of marketing query parameters added to a URL so traffic source, medium, campaign, and variation can be identified later.

Common abbreviationsOpen definition

Stands for: Application programming interface

API

The defined interface that lets one system request data or actions from another system.