referrer
One who directs
A referrer is someone or something that refers—directs attention or sends onward.
In everyday use, a referrer might be a person who recommends you for a job or refers you to a specialist.
In web technology, the referrer is the URL of the page that linked you to your current page, tracked by browsers and analytics: The referrer showed visitors came from a social media post.
Also spelled referer in the HTTP specification, due to a misspelling that became standard.
Non-kin mutual bond
- colleagueProfessional associate
- acquaintancePerson slightly known
- contactCommunication or physical touch
- familyRelated people together
peer · associate · mentor · neighbor · classmate · coworker · connection · introducer
Web location identifier
Formal expression of support
- testimonialStatement praising someone's qualities
- vouchGive personal assurance
- advocatePublic cause supporter
- nominatePropose as candidate
sponsor · backer · supporter · champion · introduction · connection · LinkedIn · headhunter
Cartographic coordinate system
- attributionAssigning origin or cause
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- cookiesSmall sweet baked goods
- pixelSmallest display unit
session · conversion · metrics · dashboard · visitor · funnel · channel · acquisition
Connected member organization
- commissionPayment for services rendered
- incentiveReward encouraging action
- partnershipShared business arrangement
- conversionAct of changing states
prospect · outreach · ambassador · influencer · reward
friend
Non-kin mutual bond
- colleagueProfessional associate
- acquaintancePerson slightly known
- contactCommunication or physical touch
family · peer · associate · mentor · neighbor · classmate · coworker · connection · introducer · matchmaker
URL
Web location identifier
- backlinkIncoming web citation
- hyperlinkClickable reference to another page
- redirectSend in new direction
anchor · domain · webpage · browser · header · request · origin
endorsement
Formal expression of support
- testimonialStatement praising someone's qualities
- vouchGive personal assurance
- advocatePublic cause supporter
nominate · sponsor · backer · supporter · champion · introduction · connection · LinkedIn · headhunter · recruiter
UTM
Cartographic coordinate system
- attributionAssigning origin or cause
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- cookiesSmall sweet baked goods
pixel · session · conversion · metrics · dashboard · visitor · funnel · channel · acquisition
affiliate
Connected member organization
- commissionPayment for services rendered
- incentiveReward encouraging action
- partnershipShared business arrangement
conversion · prospect · outreach · ambassador · influencer · reward
referrerdestination
Intended arrival point
target · referee · landing page · endpoint · arrival point
- referral programsIncentivized customer recruitment systems
- referral codesShareable signup discount tokens
- referral linkTracked promotional URL
- referral bonusPayment for successful recommendations
- job referralEndorsement for a position
- medical referral