Buyer Research Glossary

Key terms used in buyer research, purchase evaluations, and consumer decision-making. A reference for buyers and researchers using BeforeYouBuyX.com.

A

  • Affiliate Link A tracked URL that earns the referring site a commission when a purchase is made through it.

B

  • Buyer Intent A signal that indicates someone is actively researching or preparing to make a purchase decision.
  • Buyer Scorecard A structured evaluation framework that scores a product or service across multiple buyer-relevant dimensions.

H

  • Hidden Costs Costs associated with a purchase that are not prominently disclosed in the advertised price.