1Our Commitment to Transparency
This page explains our affiliate relationships and how we may earn money from the products and services we recommend.
The following information explains our affiliate relationships in line with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials in advertising:
2What Are Affiliate Links?
Some links on our website are affiliate links. If you buy a product or sign up for a service through one of them, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
These commissions help pay for the website and the guides we publish.
3Our Recommendation Policy
We want to assure you that:
- We recommend products we believe can help with the tasks our readers need to do
- We base our recommendations on an honest review of published product information
- We keep our editorial judgement independent of affiliate relationships
- We would recommend these products without a commission
- Using our affiliate link does not add to the price you pay
4Types of Affiliate Relationships
We may have affiliate relationships with these types of companies:
5How We Select Products to Promote
Before recommending a product or service, we ask these questions:
6How We May Be Paid
We may be paid or receive benefits in these ways:
- A one-time commission for each sale
- Ongoing commissions for subscriptions
- A fixed fee for each referral
- Free products or services for review purposes
- Payment for sponsored content
7No Obligation
You do not have to use our affiliate links or buy anything. The guides are there to help you choose a useful next step, whether or not you make a purchase.
8Changes to This Disclosure
We may update this disclosure when our affiliate relationships or legal requirements change. We will post any changes here and update the revision date. Please check this page from time to time.