My Affiliate Disclosure
Whenever you see links on my site that take you to products or services, transparency is really important. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, I need to make sure you know when I might earn a commission for a purchase you make through my links. These rules help you understand when content is supported by affiliate partnerships instead of being completely independent.
Just a heads-up: Some links on this site might be affiliate links, which means I could get a bit of compensation if you buy something using those links. This helps support my work and keeps the site running, and it doesn’t change the price you pay. You won’t pay anything extra by shopping through these links. Your support makes a real difference and helps me keep sharing helpful resources and advice.
Understanding Affiliate Links
Affiliate links connect you to a product or service on another website. If you decide to make a purchase through one of these links, the company pays me a small commission for sharing the product with you. Everything about the actual purchase—including payment and delivery—takes place between you and the seller, not me. Popular affiliate programs include Amazon, ShareASale, Awin, and lots of others that you may spot on many sites these days.
Do affiliate links cost you more?
Nope. The price stays the same whether you buy directly or use my affiliate link. The commission comes out of the seller’s pocket, not yours, so this is a pretty handy way to support my content at no extra cost. If anything ever changes on that front, I’ll say it clearly next to the link.
Types of Affiliate Programs Used Here
1. Amazon Associates
I’m a member of the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. If you click an Amazon link on this site and buy something, even if it’s not the exact product I mentioned, Amazon tosses a small percentage my way. These aren’t “pay-per-click” links, so I only earn if you buy something and not just for clicking a link. Product links like amazon.com/… or anything with an “astore.com” in the URL are usually Amazon affiliate links.
2. Other Product Affiliates
I sometimes use affiliate links for digital products such as ebooks, online courses, or tool subscriptions. If you stumble upon a link to one of these and make a purchase, I might earn a bit from that, too. I’ll always try to mention if it’s an affiliate link, just to keep things clear for you. None of these links raises your price. Most aren’t “pay-per-click” unless I say otherwise, so you’re only supporting me if you actually buy the product or service.
Sponsored Content & Extra Disclosures
While I mostly use affiliate links, there might be rare occasions where a company sponsors a post. If that ever happens, I’ll say so clearly right up top before you read the content. No matter what, you can always count on me to give you my honest thoughts, even if a company sponsors a piece of content. My priority is sharing real experiences that are helpful and genuine.
If you’ve got any questions about how all this works or want to check in about a specific affiliate link, feel free to reach out. Transparency builds trust, and that’s super important to me as I keep sharing resources and tips. Your feedback helps me make the site even better, so don’t hesitate if you’re curious or want more details.
Wrapping up, affiliate links are one way I support the content you find here while making sure you never pay more. Thanks for your support and for being part of this adventure!