Affiliate Disclosure

An affiliate link is a special tracking URL that allows us to earn a commission if you purchase a product after clicking through from our site.

Here's how it works:

1. You read our comparison and decide a tool is right for your business
2. You click a link to that tool's website from our page
3. If you purchase within a certain timeframe (typically 30-90 days), we may earn a commission from the vendor
4. You pay the same price — affiliate commissions do not increase your cost

This commission structure allows us to provide free, in-depth comparisons without charging readers or accepting payment from vendors for coverage.

We clearly identify affiliate relationships in the following ways:

• Page-level disclosure: Commercial comparison pages include a disclosure notice at the top stating that we may earn commissions from links
• Link-level marking: Affiliate links may be marked with a small indicator or routed through our /go/ redirect system
• Footer disclosure: Every page includes a link to this disclosure policy

Not all links on our site are affiliate links. Links to free resources, documentation, and non-commercial pages are standard links with no commission structure.

This is our most important policy: affiliate partnerships do not affect our editorial decisions.

Here's what that means in practice:

• Tools are ranked based on our published evaluation methodology, not commission rates
• We recommend tools we believe are genuinely best for the use case, regardless of affiliate status
• We include non-affiliate tools in comparisons when they are competitive
• Higher commission rates do not result in higher rankings
• Vendors cannot pay for better placement or positive reviews

We maintain affiliate relationships with the following types of vendors:

This list is representative, not exhaustive. Specific affiliate partnerships change over time as programs are added or discontinued.

In addition to affiliate commissions, SMARTER CLICKS MEDIA may generate revenue through:

• Display advertising: We may display contextual ads from ad networks (clearly marked as advertisements)
• Sponsored content: We may publish sponsored content, always clearly labeled and separate from editorial comparisons
• Consulting services: We may offer paid consulting to businesses seeking custom tool selection guidance

All revenue sources are disclosed, and none influence our editorial rankings or recommendations.

We believe transparency builds trust. If you have questions about:

• Whether a specific link is an affiliate link
• How a particular tool was evaluated
• Our relationship with a specific vendor
• How our business model works

Please contact us. We're happy to provide additional details.

Our affiliate disclosure practices comply with:

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials
• FTC requirements for clear and conspicuous disclosure of material connections
• Industry best practices for affiliate marketing transparency

Last updated: February 2026