The Affiliate Networks Behind Our Links

In the spirit of transparency, here's a plain-English list of the affiliate networks whose links may appear on this site, and what each of them actually does.

The networks

• Tradedoubler — a European affiliate network with deep publisher relationships in the UK and continental Europe.
• Awin — one of the largest global networks, especially strong across the UK, Germany and North America.
• Impact — a partnership platform used by many DTC and subscription brands.
• CJ Affiliate — an established US-centric network with large retail programs.
• ShareASale (part of Awin) — accessible for small and mid-sized retailers, common with niche brands.
• Rakuten Advertising — strong in retail and cashback partnerships.

What this means for you

None of it changes your price. When you click a link in one of our guides and buy something, the retailer pays a small commission through the network above. The presence of a link never guarantees a positive review — the products we recommend are chosen editorially, and only then do we check whether an affiliate program exists.

If you'd rather not use our links

Search for the product directly and buy from the retailer without going through our link. You won't pay any more or less, and we won't earn a commission. We'd rather have honest readers than tracked clicks.

Takeaways

• We work with mainstream, established affiliate networks — no obscure or high-commission-first networks.
• The presence of a link is not an endorsement bump; editorial choice comes first.
• You can always opt out by searching for the product directly.