We aim to provide the best information for small businesses possible and in doing so we often mention and recommend different softwares.
Some, but not all, of the SaaS companies on the site may pay us a referral fee or commission when customers purchase or subscribe to their software. This compensation makes it possible for us to continue providing you the best information possible.
All of the analysis, opinions, and research on the site are the author’s and will not influenced or edited by advertisers. Advertisers have no editorial input.
We appreciate your trust that we will provide the most accurate unbiased information and using our links to apply for various products helps us continue providing you the best information available.
For example, we are a participant in PartnerStack, an affiliate platform designed to provide a means for SaaS brands to promote their softwares via an affiliate program.
We also try to do our best to keep information accurate and up to date but we sometimes make mistakes and cannot guarantee the accuracy of our information.
Finally, this site contains user generated content. This content is not provided or commissioned by any of our advertisers. Responses have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by our advertisers and it is not the bank advertiser’s responsibility to ensure all posts and/or questions are answered.
What are Affiliate Links
Affiliate links are unique URLs used to track the traffic sent from our website to the advertiser’s website. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we receive a small commission. However, this commission comes at no extra cost to you. It’s a way for us to earn revenue while providing you with valuable, free content.
These affiliate commissions help us keep SMBGuide.com running smoothly. They support our research, writing, and the overall maintenance of the site. But most importantly, they allow us to continue providing you with the latest and most reliable information about SaaS companies.
Affiliate Programs and Their Relevance
We choose our affiliate programs very carefully. Our primary criterion for selecting a program is the quality of the software companies. We only software companies that meet our high standards and align with our commitment to providing the best for our readers. While we do earn income from these programs, our recommendations are not influenced by the potential earnings.
Our philosophy is simple: if a software is featured on our website and promoted with an affiliate link, it means that the product has passed our rigorous selection process. Therefore, you can trust that any software we recommend is of a certain level of quality.
Transparent Earnings Disclaimer
We want to make it abundantly clear that we earn a commission from purchases made through our affiliate links. However, this does not affect the price you pay for the software. It also doesn’t influence our reviews and comparisons. We strive to provide unbiased and honest reviews to our readers, regardless of the potential commission we may earn.
We believe in transparency and honesty, which is why we disclose our earnings from affiliate links. We want you to feel confident and informed when you use our site, knowing that our number one priority is providing reliable and unbiased information.
Commitment to Honest Reviews
At SMBGuide.com, we are committed to providing impartial and honest reviews. We have no incentive to favor one software over another, as our earnings are roughly the same regardless of the software you buy. We do not accept sponsorships or agreements that could potentially compromise our commitment to providing honest reviews.
Our review process is rigorous and unbiased. We evaluate softwares based on their customer service, features, and overall benefits for your business. We believe that this approach is crucial to maintaining the trust and respect of our readers.
Privacy Considerations
We take your privacy seriously. Any information collected through our affiliate links is handled with the utmost care. We follow strict guidelines to ensure that your data remains secure and confidential. For more detailed information, please refer to our privacy policy, which can be found here.
We understand the importance of privacy in the digital age. Therefore, we have implemented robust security measures to protect your personal information. We want you to feel safe and secure when using our site.
Invitation to Contact
We encourage our readers to reach out to us with any questions or concerns about our affiliate disclosure. We believe in open communication and are always here to address any issues or concerns. You can reach us here.
We value your feedback and are committed to improving our site based on your suggestions and comments. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any clarification about our affiliate disclosure or any other aspect of our website.
Clear Disclosure Location
We place our affiliate disclosure at the top of each blog post, ensuring its visibility. By placing it alongside the author name, publish dates, and other information, we aim to make it readily accessible to our readers.
We understand the importance of transparency in maintaining the trust of our readers. Therefore, we make sure that our disclosure is easily noticeable and accessible on each page where affiliate links are used.
Consistent Tone and Language
Just like the rest of our content, our affiliate disclosure is written in a friendly and straightforward language. We believe in speaking plainly to make our content accessible to all business owners, not just specialists. We avoid jargon and aim to make our disclosure as clear and understandable as possible.
We strive to maintain a consistent tone throughout our website, including our affiliate disclosure. We believe that this consistency enhances our credibility and makes our content more relatable and easy to understand.
Adherence to Program and FTC Requirements
We are committed to adhering to the requirements of all relevant affiliate programs and the Federal Trade Commission. We believe in being transparent about our affiliate relationships and will always disclose when a product link is an affiliate link.
We understand the importance of complying with the guidelines set forth by affiliate programs and regulatory bodies. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest level of integrity and transparency in all our operations.