Affiliate disclosure
How CostChoices earns revenue while keeping recommendations honest. Last updated: .
How affiliate links work
CostChoicesparticipates in affiliate programs with website builders and hosting providers. When you click certain outbound links labeled as “partner link” or “affiliate link” and make a purchase, we may earn a referral commission — at no additional cost to you. The price you pay is the same whether you use our link or go directly to the provider.
Programs we participate in
We may participate in affiliate programs offered by, but not limited to, the following companies:
- Shopify — via the Shopify Affiliate Program
- Squarespace — via the Squarespace Affiliate Program
- Bluehost — via the Bluehost Affiliate Program
- Hostinger — via the Hostinger Affiliate Program
Not all links are affiliate links. We also link to free resources, documentation, and third-party reviews with no financial relationship.
Editorial independence
Affiliate relationships do not influence our cost estimates, comparison scores, or recommendations. All scoring follows a documented methodology with published comparison dimensions and weighted criteria. We cover platforms that are genuinely relevant to our audience — whether or not they offer an affiliate program.
We do not let commission rates affect which provider we recommend. The recommendation engine is code-driven and deterministic: the same inputs always produce the same output, regardless of affiliate status.
How we label links
- Affiliate links are labeled as “partner link” in button text and CTAs.
- All affiliate links use
rel="sponsored"to comply with search engine guidelines. - Affiliate links open in a new tab so you never lose your place on our site.
FTC compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, we disclose that CostChoices may receive compensation for purchases made through affiliate links on this website. This disclosure applies to all pages on the site where affiliate links appear.
Questions?
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or want to verify whether a specific link is an affiliate link, email us at hello@costchoices.com.