Affiliate marketing is a way for bloggers and content creators to earn income by recommending products or services they genuinely use and trust.

When you click an affiliate link on our site and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission from the company at no extra cost to you. The price you pay remains the same whether you use our link or not.

Which Programs We Participate In

We are affiliates with some of the following programs and companies:

Affiliate Networks:

• Amazon Associates — We recommend books, tech products, and tools available on Amazon (Still Pending)
• ShareASale — Various digital tools and services (Still Pending)
• Impact.com — Software and SaaS products (Still Pending)
• PartnerStack — Marketing and productivity tools (Still Pending)

Direct Affiliate Programs:

We also partner directly with companies whose products we use and recommend, including (but not limited to):

• Hosting providers (Hostinger, Bluehost, etc.)
• SEO tools (Surfer SEO, Ubersuggest, RankIQ, etc.)
• AI writing tools (Jasper AI, etc.)
• Email marketing platforms (Systeme.io, ConvertKit, etc.)
• WordPress themes and plugins
• Digital product platforms

This list is not exhaustive. We may add or remove new/old affiliate partnerships as we discover and test new products.

How We Choose What to Recommend

Our #1 priority is YOU, not commissions.

We only recommend:

    ✅ Products we’ve personally used or thoroughly researched
    ✅ Tools that genuinely solve problems for bloggers and content creators
    ✅ Services that offer fair value for the price
    ✅ Companies with good customer support and ethical practices

We do NOT recommend:

    ❌ Products solely because they offer high commissions
    ❌ Tools we haven’t tested or researched
    ❌ Services with poor reviews or unethical practices
    ❌ Anything we wouldn’t use ourselves

If we don’t believe in a product, we won’t promote it, regardless of the commission.

How Affiliate Links Are Marked

We strive to be transparent about affiliate relationships. You’ll know when a link is an affiliate link because:

1. We disclose it in the content — Near affiliate links, you’ll see disclaimers like:
   • “This post contains affiliate links.”
   • “We may earn a commission if you purchase through this link.”
   • “Affiliate link – supports this blog at no cost to you.”
2. This disclosure page exists — By visiting our site, you’re made aware of our affiliate relationships
3. We mark links when possible — Some links include #affiliate or similar markers

Our commitment: Even without a visual marker, assume that any product link on The Income Plug may be an affiliate link.

Your Purchase Decision

Our affiliate relationships do NOT influence our honest opinions.

When we review a product or service:

• We share both pros and cons
• We compare it to alternatives (even if we don’t earn from those)
• We tell you when something isn’t worth the money
• We update reviews if our opinion changes

You should: ✅ Do your own research before purchasing
✅ Read reviews from multiple sources
✅ Consider your specific needs and budget
✅ Choose what’s genuinely best for YOU, not what earns us the most

We want you to make informed decisions, not impulsive purchases.

Pricing and Availability

Prices and availability may change without notice.

• We make reasonable efforts to keep pricing accurate in our posts
• Companies change prices, offers, and features regularly
• Always check the vendor’s website for current pricing before purchasing

We are not responsible for:

• Price changes after publication
• Limited-time offers that expire
• Product discontinuations
• Changes in features or terms of service

No Guarantees of Results

While we share tools and strategies that have worked for us, we cannot guarantee you’ll achieve the same results.

Your success depends on many factors:

• Your specific situation and niche
• Time and effort you invest
• Your existing skills and knowledge
• Market conditions and competition
• How you implement strategies

Any income claims or results mentioned are illustrative examples, not promises.

Building a successful blog or online business takes time, consistent effort, and patience. There are no shortcuts or guaranteed outcomes.

Sponsored Content & Paid Partnerships

From time to time, we may also publish:

Sponsored Posts — Content created in partnership with brands who compensate us directly
Paid Reviews — Reviews of products sent to us for free or paid to review
Brand Collaborations — Partnerships with companies for promotions or campaigns

We will ALWAYS clearly disclose these relationships at the beginning of the post with labels like:

• “This post is sponsored by [Brand].”
• “[Brand] provided this product for review.”
• “This is a paid partnership with [Brand].”

Even in sponsored content, our opinions remain honest and unbiased. We only partner with brands we genuinely support.

FTC Compliance

This affiliate disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission’s requirements for affiliate marketing and endorsements.

The FTC requires bloggers to disclose material connections (like affiliate commissions) between themselves and the brands they recommend.

For more information:

• FTC Endorsement Guides
• FTC .com Disclosures

Contact Us

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, partnerships, or this disclosure, please contact us:

Email:
📧 info@theincomeplug.com

Website:
🌐 https://theincomeplug.com/contact

Changes to This Disclosure

We may update this Affiliate Disclosure from time to time to reflect:

• New affiliate partnerships
• Changes in FTC guidelines
• Updates to our policies

When we make changes:

• We’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top
• Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any updates

Your Trust Matters

Building trust with you is more important than any commission.

We take our responsibility seriously:

• We’re honest about what works and what doesn’t
• We disclose all affiliate relationships transparently
• We prioritize your success over our earnings
• We update content when products change or our opinions shift

If you ever feel we’ve recommended something that didn’t live up to our claims, please let us know. We’ll investigate, update our content, and make it right.

Thank you for supporting The Income Plug by using our affiliate links. Your trust means everything, and we don’t take it lightly.

This Affiliate Disclosure was last updated on January 23, 2026.