Affiliate Disclosure

Our Commitment to Transparency

At GoodHosters, we believe in complete transparency with our readers. This disclosure page explains how we earn revenue and how our affiliate relationships work, ensuring you can make informed decisions about the recommendations we provide.

We are committed to providing honest, unbiased reviews and recommendations. Our editorial integrity is paramount, and our affiliate relationships never influence the accuracy or objectivity of our content.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links are special URLs that track referrals from our website to a hosting provider or service. When you click on one of these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

These commissions help us maintain our website, conduct thorough testing of hosting services, and continue providing free, valuable content to our readers.

How We Make Money

GoodHosters generates revenue through the following methods:

• Affiliate Commissions: We earn commissions when you purchase hosting services through our affiliate links.
• Sponsored Content: Occasionally, we may publish sponsored articles, which are always clearly labeled.
• Display Advertising: We may display relevant advertisements on our website.

Regardless of our revenue sources, our reviews and recommendations are based solely on our hands-on testing and professional expertise.

Our Review Process

Our team of software engineers and DevOps professionals conducts thorough, hands-on testing of each hosting provider we review. Our evaluation criteria include:

• Server performance and uptime monitoring
• Security features and SSL implementation
• Customer support responsiveness and quality
• Pricing transparency and value for money
• Ease of use and control panel functionality
• Scalability and upgrade options
• Backup and disaster recovery capabilities

We maintain our testing accounts and regularly update our reviews to ensure accuracy. Commission rates do not influence our rankings or recommendations.

Editorial Independence

Our editorial team operates independently from our business relationships. This means:

• We review and recommend services based on merit, not commission rates
• We include services in our comparisons even if they don't offer affiliate programs
• We highlight both pros and cons of each service honestly
• We update our content when services improve or decline in quality
• We never accept payment for positive reviews

Our Affiliate Partners

We maintain affiliate relationships with various hosting providers and web service companies. Some of our partners include (but are not limited to):

• Web hosting providers (shared, VPS, dedicated, cloud)
• Domain registrars
• SSL certificate providers
• Website builders and CMS platforms
• Email hosting services
• CDN and security services

The presence or absence of an affiliate relationship does not affect whether we review a service or how we rate it.

FTC Compliance

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, we disclose our affiliate relationships in the following ways:

• This dedicated disclosure page
• Disclosure statements within our articles
• Clear labeling of sponsored content
• Affiliate relationship mentions in our footer

No Extra Cost to You

When you use our affiliate links, you pay the same price (and often receive exclusive discounts) as you would by going directly to the provider. Our commission comes from the service provider, not from you.

In many cases, we negotiate special deals and discounts exclusively for our readers, providing you with better value than you'd find elsewhere.

Your Trust Matters

We understand that trust is earned. Our business model depends on providing accurate, helpful information that leads to good decisions. If we recommended poor services, we would lose your trust—and our business.

That's why we're committed to maintaining the highest standards of honesty and transparency in everything we publish.

Questions About This Disclosure

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, please don't hesitate to contact us:

• Email: contact@goodhosters.com
• Contact Page: Visit our contact page