Affiliate Disclosure
Last Updated: April 19, 2025
LiveWithValue participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. This comes at no extra cost to you, and it helps support our work in bringing you valuable content.
What is Affiliate Marketing?
Affiliate marketing is a common practice where a website (like ours) earns a commission by promoting the products or services of another company. When you click on an affiliate link on LiveWithValue and make a purchase, we may receive a small percentage of the sale or a fixed fee.
Our Commitment to Honesty and Transparency
We only recommend products and services that we believe will provide value to our readers. Our editorial content is not influenced by affiliate partnerships. We strive to provide honest, unbiased reviews and recommendations, regardless of whether or not a product has an affiliate link.
Specific Affiliate Programs
LiveWithValue is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We use Amazon’s OneLink service to direct readers to the appropriate Amazon store based on their location.
Why We Use Affiliate Links
Affiliate links are one of the primary ways we fund LiveWithValue and keep it running. Creating high-quality, in-depth reviews and providing valuable content requires significant time, effort, and resources. The commissions we earn through affiliate links help us to cover a wide range of expenses, including:
- Website Hosting and Maintenance: Running a website involves ongoing costs for hosting, domain registration, security, and technical maintenance.
- Content Creation: This includes the time spent researching, writing, editing, and publishing articles, guides, and reviews.
- Product Acquisition for Reviews: To provide honest and thorough reviews, we often need to purchase the products ourselves. This can be a significant expense, especially for higher-priced items like ergonomic chairs, standing desks, and office equipment.
- Testing and Evaluation: We don’t just write about products; we use them extensively. This sometimes involves setting up dedicated testing environments, using specialized equipment, and spending considerable time evaluating performance, durability, and overall value.
- Travel and Transportation (Vehicles): In some cases, reviewing products requires travel to showrooms, manufacturers, or trade shows. This can involve costs for transportation, accommodation, and other travel-related expenses. Also the cost of having a reliable vehicle to do reviews in.
- Software and Tools: We use various software and online tools for tasks like image editing, video production, SEO optimization, and email marketing.
- Operational Costs: This includes general business expenses like office supplies, internet access, and other essential services.
In short, affiliate links allow us to continue providing you with free, valuable content without relying on intrusive advertising or charging for access to our website. We appreciate your support by using our affiliate links, as it directly contributes to the sustainability of LiveWithValue.
No Extra Cost to You
It’s important to emphasize that clicking on an affiliate link and making a purchase does not increase the price you pay. The price is the same whether you use our link or go directly to the retailer’s website.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate disclosure, please feel free to contact us at: [email protected]