Affiliate Disclosure
At HostingReviewsOnline.com, transparency and honesty are at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to provide readers with unbiased, research-based, and user-friendly information about web hosting services, tools, and resources. Because our platform is supported in part through affiliate partnerships, it is important for us to be open about how we operate, how we earn revenue, and how these partnerships influence (or do not influence) the content you see on this website.
This Affiliate Disclosure explains in detail the nature of our business relationships, how affiliate links work, the role they play in our ability to continue providing free resources, and why you as a reader can trust our recommendations. By reading this page, you will have a clear understanding of how HostingReviewsOnline.com generates income while ensuring our reviews, tutorials, and comparisons remain authentic and reliable.
What is an Affiliate Disclosure?
An Affiliate Disclosure is a statement required by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and similar regulatory bodies worldwide. It informs website visitors that some of the links on a site may be affiliate links. This means that when a visitor clicks on one of those links and makes a purchase, the website owner may receive a commission at no extra cost to the buyer.
These rules exist to ensure transparency between publishers (like us) and readers (like you). They also protect consumers by making sure that you are aware of potential financial relationships behind recommendations, rankings, or endorsements.
At HostingReviewsOnline.com, we fully embrace these guidelines because we value your trust above all else.
How Affiliate Links Work
When you click on a link to a hosting company, domain registrar, or technology service from our website, that link may contain a special tracking code. If you decide to sign up for a plan or purchase a service, the hosting company may pay us a small commission for referring you.
It is important to emphasize:
There is no additional cost to you. The price you pay for hosting services is exactly the same whether you use our link or go directly to the provider.
Sometimes, you may even get discounts or bonuses. Many hosting companies provide us with exclusive deals or promotional offers that are only available through our affiliate partnerships.
Our reviews remain unbiased. While we may receive compensation for referrals, our recommendations are based on extensive testing, research, uptime monitoring, customer feedback, and hands-on experience.
Why We Use Affiliate Links
Running a website like HostingReviewsOnline.com requires significant resources. From purchasing and testing hosting plans across different providers, to writing detailed tutorials, creating comparison charts, and updating our guides regularly—this work is time-intensive and expensive.
Affiliate commissions help us:
Cover Costs: We pay for hosting accounts, domains, tools, and monitoring systems to test services fairly.
Keep Content Free: Instead of charging subscription fees, we provide open access to all our reviews and guides.
Stay Independent: Affiliate revenue allows us to operate without relying on outside investors who might pressure us to promote one company over another.
Support Continuous Research: The hosting industry changes rapidly. Affiliate earnings allow us to retest, update, and publish accurate, up-to-date information.
By clicking on our affiliate links, you are essentially helping us maintain this platform and continue producing high-quality, reliable content for everyone.
Our Review Process
We understand that trust is critical when you are choosing a hosting provider. For that reason, our review process is built on objectivity, data, and fairness.
Here is how we review hosting services:
Hands-On Testing: We purchase hosting plans ourselves, set up real websites, and run performance benchmarks (uptime monitoring, page speed, load handling).
Feature Analysis: We compare features such as storage, bandwidth, control panels, SSL availability, backups, and support options.
Customer Experience: We evaluate customer service response times, support quality, and real user feedback.
Transparency in Rankings: Our rankings are based on weighted criteria, not just affiliate payouts. A hosting provider does not “buy” a top spot on our list.
Regular Updates: Hosting companies frequently change pricing, plans, or policies. We update our reviews to reflect the most accurate information.
By following this structured approach, we ensure that our readers receive honest, reliable, and practical recommendations.
Hosting Providers We Work With
We partner with several well-known and reputable hosting providers. These may include (but are not limited to):
Shared Hosting Providers (e.g., Bluehost, HostGator, SiteGround, A2 Hosting)
Managed WordPress Hosting Providers (e.g., WP Engine, Kinsta)
Cloud Hosting Providers (e.g., Cloudways, DigitalOcean)
VPS and Dedicated Hosting Providers
Domain Registrars and Related Tools
Please note that our partnerships do not guarantee any company a favorable review. Each provider is evaluated on its own merits, and our editorial team maintains independence from our affiliate partners.
Does Affiliate Compensation Affect Our Rankings?
This is one of the most common and important questions readers have. The short answer is no.
While we may receive compensation if you sign up through our affiliate links, the ranking of hosting companies on HostingReviewsOnline.com is not based solely on affiliate partnerships. Instead, rankings are determined by:
Performance Benchmarks: Uptime, speed, and server reliability.
Customer Support Quality: Availability, responsiveness, and problem resolution.
Value for Money: Comparing price to features offered.
User Experience: Ease of use, control panel, and flexibility.
Reputation and Security: Company history, transparency, and data protection policies.
Affiliate income allows us to operate, but it does not dictate our editorial opinions. If a hosting provider performs poorly, we state it clearly, regardless of any partnership.
Your Role as a Reader
By using our affiliate links, you are supporting HostingReviewsOnline.com in a way that helps us stay independent and continue offering valuable content for free. You are under no obligation to use these links, but doing so allows us to keep the lights on, maintain our servers, and dedicate time to ongoing research.
We are grateful to every reader who chooses to support us this way.
Compliance With FTC Guidelines
To comply with FTC guidelines and global transparency laws:
We clearly mark affiliate links within our articles.
This Affiliate Disclosure page is accessible in our website’s footer and on relevant content pages.
We never hide or disguise affiliate relationships.
We regularly review our disclosure practices to remain up to date with legal requirements.
Limitations & Responsibility
While we make every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date information, hosting services change frequently. Prices, features, uptime guarantees, and promotional offers may vary. We encourage you to always verify details on the official hosting provider’s website before making a purchase decision.
HostingReviewsOnline.com cannot be held responsible for service quality, downtime, or any issues you may experience with third-party providers. Our role is to guide, inform, and share our experience, but the final decision lies with you.
Why You Can Trust HostingReviewsOnline.com
We know there are countless affiliate websites online. What makes us different is our commitment to transparency, accuracy, and reader trust.
We test services personally.
We disclose affiliate relationships openly.
We never promote a provider we wouldn’t use ourselves.
We prioritize reader value above short-term commissions.
Our mission is not just to help you choose a hosting provider, but to help you choose the right hosting provider for your unique needs.