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StackVerified participates in affiliate programs for the software tools we review. Here's exactly how it works and how we maintain editorial independence.

How Affiliate Marketing Works

When you click certain links on StackVerified and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This is a standard practice in content publishing and helps us:

  • Continue providing free, in-depth software comparisons
  • Test tools with production workloads across 47+ portfolio companies
  • Maintain our free Stack Audit service
  • Develop free tools like our Markdown Preview editor

Our Editorial Independence

Commission rates do not influence our recommendations. Here's our promise:

  • Data-driven verdicts - All recommendations based on real usage benchmarks
  • Honest positioning - We'll tell you when a cheaper tool is actually better for your use case
  • Hidden costs exposed - We reveal overage fees, migration costs, and addon traps
  • No pay-for-placement - Vendors cannot buy better reviews or rankings

Affiliate Programs We Participate In

We currently participate in affiliate programs for:

  • HubSpot (Marketing automation & CRM)
  • ActiveCampaign (Email marketing automation)
  • Kinsta (WordPress hosting)
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  • Klaviyo (E-commerce email marketing)
  • Mailchimp (Email marketing)
  • Notion (Project management)
  • ClickUp (Project management)
  • Semrush (SEO tools)
  • Ahrefs (SEO tools)

How We Choose What to Review

We review tools based on:

  • Reader requests - What our audience is actively evaluating
  • Portfolio usage - Tools we've implemented across 47+ companies
  • Market trends - Emerging tools gaining traction at Series A-B stage
  • Real problems - Where we've seen companies waste money or time

FTC Compliance

This disclosure is in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

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