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Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: September 2026
INDEXED. is free to use and will always be free for its core features. To keep it running and cover development costs, some links on this site are affiliate links.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
What this means
An affiliate link is a tracked link to a third-party product or service. If you click one and then sign up or make a purchase, we may receive a commission from that company. This comes at no extra cost to you - you pay exactly the same price you would by going directly to the service.
How we handle affiliate relationships
- We only link to tools and services we believe are genuinely useful for our audience.
- Affiliate relationships do not influence the content, scores, fix suggestions or guidance we provide. If a tool is not right for you, we will say so even if we have an affiliate link for it.
- We do not accept payment to promote specific tools or to write positive reviews.
- We are both users and affiliates of some services we link to, such as tools used to run this site. We disclose this directly where it applies rather than only in general terms.
How we mark affiliate links
A page like this one is not enough on its own to meet FTC disclosure rules, since the disclosure has to sit next to the link itself, not just live on a separate policy page. Because of that, every affiliate link on INDEXED. carries a visible "(affiliate link)" label at the point where it appears, not only here.
Which tools we may link to
At present, INDEXED. may include affiliate links to the following categories of tools when referenced in content:
- Amazon (as an Amazon Associate)
- Website builders and hosting providers, including Hostinger
- SEO platforms
- Email marketing tools
- Other software tools relevant to founders and small business owners
This list is updated as affiliate relationships are added or removed.
Regulatory compliance
This disclosure is made in accordance with the FTC's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255), the UK ASA guidelines, and EU consumer protection regulations. If you are based in a jurisdiction with specific affiliate disclosure requirements, this page is intended to satisfy those requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Does clicking an affiliate link cost me more?
No. If you click an affiliate link on INDEXED. and make a purchase, you pay the same price you would by going directly to the company. The commission comes from the company, not from you.
How can I tell if a link is an affiliate link?
Every affiliate link on INDEXED. is marked with the label "(affiliate link)" directly next to it. We do not use a single blanket disclosure instead of marking individual links.
Is INDEXED an Amazon Associate?
Yes. As an Amazon Associate, INDEXED. earns from qualifying purchases made through Amazon links on the site.
Do affiliate relationships change what INDEXED recommends?
No. Affiliate relationships do not influence our content, audit scores, or fix suggestions. If a tool is not a good fit for a reader, we say so even when we have an affiliate link for it.
Questions
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or want to know whether a specific link is an affiliate link, contact us and we will answer directly.