Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: January 2026
Amazon Associates Program Disclosure
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
BestPicks (bestpicksup.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. We also participate in other affiliate networks. This means that when you click certain links on our site — typically labeled "Check Latest Price", "Buy Now", or "Buy at [Retailer]" — and subsequently make a purchase, we may earn a small referral commission. This commission comes at no extra cost to you.
How This Affects Our Reviews
It doesn't. Our editorial team evaluates every product independently. Which products we choose to review, and what score or ranking we give them, is determined entirely by our research methodology — not by the commission rates offered by any retailer or brand.
- No brand, manufacturer, or PR agency can pay for a positive review, a higher ranking, or placement on our site.
- Products that generate higher affiliate commissions receive no preferential treatment in our scoring.
- We regularly update our reviews to reflect current pricing, new competitor products, and emerging buyer feedback — regardless of any commercial relationship.
Which Links Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are typically button-style CTAs ("Buy Now", "Check Price") or links to third-party retailers. These links are marked with rel="nofollow" in the page source in compliance with Google's guidelines and FTC requirements. Not every external link on our site is an affiliate link — editorial citations and source references are not monetised.
FTC Compliance
In accordance with the FTC's Endorsement Guides, we disclose our material connections to advertisers and affiliate programs. Every page that contains affiliate links carries a brief disclosure notice in the footer.
How We Make Recommendations
Our reviews are based on a multi-step research process:
- Buyer review mining — We analyze thousands of verified purchase reviews across major US retailers to surface real-world performance patterns.
- Expert forum research — We consult specialist communities, industry publications, and technical forums for category-specific insight.
- Specification verification — We cross-reference manufacturer claims with independent lab data where available.
- Competitive analysis — Products are ranked relative to direct competitors at comparable price points.
- Editorial scoring — Our editors apply a standardized scoring rubric covering performance, design, value, and reliability.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or editorial policies, please contact:
Email: editorial@bestpicksup.com