The Independent Income Club (“we,” “us,” or “the site”) is a participant in various affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click certain links on this site and make a purchase, sign up for a service, or take another qualifying action, we may earn a commission — at no additional cost to you.
Why we do this
Affiliate commissions are one of the ways this site is funded, which allows us to keep our guides, checklists, and resources free for everyone who visits. Without this kind of support, a site like this couldn’t exist in its current, free form.
Our editorial standard
Earning a commission never changes what we actually recommend. We only feature tools, platforms, and services we’d genuinely suggest to a friend in the same situation as you, and our reviews and comparisons reflect our honest assessment — including the drawbacks, where relevant — regardless of whether an affiliate relationship exists.
If a product or platform isn’t a good fit for a particular reader, we’ll say so, even if we could earn a commission by staying quiet about it.
Which programs we participate in
We work with a number of affiliate networks and individual partner programs, which may change over time as our content and recommendations evolve. These may include, but are not limited to, networks such as Impact, Awin, CJ Affiliate, and ShareASale, as well as direct partnerships with individual software and service providers we recommend in our guides.
How affiliate links work
When you click an affiliate link on this site, a small tracking cookie may be placed in your browser so the merchant knows the referral came from us. This has no effect on the price you pay, and in some cases, affiliate links may lead to exclusive discounts you wouldn’t otherwise have access to.
Questions
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how a specific recommendation came about, feel free to contact us directly. We’re happy to be transparent about it.