Our Commitment to Transparency
Trusted Advisor was created to address the need for reliable, trustworthy reviews. Before you engage with our content, we want you to understand how our site operates and how we generate income.
We provide clear, straightforward disclosures to ensure transparency.
How We Actually Make Money
Some links on this website are affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission from the retailer. You will not pay any additional cost; the price remains the same whether you use our link or visit the retailer directly. All commissions are paid by the retailer.
Affiliate Programs We Work With
We currently participate in affiliate programs through networks and retailers that include:
Amazon Associates — As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through Amazon links on this site. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
We also partner with established affiliate platforms such as Commission Junction (CJ Affiliate), ShareASale, Impact, and select brand programs. This list may change as we form new partnerships.
Participation in affiliate programs is distinct from paid or sponsored relationships with brands. These are entirely separate arrangements.
Does This Change What We Write?
No, and we believe this distinction is important.
Our process begins by identifying reader questions, researching relevant products, and evaluating their strengths and weaknesses. We write our reviews based on these findings before considering affiliate links.
We do not write positive reviews solely because a product has an affiliate program, nor do we exclude products that do not. We do not accept payments from brands for favorable coverage or higher rankings. If a product has a flaw, we report it.
FTC Disclosure
We follow the Federal Trade Commission’s disclosure guidelines. This page serves as our site-wide disclosure, and individual articles that contain affiliate links include a clear notice at the top of the content.
You can read more about FTC guidelines at: ftc.gov
Sponsored Content
We do not publish sponsored posts or paid reviews. All articles are written by our team based on independent research. If this policy changes, any sponsored content will be clearly labeled at the beginning of the article.
Review Samples
Occasionally, brands may send us products for evaluation. When this occurs, we disclose it in the article. Receiving a sample does not influence our review; our evaluation criteria remain consistent regardless of how we obtained the product.
Prices and Availability
Prices and stock availability in our articles are accurate at the time of writing. Retail prices may change, products may sell out, and deals may expire. Please confirm current prices on the retailer’s site before purchasing. We are not responsible for discrepancies between our listings and the retailer’s checkout.
Why This Matters to Us
Trusted Advisor can only succeed if it earns your trust. We do not promote products based on commission rates. While this approach may offer short-term gains, it does not align with our values.
If you have questions about a specific recommendation, our research process, or our affiliate relationships, please contact us through our Contact page. We are happy to provide further information.