Affiliate Disclosure & Monetization Transparency
Last Updated: September 9, 2026
Amazon Associates Mandatory Statement
SelectMyBlog 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. As an Amazon Associate, SelectMyBlog earns from qualifying purchases.
How Our Affiliate Links Work
Throughout our articles, tool guides, and design recommendations, you will encounter hyperlinks directed to products, hardware, paints, fabrics, and home decor items. Some of these links contain specialized tracking tags (such as our Amazon tracking tag smyblog-20).
When you click on one of these affiliate links and complete a purchase on the retailer website, the retailer pays us a small referral commission. This purchase never costs you any additional money. The price you pay is identical whether you navigate directly to the merchant or use our link. In many cases, our partnership links help highlight verified seasonal discounts or verified vendor inventory.
Strict Editorial Independence
Our editorial staff makes all content decisions independently of commercial affiliations. We never accept paid reviews, sponsored ranking placements, or hidden endorsement deals. A manufacturer cannot pay us to elevate their product in our buying guides or to alter our sizing calculations.
If a product does not satisfy our durability criteria, lacks certified low-VOC ratings, or features shoddy joinery that fails under everyday residential use, we do not recommend it. Our loyalty remains exclusively with our readers who rely on our measurements to design functional, beautiful, and lasting home environments.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Compliance
In accordance with United States Federal Trade Commission guidelines (16 CFR Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising), we disclose affiliate relationships clearly and conspicuously:
- Article-Level Notices: Every commercial or review post includes an upfront disclosure notice right below the article headline before any product links appear.
- Site-Wide Footers: Every page across SelectMyBlog displays our Amazon Associate status and a link to this comprehensive disclosure.
- Clear Language: We avoid confusing legal terminology and state our financial incentives in direct, everyday language.
How We Select and Vet Products
Before recommending any furnishing, lighting fixture, or wall mounting system, our team reviews:
Manufacturer Specifications
Load limits, hardware anchors, bracket thickness, and exact dimensional clearances.
Health & Material Certifications
OEKO-TEX Standard 100, GREENGUARD Gold, FSC-certified hardwoods, and CertiPUR-US foams.
Homeowner Durability Reports
Long-term wear patterns, fabric piling, finish resistance to UV sunlight, and wobble.
Real Spatial Suitability
How well the piece functions in standard 8-foot ceiling heights and tight apartment layouts.
Questions About Our Affiliate Relationships?
If you have questions about our commercial partnerships or wish to report a broken or inaccurate affiliate link, please contact us directly through our Contact Page or email editorial@selectmyblog.com.