Affiliate links should be obvious before a reader clicks.

Some outbound links on GearSignal may become monetized through Amazon or another affiliate program. We disclose that relationship near the top of review and shortlist pages.

The stronger rule is editorial independence: verdicts should be shaped by the buyer job, the product fit, and the tradeoffs. A higher commission should not flatten the difference between two products.

Practical house rules

• Disclose affiliate relationships on review and shortlist pages.
• Keep pros and tradeoffs visible before the CTA cluster.
• Use internal links to help readers compare adjacent options.
• Do not invent availability, discounts, ratings, or customer proof.