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We use affiliate links
Many of the links on thegrue.org — especially in our web hosting reviews and template roundups — are affiliate links. If you click one and end up buying the product or service, the vendor pays us a commission. You never pay more because of it; often you actually pay less, because affiliate links sometimes carry discounts or coupons.
We are compensated for some reviews
Some companies whose products we review compensate us through their affiliate programs. That compensation keeps the lights on, but it does not buy a favorable verdict: our reviews describe our genuine, first-hand experience with the product, warts and all. If a host is slow or a template is broken, we'll say so.
What we don't do
- We don't publish reviews written by the vendor.
- We don't accept payment to remove or soften honest criticism.
- We don't recommend products we wouldn't use on our own projects.
If you have any questions about a specific link or review, ask us directly — we're happy to explain how it's monetized.