Transparency is important to us. The SMB Hub contains affiliate links, and we want you to understand exactly what that means and how it affects the content you read on this site.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Some of the links on The SMB Hub are affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and subsequently make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may receive a small commission from the provider. This happens at absolutely no additional cost to you — the price you pay is the same whether you use our link or go directly to the provider's website.
These commissions help fund the website, including hosting, content production, and research.
Financial Relationships and Partners
We recommend the following tools on this site. In the interest of full transparency, we want you to know exactly how we're connected to each one:
- SMBcrm (Shared ownership and financial interest) — The SMB Hub's founder, Joshua Wendt, also founded SMBcrm. The publication can benefit financially when readers become SMBcrm customers, so this relationship is treated as a material conflict and disclosed wherever SMBcrm is recommended.
- Search Atlas (Affiliate) — An SEO platform with content workflows, site audits, backlink analysis, rank tracking, and local SEO tools.
- Semrush (Affiliate) — An SEO and digital marketing toolkit for keyword research, competitive analysis, site audits, and rank tracking.
- fatjoe (Affiliate) — A managed link building and content service offering blogger outreach, niche edits, and writing.
This list may be updated as we add or remove partnerships over time.
Our Editorial Standards
We retain editorial control over what we publish, while recognizing that affiliate relationships and shared ownership are financial conflicts readers should consider. Each review should explain the method used. That may include documented product use, workflow evaluation, or a current review of official pricing and product materials.
- We do not claim hands-on testing when a review is based on documentation or prior experience.
- We highlight both strengths and weaknesses in our reviews.
- We will never recommend a product solely because it offers a higher commission.
- We include non-affiliate alternatives when they are the better choice.
- Our editorial content is never reviewed or approved by affiliate partners before publication.
Our Promise to You
We aim to recommend products and services that fit a specific small-business need. Readers should compare current pricing, limitations, and alternatives before buying, especially when The SMB Hub has a financial relationship with the provider.
When content includes affiliate links or an owned product, we aim to disclose that relationship within the content itself. Our policy is that compensation must not determine a recommendation, and partners do not review or approve editorial conclusions before publication.
FTC Compliance
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255). We believe in being upfront about our business relationships so you can make informed decisions.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, please don't hesitate to reach out at contact@thesmbhub.com. We're happy to provide additional information.