This page explains how affiliate links work, how they affect you, and how they impact our editorial content.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special URLs that track when visitors click through to retailer websites. If you make a purchase after clicking an affiliate link, we may earn a small commission from the retailer.
How This Affects You
You Pay the Same Price
Affiliate commissions are paid by the retailer, not by you. Whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the retailer’s website, you pay the same price for your noise cancelling earbuds.
No Extra Cost
There is no markup, surcharge, or hidden fee when you purchase through our links. The commission comes from the retailer’s marketing budget.
You Support Our Work
When you use our affiliate links, you help fund Best Noise Cancelling Earbuds at no cost to yourself. This allows us to continue testing noise cancelling earbuds and creating free content.
Affiliate Programs We Participate In
Best Noise Cancelling Earbuds is a participant in:
Amazon Associates Program
Best Noise Cancelling Earbuds 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.
Other Affiliate Programs
We may also participate in affiliate programs with:
- Direct manufacturer affiliate programs (Bose, Sony, Anker, etc.)
- Other retailer affiliate networks (Best Buy, Target, Walmart)
- Technology-focused affiliate platforms
The specific programs may change over time, but our commitment to editorial independence remains constant.
How Affiliate Links Affect Our Content
They Don’t Influence Recommendations
Our editorial recommendations are based on ANC performance and testing never on commission rates.
We recommend noise cancelling earbuds we believe are the best choices for our readers, regardless of:
- Whether we earn a commission
- How much commission we might earn
- Whether a product has an affiliate program at all
We Recommend Non-Affiliate Products Too
If the best noise cancelling earbuds in a category don’t have an affiliate program, we still recommend them. Our goal is helping you find the right ANC earbuds, not maximizing our revenue.
Negative Reviews Happen
We publish negative reviews when noise cancelling earbuds don’t meet our standards even when we could earn affiliate commissions by being less critical. Our reputation depends on honest ANC performance ratings and recommendations.
Where You’ll Find Affiliate Links
Affiliate links appear throughout our website, including:
- Product reviews – Links to purchase reviewed noise cancelling earbuds
- Buying guides – Links to recommended ANC earbuds
- Best of lists – Links to top-rated noise cancelling earbuds
- Comparison articles – Links to compared products
- Embedded product widgets – Price comparison boxes
Assume any link to a retailer on our site may be an affiliate link.
How to Identify Affiliate Links
Most affiliate links on our site go to:
- Amazon.com
- Manufacturer websites (Bose, Sony, Apple, etc.)
- Major electronics retailers (Best Buy, Target, Walmart)
While we don’t individually label every affiliate link, you can assume that product links to retailers are affiliate links.
Your Choice
You are never obligated to use our affiliate links. If you prefer:
- You can search for products directly on retailer websites
- You can copy product names and search manually
- You can use non-affiliate links if provided
We appreciate when readers use our affiliate links, but we respect your choice either way.
Transparency Commitment
We believe in being upfront about how we make money:
✓ We disclose our participation in affiliate programs (this page)
✓ We never let affiliate relationships influence ANC performance ratings
✓ We recommend noise cancelling earbuds without affiliate programs when they’re the best choice
✓ We publish honest reviews regardless of commission potential
✓ We clearly label sponsored content (separate from affiliate content)
Questions?
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or how they work:
Email: support@bestnoisecancellingearbuds.com
FTC Compliance
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines on affiliate marketing and endorsements. We are committed to transparency about our business relationships.
