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 us cover the costs of running this website, including hosting, content creation, and research. They allow us to continue providing free, high-quality marketing resources for small business owners.
Our Affiliate 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 (Affiliate) — A CRM platform designed specifically for small businesses to manage contacts, track leads, automate marketing, and grow revenue from a single dashboard.
- Search Atlas (Affiliate) — An AI-powered SEO platform with content tools, site audits, backlink analysis, and local SEO features to help you rank higher in search results.
- Semrush (Affiliate) — A comprehensive SEO and digital marketing toolkit for keyword research, competitive analysis, site audits, and more.
- FatJoe (Affiliate) — A link building and content marketing service that helps businesses improve their search engine rankings through quality backlinks and content.
This list may be updated as we add or remove partnerships over time.
Our Editorial Standards
Our recommendations are genuine and based on thorough evaluation. We maintain full editorial independence — affiliate relationships never dictate what we write or how we rate a product. Here's how we approach our content:
- We test and evaluate products before recommending them.
- 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 only recommend products and services we believe provide real value to small businesses. If we wouldn't suggest a tool to a friend running a small business, we won't recommend it on this site. Your trust is more important to us than any commission, and we take that responsibility seriously.
When content includes affiliate links, we aim to make that clear through contextual disclosure within the content itself. The presence of an affiliate link does not influence the editorial content, opinions, or rankings presented on the site.
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 [email protected]. We're happy to provide additional information.