This page explains how advertising and affiliate relationships work on this blog (https://www.johnra.me), in keeping with FTC guidelines and general transparency best practices.
Display Advertising
This site uses Google AdSense to display ads. Ads are served automatically by Google based on site content and, where applicable, your browsing history. I do not personally select or endorse the products or services advertised.
Ad revenue helps cover the costs of running this site. It does not influence the content I write.
Affiliate Links
Some posts on this site may contain affiliate links – links to products or services where I earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. This comes at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate links will not be hidden or disguised. When a post contains them, it will include a disclosure near the top, such as:
This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you.
I only link to products or services I have personally used or genuinely believe are worth recommending. A commission does not make something worth recommending – my reputation does.
Sponsored Content
If a post is sponsored or written in partnership with a brand, it will be clearly labeled as such (e.g., “Sponsored”, “In partnership with [Brand]”). Sponsored content reflects my honest opinions; I do not publish paid promotions I don’t stand behind.
As of the last update to this page, there is no sponsored content on this site.
Editorial Independence
Advertising relationships – whether AdSense, affiliate, or sponsored – do not influence editorial decisions. I cover what I find interesting or useful, not what pays.
Questions
If you have questions about a specific post, product recommendation, or this policy, reach out at hi@johnra.me.