Disclosure
I spend a lot of time writing and reviewing items for Alterations Needed, and so in an effort to compensate myself for my time and efforts, I use affiliate programs and sponsorships to earn commissions for my hard work. Kinda like a personal shopper.
In an effort to disclose how I’m earning income from Alterations Needed and the Alterations Needed Forum, here are the ways I have monetized my websites:
Shopsense:
Alterations Needed is affiliated by Shopsense, a program that pays me a small commission every time a reader clicks a link. Shopsense links can be distinguished by the URL, which reads “http://www.shopstyle.com…”.
Skimlinks:
Both Alterations Needed and the Alterations Needed Forum are affiliated by Skimlinks, which pays me a small commission if a reader clicks or purchases through certain links on my websites. Some of these links may look like a normal retailer website, or they may be shortened to look like “http://buyth.at….”. Sometimes Skimlinks will add an affiliate link for me, in which case, when your mouse hovers over the link, a pop-up that says “Link added by Skimwords” will appear.
Reward Style:
Alterations Needed is affiliated by Reward Style, a program that pays me a small commission if a reader purchases through a link. Reward Style links can be distinguished by the URL, which reads “http://rstyle.me…”.
Google Adsense:
Both Alterations Needed and the Alterations Needed Forum are affiliated by Google Adsesnse, which pays me a small commission for page impressions, and when a reader clicks an advertisement.
Blogger Networks:
Currently, Alterations Needed is a member of the Style Coalition blogger network. Style Coalition, in partnership will Elle Magazine, pays me based on the number of ad impressions Alterations Needed gives their sponsors. These two ads can be seen at the top of the page and top of the sidebar.
Other Affiliate Programs:
Off and on, I may try affiliate programs for individual brands and/or merchants whose products I enjoy and endorse on the blog. The current affiliate programs I am associated with are:
Ann Taylor – Ann Taylor pays me a small commission of sales generated from links on Alterations Needed. Every time a reader clicks through one of my Ann Taylor affiliate links and makes a purchase, I earn a small commission from that purchase. Ann Taylor affiliate links can be distinguished by the URL, which reads “http://gan.doubleclick.net…”, and is linked to an Ann Taylor product or the Ann Taylor homepage.
LOFT – LOFT pays me a small commission of sales generated from links on Alterations Needed. Every time a reader clicks through one of my LOFT affiliate links and make a purchase, I earn a small commission from that purchase. LOFT affiliate links can be distinguished by the URL, which reads “http://gan.doubleclick.net…”, and is linked to a LOFT product or the LOFT homepage.
Sponsors:
Alterations Needed is open to sponsorships by companies that fall in line with the mission of this blog. Sponsors receive a banner ad in exchange for payment or merchandise compensation, at my discretion. For more information about how you can sponsor Alterations Needed, click here.
Reviews:
Every now and then, a company sends me a free product for review on Alterations Needed. In this case, I will disclose within the post that the company gave me that item for review. This in no way sways my opinion of the item, and I try my best to indicate and photograph the best and worst aspects of the item. I do not accept cash payment in return for reviews.
I want to ensure you my sponsorships and/or affiliate programs in no way sway my opinions. In fact, many of my reviews for companies go completely uncompensated, and I turn down many offers by companies I do not believe to be of quality or interest to you, my readers.
If you enjoy reading Alterations Needed, please feel free to interact with the site by clicking or purchasing through links, as that is how I am compensated for my time and efforts. It is much appreciated!
Thank you for your support!
- Kelly
