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Affiliate & Product Recommendation Disclosure


Effective Date: 7/29/2025
SmallBiz Web Design Agency
A registered trade name of Tamar Cove Engineering, LLC

At SmallBiz Web Design Agency, we recommend tools that help small businesses succeed online—whether that’s hosting, plugins, email marketing, scheduling, or analytics platforms. We choose tools based on reliability, value, and fit—not because of commissions. Still, we believe in full transparency. Some of the tools we recommend, link to, or install for clients may be offered through affiliate, referral, or partner programs. That means we might receive a commission, credit, or other benefit when you purchase or use them.

1. Types of Relationships We May Have

We may participate in one or more of the following programs:

  • Affiliate Links – We may earn a commission if you click a link on our site and make a purchase (at no extra cost to you).
  • Referral Credits – Some platforms offer discounts or credits when we refer new users.
  • Agency / Developer Licenses – We sometimes purchase multi-site licenses (like WordPress plugins) and use them on client sites.
  • Partner or Small Business Plans – Some vendors offer discounted or extended plans for agencies like ours—we pass those savings on to you when possible.

2. Product Use in Your Website

If you hire us to build or host your website, we may recommend specific tools or services. If you approve their use, and we include them in your project:

  • We may receive a commission or licensing benefit.
  • Some tools may be covered under our agency account while you’re hosted with us.
  • If you end your service, you may need to purchase your own license to continue using certain features.

We’ll identify any premium or recurring-cost tools in your project proposal so there are no surprises.

3. What This Means for You

  • No Hidden Markups – We don’t recommend tools just to earn a commission—we recommend what we use and trust.
  • No Extra Cost – In most cases, affiliate relationships don’t affect your price.
  • Possible Savings – If our agency license covers a tool, you may save money compared to buying it yourself.
  • Clarity Up Front – If a product will cost extra or generate a commission, we’ll let you know.

4. Quotes and Agreements

In your proposal or agreement, we’ll make clear if a recommended product:

  • Is included while hosted with us
  • Requires a separate subscription you manage
  • May result in affiliate compensation

If using a tool materially affects your cost or responsibilities, we’ll document that before proceeding.

5. Your Choice of Tools

You’re always free to use your own preferred tools. Just note:

  • Opting out of recommended tools may limit certain features.
  • Alternate tools may require extra development or incur licensing costs.
  • You’ll be responsible for keeping self-managed tools active and supported.

We’re happy to help you compare options.

6. Links on Our Website

Some blog posts, resource guides, or comparison pages may include affiliate links. We mark these where practical. Clicking them supports our work—without costing you anything extra.

7. Questions or Disclosure Requests

If you want to know whether we receive compensation for a specific product, just ask. We’re happy to clarify.

Contact: patrick@smallbizwebdesign.agency
Subject: Affiliate / Product Disclosure Request

8. Updates to This Page

We may revise this disclosure as vendor relationships change. The date above reflects the most recent update. Continued use of our site or services after changes are posted indicates acceptance of the revised disclosure.