Affiliate Marketing

What are Affiliate Links and Why Do You Use Them?

You may have noticed that starting a few months ago on my blog there’s been a disclaimer at top of my pages that reads “There are affiliate links on my page. When you buy something using this link, I receive a small commission from your purchase.”

I used to see this on blog posts and scroll past it, annoyed by the extra text. Just show me the damn recipe or product recommendation that I came here for. Ugggghhh.

But here’s the low down on that disclaimer and why you see it here: it’s a legal requirement.

What the Heck Are Affiliate Links?

Basically, I earn a small monetary commission (a % of the sale) if you purchase using my affiliate link. By using my links, you help me earn a bit of money, keeping this dream alive.

Does this mean you sold out?

Well, technically, yes. But I only recommend products and brands I actually use, love and recommend. You won’t find affiliate links for brands or products I don’t trust or won’t use myself.

Do you actually make money from this?

Surprisingly YES! Affiliate links are a primary way that bloggers (myself included) make money! Each site varies, but it really does make a difference when you purchase through our links! I paid my rent last month using affiliate links!

Ok Cool. What sites/brands are you affiliated with?
Well, I’m so glad you asked!! Check out all my affiliates here and I’m always open to more partnerships!

Announcing my Amazon Influencer & Affiliate Marketing Partnerships!

Disclosure: Some of the links below may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

What does this mean? Did you sell out Marley?

Well, yes. But a girl’s gotta eat and life is expensive, especially in Seattle with two senior rescue dogs! So bear with me for a second and hear me out…

Do you shop online? Do you ever buy things that I recommend and wish you had a way to say thanks? Well, now you do without doing anything extra on your end!

I’ve joined a couple of different affiliate programs to partner with companies and sites that I personally use, trust, and recommend. This allows me to recommend products from these sites and each time you click on one of my specific links and make a purchase, I get a small commission.

This additional income allows me to continue to grow my small business of consulting with bike brands and making the bike world more inclusive. While I’m not going to get rich from these, it might pay for the domain hosting or my next run of business cards :)

Please feel free to get in touch if there are additional companies you’d like to see me partner with or feature!

Where do I shop?

Great question! My Affiliate Links page will be continually updated with each new partner I work with. Here are some quick links you can also use:

Marley’s Amazon Storefront

Universal Standard

REI

Pearl Izumi

Rad Power Bikes

BikeFlights.com

CompetitiveCyclist.com

Nemo Equipment

Aventuron

Don’t See your Favorite Product or Merchant?

Is there a product you truly believe in and don’t see it in the store and would love to see me support? Let me know in the comments below! I’ll add it!

Or, is there a merchant you’d like to see me partner with? Click here for the Merchant application for Avantlink (the program I’m using!)

Other Relevant Info

By clicking on my links and making a purchase, I’ll receive a small commission. Thanks for supporting my efforts in this space!