How Affiliate Partnerships Work

When you click on a link to a hosting provider from our site and sign up for their services, we may receive a commission. This is a standard practice for comparison and review websites in the hosting industry. However, it's important to understand how this affects our content and rankings.

Our Commitment to Honest Reviews

Unlike many review sites that prioritize revenue over accuracy, we maintain strict editorial independence. Our rankings and reviews are based on objective analysis, not commission rates or affiliate relationships.

Here's what makes Hosting Battle different:

• We don't sell ranking positions - Hosting providers cannot pay us to improve their rankings
• Commission rates don't influence rankings - Whether a provider pays us 5% or 25% (or nothing), it has zero impact on their position
• Quality and performance are the only factors - We evaluate hosting providers based on actual performance metrics, features, and user experience

How We Use Affiliate Revenue

Every commission we earn is reinvested back into improving our platform. This revenue helps us:

• Test hosting services across different plans and providers to maintain accurate reviews
• Maintain active accounts with various hosting providers to monitor performance over time
• Invest in better tools for performance testing, uptime monitoring, and speed analysis
• Expand our coverage to include more hosting providers and hosting types
• Improve our platform with better comparison tools and user experience

This revenue model allows us to provide comprehensive, up-to-date information without charging users for access to our comparison platform.

Our Evaluation Criteria

We evaluate hosting providers based on objective, measurable criteria:

• Performance metrics - Uptime, page load speeds, server response times
• Features and value - What you get for your money, including storage, bandwidth, and tools
• User experience - Control panel usability, website builder tools, and overall ease of use
• Customer support - Response times, support quality, and available support channels
• Pricing and transparency - Hidden fees, renewal rates, and overall cost-effectiveness
• Security and reliability - SSL certificates, backups, and security features

Maintaining Editorial Independence

Our affiliate relationships do not compromise our editorial integrity. We maintain strict separation between our business development team and our content team. Our reviewers and analysts are not influenced by affiliate revenue targets or commission rates.

A hosting provider that pays us zero commission could easily rank #1 if they deliver the best overall experience. Conversely, a provider with high commission rates won't receive preferential treatment if their service doesn't meet our quality standards.

Transparency in Practice

We believe transparency builds trust. That's why we:

• Disclose affiliate relationships clearly on our platform
• Provide detailed methodology for how we evaluate and rank hosting providers
• Update our reviews regularly based on current testing and user feedback
• Maintain clear separation between advertising and editorial content

The Bottom Line

When you see a hosting provider ranked highly on our site, they earned that position through quality service and performance. Our affiliate partnerships help us maintain and improve our platform, but they never influence our rankings or reviews.

We're committed to providing honest, accurate, and unbiased information to help you make informed decisions about your hosting needs. Your trust is more valuable than any commission we might earn.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, evaluation methods, or how we maintain editorial independence, please contact us. We're committed to transparency and welcome your questions about how we operate.

This disclosure is updated whenever our practices change. Last updated: July 8, 2025