Welcome to TheHayesHomestead.com. We believe in transparency and want you to understand how we fund this site and continue to provide helpful content. This page explains our participation in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Associates Program, how commissions are earned, and how that affects our product recommendations.
What Is an Affiliate Program?
An affiliate program is a partnership between a website and a retailer or service provider. When we link to a product or service using a special affiliate link and you click that link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help cover the costs of running the website, creating content, and maintaining the homestead resources you rely on.
Programs We Participate In
TheHayesHomestead.com participates in several affiliate and referral programs, including but not limited to:
- Amazon Associates: As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Other Affiliate Programs: We may also partner with specialty retailers, gardening suppliers, homestead equipment vendors, and digital service providers that offer affiliate relationships.
How Commissions Are Earned
When you click an affiliate link on TheHayesHomestead.com, a small tracking code is attached to that link. If you complete a purchase within the tracking period, the retailer credits the sale to our account and pays a commission. The amount of commission varies by program and product, and it does not increase the price you pay. Commissions are paid to us, not to you.
Our Commitment to Honest Recommendations
We value your trust above all. Earning a commission does not influence our editorial integrity. Our product reviews, recommendations, and how-to guides are based on personal experience, testing, research, and what we believe will be most useful to our readers. If we recommend a product, it is because we feel it is genuinely helpful or relevant to homestead life—not because of potential earnings.
When We May Use Affiliate Links
- Product reviews and comparisons
- Buying guides and gear lists
- Resource pages and recommended supplies
- Any post where we share tools, books, or services we use and trust
Price and Service Equality
Your purchase price is the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the retailer. Affiliate commissions do not affect product availability, shipping, or customer service provided by the retailer.
Questions About This Disclosure
If you have questions about how we use affiliate links or how commissions work on TheHayesHomestead.com, please refer to the site’s policies or look for the disclosure near links within posts and pages. We strive to make our use of affiliate partnerships clear and easy to understand.
Thank you for supporting TheHayesHomestead.com. Your clicks and purchases help us continue to share practical homestead advice, product insights, and hands-on guides.