Our Affiliate Relationships
The Oak Blue Yard is proud to participate in affiliate marketing programs that allow us to continue providing free, high-quality content to our readers. Here’s everything you need to know about our affiliate partnerships:
How Affiliate Marketing Works
When you click on certain links throughout our website and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate relationships help support our website operations, content creation, and ability to provide free resources to the outdoor living community.
Affiliate Programs We Participate In
- Amazon Associates Program: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com
- CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction): We participate in CJ Affiliate’s network, partnering with leading outdoor living and home improvement brands
- ShareASale: We work with ShareASale’s affiliate network to connect with quality outdoor furniture and equipment retailers
- Rakuten Advertising: We partner with Rakuten Advertising to offer recommendations from top home and garden retailers
- Other Retail Partners: Various other retailers and affiliate networks relevant to outdoor living and entertaining
Our Standards for Affiliate Products
We maintain strict standards for all products we recommend:
- Personal Experience: We prioritize products we’ve personally used or thoroughly researched
- Quality Standards: We only recommend products that meet our high standards for durability and functionality
- Value Assessment: We evaluate whether products provide good value at their price point
- Reader Benefit: We ask ourselves “Would this genuinely help our readers?”
Transparency in Our Content
- Clear Identification: Affiliate links and sponsored content are clearly marked
- Honest Reviews: Our reviews reflect genuine opinions, including both pros and cons
- Unbiased Comparisons: When comparing products, we present fair, balanced information
- Price Transparency: We note when prices may change and encourage comparison shopping
What We Don’t Do
- Fake Reviews: We never write positive reviews solely for commission potential
- Overpricing: We don’t recommend overpriced products just because they offer higher commissions
- Misleading Claims: We never exaggerate product benefits or minimize drawbacks
- Hidden Relationships: All affiliate relationships are disclosed appropriately