Last Updated: September 4, 2025
In accordance with FTC guidelines, BarbequeSauce.com provides this disclosure to inform you about our financial relationships with companies and products we recommend.
The bottom line: We may earn money when you purchase products through links on our site, but this never affects our honest recommendations.
Amazon Associates Program: BarbequeSauce.com participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click Amazon links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission (typically 1-10%) at no additional cost to you.
We may also participate in affiliate programs with other retailers (Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Williams Sonoma) and direct brand partnerships.
Our affiliate relationships never influence our editorial content. We test products personally whenever possible, include both pros and cons, and recommend products based on quality and value — not commission size.
We will never recommend products solely for high commissions, hide negative aspects, or mislead you about our affiliate relationships.
Our free guides are genuinely free with no purchase required. While they may mention products, purchases are always optional. We collect email addresses to deliver resources and stay in touch.
Using our affiliate links is entirely optional — you're free to shop directly with any retailer. If you find our content helpful, using our links is one way to support our work at no extra cost to you.
Do affiliate commissions make products more expensive? No — commissions come from the retailer's advertising budget.
Do you only recommend high-commission products? No — recommendations are based on quality and value.
Do you receive free products for review? Occasionally, and we always disclose this. Free products never guarantee a positive review.
Questions about our affiliate relationships? Email hello@barbequesauce.com with the subject "Affiliate Disclosure Question," or visit our Contact page. We respond within 5-7 business days.