Affiliate Disclosure

Overview

The Modern Work Stack participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

What This Means

When you click on an affiliate link on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the company at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our work in providing free, high-quality content to help you discover the best tools, courses, and resources for your career and business growth.

For example, if you click on a link to enroll in a Coursera course or purchase a subscription to HubSpot through our site, we may earn a commission from that company. However, you will not pay any extra - the price remains the same whether you use our link or go directly to the company's website.

Our Commitment to You

We only recommend products, services, and courses that we genuinely believe will provide value to our readers. Our editorial content is not influenced by affiliate commissions. We conduct independent research and provide honest reviews based on our assessment of quality, features, pricing, and user experience.

Our goal is to help you make informed decisions about which tools and courses are right for your specific needs. Whether we earn a commission or not, our recommendations are based on merit and relevance to our audience.

Affiliate Networks We Work With

We partner with the following affiliate networks and programs:

• Impact.com - For programs including HubSpot, SEMrush, Shopify, Coursera, Canva, Notion, Zapier, and others
• Amazon Associates - 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
• Direct Affiliate Programs - Including Kajabi, ClickFunnels, Teachable, and other individual company programs
• Course Platforms - Including Coursera, Udemy, edX, Pluralsight, and other online education providers
• SaaS and Tool Providers - Various software and service companies in the productivity, marketing, and business tools space

Your Cost

Purchasing through our affiliate links does not increase the price you pay. The commission we earn comes from the company's marketing budget, not from your pocket. In many cases, we're able to negotiate special discounts or bonuses for our readers, which means you may actually save money by using our links.

You are never obligated to use our affiliate links. You can always navigate directly to a company's website if you prefer. However, using our links helps support our work and allows us to continue providing free content and resources.

Where You'll Find Affiliate Links

Affiliate links may appear in the following areas of our website:

• Course detail pages (enrollment buttons and links)
• Tool detail pages (sign-up and trial buttons)
• Comparison pages (links to all compared products)
• Learning path recommendations
• Quiz results and personalized recommendations
• Blog posts and articles (when relevant to the content)
• Newsletter emails and course recommendations

We clearly label pages that contain affiliate links with a disclosure notice at the top of the page.

Non-Affiliate Content

Not all products and services mentioned on our site are affiliated with us. Some tools and courses are featured purely for informational purposes because we believe they're valuable to our audience, even though we don't earn commissions from them. We monetize these pages through display advertising (Google AdSense) instead.

Updates to This Disclosure

We may update this disclosure from time to time as we add new affiliate partnerships or change our policies. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, please feel free to contact us. We're committed to transparency and are happy to answer any questions you may have about how we operate.