Provide clear affiliate disclosures

Clear disclosures are required by law (e.g., FTC guidelines) and are essential for maintaining user trust and preventing search engine penalties for hidden advertisements.

Quick Reference

• Add a clear and conspicuous disclosure for any affiliate or sponsored links
• Place the disclosure at the top of the page, before any affiliate links appear
• Use simple, unambiguous language to explain the financial relationship

Check

Verify that all pages containing affiliate links or sponsored content have a clear, visible disclosure before the links appear.

Fix

Add a standardized disclosure statement at the beginning of your content or near affiliate links to inform users of the partnership.

Explain