Disclosure: Sponshorship/Affiliate Q & A

Disclosure: You can read the content on this website for free. I do however accept compensation from selected sponsors when you purchase certain products I suggest.

I try to answer the main questions you may have about my relationship to sponsors on this page below.

Why do you offer so much free content on this website?

I write and publish articles to help independent music artists and producers create sustainable music business careers.

I don't ask for payment for my writing because I want to get it to as many artists as possible.

Does it cost you anything to run this web site?

Yes, I pay for the site hosting and development. I also spend a lot of time and energy on this website because I research, write, edit and publish most of the content myself.

How do you pay for the site if you don't charge for the content?

I accept compensation from best-of-breed companies with whom I affiliate.

These companies give me a small commission when you buy products via my affiliate links.

Not all the links on this site are affiliate links. I point out my affiliate links to you in the spirit of full disclosure so you'll always know when a link is an affiliate link.

I also accept donations direct from my visitors who wish to donate to help me with my mission.

How does the payment you receive affect the content you create?

It doesn't.

The purpose of my writing is to help independent music artists get ahead in the new music business.

I always give my honest opinion, feelings and comments about products and services and only recommend products I believe in.

My reputation is important to me because my business depends on how much people trust me. I will not risk losing your trust in return for short-term gains. My goodwill cannot be bought.

I therefore only recommend quality products and services because otherwise I won't have the trust of my readers.

Why should I use your affiliate links?

I do my best to create a Win-Win-Win situation for you, me and the companies or individuals with whom I affiliate.

I ask that you support the companies and services I recommend because...

• I get a small commission which helps me maintain and grow this website for independent music artists like you.
• You get a good product or service which can help you with your music-business-life.
• The company gets a sale which helps them continue to provide the goods or services they offer independent artists.

You can of course by-pass the affiliate links by searching for the companies with a Search Engine. I cannot see why you'd want to do that unless you don't like me or this site! ;-(

Using my affiliate links doesn't cost you extra and also helps me maintain and grow this site.

I thank you in advance for your support should you decide to purchase through my affiliate links!

Feel free to contact me should you have further questions.

All the best,
Marius van Dyk

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