Our Relationship with Amazon
Catch Hot Deals is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program developed by Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn advertising fees from qualifying purchases made through links on our site that direct users to Amazon.
What this means in plain terms: When you click a link on Catch Hot Deals and buy something on Amazon, even if it’s not the blender we recommended, we may earn a small commission on that sale.
How Affiliate Links Work on Our Site
Here’s the process:
- You click a product link on our site (e.g., a Nutribullet review page)
- You are redirected to Amazon.com or a regional Amazon site
- A tracking cookie is placed in your browser
- If you make a purchase within the cookie window, we earn a commission
Amazon’s standard affiliate cookie window is 24 hours for most product links, though it may vary by product category. You won’t pay more because of our links — Amazon’s prices are identical whether you come from our site or visit directly.
Editorial Independence — What Doesn’t Change
Our reviews and recommendations are not influenced by affiliate commissions.
Here’s our commitment:
- We never write a positive review of a product we wouldn’t recommend to a friend or family member
- Affiliate status does not affect product placement, ranking, or recommendation logic
- We evaluate blenders based on these attribute priorities: motor power, blade quality, jar material, capacity, and value for money — in that order
- If a product we previously recommended becomes outdated or drops in quality, we update our content regardless of affiliate revenue impact
Why We Use Affiliate Links
Catch Hot Deals is an independent project. We do not run paid advertisements from blender brands. Affiliate commissions from Amazon are our primary revenue source, which allows us to:
- Continue researching and publishing blender reviews and guides
- Maintain and improve the website
- Cover hosting, tools, and content production costs
This business model is standard for editorial product review sites and is fully disclosed to both search engines and readers.
Impact on You (The Reader)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do I pay more if I buy through your link? | No. Amazon prices are the same regardless of referral source. |
| Can I buy directly without using your link? | Yes. You can always go directly to Amazon and search for the product. |
| Do you recommend products just to earn commissions? | No. We only recommend products we would buy ourselves. |
| What if a product I bought through your link was defective? | Amazon’s return policy applies. We are not the retailer. Contact Amazon customer service directly. |
| Can I opt out of affiliate tracking? | Use an ad blocker or browse in incognito mode. Amazon’s tracking is independent of our site. |
Our Topical Authority Model
To ensure every recommendation is grounded in real expertise, our content is structured around the full entity-attribute map of blenders:
- Central Entity: Blender / Smoothie Maker
- Root Attributes: Motor power, blade quality, jar material, capacity
- Rare Attributes: Self-cleaning mode, soup-blending function, noise level
- Unique Attributes: Smart touchscreen, pre-set programs, portable to-go cups
This framework ensures our recommendations are based on what matters most — not just brand names or commission rates.
Compliance with FTC Guidelines
Catch Hot Deals complies with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Endorsement Guides and the Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement. We disclose our affiliate relationship clearly on this page and on every page where affiliate links appear.
Where required by FTC guidelines, our reviews may include statements such as: “As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.”
Reporting Concerns
If you believe a product recommendation on our site was made in bad faith — or that our affiliate relationship has compromised editorial integrity — please contact us at [email protected] with subject line: “Affiliate Concern.” We take all reports seriously and investigate promptly.
Summary (Plain Language)
Catch Hot Deals earns money when you buy products on Amazon after clicking our links. This does not change what we recommend, how we review products, or our editorial standards. We aim to be your most trusted resource in the blenders and smoothies niche.