I have been asked by just about everyone (who has the guts to ask me..wink wink) if I make money by doing this blog. And the answer is –yes I do! When I first started my blog it was just to share some deals with friends and family, and I didn’t even realize that you could make a little money by blogging. After many months in I started learning the different ways I could monetize my blog and began making money.
So why am I telling you all this? The Federal Trade Commission has a law in effect where bloggers must make it publicly known when they have a material connection to something they are endorsing on their site. So I wanted to make sure you understand and it is crystal clear that I do make money from this blog.
I do work hard to bring many great posts your way and so I feel that it is perfectly okay for me to earn a living from this work. I have many costs involved in running a website including hosting, domain name fees, picture hosting, technical support and other numerous costs. So sometimes when I post a link for you to print a coupon out I will get a few cents from the manufacturer for each person who prints it out. Or when I post about a hot photo deal or freebie sometimes I also make a little money for doing so as well. And I make a commission when you buy through my Amazon links. I also accept paid advertising on my blog sidebar, including google ads, sponsors and other affiliate links. That content, advertising space or post may not always be identified as paid or sponsored content.
I want to let you know that I am very particular about offers I share with you. I also try really hard to choose legit or deals that are worth it, and the majority of the time I try the deal out myself first. If I unknowingly make a mistake in a deal I post I would hope that one of my readers would bring it to my attention so I can retract and/or clarify it.
All opinions shared on here are 100% mine. I turn down offers constantly (even though I could make more money) because I do not feel it runs with my values or my blog readers. If I am doing a review on a company or product, I always give my true and honest opinions. If I like a product you will know, and if I don’t well then I will share that as well and tell you all how I think that company or product can improve. The compensation received on this blog will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this blog.
More about my affiliate links
- Some links do not have any affiliation or compensation whatsoever but are added based on merit.
- I occasionally make recommendations on this blog, which include links to helpful resources. Some of those links are affiliate links where a commission is received for each sale.
- These recommendations are based first and foremost on their merit. I make them either because of their value, helpfulness, and quality, or based on our direct or indirect knowledge of the author’s reputation, track record, and level of expertise. No advertiser will ever influence the content on this blog.
- Happy Money Saver is 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. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
As a new resident to the Oregon area, we found Fred Meyers. We couldn’t be happier with their customer service, products, savings and Gas rewards. Now a chance to win $100. gift card and just in time for when the grand kids arrive. School shopping at Fred Meyers this year for sure!
I just want you to know I am very grateful for you and everything you have done to help my family & I be happy money savers like you 🙂 You totally deserve it! THANK YOU!!!
Thanks so much Dani!
You are just GREAT!!! BEST blog ever.
Awee, thanks Emily!
I’ve never gotten professional pictures for my family, we just can’t afford it, It would be awesome to win them.
For all the useful info you share with so many of us…a huge THANK YOU!! (and your efforts deserve to be compensated) Hope you’ll continue to share with us for a long time!!
Good for you!! You deserve to make money for doing all of this! We all appreciate your efforts and save tons of money because of you!! Thanks a bunch!!
I love your blog and I am thrilled to hear that you make some money doing it! Good for you and even better for us – keep the awesome deals coming! Thank You!!
I’m Rob in Tacoma and I agree with message! (Thanks Karrie for all your hard work and the savings we reap.)
It never occured to me that you might make money on this blog. I have been following it a couple of months and I have wondered what you get out of all the work that goes into your posts. I am happy to find out that you make money on it and I congratulate you on your success no matter how mild it is. Last, I just want to thank you for your efforts because I surely appreciate being spoon fed the deals that are out there:)
I am glad I can contribute by clicking. Wish you the best!
I’m personally glad to hear that you make money from the time and effort spent blogging. I can see that this takes a lot of time and effort! Thanks for all of your help!
Ha ha Cris…Yeah…That $100 may or may not have gone towards towards my chocolate addiction!!
A measly $100 dollars? Oh come on… after being a faithful reader I KNOW you stretched that $100 to seem like $500 or something unimaginable like that! (wink wink) Thanks for creating this great blog and sharing the deals! And I greatly value your opinions!