Last updated: July 19, 2026
At whitmoreelementary.org, transparency is one of our core values. This page explains how we fund our education review blog and how affiliate partnerships work on this website (the “Site”).
Important: This website is an independent education review platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any school, school district, or educational institution.
How We Make Money
Some of the links on this website are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase or sign up for a service. This commission comes from the product or service provider — it is never charged to you.
These affiliate partnerships help us keep this website running, cover hosting and operational costs, and allow us to continue producing free, in-depth education content and reviews for our readers.
What This Means for You
We want to be completely clear about how affiliate relationships work on our Site:
- You pay nothing extra. The price you pay for any product or service is the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the provider’s website
- We only recommend what we believe in. Our editorial team personally tests every platform and course we review. We will never recommend a product solely because it offers a higher commission
- Affiliate commissions do not influence our ratings. Our review scores and opinions are based entirely on our hands-on experience, research, and editorial judgment. A product with a generous affiliate program will receive a poor review if it does not deliver value to learners
- We disclose affiliate links clearly. Every review post that contains affiliate links includes a disclosure notice at the top of the article
Affiliate Partners
We currently participate in affiliate programs with the following platforms and networks (this list is updated as partnerships change):
- Mindvalley — personal growth and education platform
- Masterclass — expert-taught online classes
- Coursera — university-level online courses and certifications
- Udemy — marketplace for online courses
- Skillshare — creative and professional skills platform
We may add or remove affiliate partners over time. This page will be updated to reflect current partnerships.
Our Editorial Process
To maintain the trust of our readers, our editorial process is designed to keep affiliate relationships separate from content decisions:
- Independent selection: Our editor selects which platforms and courses to review based on reader interest and educational value — not affiliate availability. We have published reviews of platforms we have no affiliate relationship with, and we will continue to do so
- Hands-on testing: Every platform we review is personally tested by our editorial team. We enroll in courses, complete lessons, interact with the platform’s features, and evaluate the learning experience firsthand
- Structured evaluation: We assess each platform across consistent criteria — content quality, instructor expertise, platform usability, value for money, student outcomes, and customer support
- Honest reporting: We highlight both strengths and weaknesses in every review. If a platform has significant flaws, we report them regardless of our affiliate relationship
FTC Compliance
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials in advertising (16 CFR Part 255). The FTC requires that material connections between advertisers and endorsers be disclosed.
In plain language: when we link to a product and stand to earn money if you buy it, we tell you. Every time.