📢 The Short Version
This site earns money through affiliate commissions (primarily from Hostinger) and Google AdSense advertising. These income sources do not influence which hosts I recommend or how I score them. Rankings are based on real, personal testing. Every affiliate link is clearly disclosed. Read on for the full picture.
Affiliate Link Disclosure
HostLaunch.online participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click certain links on this website and subsequently make a purchase from a third-party company, this site may receive a commission from that company. This commission comes at no additional cost to you — the price you pay for the product or service is the same whether or not you use our affiliate link.
As required by the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and similar regulations in other jurisdictions, I am disclosing this material connection to my readers.
✅ Affiliate Programs We Participate In
- Hostinger Affiliate Program — When you purchase hosting through our Hostinger links (identified by the referral code S0TABIDHULP1), we earn a commission. Hostinger's pricing to you is identical whether you use our link or go directly.
- Google AdSense — We display Google AdSense advertisements on our pages. We earn a small amount when visitors interact with these ads. We do not control which specific ads are shown.
How Affiliate Links Are Identified
On this website, affiliate links are identified in the following ways:
- Articles containing affiliate links include a disclosure notice near the top of the page, typically reading "This article contains affiliate links" or similar language.
- Affiliate links may include tracking parameters in the URL (such as our Hostinger referral code).
- Buttons and CTAs linking to Hostinger (e.g., "Get 80% Off Hostinger") are affiliate links.
If you are unsure whether a link is an affiliate link, assume that any link to Hostinger on this website is an affiliate link. We do not use deceptive practices to hide the affiliate nature of these links.
Our Editorial Independence Policy
The fact that we earn commissions from Hostinger does not mean our coverage of Hostinger is uniformly positive or that we avoid mentioning competitors. Here is our explicit editorial policy:
✅ What We Commit To
- Honest testing: Speed, uptime, and support tests are conducted on real websites over real time periods. We do not fabricate or adjust test results.
- Honest weaknesses: Every host we review, including Hostinger, has its weaknesses documented and explained. We do not omit negative findings to protect commission income.
- Performance-based rankings: Hosts are recommended based on how they performed in testing, not based on the commission rate they pay. If a competitor outperformed Hostinger in a specific area, we say so clearly.
- Clear comparisons: When Hostinger is a better choice than a competitor, we explain why with data. When a competitor is the better choice for a specific use case, we direct readers there.
- Regular updates: We review and update articles to reflect current pricing, features, and performance — not just to refresh affiliate links.
❌ What We Do Not Do
- Accept payment to write positive reviews
- Accept payment to change or remove negative content
- Accept free hosting in exchange for positive coverage (if we receive complimentary access for testing, it is disclosed)
- Rank hosts based on commission rates rather than performance
- Fabricate test data or performance metrics
- Write content that we know to be inaccurate to protect commercial relationships
How We Review and Test Hosting Providers
To understand why you can trust this site's recommendations even though we earn affiliate commissions, it helps to understand exactly how reviews are conducted:
Real Test Websites
Identical WordPress installations are set up on each hosting provider's servers. These are real websites, not mock environments.
Extended Monitoring
Speed tests via GTmetrix from 4 global locations run weekly. Uptime is monitored every minute via UptimeRobot for 3-6+ months.
Real Support Tests
Support teams are contacted with standardised technical questions. Response time and accuracy are measured and scored honestly.
Real Pricing Verification
Advertised prices and actual renewal prices are independently verified. Hidden costs are identified and disclosed.
Long-Term Personal Use
Hosting providers we recommend for first-place are those we personally use for real websites over extended periods.
Independent Scoring
Hosts are scored based on test results. Score calculations do not factor in affiliate commission rates.
Accuracy and Content Disclaimer
The information published on HostLaunch.online is provided for general informational purposes. While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy and currency of the information:
- Pricing changes frequently. Hosting prices — both promotional and renewal — change. Always verify current pricing directly on the host's website before making a purchase decision.
- Features change. Hosting providers add and remove features. What was accurate at the time of publication may have changed. Check official sources for current feature availability.
- Performance varies. Speed and uptime data presented in our reviews reflects our specific test conditions (server location, test site configuration, monitoring period). Your results may differ based on your website's content, geographic location, and hosting plan.
- Individual experiences vary. Support quality, server allocation, and performance can vary between individual accounts on the same hosting platform.
We update articles regularly but cannot guarantee that all information is current at the time you read it. For critical purchasing decisions, always verify information with the hosting provider directly.
Not Professional or Legal Advice
The content on this website — including hosting reviews, WordPress tutorials, AdSense guides, and business advice — is intended as general information for educational purposes only. Nothing on this website constitutes:
- Legal advice or a legal opinion
- Financial advice or an investment recommendation
- Tax advice
- Professional IT or cybersecurity consulting
For matters requiring professional expertise (legal questions about your website's terms, financial decisions about business investments, tax treatment of affiliate income), consult a qualified professional in your jurisdiction.
External Links Disclaimer
This website contains links to external websites and resources, including affiliate links to Hostinger and other providers. We do not control the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of information on external websites. The inclusion of a link to an external site does not imply endorsement of that site's content or products beyond what is explicitly stated in our own review and recommendation content.
External websites you visit through links on this site are subject to those sites' own privacy policies and terms of service. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any website you visit.
Testimonials and Results Disclaimer
Any income figures, traffic projections, or earnings estimates presented on this website (for example, in guides about affiliate marketing or AdSense monetization) are based on our personal experience and publicly available industry data. They are illustrative examples only and should not be interpreted as guarantees of results.
Individual results will vary based on the quality and volume of your content, the competitiveness of your niche, the amount of time invested, your geographic market, and many other factors outside our control. Building a website that generates meaningful income requires sustained effort over time. Anyone promising immediate or guaranteed results from a website or blog is making claims we cannot support.
Google AdSense Compliance
This website complies with Google AdSense programme policies. Specifically:
- We do not click our own ads or encourage others to click ads artificially.
- We do not place ads in a manner designed to encourage accidental clicks.
- We do not place more than 3 AdSense ad units per page.
- The content on this website is original, compliant with AdSense content policies, and does not contain adult content, illegal material, or content that promotes violence.
- Ad placement complies with AdSense placement policies.
FTC and International Compliance
This disclosure is made in compliance with:
- FTC 16 CFR Part 255 (USA) — FTC Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising
- ASA CAP Code (UK) — UK Advertising Standards Authority guidelines on affiliate marketing
- GDPR Article 13 (EU) — Transparency requirements for personal data processing
- General consumer protection laws in other applicable jurisdictions
If you have concerns about the accuracy of this disclosure or believe it is incomplete, please contact us at contact@hostlaunch.online.
Questions About This Disclaimer
If you have any questions about this disclaimer, our affiliate relationships, or our editorial process, please reach out:
- Email: contact@hostlaunch.online
- Contact form: hostlaunch.online/contact/
We are committed to transparency and will respond to any reasonable questions about our commercial relationships and editorial process within 48 hours.