Transparency is the product here, so this page states plainly how SupplyRank makes money and how that does — and does not — affect what you read.
How we make money
Paid sourcing research — flat-fee research requests ordered by readers through the Request sourcing page.
Affiliate links — some outbound links on the site may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you sign up or purchase through them, at no extra cost to you.
What affiliate links never affect
Ratings and statuses. Supplier scores and brand availability statuses (open / gray-market / closed) follow the methodology in How we rate. No affiliate relationship moves a score.
Rankings and inclusion. Suppliers cannot pay to be listed, ranked higher, or excluded from criticism — see our editorial policy.
Honest conclusions. Where the honest answer is “this channel is closed” or “this supplier is not worth your money”, we publish that, affiliate or not.
How to tell
We mark sections containing affiliate links where practical. If you want to reach any service without our referral, simply type its address directly into your browser.