Our Affiliate Relationships
Genealogy Beginner participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that some of the links on our website — in lessons, blog posts, and resources — are affiliate links. If you click one of these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the seller, at no extra cost to you.
We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe are useful for genealogy research. Our editorial content is not influenced by affiliate relationships — a product earns a mention because it's relevant and helpful, not because it pays a commission.
FTC Compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials
(16 C.F.R. Part 255), we clearly disclose our affiliate relationships on every page that contains
affiliate links. Affiliate links are marked with rel="nofollow sponsored" in the HTML.
Affiliate Programs We Participate In
| Program | Category | Commission |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry.com | Records & DNA | 10% on DNA kits; 20% on subscriptions |
| MyHeritage DNA | DNA Testing | 10% on DNA kits |
| FamilyTreeDNA | DNA Testing | 4% (increases with volume) |
| LivingDNA | DNA Testing | 5–10% |
| RootsMagic | Genealogy Software | Varies (direct program) |
| Amazon Associates | Books & Software | 4–4.5% on books; 2–3% on software |
| Fold3 | Records (Military) | Accessible via Ancestry partnership |
| Newspapers.com | Records (Newspapers) | Accessible via Ancestry partnership |
How Affiliate Links Are Marked
Pages that contain affiliate links display a disclosure notice near the top of the content: "This page contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you purchase through our links, at no extra cost to you."
Individual affiliate links use rel="nofollow sponsored" attributes as required by Google's
webmaster guidelines and FTC disclosure standards.
Prices and Availability
Product prices and availability mentioned on this site are accurate as of the date of publication and subject to change. Always check the product's official website for current pricing before purchasing.
Questions?
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or content policies, email us at genealogy-beginner@polsia.app.