The3DGuide is a participant in several affiliate programs. This means that when you click on certain links on our site and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
How Affiliate Links Work
Throughout our articles, you’ll find links to products on Amazon, manufacturer websites, and other retailers. When you click one of these links and buy something — whether it’s a 3D printer, a roll of filament, or an accessory — the retailer pays us a small referral fee.
This is the primary way The3DGuide earns revenue and is what allows us to keep creating free, in-depth content.
Programs We Participate In
The3DGuide is a participant in the following affiliate programs:
- 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
- Bambu Lab Affiliate Program
- Anycubic Affiliate Program
- Creality Affiliate Program
- Snapmaker Affiliate Program
- ShareASale and Impact affiliate networks (which include various 3D printing brands)
Our Promise to You
Affiliate commissions never influence our editorial recommendations. Here’s what that means in practice:
We recommend products we believe in. If a product isn’t good enough for us to use or recommend to a friend, it doesn’t get featured — regardless of affiliate commission rates.
We disclose affiliate relationships. Articles containing affiliate links include a notice near the top of the page. We believe in full transparency.
We highlight both pros and cons. Every review and recommendation includes honest assessments of limitations and drawbacks. A balanced review is more useful to you and more sustainable for us in the long run.
We don’t let commissions determine rankings. Our “best of” lists are based on performance, value, and suitability — not on which brand pays the highest commission.
Identifying Affiliate Links
Articles containing affiliate links will include a disclosure statement near the top of the article. Affiliate links generally direct you to product pages on Amazon.com or manufacturer websites.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we earn revenue, feel free to reach out at ryan@the3dguide.com.