Every time you shop online, you have an opportunity to support the Feline Diabetes Message Board (FDMB) and help keep this community running, without spending anything extra.
When you use one of the links in this section, a small percentage of your purchase comes back to support the ongoing operation of the FDMB. These funds help cover hosting, software, maintenance, tools, and improvements that allow the forum to grow, reach more caregivers, and ultimately help more diabetic cats.
How It Works:
How it works for the companies - their affiliate programs are a cheaper way for them to drive traffic to their website when compared to other advertising methods. They pay us 4% on average, where if they were to advertise on TV or through social media they would pay quite a bit more. It's a win-win for everyone involved.
The Goal:
The goal is straightforward: use everyday purchases to help keep FDMB running.
For example, if 500 users spend $50/month, at an average commission rate of 4%, that's $1,000/month for "free" to support the site.
Transparency & Other Notes:
- Tim
When you use one of the links in this section, a small percentage of your purchase comes back to support the ongoing operation of the FDMB. These funds help cover hosting, software, maintenance, tools, and improvements that allow the forum to grow, reach more caregivers, and ultimately help more diabetic cats.
How It Works:
- Click one of the links here before you shop.
- A cookie in your browser tracks your visit, so all qualifying purchases (not necessarily just pet supplies!) will count toward a donation.
- For example, you click the "Amazon" link to order some Fancy Feast... but also end up buying a new surf board. Both qualify!
- On most sites, there is a 24 hour window once a link is clicked for the commission to be applied.
- So before you hit that buy button, make sure you come back here and click.
How it works for the companies - their affiliate programs are a cheaper way for them to drive traffic to their website when compared to other advertising methods. They pay us 4% on average, where if they were to advertise on TV or through social media they would pay quite a bit more. It's a win-win for everyone involved.
The Goal:
The goal is straightforward: use everyday purchases to help keep FDMB running.
For example, if 500 users spend $50/month, at an average commission rate of 4%, that's $1,000/month for "free" to support the site.
Transparency & Other Notes:
- Most links currently only work for US shoppers.
- I've set up a separate bank account to track all income from these links.
- Tim