# Editorial policy: no paid endorsements

> We have released an editorial policy.

I write about and recommend technology. Our upcoming video discusses [MindNode](https://mindnode.com). Soon I'll be talking about email, where I recommend [Fastmail](https://fastmail.com). I've discussed [1Password](https://1password.com), and of course there's my beloved [Bear](https://bear.app).

In the past, I have published affiliate links for some of these services. This makes me feel awkward – I don't want to tell you how good Fastmail is and follow it with a little footnote: _¹ Clicking this link earns me money_.

When I see others do this, I'm suspicious. I don't want you to be suspicious of what I write. So.

## 1. We do not earn money from endorsements

When I recommend something, I want you to know it's because I think it's the best thing. Not because it's earning me money.

This means we will not include, say, an affiliate link to a product that we recommend.

### You might still get a deal

This weekend's post will include a MindNode offer. This is a public offer that has nothing to do with me. I'll still include offers like this where they might benefit _you_ but not me.

### This doesn't preclude advertising

I'm not saying that I'll never advertise anything. (Though, let's be realistic.) But if I did, it would be obvious: it would be **an advert**, plain and clear. I'll say "I'm telling you this because they paid me".

## This policy lives at Support > Policies

I've [copied this policy there](https://johnnydecimal.com/support/about-legal/policies#editorial-policy). If we add to it in the future, I'll blog an update.