Our Commitment to Editorial Integrity

Your trust is the foundation of everything we do at Consumers Best.

Our mission is simple: to provide you with clear, thoroughly researched, and unbiased recommendations that help you make confident decisions. Whether you're navigating the complexities of debt consolidation, choosing a new mattress, or finding the perfect home security system, we are here to cut through the noise and serve as your trusted guide.

To fulfill this mission, it's essential that you understand exactly how we work and how we support our extensive research and testing.

How We Support Our Work

Consumers Best is a reader-supported publication. When you decide to purchase a product or sign up for a service through one of the links on our site, we may earn a referral commission from our partners.

This comes at no additional cost to you.

This affiliate model allows us to fund our team. It pays for the countless hours we spend building out Consumers Best—all while keeping our content completely free for you, our reader.

Our Independence is Non-Negotiable

The trust you place in us is our most valuable asset, and we protect it fiercely. Our editorial independence is the bedrock of our reputation.

Here is our promise to you:

• Our Recommendations are Earned, Not Bought: Our rankings and the coveted 'Consumers Best' designation are determined solely by our editorial team through rigorous, independent research and analysis. A company cannot pay to alter our reviews or be named our top pick.
• Review-First, Revenue-Second: Our process is to first identify, test, and research the best options in a category. Only after our analysis is complete and our top picks are chosen do we explore whether an affiliate relationship is available. If our top pick doesn't have a partner program, we still recommend it. Our priority is always to name the best choice, regardless of compensation.
• Strict Editorial Separation: Our editorial team operates with complete independence from our business development staff. The writers and researchers who create our content are not influenced by our affiliate partnerships. Their single focus is on serving you, the consumer.

Simply put, our business model only succeeds if we earn and maintain your trust. If we recommend something that isn't truly the best, you won't be satisfied, and we will have failed in our mission.

Thank you for being a part of the Consumers Best community. We work hard every day to be your most reliable source for consumer advice, and we are honored to have you with us.