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Transparency & Disclosure

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Why This Page Exists

I believe in full transparency. You deserve to know how this site earns money, how I select tools to review, and what relationships I have with the companies I write about. This page explains everything.

How AlstonAntony.com Earns Money

This site earns revenue through the following channels:

  • Affiliate commissions: Some links on this site are affiliate links. When you click and make a purchase, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. I always include non-affiliate alternatives so you can verify independently.
  • Udemy courses: I earn royalties from my Udemy courses (18,700+ students enrolled).
  • Consulting and collaborations: Occasional paid consulting, speaking engagements, and content partnerships.

This site does not earn from display ads, sponsored posts disguised as editorial content, or selling user data.

My Review Methodology

Every tool reviewed on alstonantony.com and zplatform.ai follows the same process:

  1. I purchase the tool with my own money. I do not accept free review copies or trial accounts for the purpose of writing reviews. This ensures I experience exactly what you would.
  2. I use it in real projects. Every tool is tested in live workflows on my own sites — not sandbox environments.
  3. I document results with screenshots and data. GSC data, analytics screenshots, and before/after comparisons are included wherever possible.
  4. I write my honest opinion. If a tool is bad, I say so — even if I could earn affiliate commissions from recommending it. My YouTube channel has been reviewing tools since May 5, 2019.

Affiliate Relationships

I currently have affiliate relationships with the following companies (this list is updated regularly):

  • Semrush
  • Ahrefs
  • SEOPress
  • GeneratePress / GenerateBlocks
  • Pabbly (3rd highest affiliate during their 2019 launch, verified by founder Neeraj Agarwal)
  • Various SaaS tools reviewed on zplatform.ai

Having an affiliate relationship does not influence my review score or recommendation. I have publicly criticized tools I earn affiliate commissions from when they underperform.

Editorial Independence

My employer, Brainstorm Force (creators of Astra and ZipWP), does not control, review, or influence the editorial content on alstonantony.com. Content about Brainstorm Force products is clearly labeled, and I apply the same critical standards I use for any other tool.

AI Usage

All articles on this site are human-written based on my personal experience and testing. I use AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT) as assistants for editing, research, and code generation — but the opinions, data analysis, and recommendations are mine. I do not publish AI-generated articles.

Data and Privacy

This is a static website hosted on Cloudflare Pages. I do not use tracking cookies, advertising pixels, or retargeting scripts. For full details, see my Privacy Policy.

Professional Credentials

My qualifications and certifications listed on this site are verifiable. Each certification includes a direct link to the issuing authority's verification page. My professional memberships (BCS, DMASL) can be independently confirmed.

Statistics and Claims

All statistics on this site (500+ tools tested, 30,000+ students, 15+ years experience, etc.) are accurate as of the date stated. "Tools tested" means tools I have personally purchased or used in production — not tools I have only read about or seen demos of.

Contact

If you have questions about any disclosure on this page, please use my contact form. I reply to every message personally.