Here's exactly how this site makes money, because you deserve to know before you click anything.
The Short Version
Some links on this site go to Amazon, and some go directly to a brand's own affiliate program (Z Grills today; more brand-direct programs may be added over time). Click one and buy something, and we earn a small commission. It costs you nothing extra. The price is identical whether you use our link or go directly to the retailer or brand.
The Longer Version
Grill Smoke Lab is a participant in the 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. We also participate in brand-direct affiliate programs (currently Z Grills, via the Impact network) that work the same way: click a link, buy the product, and we earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
What This Means for Our Recommendations
Nothing changes about what we write. We recommend products we'd genuinely stand behind, based on the research described on our How We Review page. The commission doesn't move the verdict one inch. If something's overpriced, or a real pattern of owners regret buying it, we say so, affiliate link or not, and it doesn't matter which program the link belongs to.
We don't accept free products from manufacturers in exchange for coverage, and we don't run sponsored posts.
Why We're Telling You This
The FTC requires it, and honestly, you'd deserve to know either way. If you'd rather skip our links entirely, go search for the product directly with the retailer or brand of your choice. We'd rather you trust this site than click a link you're not sure about.
Questions
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Last updated: August 8, 2026