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Why that product review may be a sales pitch

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That highly detailed review of a kitchen appliance is not just a friendly recommendation. Publishers embed specialized tracking URLs into their articles, ensuring that if you buy the product, they get a financial kickback, meaning literally every top-ten list is just a massive undisclosed sales commission funnel.

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