Editorial Policy
Our commitment to useful, evidence-led content
SaleMigo exists to help ecommerce sellers, sourcing professionals and cross-border businesses make better tool decisions.
Many of the products we cover are researched because we are evaluating them for real business use ourselves. That practical experience informs our work, but it does not replace verification.
Real business use. Structured research. Clearer decisions.
We aim to publish content that is useful before it is commercial, transparent about the strength of its evidence, and clear about the difference between fact, direct observation and editorial interpretation.
Editorial independence
SaleMigo may earn revenue through affiliate relationships or other commercial arrangements.
Those relationships should not determine which product receives a favorable conclusion, which limitation is disclosed, or how a comparison is structured.
A company cannot purchase a better editorial rating, a higher position in an independent ranking, or removal of legitimate criticism.
Where commercial content or sponsorship exists, it should be clearly identified and kept distinguishable from independent editorial analysis.
Practitioner-led research
SaleMigo is not built around reviewing products solely because they offer affiliate commissions. Many research projects begin because we are evaluating a tool for our own Amazon, ecommerce, sourcing, export or cross-border business workflows. That can involve product research, keyword analysis, competitor research, supplier discovery, buyer research, trade data or other real operating questions.
Where relevant, those practical findings may become part of our published content. We do not claim direct experience with a product when we do not have it.
Evidence and testing depth
Not every article is supported by the same type or amount of evidence. Where useful, SaleMigo may identify research as Hands-on Tested, Partially Tested or Research-Based. These labels describe the depth of our research, not the quality of the product.
Hands-on Tested
Partially Tested
Research-Based
Source standards
We prefer primary sources whenever they are appropriate for factual product information. That may include official product documentation, pricing pages, help centres, terms, release information and direct product interfaces. However, a vendor’s own marketing claim is treated as a claim from that vendor – not automatically as independent proof. Where an important conclusion requires stronger evidence, we may use direct testing, exported data, screenshots, additional reputable sources or clearly identified analysis.
We avoid presenting assumptions as verified facts.
Facts, observations and analysis
A factual statement should be supportable by an appropriate source or direct evidence. A hands-on observation describes what we experienced while using a product or workflow. An editorial conclusion explains what we believe that evidence means for a particular type of user. When the available evidence is limited or uncertain, our wording should reflect that limitation.
Pricing, plans and changing product information
Software pricing, plans, trials, limits and features can change frequently. When those details materially affect an article, we aim to verify them as close to publication or substantive update as practical. Old screenshots, design mockups or previous drafts are not treated as proof that a commercial detail remains current. Readers should confirm time-sensitive pricing and subscription terms directly with the provider before purchasing.
Reviews, comparisons and recommendations
A recommendation should follow the evidence rather than precede it. Our comparison content should focus on the factors that matter for the use case being discussed, rather than simply counting features.
Different products may be better suited to different users. We do not need to force a universal winner where the evidence does not support one.
Ratings, rankings and “Best” labels
Star ratings, numerical scores and labels such as “Best Overall” are strong editorial signals. SaleMigo should use them only when a defined evaluation methodology supports them. Where a formal scoring system has not been applied, we prefer more specific descriptions such as “better suited to beginners,” “stronger for keyword research,” or “more useful for this particular sourcing workflow.”
Affiliate relationships
Some links on SaleMigo may be affiliate links. If a reader purchases or subscribes through one of those links, SaleMigo may receive a commission at no additional cost to the reader. Where an affiliate relationship is relevant to a recommendation, we aim to disclose it clearly near the content rather than relying only on a separate disclosure page. Further details are available in our Affiliate Disclosure.
Free access, trials and vendor-provided benefits
A company may sometimes provide trial access, extended access, a demonstration account or another benefit that helps us evaluate a product. Receiving access does not guarantee positive coverage. Where such a relationship could reasonably affect how a reader interprets the review, we should disclose it. We will not describe a product as independently purchased if access was provided by the vendor.
Sponsored content
If SaleMigo publishes sponsored or paid content, it should be clearly labeled as such. Sponsored content should not be presented as an independent review. A commercial partner may provide factual information about its own product, but payment does not give that partner control over SaleMigo’s independent editorial conclusions elsewhere on the site.
Corrections
Accuracy matters more than protecting an old version of an article. If we discover a factual error, we aim to correct it promptly. When a correction materially affects the article’s conclusion, recommendation or interpretation, the surrounding analysis should also be reconsidered. Readers and companies may report potential factual errors through our Contact page.
Updates
Important reviews and comparisons may be updated when products materially change. Examples include significant pricing changes, feature additions or removals, major interface changes, new data coverage or developments that affect a previous conclusion. An updated date should reflect meaningful editorial work rather than a cosmetic date change.
How we use AI
SaleMigo may use AI-assisted tools as part of the research and editorial process. AI may help organize research, analyze supplied datasets, identify questions requiring verification, structure drafts, compare information or support proofreading and editorial QA. AI output is not treated as an authoritative source simply because it was generated confidently. Material factual claims, pricing, product information and recommendations should be checked against the underlying evidence or reliable sources. Human editorial judgment remains responsible for the final published content.
Authors and reviewers
Where appropriate, editorial articles should identify who prepared or reviewed the content. Bylines and author information should accurately represent the people involved rather than create artificial expertise.
Author or reviewer profiles may describe relevant operating experience, research areas and practical background when that context helps readers understand the perspective behind the content.
Testimonials and third-party opinions
SaleMigo does not knowingly publish fabricated testimonials. Any customer, user or expert quote presented as a real person’s experience should have a legitimate underlying source. Placeholder testimonials used during website development should never be treated as final published evidence.
Conflicts of interest
If a personal, commercial or other relationship creates a material conflict that readers would reasonably want to know about, it should be disclosed where relevant. The same principle applies whether the benefit is financial or takes another meaningful form.
Our publishing test
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What did we actually research or test?
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What evidence supports the important factual claims?
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Does the conclusion match the evidence?
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Have we disclosed the limitations and relevant commercial relationships?
Questions or corrections
If you believe a SaleMigo article contains a factual error, outdated information or an important disclosure issue, please contact us through our Contact page.
We welcome evidence that helps us improve the accuracy and usefulness of our work.