Our 30‑Minute Research Routine: How We Vet Products and Guides

Intro:
Here’s the simple process we run before publishing: where we look, what we ignore, and how we decide if something’s actually useful for readers.

The routine

  • 10 minutes: Find manufacturer docs, standards, or primary sources.
  • 10 minutes: Compare 3–5 reputable secondary sources (consistency check).
  • 5 minutes: Risk review (safety, side effects, return policy).
  • 5 minutes: Draft notes (what it is, who it’s for, limits).

What we skip
Screenshots of unverified “earnings” or miracle health cures. If the returns are “final sale,” we slow down.

Takeaway
You can use this routine for your own purchases and save a lot of money over a year.