Editorial Standards

At Baker Tested, we hold ourselves to strict editorial standards. Our goal is to help you make informed software decisions — not to push products for commissions.

Our Principles

  1. Independence: Our editorial team decides what we review and how we rate it. Affiliate relationships never influence our rankings or recommendations.

  2. Honesty: Every review includes genuine pros AND cons. If a tool has deal-breaking issues, we say so — even if we earn commissions from it.

  3. Accuracy: We verify pricing, features, and claims before publishing. When things change, we update our content.

  4. Transparency: We clearly disclose affiliate relationships and explain how we make money.

How We Research

  • We sign up for free trials and test tools in real workflows
  • We compare pricing across all tiers (not just the cheapest plan)
  • We evaluate security, privacy policies, and data handling practices
  • We check customer reviews on G2, Capterra, and Reddit for patterns
  • We note setup difficulty, learning curve, and support quality

How We Rank

Our rankings are based on:
1. Product quality — Does it actually work well?
2. Value for money — Is the pricing fair for what you get?
3. Ease of use — Can a non-technical user get started quickly?
4. Security & privacy — How does it handle your data?
5. Support — What happens when something goes wrong?

Commission rates play zero role in our rankings.

Corrections Policy

If we get something wrong, we fix it. Contact us with corrections and we’ll update the article within 48 hours, with a note explaining what changed.

Content Updates

We review and update our major articles quarterly. Each article shows its last-updated date so you know the information is current.

AI-Assisted Content

Baker Tested uses AI tools to assist with initial content drafting, including research compilation and article structure. However, every published article is:

  • Human-reviewed and edited for accuracy, tone, and quality
  • Enhanced with firsthand testing — screenshots, timing, and hands-on evaluation
  • Fact-checked — pricing, features, and claims are verified against current product pages
  • Augmented with original security analysis from our IT/cybersecurity expertise

AI helps us work efficiently. Human judgment, testing, and expertise make our content trustworthy. We believe transparency about our process builds reader trust.

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