1. Start with the decision
We define the buyer, the job, the budget, and the cost of choosing badly. If the differences are too small to matter, the category does not need another roundup.
2. Use named sources
Product specifications, pricing pages, policies, documentation, certifications, support articles, and direct correspondence are recorded with dates. Marketing claims are treated as claims, not facts.
3. Separate evidence levels
4. Test the boring parts
For physical products, that may mean trial terms, return freight, warranty exclusions, and construction details. For software, it means setup, permissions, source handling, failure behavior, review time, and the cost after free credits end.
5. Include reasons to skip
Every serious recommendation needs a buyer it does not fit. We do not bury a meaningful drawback because a merchant pays commission.
6. Correct the record
Material corrections are reviewed against a source and updated when warranted. Send the page URL and evidence to hello@productfieldguide.com.
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