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How We Research

How sources, product comparisons and changing information are checked.

Research begins with the decision or task the reader needs to complete. We identify the information that can change, locate the strongest available primary sources and distinguish documented facts from editorial judgement.

Preferred sources

  • Official UK government and regulator guidance.
  • Google Search Central and other first-party technical documentation.
  • WordPress, WooCommerce and platform documentation.
  • Nominet, ICANN and official domain documentation.
  • NCSC, W3C and recognised standards bodies.

Product comparisons

Comparisons consider the complete operating scenario: setup, ongoing cost, control, support, data portability, integrations, maintenance and the practical effort required to leave the platform.

Dates and updates

A fact-checked date records when changing claims were reviewed. It is not a guarantee that every interface or price remains unchanged, so readers are directed to the original source before acting on time-sensitive information.