Editorial Guidelines

Web Hosting Services (webhostingservices.co)
Effective Date: January 2025
Last Updated: January 2025

Web Hosting Services is an informational site focused on web hosting topics, performance, security, website management, and related tools. These Editorial Guidelines explain how we create content, how we evaluate products and services, and how we handle updates, corrections, and affiliate relationships.

1. Our Editorial Mission
   Our goal is to publish clear, practical, and accurate information that helps people make better decisions about web hosting and running websites. We aim to explain concepts in plain language and call out tradeoffs instead of pretending there is one perfect option for everyone.

2. Editorial Independence
   We maintain editorial independence. Advertising relationships, affiliate partnerships, or sponsorships do not determine what we publish, how we rank products, or what we recommend. If we do not believe a product is a good fit for the audience or for a specific use case, we will say so.

3. How We Choose Topics
   We select topics based on reader needs, industry changes, common questions, and areas where people often get misled. This includes beginner guides, comparisons, troubleshooting, and best practices for security and performance.

4. Research Standards
   We build content using a mix of first-principles knowledge and reliable sources. Our research may include documentation from hosting providers, official product docs, standards bodies, reputable industry publications, and real-world configuration examples.

   When we cite statistics, pricing, limits, or feature claims, we aim to confirm them using primary sources or official documentation.

5. Fact-Checking and Review Process
   All content is written, edited, and reviewed by a human before it is published. We check for technical accuracy, clarity, and whether the advice matches common real-world constraints.

   We also review content for:

   • Misleading claims or missing context
   • Outdated screenshots, product names, or discontinued plans
   • Security and privacy implications
   • Overly broad recommendations that ignore specific use cases

6. Corrections and Updates
   Web hosting changes quickly. We regularly review and update content when:

   • Providers change pricing, features, or policies
   • New security issues or best practices emerge
   • Tools, plugins, or platforms are updated
   • We identify an error or missing context

   If you believe something is inaccurate or outdated, contact us at support@webhostingservices.co. We take corrections seriously and will update content when appropriate.

7. Product Reviews and Comparisons
   We may publish product reviews, comparisons, and “best of” lists. When we do, we focus on what matters for real users: performance, reliability, security, support quality, ease of use, plan limitations, and total cost.

   Our evaluations may consider factors such as:

   • Performance characteristics and scalability
   • Uptime history and infrastructure approach
   • Security features and default protections
   • Support channels and responsiveness
   • Refund policies, contract terms, and renewal pricing
   • Control panel, tooling, and developer experience
   • Use case fit, including beginners, small businesses, and technical users

   We may update rankings and recommendations as products change.

8. Affiliate Links and Monetization
   In the future, some content may include affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click a link and sign up, at no additional cost to you unless explicitly stated.

   When affiliate links are present, we will clearly disclose that in or near the content where the links appear. Earning a commission does not affect our editorial opinions, what we publish, or how we describe pros and cons.

9. AI-Assisted Drafting
   We may use AI tools to support parts of the content creation process, such as outlining, summarizing, or generating draft language. We do not publish AI output without human review. A human editor is responsible for accuracy, clarity, and final publication.

10. No Professional Advice: Content on this Site is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or professional advice. You are responsible for evaluating whether any recommendation is appropriate for your specific situation.

11. Contact
    If you have questions about these Editorial Guidelines, or want to report an issue with an article, contact us at support@webhostingservices.co.