Purpose

• Provide honest, business‑first reviews.
• Help indie builders ship practical improvements confidently.

Independence

• No paid placements or “sponsored verdicts”.
• No money or gifts accepted for favorable coverage.
• If a post is sponsored (rare), it’s clearly labeled and does not influence conclusions.

Access & Perks

• Free trials, demo accounts, beta access, or temporary licenses may be used.
• Vendor‑provided review licenses are disclosed and do not affect the verdict.

Affiliate Links

• Some posts may include affiliate links to help fund the site.
• Affiliate links are disclosed and do not affect scores or recommendations.
• Potential conflicts lead to declining the partnership.

Methodology

Hands‑on Testing

• Real workloads: onboarding, pricing clarity, time‑to‑value, reliability, growth levers.
• Measured criteria: onboarding friction, conversion cues, pricing communication, retention mechanics, extensibility, support/docs.
• Practical fixes over theoretical critiques with “ship‑ready” suggestions.

Scope & Limitations

• Reviews reflect the product at the time of testing; software changes frequently.
• Mainstream use cases prioritized; niche features may be noted but not exhaustively tested.
• No reviews for products where I have a material financial interest.

Feedback & Corrections

• Founders can request factual corrections with evidence.
• Posts are updated with noted changes when warranted.
• Major releases (pricing/features) may trigger a refresh or follow‑up.

Disclosure

• Material relationships (affiliates, review access, sponsorship) are disclosed in each article.
• Referral or partner links are explicitly stated where used.

Ethics & Privacy

• No sharing of private roadmaps, internal docs, or confidential data.
• User data captured during testing is minimized and deleted after review.

Communication

• No pre‑publication drafts shared with vendors.
• Open to constructive dialogue and clarifications via the contact page.

Requests for Review

• Submit apps via /app-for-review/.
• Priority for clear problem statements, accessible demos, and active development.

Verdicts

• Concise recommendations: ship now, refine and retest, or hold.
• Includes practical next steps a founder can implement within a week.