Editorial Policy

I’ve been publishing content on this site since 2008. Thousands of articles, countless revisions, and more than a few pieces I’d rather forget.

This editorial policy explains how I approach content creation and what you can expect when you read something here.

My Editorial Philosophy

Everything on Gaurav Tiwari is based on actual experience. I don’t write theoretical guides about tools I’ve never touched or strategies I’ve never tested. If I recommend something, I’ve used it. If I criticize something, I’ve struggled with it.

That’s the core promise: practitioner content, not aggregated research dressed up as expertise.

How I Create Content

Every article starts with a real problem I’ve encountered or a question a client asked. I test tools on production sites (mine or client sites with permission). I track results with actual numbers. Then I write about what worked, what failed, and what I’d do differently.

I’ve made expensive mistakes and shared them publicly. The $3,000 I wasted on premium hosting before discovering a $5/month VPS could outperform it? That’s a real number from my actual bank account. When I tell you something doesn’t work, I’ve usually lost money or time proving it.

Editorial Independence

No advertiser, sponsor, or affiliate partner influences my recommendations. I’ve turned down five-figure sponsorship deals from companies whose products I wouldn’t recommend. The short-term money isn’t worth the long-term trust damage.

When I recommend a tool, it’s because I use it. My current stack (GeneratePress, FlyingPress, Rank Math, Hetzner) exists because I’ve tested dozens of alternatives and these performed best for my needs. Not because anyone paid me to say so.

Some links on this site are affiliate links. When you purchase through them, I earn a commission at no extra cost to you. I disclose this clearly because you deserve to know.

But here’s what matters: I never recommend something just because it has a good affiliate program. I’ve recommended free tools over paid alternatives with better commissions. I’ve criticized products from companies I have affiliate relationships with. The recommendation always comes first. The affiliate link is added if one happens to exist.

If a product stops being good, I stop recommending it. Period. I’ve removed affiliate partners mid-contract because their product quality dropped. That’s not good business in the short term. It’s essential business in the long term.

I accept sponsored posts and guest contributions, but with strict guidelines.

Sponsored content is always clearly labeled. You’ll never wonder whether something is paid placement. If a company paid for it, you’ll know before you read the first paragraph.

I maintain full editorial control over everything published here. Sponsors can suggest topics. They can’t dictate conclusions. If their product doesn’t deliver, I’ll say so or decline to publish. I’ve returned payments rather than publish content I couldn’t stand behind.

Accuracy and Corrections

I check my facts. I verify claims. I test before recommending.

But I’m human. Mistakes happen. Software changes. What worked in 2023 might not work in 2026.

When I find errors (or readers point them out), I fix them quickly. Corrections are noted at the top of the article with the date and what changed. I don’t silently edit to cover my tracks.

If an entire article becomes outdated or wrong, I’ll mark it clearly rather than let it mislead people searching for current information.

Originality

Everything published under my name is original work or clearly attributed to its source. I don’t scrape content, rewrite competitors’ posts, or use AI to generate filler articles.

I use AI tools (like Claude) to assist with research, editing, and technical tasks. But the opinions, experiences, and recommendations are mine. I’ve spent 16+ years building this expertise. No AI is going to replace the hard-won knowledge from launching sites that flopped, debugging code at 2am, and watching client businesses grow because the technical foundation was solid.

When I quote someone, I credit them. When I reference data, I link to the source. When I use images, I ensure I have the right to use them.

What I Won’t Publish

Some content will never appear on this site:

Hate speech, discrimination, or harassment. This should be obvious, but apparently it needs saying.

Unverified health or financial advice. I’m not a doctor or financial advisor. I won’t pretend to be one.

Content designed to deceive. No fake reviews, fabricated testimonials, or misleading claims about products.

Low-quality sponsored content. If your guest post reads like it was generated by ChatGPT with default settings, it’s getting rejected. I don’t care how much you’re paying.

Anything that violates someone’s privacy. No doxxing, no publishing private information without consent.

Reader Privacy

I collect minimal data and never sell it. Your email address (if you subscribe to the newsletter) stays between us and my email service provider. I don’t rent lists, share subscriber data, or spam you with garbage.

Analytics exist to understand what content helps people, not to build profiles for advertisers. My full approach is detailed in the Privacy Policy.

How to Reach Me

Found an error? Have a question? Want to tell me I’m wrong about something?

Use the contact form or email me directly at [email protected].

I read every message. Response time varies based on workload, but I do respond.

This Policy Evolves

Publishing practices change. Platforms evolve. New ethical considerations emerge.

This policy gets updated when needed. The core commitment (honest, experience-based content that prioritizes reader value over short-term profit) won’t change. The specifics might.

Last updated: January 24, 2026