Editorial Policy

Effective Date: December 3, 2025
Last Updated: December 3, 2025

DoTrendz maintains strict editorial standards to ensure trustworthy, research-driven content about tech trends and gadgets. This policy explains our research process, content creation standards, accuracy commitment, and how we handle corrections, conflicts, and transparency.

Our Editorial Mission

Core Principles:

• Accuracy First: Facts over hype, sources over speculation

• Transparency: Show our work—every claim traceable to data

• Relevance: Gen Z tech trends explained clearly, without jargon

• Independence: Editorial decisions free from commercial influence

• Clarity: Structured format so readers find answers fast

We decode viral gadgets and AI trends, separating signal from noise for readers who discover tech through social media but want structured insights.

Research Process

Every Article Follows This Sequence:

1. Trend Validation (Signal Detection)

• Minimum 3 independent signals: TikTok views >1M, Instagram engagement spikes, X conversations, Amazon rank jumps, Reddit mentions

• Single viral video = ignored

• Cross-platform momentum required

2. Multi-Source Verification

• Manufacturer specs + datasheets

• 50-200 user reviews (Amazon, Reddit, forums)

• Expert coverage (The Verge, Wired, tech YouTubers)

• Competitor analysis (what others miss)

• Social proof vs. reality check

3. Gap Identification

• Missing details: compatibility, regional limits, battery truth

• Unasked questions: "Who is this actually for?"

• Contradictions: manufacturer claims vs. user reports

• Alternatives: cheaper/better options nobody mentions

4. Structured Synthesis

• Hook: Why trending now?

• Breakdown: What it does (real vs. promised)

• Analysis: Strengths, weaknesses, user fit

• Verdict: Clear recommendation matrix

Content Standards

What We Publish:

• Research depth: 5+ credible sources minimum

• Freshness: 48-72 hours after trend peaks

• Persona focus: Specific readers (students, creators, renters)

• Future signals: Where trend leads next

What We Reject:

• Single-source speculation

• Press release rewrites

• "Top 50" listicles without analysis

• Pure opinion without data

Format Standards:

• H1: Post title only

• H2: Main sections (Why Trending, What It Does, etc.)

• H3: Sub-points, use cases

• Bullets: Specs, pros/cons

• Sources: Inline citations where claims made

Fact-Checking and Accuracy

Verification Checklist:

• Specs match official documentation

• User review patterns confirmed (not cherry-picked)

• Pricing from multiple retailers

• Compatibility tested via user reports

• Claims traceable to primary sources

Error Handling:

• Minor errors: corrected silently + updated date

• Major errors: correction notice at article top + notification to commenters

• Report issues: dotrendz.help@gmail.com

Sources Hierarchy:

1. Official manufacturer specs

2. Expert reviews (tech journalists)

3. Aggregated user reviews (100+)

4. Social proof (TikTok/Instagram)

5. Forums/Reddit (patterns only)

Independence and Conflicts

No Commercial Influence:

• Zero sponsored content or paid placements

• No affiliate links (pure editorial)

• No brand review requests accepted

• Advertising (future): clearly marked "Sponsored"

Transparency:

• Research process disclosed in every About section

• Sources cited inline

• Methodology explained in Editorial Policy

• Team backgrounds public

Gifts/Samples: None accepted

Corrections Policy

Types of Corrections:
Factual Errors: Wrong specs, pricing, compatibility
Material Omissions: Key drawbacks missed
Context Errors: Misleading without full picture

Correction Process:

1. Error reported via email/comments

2. Verified within 24 hours

3. Correction made + notice added:
   "Correction [Date]: Updated battery life from 8hrs to 6hrs based on additional user reports."

4. Commenters notified if affected

Transparency Notice:
Corrections visible at article top for 30 days.

Social Media Guidelines

Official Channels:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560602520959

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dotrendz.shop/

• X: https://x.com/HelpDotrendz

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dotrendz-undefined-145b66375/

• Medium: https://medium.com/@dotrendz.help

• Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/DOTRENDZ

Social Content Standards:

• Same research rigor as articles

• Shortened for platform but factually identical

• Links back to full research

• No unsubstantiated claims

Commenting Standards

Allowed:

• Relevant questions

• Additional research/data

• Polite disagreement with sources

• Personal experiences matching research

Not Allowed:

• Spam/self-promotion

• Personal attacks

• Off-topic links

• Unsubstantiated claims

Moderation: Human review, 24-hour approval window.

Attribution and Credit

Sources Cited:

• Inline links to primary research

• Aggregated data sources disclosed

• User submissions credited by handle/platform

Guest Contributions:

• Full credit + bio/link

• Same editorial standards apply

Publishing Cadence and Updates

Frequency: 3-7 articles/week based on trend volume
Updates: Articles refreshed quarterly or on major developments
Archives: All content preserved indefinitely

Editorial Team

Founder & Lead Researcher:
Abdul Rehman Khan

• 5+ years semantic SEO, tech research

• Specializes in trend validation, gap analysis

• Monitors TikTok FYPs, Reddit, Amazon 24/7

Future: Expanding to specialist writers per category (AI, smart home, creator gear)

Complaints and Appeals

Content Issues: dotrendz.help@gmail.com
Corrections: Same email, 24-hour response
Appeals: Moderation decisions reviewed within 48 hours

External Complaints: Local media authorities if unsatisfied.

Commitment to Readers

DoTrendz exists to build trust through:

• Rigorous research nobody else does

• Transparency about methods and limits

• Quick corrections when wrong

• Independence from commercial pressure

We treat every article like it represents the entire brand. Your trust is our currency.