Editorial Policy
Last updated: February 3, 2026
At AskSMB.io, we are committed to providing small business owners with accurate, actionable, and trustworthy information. Our editorial standards ensure that every piece of content—whether it's a blog article, tool guide, or AI-generated insight—meets the highest standards of quality and reliability. This policy outlines how we research, create, review, and maintain the content on our platform.
🔍 Our Research and Content Creation Process
Every piece of content published on AskSMB.io begins with thorough research. Our process includes:
- Primary Source Research: We consult official documentation, industry reports, and authoritative publications to gather foundational information.
- Expert Insights: Our team draws on practical small business experience and consults with industry professionals to ensure our guidance reflects real-world applications.
- Data-Driven Analysis: We analyze market trends, case studies, and performance metrics to provide recommendations grounded in evidence.
- User Feedback Integration: We actively incorporate feedback from our community of small business owners to address the topics and challenges that matter most.
👥 The AskSMB Editorial Team
Our editorial team comprises professionals with diverse backgrounds in small business operations, marketing, finance, and technology. Each team member brings hands-on experience running or advising small businesses, ensuring that our content is both practical and relevant.
The editorial team is responsible for:
- Defining content strategy aligned with SMB needs
- Reviewing and approving all published materials
- Maintaining editorial standards and consistency
- Overseeing the accuracy and quality of AI-assisted content
🤖 How We Evaluate AI Tools for SMB Use Cases
As an AI-powered knowledge hub, we take special care in evaluating and recommending AI tools to our audience. Our evaluation framework considers:
- Relevance to Small Businesses: We assess whether a tool addresses genuine SMB pain points and offers practical value for businesses with limited resources.
- Ease of Use: We prioritize tools that are accessible to business owners without requiring extensive technical expertise.
- Cost-Effectiveness: We evaluate pricing structures to ensure recommendations align with typical SMB budgets.
- Reliability and Support: We consider the track record, customer support quality, and ongoing development of each tool.
- Hands-On Testing: Whenever possible, our team conducts direct testing to verify claims and assess real-world performance.
✅ Fact-Checking and Update Process
We understand that accurate information is essential for sound business decisions. Our fact-checking and update process includes:
- Pre-Publication Review: All content undergoes editorial review before publication, with key claims verified against reliable sources.
- Regular Content Audits: We periodically review existing content to ensure information remains current and accurate.
- Correction Policy: When errors are identified, we promptly correct them and note significant updates where appropriate.
- Community Reporting: We encourage our readers to report inaccuracies or outdated information, and we investigate all feedback received.
✍️ AI-Assisted Writing with Human Oversight
We believe in transparency about our content creation methods. AskSMB.io utilizes AI technology as a tool to enhance our content production, but every piece of content benefits from human expertise:
- AI as a Starting Point: AI tools may assist with initial drafts, research synthesis, or data analysis.
- Human Review Required: All AI-generated or AI-assisted content is reviewed, edited, and approved by our editorial team before publication.
- Quality Assurance: Human editors verify accuracy, ensure appropriate tone, add context, and refine content to meet our editorial standards.
- Accountability: Our editorial team takes full responsibility for the final published content, regardless of the tools used in its creation.
🎯 Our Commitment to You
AskSMB.io is built on a foundation of trust. We commit to:
- Accuracy: We strive to provide information that is factually correct and based on reliable sources.
- Usefulness: Every piece of content is designed to deliver practical value that helps small business owners make better decisions.
- Originality: We create unique content tailored to the specific needs and challenges of the SMB community.
- Transparency: We are open about our methods, sources, and the role of technology in our content creation process.
- Independence: Our editorial decisions are made independently, prioritizing our readers' interests above all else.
📧 Questions or Feedback
We welcome your questions, suggestions, and feedback about our editorial practices. If you have concerns about any content on AskSMB.io or would like to report an error, please contact us at: asksmb@outlook.com