Last updated: October 24, 2026
What goes into choosing a topic or product?
We start with the reader. A topic gets written up when we believe it will help someone make a buying decision, when people are looking for it and when the products involved can actually be bought. We don’t take assignments from brands, and we don’t choose products because they are the easiest to link to.
Where does the information come from?
Three places: manufacturer specifications, public product information, and aggregated buyer feedback. Manufacturer material tells us what a product is supposed to do. Buyer feedback helps us see how it tends to hold up in ordinary use.
There is no lab and no hands-on testing behind Compass. We don’t buy products to try them, so we never present a guide as the result of our own trials.
How are the guides produced?
Drafts are written with AI writing tools. This is a normal step in how Compass works, not a secret. After the draft, the Compass Editorial Team reviews it, checks it against the sources listed above and decides whether it is fit to publish. Nothing goes live without that review.
Do commissions play a part?
No. Compass earns money through affiliate links, but a commission never determines which products we include, how we rank them or what we say about them. Read the Affiliate Disclosure and How We Make Money for more.
How do you keep guides current?
We revisit published guides from time to time. Products are redesigned, prices move and links break, so reviews and updates happen as we notice changes or hear from readers. There isn’t a published schedule, and we can’t promise that any single page is current to the day. If you see a date or detail that seems stale, tell us.
What do I do if something is wrong?
Email editorial@compass-om.com with the page address and a description of the mistake. We check the report against the source information and fix the page if it holds up.
How do you handle conflicting information?
When a manufacturer and a retailer disagree, we favor the manufacturer’s own documentation for specifications. When owners disagree with the manufacturer about how a product performs, we mention the gap instead of picking a side. If we can’t resolve a question, we would rather say the answer is unclear than guess.
Who is responsible for the content?
The Compass Editorial Team, as a group. To read more about the site, see About Us.