Editorial Policy
The standards behind CodedEthique reporting: accuracy, attribution, independence from advertisers, and how we correct mistakes.
Our readers make decisions about their websites, their clients and their careers based on what we publish. These are the standards we hold ourselves to.
Accuracy
We check facts against primary sources wherever we can: release notes, official documentation, public repositories, statements from the people involved and our own testing. When something is uncertain, we say so. We distinguish clearly between what has happened, what has been announced and what is expected.
Attribution and interviews
A significant part of our coverage summarises in-depth conversations with members of the WordPress community, including conversations first published on community podcasts and at events. When we do this, we attribute views to the person who expressed them, avoid putting words in anyone’s mouth, and keep our own commentary distinct from the speaker’s. Where a story builds on another publication’s reporting, we credit it.
Independence
Editorial decisions are made by our editors alone. Advertisers, sponsors and partners have no say in what we cover or how we cover it, and they do not see articles before publication. We do not accept payment for favourable coverage, and sponsored content, if we ever publish it, is clearly labelled as such.
Product coverage
When we write about plugins, themes, hosting and other products, we aim to be useful rather than promotional. We describe limitations as well as strengths, point out where “free” plans carry fees or restrictions, and report prices as they stood at the time of writing. Commercial relationships are disclosed as set out in our Affiliate Disclosure.
Use of AI tools
We may use software tools, including AI-assisted tools, to help with research, transcription and drafting. Every article is reviewed and edited by a person before publication, and our editors remain responsible for its accuracy and fairness.
Corrections
When we get something wrong, we correct it promptly and openly. Significant corrections are noted on the article itself so that readers can see what changed. To report an error, please contact us through our Contact Us page with a link to the article and a description of the problem.
Updates
Technology moves quickly. We may update articles to reflect new releases, changed prices or new information. Where an update materially changes an article’s conclusions, we say so.