Editorial Policy
Last updated: 2026-10-31
MakeToolz publishes free online tools and practical guides for creators, marketers, students, and developers. This editorial policy explains how we create our content, how we keep it accurate, and how we stay independent.
Who writes our content
Our guides and tool comparisons are written by our in-house editorial team and named contributors, each with a byline and an author page so you always know who is behind what you read. We write from hands-on experience with the tools and tasks we cover, and we favour plain English over jargon.
How we research and test
- Hands-on where we can. When we compare or recommend a tool, we base it on real use of the tool, its official documentation, and its current published pricing, not on marketing claims alone.
- We cite sources. Statistics, prices, and specifications point to primary sources so you can verify them yourself.
- We show the trade-offs. Every tool has limitations, and we say so. We include the free options, not only the ones that pay commissions.
Accuracy and corrections
Software changes fast. We date every guide and update it when prices, features, or facts change. If you spot something that is out of date or wrong, email hello@maketoolz.com and we will review and correct it, usually within a few business days.
Editorial independence
Some of our articles contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you buy through them. This never changes our verdicts. We recommend tools on merit, we include free and cheaper alternatives, and we say plainly when a tool is not a good fit. See our Affiliate Disclosure for the full details.
Our own tools
Many MakeToolz guides link to our own free tools. We build these to be genuinely useful and free to use, and we tell you clearly when we are recommending our own tool so you can judge it on its merits.
Contact
Questions about our content, or a correction to suggest? Email hello@maketoolz.com or use our contact page.