How We Review
Last updated: August 2026
At LiaGuide, our goal is to help readers understand products clearly and make more informed purchasing decisions.
Our reviews may combine product research, manufacturer documentation, publicly available information, owner feedback, comparisons with competing products, and category-specific buying criteria.
We also make an important distinction between research-based analysis and genuine hands-on testing.
1. We Research the Product
We begin by gathering relevant information about the product from available sources.
Depending on the product, this may include:
- Manufacturer specifications and documentation
- Official product information
- Retailer listings
- Product manuals and technical documentation
- Publicly available product information
- Owner and customer feedback
- Information about competing products
We focus on information that can help readers understand what the product offers, who it may be suitable for, and what limitations should be considered.
2. We Identify What Matters for the Product Category
Different products should not be judged using exactly the same criteria.
For example, a pair of headphones may be evaluated around factors such as comfort, battery life, connectivity, features, and available information about sound performance.
A cleaning tool may instead be evaluated around factors such as usability, attachments, battery runtime, reach, cleaning applications, maintenance, and value.
Our goal is to use criteria that are relevant to the product’s intended purpose.
3. We Review Specifications and Claims
We examine important specifications and product claims that may affect a purchasing decision.
These can include:
- Dimensions and weight
- Materials and construction
- Battery or power information
- Compatibility
- Included accessories
- Product features
- Warranty information
- Manufacturer performance claims
We aim to distinguish manufacturer or retailer claims from information that has been independently established.
If a specification cannot be reasonably verified, we prefer to omit it or identify it as a manufacturer/listing claim rather than present it as our own measurement.
4. We Consider Owner Feedback
Publicly available customer and owner feedback can provide useful insight into how a product performs in everyday use.
We may look for recurring observations involving:
- Ease of use
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Common problems
- Setup and maintenance
- Long-term ownership
- Features owners particularly like or dislike
Individual reviews are subjective, so a single customer experience is not treated as definitive evidence.
Instead, owner feedback may be considered alongside specifications, documentation, and other available information.
5. We Compare Alternatives
Where useful, we consider competing products in the same category.
We may compare factors such as:
- Features
- Specifications
- Intended use
- Advantages and limitations
- Price positioning
- Value
- Suitability for different buyers
The goal is not simply to identify the product with the longest feature list, but to understand which option may better suit a particular need.
6. Research-Based Reviews vs. Hands-On Reviews
Not every product featured on LiaGuide has been physically tested by us.
When a review is based on research, documentation, specifications, publicly available information, and owner feedback, we aim not to describe that work as hands-on testing.
If LiaGuide genuinely tests a product directly, we may explain the testing process and observations within the article.
We do not intend to fabricate personal experience, laboratory measurements, or claims that a product was physically tested when it was not.
7. How We Approach Scores
Some LiaGuide reviews may include an overall score or scores for individual categories.
Where used, these scores represent an editorial assessment based on the information available at the time of review.
Scoring criteria may vary depending on the product category.
For example:
Cleaning product
Cleaning usefulness → Ease of use → Battery → Build → Value
Headphones
Features → Comfort → Connectivity → Battery → Value
A LiaGuide score should not be interpreted as a laboratory test result unless the article specifically describes controlled testing.
8. Pros and Cons
We aim to identify meaningful advantages and disadvantages rather than presenting every product as universally good or bad.
A product can be a strong recommendation for one type of buyer while being unsuitable for another.
Our Pros and Cons sections are intended to make those trade-offs easier to understand.
9. How We Use AI
LiaGuide may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with research organization, article structure, drafting, editing, and other parts of the publishing workflow.
AI assistance is not treated as a factual source by itself.
Important product claims and specifications should be based on available source information. We aim not to use AI to invent specifications, test results, customer experiences, prices, or claims of hands-on testing.
10. Affiliate Relationships
Some LiaGuide articles contain affiliate links.
As an Amazon Associate, LiaGuide earns from qualifying purchases.
Affiliate commissions help support the website but do not determine our editorial conclusions or whether a product receives a positive recommendation.
Using an affiliate link does not increase the price paid by the reader.
11. Keeping Reviews Updated
Products change, new alternatives appear, and information can become outdated.
We may update reviews when we identify meaningful changes involving:
- Product specifications
- Availability
- New models
- Discontinued products
- Important corrections
- Better alternatives
- Broken links
- Other information relevant to the recommendation
12. Corrections
If you believe a LiaGuide review contains inaccurate or outdated information, we welcome feedback.
Please send the article URL together with the information you believe should be reviewed to:
Our Goal
A useful review should help answer three simple questions:
What does this product offer?
What are its meaningful strengths and limitations?
Is it a sensible choice for the reader’s particular needs?
That is the standard LiaGuide aims to apply to its product research and reviews.
Last updated: August 2026