Editorial Policy
This policy explains how WeDoPoints researches, writes, reviews, corrects and updates travel content—and how editorial decisions remain separate from commercial pressure.
Our standard is not perfection. It is a visible, repeatable process for getting closer to the truth.
Travel programs change. Prices move. Benefits are revised. Routes disappear. Policies are rewritten. Personal experiences differ.
WeDoPoints aims to separate documented facts, calculations, firsthand experience and opinion so readers can understand what is known, what is assumed and what may have changed.
Every important page should help the reader make a better decision—not merely consume more content.
Our Core Editorial Standards
These standards apply across foundation pages, academies, destination guides, product comparisons, tools, case studies and future courses.
Accuracy before speed
We would rather publish later than knowingly publish a claim we have not checked.
Primary sources first
Official rules, fees, benefits, eligibility and deadlines should be checked at the source whenever possible.
Experience labeled clearly
A personal trip or booking result should be presented as experience, not as a universal rule.
Calculations explained
Values, assumptions, dates and exclusions behind calculators or comparisons should be visible.
Commercial relationships disclosed
Readers should be able to recognize affiliate links, sponsorships and material conflicts.
Updates are part of publishing
A page is not finished forever. Time-sensitive content requires scheduled review.
How We Research
Different claims require different kinds of evidence. We use a source ladder rather than treating every source as equal.
Program terms, government sites, airline or hotel rules, cruise-line policies, contracts, fee schedules and direct documentation.
Receipts, booking confirmations, credit charts, budgets, redemption math, trip logs and internal worksheets.
Real stays, flights, cruises, exchanges, bookings, support interactions and family-trip results.
Established journalism, industry reporting, expert analysis and other reliable context when primary material is incomplete.
What we verify
Fees, dates, rules, eligibility, benefits, booking windows, cancellation terms, routes, locations and material restrictions.
What we calculate
Cash-versus-points value, ownership cost, unit combinations, total trip budgets and opportunity cost.
What we label as judgment
Comfort, convenience, atmosphere, family fit, preferred pacing and recommendations that depend on personal priorities.
Author, Review and E-E-A-T Standards
Readers should be able to tell who is responsible for the page and why the content deserves consideration.
Named authorship
Major pages should identify the person responsible for the final published content.
Relevant experience
When personal experience is material, the page should explain the ownership, trip, booking or planning context.
Updated dates
Time-sensitive pages should display the date of the most recent meaningful review.
Clear scope
Content should state when it is general education rather than legal, financial, tax, medical or individualized professional advice.
Review and Update Schedule
Not every topic changes at the same speed. Review frequency should reflect the real risk of outdated information.
| Content type | Examples | Typical review priority | What triggers an earlier review |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-change program content | Loyalty benefits, fees, card offers, status rules, booking policies | Frequent | Program announcements, fee changes, new terms or reader reports |
| Travel operations | Routes, schedules, entry rules, closures, insurance terms | Regular | Government changes, cancellations, new restrictions or seasonal changes |
| Destination guides | Hotels, attractions, transport, neighborhoods, restaurants | Periodic | Closures, major redevelopment, ownership changes or substantial price shifts |
| Evergreen planning frameworks | Trip planning, family coordination, packing systems, budgeting | Scheduled | New tools, better methods, reader feedback or identified gaps |
| Case studies | Ludlow Blueprint trips, ownership decisions, redemption examples | After material developments | Trip completion, final costs, later changes or corrected assumptions |
| Legal and policy pages | Privacy, disclosures, terms, editorial standards | At least periodic review | Business model, technology, law, data practice or policy changes |
These are editorial targets rather than guarantees. A page may require earlier review when a material change is identified.
Corrections and Clarifications
Errors should be corrected in proportion to their importance and potential effect on the reader.
Minor edits
Grammar, formatting, broken links and wording that does not change the meaning may be corrected without a separate notice.
Material corrections
Errors affecting cost, eligibility, timing, safety, rules or the conclusion should be corrected promptly and may be noted on the page.
Clarifications
Content may be expanded when the original wording was accurate but incomplete, ambiguous or easy to misunderstand.
Changed circumstances
A page may be updated without calling the earlier version an error when the underlying program, price or policy changed later.
Reader reports
Reader feedback may trigger review, but a report should be verified before a published claim is changed.
Retractions
Content may be removed or retracted when it cannot be corrected adequately or should no longer be relied upon.
Use of AI and Automation
AI tools may support the publishing process, but they do not replace human responsibility.
Permitted assistance
AI may help with outlining, organization, editing, formatting, coding, idea generation, summarization and research support.
Human review required
A human publisher remains responsible for factual accuracy, judgment, disclosure, tone, internal links and the final decision to publish.
No invented experience
AI-generated text should not imply that a person stayed, flew, booked, climbed, cruised or used a product when that experience did not occur.
Claims still require evidence
AI output is not treated as a source. Material facts should be checked against appropriate documentation.
Editorial Independence and Commercial Influence
WeDoPoints may earn revenue, but compensation should not determine the conclusion.
Reviews, Rankings and Recommendations
A recommendation should explain who it is for, what it costs and what tradeoffs it creates.
Fit before popularity
A widely promoted product may still be a poor fit for a particular family, airport, budget or trip.
Method before score
When a rating or ranking is used, the criteria and important assumptions should be explained.
Current price and terms matter
Readers should verify the live offer, final cost, restrictions and eligibility before acting.
Firsthand testing is identified
The page should distinguish between personal use, research-only evaluation and information supplied by a company.
Free access is disclosed
Hosted stays, tickets, upgrades, samples or review access should be noted when material.
Recommendations can change
A product may be downgraded or removed when prices, terms, quality or better alternatives change.
What Readers Can Expect on Major Pages
Template 1.0 is designed to make the editorial process visible across the site.
Clear title and scope
The page should make its purpose and intended reader easy to understand.
Author and updated date
Major pages should identify responsibility and the most recent meaningful review.
Direct answer and context
Readers should receive a useful answer before being asked to work through every detail.
Sources and assumptions
Time-sensitive facts, calculations and material assumptions should be visible where useful.
Experience and limitations
Firsthand evidence should be explained without pretending it applies to everyone.
Commercial disclosure
Affiliate or sponsor relationships should be disclosed near relevant recommendations.
Internal learning path
Pages should lead readers to the next useful lesson, comparison, tool or case study.
Correction route
Readers should have a clear way to report an error, outdated fact or disclosure concern.
Editorial Policy FAQ
Answers to common questions about sourcing, updates, corrections, AI and commercial independence.
How does WeDoPoints research content?
We aim to begin with official and primary sources for material rules, fees, benefits and eligibility, then supplement them with original calculations, firsthand experience and reputable secondary reporting.
How often is content updated?
Review frequency depends on the risk of change. Loyalty programs, fees, booking rules and travel policies are reviewed more often than evergreen planning frameworks.
How are corrections handled?
Material errors should be corrected promptly and may be noted on the page. Minor grammar or formatting fixes may be made without a separate correction notice.
Does WeDoPoints use AI?
AI may assist with outlining, organization, formatting, code, editing and research support. Human responsibility remains required for accuracy, judgment and final publication.
Can advertisers influence conclusions?
They should not. Sponsors and affiliate partners may support the site, but they should not purchase a guaranteed positive conclusion, ranking or review.
How can I report an error?
Use the Contact page and include the page URL, the statement in question and any supporting source that may help with review.