Editorial Policy

Effective date: October 5, 2026

This policy sets the editorial guidelines for Qtywise’s calculator pages, glossary definitions and articles. Our aim is to help readers understand a calculation, check its assumptions and apply it to a project. A byline identifies the responsible author; a separate reviewer badge appears only when a reviewer is assigned.

What should every page help the reader do?

Each page should answer a specific project question. Writers should explain the required measurements, the calculation method, the meaning of the result and the next check the reader needs to make. Use plain language and concrete examples. Avoid unsupported claims, repetitive keyword phrases and promises that a tool guarantees a project outcome.

Related tools should serve distinct tasks. When two names describe the same calculation intent, use the existing relevant page rather than publishing duplicate content.

Which sources should writers use?

Prefer primary sources: official standards, government guidance, manufacturer specifications, product labels and recognized technical references. Choose a source that supports the particular figure or statement being made, rather than linking to a general homepage.

• Identify the product, material, unit system and geographic scope of a reference.
• Check whether the source is current and whether its conditions match the calculation.
• Distinguish a reference example from a universal default.
• Do not invent citations, credentials, quotations or verification claims.
• List the sources used for substantive technical claims when available.

A source link lets the reader inspect the reference. It does not imply that the source’s publisher endorses Qtywise.

How should calculator methods be explained?

Show the formula and define its variables and units. Explain optional inputs such as density, coverage, ordering allowances and unit prices. Where a reference value varies by product or supplier, ask the reader for the applicable figure instead of presenting an illustrative number as a universal value.

Include a worked example, a useful table or a measurement diagram where it helps explain the task. Keep measured quantities separate from allowances, whole-package rounding and costs. Describe important limitations, including geometry assumptions and excluded project expenses.

What checks should a calculator pass?

Before publication, check the calculation against independently worked examples and test the supported unit systems. Include invalid, missing and boundary inputs in validation checks. Confirm that conversions, rounding and optional fields behave as described.

• Editable project inputs should start blank and reset to a clean worksheet.
• Results should identify their units and distinguish required inputs from optional estimates.
• Copy, share, download, print and comparison controls should operate consistently.
• One click should trigger one action; duplicate controls and repeated downloads should be removed.
• Mobile and tablet layouts should keep controls readable and usable.

A tested quantity calculation is not a structural design, safety certification or code approval. State that distinction when it matters to the task.

How should writers organize content?

Use one clear page title, descriptive section headings, short paragraphs and lists where they make information easier to compare. Question-based headings should reflect real questions and be followed by a direct answer. Add contextual links only when another tool, definition or article helps the reader continue.

Tool pages should explain purpose, inputs, formulas, examples, result interpretation and limitations. Include FAQs and sources only when there is content to show. Definitions should explain a term without requiring the reader to already understand it.

How may AI be used?

AI may assist with drafts, wording, summaries, code and content organization. The publication standard remains the same: claims, calculations and references need checking. AI output must not be treated as an authoritative source merely because it sounds confident.

Label an AI-generated summary as such. Its alternate formats should describe the same article or tool accurately. Do not invent author experience, project testing, professional qualifications or source verification to make AI-assisted content appear more authoritative.

How should authorship and review be shown?

Identify the responsible author and link to the author’s page where available. Describe credentials only when they are accurate and relevant. Use a reviewed-by label only when the named reviewer has actually reviewed the relevant content; assigning a name alone is not evidence of completed review.

Do not display a verified-source badge unless its underlying verification exists. A link inviting readers to add Qtywise as a preferred source on Google is a reader preference action, not a certification from Google.

When should publication and update dates change?

Show the publication date. Display an Updated date only after a substantive revision, such as a changed calculation method, factual correction, new section or significant change to FAQs, sources or figures.

Metadata changes, image replacements, category changes and typo-only corrections should not create a substantive update date. Structured data should follow the same date logic as the visible page.

How are corrections handled?

Report an issue to info@qtywise.com with the page URL, the statement or calculation in question, the inputs and units, and supporting information where possible. Avoid sending confidential project details.

Reports should be assessed against the method and source material. Correct confirmed errors and explain a material correction on the page when it changes how a reader should interpret earlier content. Remove or limit a feature if its result cannot be supported while an issue is investigated.

How should advertising and commercial references be treated?

Keep advertising distinguishable from editorial content. Identify sponsored material or affiliate relationships where they exist. Commercial relationships should not be presented as independent technical verification.

Choose product references for their relevance to the calculation and explain when a result depends on a specific product. Avoid describing a supplier’s figure as suitable for every brand or region.

What should structured data say?

Use markup that describes the content actually shown on the page. Author names, dates, sources, FAQs and reference tables should match visible information. Do not publish fabricated ratings, hidden FAQ answers or schema for absent sections.

Machine-readable formulas and reference data should use clear units, assumptions and attribution. Structured data does not guarantee search visibility, an AI citation or an endorsement.

What are the guest-post and link-insertion guidelines?

Guest posts should help Qtywise readers understand measurements, materials, construction, home improvement or project planning. Submit practical content that fits an existing tool category and adds information beyond what the site already covers.

What should a submission include?

• Original content that you have permission to publish, with no copied passages or duplicate articles.
• A clear topic, descriptive headings and useful explanations, examples or calculations.
• Reliable sources for technical claims, figures and product specifications.
• Accurate units, stated assumptions and geographic context where prices or requirements vary.
• Relevant links that help the reader; avoid keyword-stuffed anchors, unrelated promotions and misleading claims.

How are guest posts reviewed?

Submissions must follow the editorial standards on this page, including the rules for AI-assisted content and factual checking. Qtywise may request revisions, edit wording or links, or decline a submission. Submission or payment does not guarantee search rankings, traffic or a particular link attribute.

Commercial or sponsored placements must be identified appropriately. Paid promotional links use sponsored and nofollow attributes. Guest-post placements do not include author details or contributor biographies.

Can you request a link insertion?

Link-insertion requests are considered for existing articles where the destination adds useful, relevant information. Include the Qtywise article URL, the destination URL, your proposed anchor text and a short explanation of how the link helps the reader.

Links must fit the surrounding content and follow the same source, relevance and disclosure standards as guest posts. Qtywise may revise the wording or placement, request supporting information, or decline a request. Paid placements use sponsored and nofollow attributes; a request does not guarantee acceptance or a ranking benefit.

How can you request rates or submit a proposal?

For guest-post and link-insertion rates or inquiries, email gp@qtywise.com. Include your proposed topic, a short outline and any intended links. Confirm the scope and placement terms before sending a completed article.

How can you contact the editorial team?

Send corrections, source suggestions and editorial questions to info@qtywise.com. Read our About page, Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for more information about Qtywise.