Editorial Process and Policy

Last updated: 20 December 2025

At Fund Beginner, we are committed to maintaining trust, accuracy, and high editorial standards in everything we publish. Our editorial policy outlines how we create, review, maintain, and update content to ensure it is reliable, accessible, and genuinely helpful for beginners.

Our goal is to provide clear, human written, educational content that empowers readers to learn at their own pace.

1. Editorial Principles

All content published on fundbeginner.com is guided by the following core principles:

  • Trust first – we prioritise honesty, transparency, and reader trust above all else/
  • Written for humans – content is created for real people, not algorithms.
  • Beginner focused – explanations are clear, accessible, and jargon-free.
  • Accuracy and clarity – information is carefully researched and explained.
  • Independence – editorial decisions are not influenced by advertisers or partners.

2. Human Written Content Only

All content on fundbeginner.com is:

  • Written by humans
  • Edited by humans
  • Reviewed by humans

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to generate, write, or independently create editorial content, ideas, opinions, or explanations.

Human judgement, experience, and accountability sit at the core of our editorial process.

3. Research, Accuracy, and Fact Checking

Before publication, all content goes through a thorough research and fact-checking process, which includes:

  • Reviewing reliable and reputable sources
  • Verifying facts, figures, and explanations
  • Ensuring information is current and contextually accurate

We aim to present information that is correct at the time of publication and clearly explain concepts in a way beginners can understand.

4. Peer Review and Editorial Review Process

Every piece of content published on fundbeginner.com is subject to a multi step editorial review process.

This includes:

  • Peer review by another editor or contributor
  • Editorial checks for clarity, tone, and accessibility
  • Accuracy and consistency checks
  • Review against our internal editorial guideline ratings and quality benchmarks

Content is only published once it meets our editorial standards.

5. Accessibility and Readability

We are committed to making our content accessible to as many readers as possible.

This includes:

  • Using plain language and clear explanations
  • Avoiding unnecessary jargon
  • Structuring content for easy reading
  • Explaining technical terms when they are used

Our focus is on helping beginners understand topics without feeling overwhelmed.

6. Content Labelling and Transparency

To promote transparency and help readers understand our content at a glance, each article on fundbeginner.com includes clear content indicators.

These may include:

  • Published date – the date the article was originally published.
  • Updated date – the date the content was most recently reviewed and updated for accuracy.
  • Beginner Level – a score out of three indicating how beginner friendly the content is.
  • Category – the topic area the content belongs to.
  • Author – the individual responsible for writing the content.
  • Reading time – an estimated time required to read the article.

These indicators help readers assess relevance, freshness, and suitability before engaging with the content.

7. Monitoring, Updates, and Content Audits

We actively monitor and maintain our content to ensure it remains accurate and relevant.

Our approach includes:

  • Regular reviews of published content
  • Updating articles when information changes
  • Correcting errors promptly when identified
  • Conducting regular content audits to assess accuracy, relevance, and usefulness

Outdated or inaccurate content is updated or removed where necessary.

7. Editorial Independence and Integrity

Editorial decisions are made independently and are not influenced by:

  • Advertisers
  • Affiliate relationships
  • Sponsorships or paid partnerships

Where commercial relationships exist, they are clearly disclosed, and editorial integrity is always maintained.

8. Continuous Improvement

We view our editorial standards as an ongoing commitment.

We continually review and improve our editorial guidelines, processes, and quality benchmarks to ensure we meet the evolving needs of our readers.

Reader feedback is welcomed and used to improve clarity, accuracy, and usefulness.

9. Contact and Feedback

If you have questions about our editorial policy or wish to provide feedback on our content, you can contact us:

By using fundbeginner.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Editorial Policy.