How We Check Numbers

Every number is one of two things

1. A sourced number. If we state a fact, like a marketplace's selling fee, a tax threshold, or a survey result, we link to a public source for it and note when that source was published or when we checked it. If we can't find a public source we trust, we don't state the number as fact.

2. A labeled example. When the answer is "it depends," we show a worked example with named inputs and label it as an example. An example shows how the math works; it is not a prediction of what you will earn.

Our calculators work the same way: they only do arithmetic on the numbers you type in.

What we don't publish

• Creator income claims. We don't repeat "this person made $X" stories.
• Made-up averages. We won't write "most people earn $X" unless a named, dated source says that.
• Fake testimonials. Example paths are labeled as illustrative.
• Guarantees. Nothing here promises you will earn money. See our Terms of Use.

How pages are updated

Every guide shows an "Updated" date near the top. When a sourced number changes, we update the number, the source link, and the date. Spot something wrong? Tell us.