Editorial Policy
Last updated: April 2025
likers.net is an independent editorial publication focused on social media growth, platform algorithms, and engagement strategy. This editorial policy describes our standards for content creation, accuracy, transparency, and corrections.
Our Editorial Principles
Research-First Approach
Every claim about platform algorithms, engagement benchmarks, or best practices is verified against platform documentation, creator reports, and observable performance data before publication. We do not publish guesses or restate popular myths without verification.
Regular Content Updates
Social media platforms change their algorithms and policies frequently. We review all articles quarterly and update them whenever platform behavior shifts materially. Every article displays a 'Last Updated' date so readers can assess currency. Outdated information is corrected or removed.
Independence from Paid Promotion
Editorial content on likers.net is never influenced by advertiser relationships or paid promotion. If we feature a product or service, it is because we genuinely believe it provides value to our readers. We do not accept payment for favorable coverage in editorial articles.
Transparency About Author Expertise
All articles identify the author or editorial team responsible for the content. Our Editor-in-Chief, Jamie Chen, reviews all articles before publication. We are transparent about the basis for our claims — direct experience, platform documentation, creator interviews, or industry research.
Disclosure of Uncertainty
Platform algorithms are not fully documented by the companies that build them. When we make educated inferences about platform behavior — based on creator observations or reverse-engineering — we label these as estimates or widely-reported observations, not verified facts.
Correction Policy
We take accuracy seriously. If a reader identifies an error, we investigate and correct it promptly. Material corrections are noted within the article. We do not silently rewrite errors without acknowledgment.
Content Creation Process
Every article published on likers.net follows a standard editorial workflow:
- Research phase: The author collects information from primary sources — platform documentation, creator interviews, published research, and direct experimentation with social media accounts.
- Draft and fact-check: Claims are checked against the collected source material. Unsupported claims are removed or labeled as estimates.
- Editorial review: The Editor-in-Chief reviews the draft for accuracy, readability, and alignment with our editorial standards before publication.
- Publication with metadata: Published articles include the author's name, publication date, and a "Last Updated" date. Articles include a content disclaimer noting the general, educational nature of the advice.
- Ongoing maintenance: Articles are reviewed quarterly and updated when platform changes make content materially inaccurate.
Advertising and Commercial Relationships
likers.net may display advertising. Advertising content is always clearly labeled and separated from editorial content. Advertisers have no influence over editorial decisions, article topics, or the conclusions we reach in our content.
Some articles may contain affiliate links. When we link to a product or service that earns us a commission, we note this disclosure. Our editorial opinion of those products is not influenced by the affiliate relationship — we only recommend tools and services we would genuinely recommend to a friend.
Sources and Attribution
We rely on the following types of sources for our content:
- Official platform documentation: Help centers, developer docs, and official blog posts from Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and similar platforms.
- Creator community research: Observations from large communities of creators who systematically test platform behavior and report their findings.
- Industry research: Reports and studies from social media marketing industry organizations and analytics companies.
- Direct experience: Jamie Chen and our editorial team have direct experience managing social media accounts and have observed platform behavior firsthand.
When a claim is derived from inference rather than documented evidence, we label it explicitly.
Contact the Editorial Team
If you believe we have published inaccurate information, if you have a correction to report, or if you have a question about our editorial process, please contact us. We take all editorial feedback seriously and will respond within 48 business hours.