TebotechSignals Editorial Standards & Content Quality Policy: How We Create Every Article

TL;DR: Every article on TebotechSignals follows a rigorous editorial process: original research → fact-checking → SMC methodology application → risk disclaimer → quality review → publication. No content is published without verified market data, proper risk warnings, and author attribution. This document outlines our standards for content quality, accuracy, and accountability.

Purpose

This Editorial Standards document exists to ensure that every piece of content published on TebotechSignals meets the highest standards of accuracy, educational value, and integrity. It is publicly available so that readers, Google's Quality Raters, and regulators can evaluate how we create content.

Google's Search Quality Rater Guidelines emphasize E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness). This document demonstrates how we achieve each:

• Experience: Our content is written by analysts with 12+ years of institutional trading experience
• Expertise: We use ICT Smart Money Concepts — the same methodology used by banks and hedge funds
• Authoritativeness: Our methodology is publicly documented, our track record is verifiable
• Trustworthiness: We fact-check, disclose conflicts, include risk warnings, and correct errors publicly

Content Creation Process

Step 1: Topic Selection

Topics are selected based on:

• Current market conditions and economic events
• Community feedback and user questions
• Educational gaps in existing content
• Search intent analysis (what traders are actually searching for)

We do NOT create content solely for SEO ranking. We create content that answers real trader questions with genuine educational value.

Step 2: Research & Data Gathering

• Market data is sourced from real-time price feeds
• Economic data is verified against official sources (BLS, Fed, ECB, BoE, BoJ)
• Historical price data is cross-referenced with multiple charting platforms
• Competitor analysis is conducted to ensure our content adds unique value (not rehashing)

Step 3: SMC Methodology Application

Every market analysis article applies our documented SMC framework:

• Higher timeframe (D1/W1) bias determination
• Order block and FVG identification
• Market structure analysis (BOS, CHoCH, MSS)
• Liquidity mapping (buy-side/sell-side)
• Fibonacci confluence
• Volume analysis (Volu-Smart)
• Session timing (Kill Zones)

Step 4: Writing & Structuring

Every article must include:

• TL;DR block at the top (3-5 bullet summary)
• Clear H2/H3 headings that answer specific trader questions
• Specific price levels (not vague "around 1.16" — exact numbers like "1.1625")
• Comparison tables where relevant
• FAQ section at the bottom (5+ questions)
• Internal links to related content
• Risk disclaimer at the end

Step 5: Fact-Checking & Quality Review

Before publication:

• All price levels are verified against live charts
• All economic data is cross-referenced with official sources
• All internal links are tested
• All risk disclaimers are present
• No guaranteed returns or promises are made
• No affiliate links are disguised as editorial content

Step 6: Publication & Monitoring

• Articles are published with author attribution
• Views and engagement are monitored
• Content is regularly refreshed (see Content Refresh Policy below)
• Outdated content is updated or unpublished

Content Quality Standards

Accuracy Standards

• All market data must be verifiable against real-time sources
• All price levels must be realistic for the current market context
• All economic data must be sourced from official institutions
• All claims about methodology must be backed by the documented framework
• No fabricated statistics or made-up case studies

Originality Standards

• All content is originally written — no spinning, no plagiarism
• We do not copy competitor content and reword it
• We cite sources when referencing external data or research
• We credit community members when their insights shape our content

Educational Value Standards

• Every article must teach something specific and actionable
• No filler paragraphs — every sentence must provide information
• Minimum 1,500 words for educational articles
• Must include practical examples with real (or realistic) price levels
• Must explain WHY, not just WHAT

Risk Disclosure Standards

Every trading-related article MUST include:

• A risk disclaimer at the end
• Warning that trading involves significant risk
• Statement that past performance does not guarantee future results
• Recommendation to never risk more than 1-2% of account per trade
• Clear statement that content is educational, not financial advice

Author Attribution Standards

• Every article is attributed to a verified analyst profile
• Author bios are publicly accessible
• Authors' methodology and experience are disclosed
• AI-generated content is labeled as such when applicable

Content Refresh Policy

• Articles older than 30 days with low traffic are identified for refresh
• Refreshed articles are updated with current market data
• The published_at date is updated to reflect the refresh (transparency)
• Articles with 0 views after 60 days are unpublished (zombie content cleanup)
• Monthly content audits identify top performers, rising stars, and zombies

Error Correction Policy

When we discover an error in published content:

1. The error is corrected immediately
2. A correction note is added at the bottom of the article
3. If the error is significant, a public correction notice is published
4. We do not silently edit errors without acknowledging the change

Example: On August 16, 2026, we discovered that multiple articles stated "78% win rate" when the verified win rate was 42.9%. We corrected all articles and documented the correction publicly. This is the standard we hold ourselves to.

AI Content Disclosure

Some content on TebotechSignals is generated or assisted by AI:

• Daily price forecasts are AI-generated using LLMs with real-time market data
• AI-generated content is reviewed for accuracy before publication
• AI-generated content includes the same risk disclaimers as human-written content
• We do not publish AI content without verification of market data accuracy
• AI-assisted signal generation uses a deterministic veto layer to prevent low-quality signals

Conflict of Interest Policy

• Editorial content is never influenced by affiliate partnerships
• We do not recommend brokers or prop firms based on commission rates
• Signal direction is never influenced by affiliate positions
• All affiliate relationships are disclosed on our brokers page and in our transparency policy
• We do not accept payment for positive reviews or featured placement

Community Content Standards

Content submitted by community members (posts, comments, insights):

• Must not contain spam, promotions, or solicitation
• Must not include guaranteed return claims
• Must not impersonate other users or analysts
• Is moderated for relevance and quality
• Negative feedback is NOT deleted — it is addressed publicly

Compliance & Legal Standards

• We comply with applicable regulations in jurisdictions we serve
• We are not a registered investment advisor and do not claim to be
• Our content is clearly labeled as educational, not financial advice
• We align with the FX Global Code principles
• Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service are publicly accessible
• We do not target users in jurisdictions where forex trading is prohibited

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This Editorial Standards document was last updated on August 29, 2026. It is reviewed quarterly and updated as needed.

⚠️ Risk Disclaimer: Trading forex and other financial instruments involves significant risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All content on this website is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.