Editorial Process
Transparency, Integrity & Data-Driven Insights
Our Mission & Evolution
Desking was founded to simplify the overwhelming process of choosing technology. We saw a gap in the market: professionals and businesses needed honest, data-driven insights into SaaS, business software, and digital solutions, not just sales pitches.
From Startup to Premier Technology Intelligence Platform
Over the years, Desking has evolved into a premier technology intelligence platform, trusted by professionals globally. We are often referred to as the definitive source for strategic software decisions. Our core mission is to empower small businesses, high-growth startups, and established enterprises to choose the right tools with absolute confidence.
Our success is built on a single promise: integrity. Everything we publish is dedicated to helping you scale smarter, optimize faster, and eliminate costly technology mistakes.
Our Editorial Team & Process
Expertise in Action
The quality of our analysis is a direct reflection of our team. The Desking Editorial Team is comprised of seasoned software engineers, business analysts, certified project managers, and content strategists.
Expert Leadership
Our team is led by a group of industry veterans with over a decade of collective experience in SaaS implementation, enterprise architecture, and productivity frameworks.
True Practitioners
Unlike other analysis sites, our contributors are true technology practitioners. We don't just write about software; we implement it, troubleshoot it, and rely on it daily.
Dedicated Review Staff
Our editorial staff includes dedicated programmers, technical writers, data analysts, and editors. This multi-layered approach ensures technical soundness and contextual relevance.
Multi-Phase Editorial Process
Initial Research & Drafting
Subject matter experts conduct in-depth research and create comprehensive drafts
Technical Review
Software engineers and analysts verify all technical specifications and claims
Editorial Review
Editors check for clarity, style consistency, and proper source citation
Final Integrity Check
Senior content managers ensure objectivity, accuracy, and adherence to standards
How We Test & Review Software
Hands-On, Real-World Evaluation
We take our responsibility to our readers seriously, especially considering the financial investment involved in choosing SaaS platforms. We are committed to actually testing and using all the products we recommend.
Hands-On Implementation
We sign up for trial accounts (or purchase subscriptions) and install the software and tools on our test environments. This allows us to evaluate the features, the user experience (UX), onboarding difficulty, and performance bottlenecks carefully.
In-Depth Feature Analysis
We run software through specific, real-world business use cases relevant to our audience (e.g., testing advanced API integrations, checking compliance features like GDPR/HIPAA, and evaluating team collaboration features).
Comparative Benchmarking
When comparing similar products, we run a wide variety of tests including:
- Performance Benchmarks: How fast does the tool load under heavy data loads?
- Reliability Checks: How frequently does the platform experience downtime or bugs?
- Scalability Tests: How well does the pricing and infrastructure scale from 5 users to 500 users?
Multi-Perspective Data Integration
We analyze and integrate expert opinions from the industry, alongside aggregated user feedback from legitimate sources, to ensure our comprehensive testing addresses areas that need the most scrutiny.
The Result: Trustworthy, Detailed Reviews
Our reviews are the most detailed and trustworthy in the industry, which is why professionals trust Desking for their strategic decisions.
Fact Checking & Accuracy
Three-Tier Review System
The speed of technology often introduces instability. Our editorial checks are designed to mitigate this risk.
Technical Review
A Subject Matter Expert (SME) checks the content to ensure all feature lists, pricing data, integration claims, and technical specifications are 100% accurate.
Editorial Review
An editor checks for clarity, grammar, style alignment, proper source citation, and adherence to our core independence policy.
Final Integrity Check
The Senior Content Manager re-reviews the content to ensure it meets our overall quality threshold and that the final conclusion remains objective and unbiased.
Internal Review Board
Our internal Review Board, composed of high-level analysts and engineers, works closely with the editorial team. This board provides real-time industry intelligence, ensuring all content incorporates the most current best practices and emerging threats.
Continuous Content Updates
Staying Current in a Fast-Moving Industry
Technology changes overnight. A review that was accurate six months ago could now be misleading.
Routine Monitoring
Every few months, we routinely monitor our vast library of existing content, prioritizing core guides and popular software reviews.
Mandatory Updates
We ensure all information, including original screenshots, pricing structures, and feature availability, is relevant and updated. If a vendor changes a major feature, we update our review within days of the announcement.
Transparency in Dating
Every published article includes a visible "Last Updated" timestamp to assure the reader that the information is current.
How Desking is Funded
Our Transparency Policy
Running a complex technology intelligence platform like Desking, which provides extensive, free resources to millions of users, requires significant investment—in dedicated server infrastructure, continuous software subscriptions for testing, and a highly skilled editorial team.
We are committed to providing value, but we must also ensure our operations are sustainable. Below are the two primary sources that fund Desking, always under our strict policy of non-influence:
1. Premium Products & Services
As experts in the software ecosystem, we have developed or invested in strategic software solutions designed to simplify business workflows.
Our Solutions
By purchasing and utilizing our recommended or proprietary premium tools and services, you support our ability to create free, in-depth content.
Our Commitment
We really appreciate everyone in the Desking community who uses and supports our tools. You directly fund our independent research.
2. Referral Fees (Affiliate Marketing)
We earn referral fees when you purchase services or subscriptions from the companies we recommend.
Our Vetting Process
We only recommend products that we genuinely believe will add strategic value to our readers. We thoroughly test and use all products that we recommend.
Independence Guarantee
All opinions are our own, and we DO NOT accept payments for positive reviews. Unlike many other websites, you simply cannot pay for a favorable review, nor can you buy an advertising spot that influences our editorial conclusions.
Standard Industry Practice
This monetization method, known as affiliate marketing, is used by the biggest brands on the internet (Amazon, Google, etc.) and allows us to keep our core content free for everyone.
Your Partnership Matters
At Desking, we believe that with the right data, every professional can make decisions that compete with enterprise-level strategy.
We are continuously working to make Desking the most valuable resource for you. If you have any suggestions on how we can improve our content, our testing methodologies, or our overall platform, please contact us.
Thank you for your continued trust and support of Desking. We look forward to continue serving you as your reliable technology intelligence partner for years to come.
