FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ: Your Questions About Where to Buy Guides
Welcome to our FAQ page. Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions visitors ask about WhereToBuyGuides.com, from how our shopping guides work to how you can contribute. We built this FAQ to save you time and help you get the most out of every guide on the site.
Reading and Using Our Shopping Guides
What languages are the guides available in?
All articles, help forums, and editor support are in English. Because stores differ by region and shipping availability, we keep content focused on one language and geographic area so the information stays relevant. If this FAQ doesn’t cover your question, feel free to contact us directly.
Why don’t you list coupon codes?
Great question. Sites like RetailMeNot, Slickdeals, and Ebates already specialize in coupon codes. Our focus is different. We point you toward the best pages on the best stores we’ve found, and those retailers often run their own promotions once you arrive.
Our guides are written in detailed paragraph form, which isn’t a good fit for time-sensitive coupons that expire quickly. Keeping coupons out means our content stays accurate longer. For example, our guide on where to buy Visa gift cards focuses on store reliability rather than fleeting deals.
FAQ About Contributing and Writing Guides
Do you pay writers or editors?
We aren’t hiring full-time writers or editors right now. That said, we do accept articles and reviews from freelancers, outside contributors, or readers who simply want to help others find great stores. If you’re interested, send one article first so we can check whether it matches our tone and content requirements before you write more.
How does someone become a writer?
Anyone can become a writer on WhereToBuyGuides.com. Sign up for a free account and you’ll be able to edit existing shopping guides right away. Writing a brand-new article takes a bit more experience because our format is fairly structured. We also restrict certain topics (more on that below). Questions? Check the rest of this FAQ or contact us.
Your first article should include a writeup of at least two online stores and two local or brick-and-mortar stores you think are the best places to buy that item. Take a look at our where to buy shoes guide for a solid example of the format we follow.
Editing and Improving Existing Guides
Who can edit an article?
Anyone with an account can edit any article, even if they didn’t write it. Just sign up, then search for the product name using the search bar in the top right. All articles live in the posts section, so they’re easy to find.
Collaborative editing is one of the things that makes our guides better over time. Whether you want to update store information on our where to buy headphones guide or fix an outdated detail somewhere else, your contributions are welcome.
Topics and Content Restrictions
What topics are not allowed?
We don’t currently allow guides on the following topics:
- Alcoholic drinks
- Adult products
- Firearms
- Prescription drugs
- Illegal drugs or any paraphernalia
Please don’t write about any of the above. If you believe strongly that we should reconsider one of these categories, leave a comment below or reach out through our contact page.
Company, Revenue, and Media Questions
How does this site make money?
Right now, WhereToBuyGuides.com is a labor of love. There are no paid placements or monetized links on the site. If that changes in the future, we’ll only explore options that don’t compromise our goal of providing bias-free, helpful shopping guides. We hope this FAQ answered your questions. Bookmark our site and check back often for new guides, like our popular where to buy stamps article.
Still Have Questions?
If this FAQ didn’t cover what you need, we’re happy to help. Visit our contact page to send a message, and our team will get back to you as soon as possible.