Methodology
Methodology
How The Industry Guides builds pages, labels advertising, and maintains neutrality.
What we are
- Educational publisher
- Neutral frameworks and checklists
- Clear advertising disclosure
What we are not
- No rankings
- No endorsements
- No lead selling
Verification
Where possible, we link to official state and agency tools for license verification. Always verify independently.
Advertising disclosure
Advertising placements are clearly labeled as “Advertising”. Advertising does not influence editorial content, and we do not guarantee outcomes.
How our guides are structured
Across all guides, we use a consistent decision-support structure:
- Context and risks — what the situation is and what commonly goes wrong.
- A pre-action checklist — what to confirm before contacting or booking anyone.
- Verification steps — how to independently confirm credentials, licensing, or status.
- Questions to ask providers — practical questions that reveal experience, scope, and fit.
- Next-action guidance — what typically makes sense to do after you’ve gathered information.
This structure is used consistently so readers can compare options and make informed decisions without relying on rankings or endorsements.
The Pre-Consultation Decision Framework is the organizing model used across all guides on this site. It reflects how most professionals approach early-stage decision-making: context first, verification before outreach, and clarity before commitment.
Verification is the point where claims turn into evidence. It involves checking credentials, licenses, and official registries that exist independently of marketing materials.