Agenda statement ➖
The Alpha Rig’s objective is to be the most trusted site in tech and gaming. Everyone on The Alpha Rig is a techie and a gamer, and we put every product we review through a rigorous testing procedure before recommending anything. We review products that we wish to use and we’ll only recommend the very best. Our editorial content is totally neutral, and our hands-on evaluations tell you what we think, not what manufacturers want you to know.
This is our commitment to you. Please let us know whether we are meeting your expectations by emailing hello@thealpharig.com.
Our uniqueness:
We have an outstanding staff of professional and motivated technical writers and gamers in Manchester. We also work with top-tier freelance journalists in this industry. Our technological knowledge is extensive, and we will always recommend worthwhile items without confusing you with technical terms.
Hardware
Our team of specialized hardware experts is dedicated to providing you with the best quality reviews at our testing workspace. To achieve reliable assessments, we undertake real-world testing and data analysis. Each of our product specialists is a seasoned professional in their field and has complete editorial control over their assessments. While our page may contain affiliate links and product boxes, be assured that these aspects will never influence our final review scores. When we hire external freelancers, we give them equal access to our testing facilities to ensure consistency and quality throughout all evaluations.
Gaming Club
At The Alpha RIG Gaming, we deliver honest game reviews. Our review staff is made up of players with extensive understanding of many genres. We may receive game review codes from game developers and publishers. On our page, you may also discover affiliate connections and product boxes. However, rest assured that these factors will have no impact on our final review scores.
A Trustable Source
Navigating the web landscape to discover reliable sources can be difficult. The Alpha Rig, on the other hand, distinguishes itself from other websites. Every product we review goes through extensive testing in our workspace, ensuring that you receive the most reliable purchase advice possible. We prioritise transparency by detailing the issues we assess and the process we use in detail. We provide you with credible and comparable statistics by using standardised tests and our own professional judgements. Our objective is to assist you in purchasing just the best products that meet your individual requirements.
Unbiased and Ethical Journalism
At The Alpha Rig, we are dedicated to delivering independent, in-depth, and unbiased reporting. Our commitment to journalistic integrity is evident in our diligent sourcing and accurate substantiation of information. When we rely on our own sources, we clearly indicate this. When reporting from external sources, we always credit the original with a link for proper attribution.
Each article published by The Alpha Rig includes an author byline and the date of the last update, ensuring transparency and accountability. Our team of writers upholds the highest journalistic standards, promoting transparency in their work. If you believe that we have fallen short of these standards, we encourage you to contact us at hello@thealpharig.com. Unbiased and Ethical Journalism
At The Alpha Rig, we are dedicated to delivering independent, in-depth, and unbiased reporting. Our commitment to journalistic integrity is evident in our diligent sourcing and accurate substantiation of information. When we rely on our own sources, we clearly indicate this. When reporting from external sources, we always credit the original with a link for proper attribution.
Each article published by The Alpha Rig includes an author byline and the date of the last update, ensuring transparency and accountability. Our team of writers upholds the highest journalistic standards, promoting transparency in their work. If you believe that we have fallen short of these standards, we encourage you to contact us at hello@thealpharig.com.
We welcome feedback and will promptly address any factual errors by updating the story or, if necessary, publishing a new one.
We follow the following principles to ensure the integrity of our reviews and reporting:
Editorial Control: The site editor has the final say on the selection of products for review.
Independence: We do not accept any conditions from third parties that restrict our freedom of expression.
Unbiased Reviews: Third parties have no influence over our review scores or the ability to vet our content.
No Monetary Incentives: We do not accept cash or cash alternatives as incentives for reviewing products.
Affiliate Commissions: Our writers do not receive any monetary gain from affiliate commissions resulting from product sales.
Loaned Products: We occasionally keep products on long-term loans solely for review purposes.
Product Launches and Trips: When attending product launches or promotional trips, associated expenses may be covered by the manufacturer or associated PR company.
Avoiding Conflicts of Interest: We have strict processes in place to prevent authors from covering products where a conflict of interest may exist.
The Alpha Rig follows a strict code of ethics and is accredited by prominent industry watchdogs, demonstrating our commitment to providing trustworthy media.
Ethical Standards
At The Alpha Rig, our team engages in conversations with developers, publishers, manufacturers, and other relevant third parties. We recognize that there may be instances where embargo dates or non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) come into play. However, we only sign NDAs that do not impede our editorial freedom and ability to express our honest opinions. We firmly refuse any pre-conditions that dictate what we can or cannot say about a product.
Maintaining our commitment to unbiased journalism, The Alpha Rig team does not accept promotional items or gifts from third parties. While we do receive review copies of games, we never engage in trading or reselling them. In cases where we have a hardware product on a long-term loan, it is solely for the purpose of conducting thorough reviews.
Integrity is of utmost importance to us, and as such, The Alpha Rig does not accept monetary compensation or incentives in exchange for reviewing a product. Our reviews are driven by our genuine assessments and the interests of our readers.
Commitment to Transparency
At The Alpha Rig, we prioritize transparency in all aspects of our work. We value our readers’ trust and welcome any questions or feedback regarding our product reviews or any other aspect of our operations. We are dedicated to being as open and transparent as possible.
If you have inquiries or wish to provide feedback, please reach out to us via email at hello@thealpharig.com. Rest assured, we will make every effort to respond to your emails promptly. Your engagement and input are essential to us as we continuously strive to uphold transparency in our work.
Our Revenue Model
At The Alpha Rig, we generate revenue through a combination of advertising and affiliate programs. When you make a purchase via the links on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. It’s important to note that our editorial and advertising teams operate independently of each other. Our editorial content is solely determined by the editor’s discretion and is never influenced or altered by our commercial endeavors.
The majority of the content you’ll find on The Alpha Rig is exclusively created by our talented editorial team. However, we occasionally collaborate with commercial partners to develop specific content, which is clearly indicated as sponsored or advertorial at the beginning of each piece. We prioritize transparency and aim to provide our readers with clear distinctions between regular editorial content and sponsored content.
On The Alpha Rig, there are two sorts of promoted content:
Sponsored Content: When an article is designated as “Sponsored,” it means it has received funding from a commercial partner. However, it’s important to note that the content remains independent and unbiased. The article and its headline are developed solely by a member of the The Alpha Rig editorial team, without any influence or input from the commercial partner. Furthermore, the article is not submitted to the commercial partner for approval.
Advertising Feature: An Advertising Feature is a paid content piece created either by a commercial partner or by a member of the The Alpha Rig team under their guidance. It is considered commercial content and does not fall under the The Alpha Rig editorial umbrella.