Method

Benchmarks with the caveats intact.

RateSignal is a live validation prototype. Its method is deliberately inspectable.

What we preserve

Every issue identifies the source, collection period, sample, observed unit, and material exclusions available in the source. Asking prices are not labeled as accepted prices. Application prices are not labeled as final compensation. Follower CPM is not labeled as campaign ROI.

What we add

We normalize presentation and explain how a creator might use the benchmark as a question or anchor. Those explanations are interpretations, not facts from the source and not financial advice.

Corrections

If a source changes or a number is transcribed incorrectly, the issue will retain a dated correction rather than silently replacing the record.