Methodology

The XAFMethodology component renders a "How we test" disclosure block. Drives E-E-A-T for high-value niches (kitchen, baby, electronics, outdoor gear) by surfacing your editorial independence, sample size, and testing methodology.

Component

<XAFMethodology />

<XAFMethodology
  title="How we test wireless keyboards"
  scope="This review covers 12 wireless keyboards across 5 categories."
  :tested-count="12"
  period="Q1 2026"
/>

Props

Default body

If you don't pass a body prop, the component renders:

{Site name}'s editorial team independently researches, tests, and reviews every product we recommend. {scope} We tested {count} products hands-on. We buy most products at retail — we do not accept free samples from manufacturers unless explicitly noted. Affiliate commissions never influence our editorial rankings. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

E-E-A-T impact

Google's quality raters explicitly look for methodology disclosures on YMYL (Your Money Your Life) sites. High-value niches — kitchen, baby, health, finance, outdoor gear — benefit most. Even a 3-sentence methodology block measurably improves trust signals.

When to use

• On every "best of" hub page (e.g. "Best Wireless Keyboards 2026").
• On category landing pages.
• Once in the site footer (compact variant).
• In your editorial policy page (full version).

AI Context

component: XAFMethodology
package: "@xenterprises/nuxt-x-affiliate"
use-when: >
  On "best of" hub pages, category landings, and once in the site
  footer. Drives E-E-A-T for high-value niches (kitchen, baby,
  electronics) by surfacing editorial independence, sample size, and
  testing period. Built-in default body covers the key trust signals.
  Override body / scope / testedCount / period props per-page.