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Editorial Policy

RandomTrivia.co publishes accurate, play-tested trivia.

Every answer is fact-checked against reputable sources, posts show author/reviewer credits, and corrections are handled quickly with visible timestamps.

1) Our Promise

  • Experience: We play-test question sets with real players (families, classrooms, trivia nights), capture feedback, and revise confusing items.
  • Expertise: Topics are drafted or reviewed by people who know the subject—teachers, history grads, language nerds, science editors—credited by name.
  • Authoritativeness: We cite reliable sources, link to official references, and maintain author pages with credentials and topic focus.
  • Trustworthiness: We fact-check, disclose how we make money, correct mistakes fast, and keep content fresh with visible “Published/Updated” stamps.

1.1) Ownership & Funding

RandomTrivia.co is independently owned. We earn revenue from display ads and clearly disclosed affiliate links. We do not sell rankings or links, and sponsors do not control editorial decisions.

1.2) Contact & Corrections

Found an error or have a question? Email [email protected] or use our contact form. Verified corrections are updated promptly and noted on the page.

2) Audience & Voice

  • Audience: curious readers, teachers, families, and trivia hosts.
  • Tone: friendly and encouraging; never snarky or exclusionary.
  • Reading level: ~Grade 6–8; explain niche terms briefly.

3) What We Publish (and how it’s laid out)

We publish question sets (multiple-choice, true/false), picture rounds, theme packs, quick explainers, and printables.

Layout standards

  • Short intro (40–80 words) that sets expectations.
  • Questions grouped in blocks of 10–20 under clear H2/H3 subheads.
  • Answers right below each question (preferred) or behind a labeled “Show Answer” toggle on long posts.
  • Context notes (1–2 sentences) for at least 30–50% of answers to add value.

4) Writing Rules (clear, fair questions)

  • Exactly one correct answer—no “All/None of the above.”
  • Avoid trick wording and double negatives; timestamp volatile facts (“as of August 2025”).
  • Distractors are plausible and similar in length/style to the correct option.
  • Avoid narrow regional assumptions unless stated (e.g., “In the U.S., …”).
  • Sensitive/trauma topics only when educational, with neutral phrasing and context.

5) Sourcing & Fact-Checking (non-negotiable)

  • Two reputable sources per answer saved in CMS notes.
  • Source order of preference: official/primary (museums, space agencies, national archives, league sites) → academic publishers → high-reputation reference works → major news outlets.
  • Wikipedia is a starting map—click through to original sources.
  • If sources disagree, we follow the majority consensus and note disputes when useful.

6) First-Hand Experience Signals

  • CMS play-test log: date, group type (family/class/host), # players, issues spotted, fixes made.
  • Optional footer line on posts: “Play-tested with a 7th-grade class in May 2025—questions 8 and 19 simplified after feedback.”
  • Picture rounds are checked for legibility on small screens.

7) Bylines, Bios & Review

  • Every post shows a named author (with bio page) and, when applicable, a subject-matter reviewer.
  • Author pages include credentials, topic focus, and reputable sameAs links (e.g., portfolio, school, professional profile).
  • A “Found an error?” link appears under the byline.

8) SEO That Respects Readers (discoverability without the ick)

  • Title (H1): 55–62 chars, keyword + real benefit (“World Street Food Trivia: 100 Tasty Questions”).
  • Meta description: 140–160 chars; promise the outcome (“Test your foodie IQ with snack-sized questions and tasty facts.”).
  • Slug: short, lowercase, hyphenated (/world-street-food-trivia/).
  • Headers: clear H2/H3s; new subhead every 10–20 questions; short paragraphs.
  • Internal links: 3–6 useful links to related posts + the topic hub.
  • External links: only authoritative sources.
  • Images: compressed, descriptive filenames, meaningful alt text.

9) Accessibility & UX (everyone should enjoy this)

  • Alt text that describes the point of the image (don’t start with “image of…”).
  • WCAG AA contrast, font ≥ 16px, line height ≥ 1.5.
  • Toggles/links are keyboard-accessible and clearly labeled.
  • Ads never split a question from its answer on mobile.
  • Printables: ample spacing, page numbers, clear answer key.

10) Inclusivity (language & representation)

  • Use respectful, people-first language; avoid stereotypes and loaded phrasing.
  • Represent global perspectives; avoid defaulting to U.S. framing unless the topic is U.S.-specific.
  • Provide pronunciations for tricky names/terms when helpful.

11) Monetization & Disclosure

  • Affiliate disclosures appear near the top when affiliates are present.
  • Sponsored content is labeled and does not control editorial.
  • Ads are clearly separated from content and never mimic answers.
  • We do not sell rankings or links.

12) Updates & Maintenance

  • Visible Published and Updated timestamps near the top of posts.
  • Review cadence:
    • High-change (active records, rosters): quarterly
    • Medium (awards, sports stats): every 6–9 months
    • Low (history, geography): every 12–18 months
  • On update: re-verify facts, refresh internal links, re-run accessibility checks, and update JSON-LD dateModified.

13) Corrections Policy (fast and transparent)

When an error is found or reported, we fix it asap and add a one-line note at the bottom of the post:

Update (Month Day, Year): We corrected the answer to Q27 and added an additional source.

We also log the correction in our CMS (post URL, issue, fix, date, editor).

14) Images, Rights & Attribution

  • Use owned/licensed or public-domain/CC images with terms verified.
  • Keep a license proof link and date in CMS notes.
  • No watermarks.
  • Attribution when required:
    • “Photo by [Creator] via [Source/License], edited for layout. License verified on [Date].”

15) Using AI (clear boundaries)

  • AI may help brainstorm, outline, or tidy phrasing.
  • Humans write or heavily edit final questions/answers.
  • All facts are independently verified.
  • Note AI assistance internally in CMS notes (e.g., “outline/grammar only”).
  • Don’t paste licensed or sensitive text into third-party tools.

16) Site-Level Trust Signals

  • About page: who we are and how we create content.
  • Editorial Policy (this page): linked in the footer.
  • Author pages: bios, credentials, topics, links.
  • Contact: working email/form with a reasonable response window.
  • Privacy & Disclosures: clear and readable.
  • Optional Methodology page for deeper detail.

17) Workflow

  1. Pitch: brand fit + search interest + risk check.
  2. Outline: sections, difficulty mix, sourcing plan.
  3. Draft: questions/answers + context notes.
  4. Fact-check: two sources per answer, saved in notes.
  5. Subject review (as needed): expert sign-off.
  6. Copy edit: clarity, inclusive language, consistency.
  7. SEO pass: title/meta/slug/schema/links/alt text.
  8. QA: mobile, accessibility, speed, link check.
  9. Publish: set timestamps; add “Why you can trust this” box.
  10. Schedule next review date.

Definition of Done: Accurate, accessible, clearly sourced, reviewer credited, schema embedded, trust box present, review date set.