PropCatalog Methodology
Learn PropCatalog methodology for prop firm research, including page intent, source discipline, rule checks, comparison logic, and update handling.
PropCatalog methodology is built around useful verification, not hype. Each page starts with the reader problem, then explains the rules, costs, platforms, payout conditions, and tradeoffs that matter for that intent.
How a Page Is Planned
- Identify the search intent and choose one clear page job.
- Decide whether the page belongs as a hub, review, comparison, rules guide, pricing guide, payout guide, platform guide, or glossary entry.
- List the facts that can be stated and the details that still need direct firm verification.
- Build internal links to parent hubs and close supporting pages.
- Add FAQs, checklists, tables, or examples only when they help the reader make a cleaner decision.
Methodology vs Review Methodology
This page explains the site-wide research process. The review methodology explains how firm review pages are evaluated specifically, while how we rank prop firms explains ranking-page criteria.
Evidence Standard
| Evidence type | How it is used | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Firm documentation | Used for current rule, platform, pricing, and payout references when available. | Terms can still change after publication. |
| Live site checks | Used to verify whether PropCatalog pages are reachable, indexable, and internally linked. | A crawl does not prove every firm claim is current. |
| Keyword and performance exports | Used to prioritize page topics and find query gaps. | Old exports are treated as planning context, not current proof. |
| Manual editorial review | Used to remove unsupported claims and improve readability. | Manual review does not replace direct firm confirmation. |
What Readers Should Expect
Readers should expect practical summaries, direct warnings where rules are unclear, and links to deeper pages. They should not expect personalized trading advice or guarantees about outcomes.
Jade-Kyra Cronje
Jade-Kyra covers trading platforms, strategy-focused content, and crypto prop firm research for PropCatalog.
FAQs
Why does PropCatalog have a methodology page?
Because prop firm content can affect money decisions, so readers should understand how the site handles rules, uncertainty, and updates.
Does methodology replace source checking?
No. It explains the research process, but readers should still confirm current terms directly with the firm.
How often can pages change?
Pages can change whenever rules, pricing, platform support, payout requirements, or search intent changes.