IQ Hashtags publishes guides, data, and tactics for Instagram growth. We believe in transparency about how this content is produced, who reviews it, and what standards we uphold.
How We Make Content
Research — We aggregate Instagram platform data, community reports, and our own analytics across millions of posts and hashtags.
AI-assisted drafting — Most articles are drafted with help from our internal AI system. The AI synthesizes research into a structured first draft, allowing us to cover more topics and stay current with Instagram changes.
Editorial review — Every AI-drafted article is reviewed and edited by Ewa Suwińska, our Editorial Lead. She verifies facts, removes generic AI phrasing, and adds practical examples.
Publication & update — Articles include a publication date and editorial transparency note. We re-review articles quarterly and update within 7 days when Instagram changes relevant policies.
What We Disclose
AI assistance. Articles drafted with AI assistance carry a visible disclosure footer with the reviewer's name and last-reviewed date.
Reviewer identity. The reviewer is named on every AI-assisted article. You can find their full credentials at the author page.
Data sources. Statistics (e.g. "115,000+ banned hashtags") link or reference our underlying database. When using external research, we attribute clearly.
Sponsored content. We do not currently publish sponsored editorial content. Affiliate or commercial links would be disclosed inline.
Editorial Standards
Accuracy. We test claims against current Instagram behavior. When Instagram updates change a recommendation, we revise the article and note the update date.
Hands-on perspective. Our Editorial Lead is an active Instagram creator. Recommendations are filtered through real creator experience.
No clickbait. Titles describe content honestly. We don't promise outcomes we can't substantiate.
Reader corrections. If you find an error, email editorial@iqhashtags.com — we'll review and correct within 48 hours.
AI Use — Specifics
We use AI tools for: drafting article structure, summarizing research into prose, generating alternative phrasings, and proofreading. We do not use AI to: fabricate statistics, invent quotes, generate fake testimonials, or replace editorial judgment.
The AI used is an internal pipeline calling commercial AI APIs (LLMs). Output is never published without human review.
Compliance
Our practices follow: Google's E-E-A-T guidance on AI-generated content (March 2024), the EU AI Act transparency requirements (effective August 2026), and FTC guidelines on material disclosures.