Editorial and Commercial Disclosure.
Understand UXPicks’ editorial independence and any commercial relationships. What does this specific policy say? No agency paid for inclusion or display position in the November 2026 shortlist, and UXPicks never offers "Sponsored" sorting controls.
1. No Paid Inclusion or Purchased Rank
None of the ten agencies in the November 2026 U.S. UX agency shortlist paid to be researched, included, or positioned in the edition. Display order (positions 1–10) is unranked editorial presentation.
2. No "Sponsored" Sorting or Hidden Placement
Unlike commercial agency directories that sort results by sponsorship tier by default, UXPicks does not offer "Sponsored" sorting or allow payment to alter editorial order on monthly edition pages, project-need pages, or directory searches.
3. Future Commercial Placements Policy
If UXPicks introduces advertising, sponsorships, or paid directory features in the future, any commercial placement will be clearly labeled as sponsored, visually separated from editorial selections, and documented on this page before taking effect.
4. Outbound Links & Third-Party Citations
Outbound links to official agency websites and third-party evidence sources (such as Clutch profiles or PR Newswire announcements) in the November 5, 2026 dataset carry no affiliate commissions or referral fees.
Editorial & Commercial Disclosure FAQs
Direct answers on editorial independence, sponsorships, outbound links, and third-party citations.
Did any agency pay to be included in the November 2026 shortlist?
No. None of the ten agencies in the November 2026 U.S. UX agency shortlist paid for inclusion, review, or display order.
Does UXPicks sell higher positions or "Sponsored" sorting in its shortlists?
No. UXPicks does not sell editorial rank or offer "Sponsored" sorting controls. Display order in the November 2026 shortlist is unranked editorial presentation.
How would future sponsorships or commercial placements be handled if introduced?
If UXPicks introduces paid placements or sponsorships in the future, they will be explicitly labeled as sponsored, visually separated from editorial picks, and excluded from influencing editorial selection or ordering.
Does UXPicks earn referral fees when a buyer clicks "Visit website" on an agency card?
No affiliate or referral commissions are attached to the outbound agency links on UXPicks.
How does UXPicks maintain editorial independence across monthly editions?
Editorial selections, project-need mappings, and ownership caveats are determined solely from public evidence checked on the stated review date, independent of any commercial relationship.
How does UXPicks treat third-party directories cited as evidence, such as Clutch?
UXPicks has no commercial affiliation with Clutch or other cited third-party sources. We link to them solely as attributable third-party reference points checked on a specific date.
Where can I ask a question about UXPicks’ editorial independence?
You can contact the editorial team via /contact/ with any questions regarding disclosures or potential conflicts of interest.