What readers actually want
Many visitors compare a few products quickly and jump to official sites. Names, one‑liners, and consistent categories often beat long essays.
When differences really matter (pricing, privacy, Chinese support), half a screen more of scenario text reduces “not for me” churn.
Split navigation vs news
- Directory: discoverability—clean taxonomy, consistent tags, working links.
- News / essays: depth—releases, industry notes, playbooks complement the list.
Freshness signals
A site feels “alive” when tool metadata stays current and news doesn’t go silent. Small, steady beats one giant dump that rots.