Alan Orther
Alan Orther is the founder and editor of AO Picks. He started the site to cut through sponsored listings and unreliable reviews with research-based buying guides that focus on which specifications actually matter for a real purchase decision. Alan is personally accountable for the site's recommendations, editorial standards, and independence from its affiliate relationships.
AO Picks is independently owned and operated by Alan Orther. There is no parent company and no outside investors; the site is funded by Amazon affiliate commissions and on-page advertising, disclosed on every page where they apply.
What Alan Covers
Alan researches and edits AO Picks buying guides across Headphones, Air Purifiers, Coffee Makers, Standing Desks, Laptops, Monitors, Robot Vacuums, Mattresses, Air Fryers, Office Chairs. Every guide is published under this byline and follows the research methodology described on our editorial and methodology page.
Editorial Standards
Alan is committed to honest, independent recommendations: no fabricated testing claims, no invented ratings, and clear disclosure of affiliate relationships. See our About and Affiliate Disclosure pages.
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