Focus Speed's Editorial Policy & Standards

This policy exists to help you trust that every article you read here is accurate, based on real experience, reviewed by experts, and kept up to date — so you can apply it confidently in the field.

Our Mission

Focus Speed (FocusSpeed.com) is dedicated to delivering accurate, experience-driven, and research-based information for metal detectorists, geophysicists, archaeologists, researchers, historians, and treasure hunters. Our mission is to advance responsible detecting practices, strengthen historical and technical research, and elevate community knowledge through verified field experience, scientific methodology, historical analysis, soil and mineralization study, and transparent, evidence-supported reporting.

Focus Speed bridges the gap between hobbyist exploration and professional investigative methodologies by promoting education, ethical standards, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Through this approach, we strive to preserve history, improve detection techniques, and provide reliable, practical resources that support both recreational and professional discovery efforts.

How Our Content Is Created

All editorial content published on Focus Speed (FocusSpeed.com) is created with a strong emphasis on hands-on experience, subject-matter expertise, and accuracy.

Our articles may be based on:

Firsthand field experience and testing
Interviews with experienced detectorists, researchers, and industry professionals
Historical documents, maps, archives, and public records
Manufacturer documentation and technical specifications
Community contributions that meet our editorial standards

Whenever possible, articles reflect real conditions encountered in the field, including soil type, mineralization, location context, and limitations encountered during testing or research.

Editorial Leadership at Focus Speed

Editorial leadership at Focus Speed (FocusSpeed.com) is led by experienced detectorists, researchers, and industry professionals who actively participate in beach hunting, gold prospecting, meteorite detecting, relic hunting, historical research, and archaeological collaboration. The editorial direction is guided by founder Joanna Jana Laznicka (About, LinkedIn), who brings years of hands-on field experience across multiple detecting environments, including coastal, inland, and historically sensitive sites. She is well versed not only in traditional metal detecting techniques but also in the use of advanced geophysical instruments and survey technologies that support responsible site research and archaeological investigations. Through ongoing collaboration with historical societies, museums, and professional archaeology teams, Focus Speed’s leadership combines real-world field knowledge, historical research methods, and technology evaluation to ensure content is accurate, educational, and grounded in practical experience. This direct involvement allows Focus Speed to publish content that reflects modern detecting practices, responsible recovery standards, and evolving industry technology.

Joanna and Her Metal Detecting Expertise Featured in Magazines, Online Publications, and Podcasts

Photos of Joanna Laznicka Focus Speed’s Founder

Experience & Expertise

Focus Speed (FocusSpeed.com) prioritizes content written and reviewed by individuals with direct experience in metal detecting, geophysics, archaeology, treasure hunting or adjacent work, or related disciplines.

Authors and Interviews are selected based on:

Demonstrated hands-on experience, are known experts or demonstrate expert knowledge
Specific subject-matter knowledge
Community involvement or professional background

Author names and bios are provided to ensure transparency and accountability. Where appropriate, articles may include a “Reviewed by” notation for technical or research-focused content.

Accuracy & Fact-Checking

We strive to ensure all factual information is accurate at the time of publication.

Our fact-checking process may include:

Cross-referencing historical sources
Verifying public records where applicable
Reviewing manufacturer specifications
Confirming quotes, dates, and locations
Researching local and federal laws

Because detecting sites, laws, and access permissions can change over time, readers are encouraged to independently verify local regulations and land access requirements.

Corrections & Updates

FocusSpeed.com is committed to accuracy and transparency.

Errors brought to our attention are reviewed promptly
Corrections are made clearly and without obscuring the original context
Updated articles may include new findings, improved clarity, or additional sources

Readers may contact us directly to report factual errors or request clarification.

Use of AI and Editorial Tools

Focus Speed (FocusSpeed.com) may use digital tools, including AI-assisted tools, for grammatical correction.

However:

AI tools are not used to replace firsthand experience or original reporting
AI tools are not used to make images
Final editorial decisions are made by human editors
Content is reviewed for accuracy, clarity, and usefulness before publication

We prioritize human insight, field knowledge, and expert judgment over automated output.

Independence & Editorial Integrity

FocusSpeed.com maintains editorial independence from manufacturers, event organizers, and advertisers.

Opinions expressed are those of the author
Coverage is not guaranteed or influenced by advertising
We reserve the right to decline content that does not meet our standards

Responsible Detecting & Ethics

We actively promote:

Legal and ethical metal detecting practices
Proper landowner permissions
Respect for historical sites and protected locations
Collaboration with historians, museums, and archaeological professionals

Focus Speed (FocusSpeed.com) does not encourage illegal detecting or removal of protected artifacts.

Focus Speed’s Metal Detecting Directory

The Focus Speed Metal Detecting Directory is built to serve as a trusted resource connecting detectorists with reputable manufacturers, dealers, events, services, clubs, and educational resources within the metal detecting community. Listings are carefully reviewed to help ensure they represent legitimate businesses, organizations, and services actively supporting the hobby and professional sectors, including archaeological and research applications. The directory is supported by the editorial oversight of FocusSpeed.com, which is managed by experienced detectorists and industry contributors who regularly engage in fieldwork, research, and community collaboration. By combining real-world detecting experience with ongoing industry involvement, the directory is designed to help users confidently discover reliable resources, make informed purchasing or event decisions, and strengthen connections within the metal detecting community.

Focus Speed’s Metal Detecting Event Calendar

The Metal Detecting Event Calendar by Focus Speed is designed to be a reliable and regularly updated resource highlighting organized hunts, rallies, club events, educational workshops, and community gatherings across the metal detecting hobby. Events featured in the calendar are reviewed to help ensure they are legitimate, accurately represented, and relevant to detectorists of varying experience levels. Supported by the editorial team at FocusSpeed.com — which includes active detectorists, researchers, and industry contributors — the calendar reflects real involvement within the detecting community and ongoing collaboration with event organizers, clubs, and manufacturers. By providing a centralized and trusted location for event information, the calendar helps detectorists plan travel, discover new opportunities, and confidently participate in events that promote responsible detecting, education, and community growth.

Contact & Transparency

Questions, corrections, or editorial inquiries can be directed through our contact page. We value open communication and community feedback.

Focus Speed (FocusSpeed.com) Experience matters. Accuracy matters. History matters.

Focus Speed’s Editorial Policy & Standards