Why Trust BuzzFeed Shopping?
BuzzFeed Shopping prioritizes service journalism. Our dedicated writers and editors spend their days shopping on your behalf, meticulously vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and highlighting what truly adds value in real life. We focus on readers over revenue, recommending products based on authentic experiences rather than advertising jargon. Our goal is to reflect our diverse audience, catering to various price points, demographics, and needs. We aim to cut through misleading deals, provide useful information rather than fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with relevant context, allowing you to make informed choices — and enjoy the process!
Meet Our Team:
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Courtney Hayes: A freelancer writing for BuzzFeed Shopping since 2019, Courtney covers home decor, fashion, beauty, gift guides, and pet products. Beyond shopping online, she enjoys thrifting, exploring Durham’s restaurants, and training her dogs.
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Courtney Cummings: As a shopping editor, Courtney helps readers find everything from whimsical treats to essential cleaners. Before her editing role, she freelanced at BuzzFeed, contributed to Seattle Met Magazine, and kept up with her own Bachelor recaps. In her free time, she’s rewatching New Girl, enjoying fantasy novels, or dreaming of outdoor adventures in the Pacific Northwest.
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Emma McAnaw: With nearly a decade at BuzzFeed, Emma is passionate about product recommendations. Her experience includes roles at Dotdash Meredith and Hearst. When not managing the shopping freelance team, she enjoys reading, puzzling over mystery shows, and saving pasta recipes.
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Rachelle Yang: A freelancer and former resident writer at BuzzFeed, Rachelle has been part of the shopping team for over two years. She loves highlighting unique finds, beauty products, and trendy fashion. Outside of writing, she’s either playing tennis, diving into DIY projects, or searching for the best Vietnamese coffee in NYC.
