How a listing gets here

The one rule

Before publication, the publisher source must show a real route for outside articles, and every listing carries the date that source was last checked. Checks can be performed by an automated research agent, which can make mistakes. A listing that has not been re-checked within 14 days is marked as due for review and stays visibly flagged until its source is checked again. A date is an observation, not a guarantee that the route still works today.

What the states mean

• Checked — the publisher page was opened and a contribution route and available terms were recorded on a stated date. The check may be automated. A contact form alone is not evidence of guest article acceptance.
• Unverified — the contribution route has not been confirmed or the source could not be reached. Shown as unverified; never guessed at.
• Due for re-check — past the 14-day window. Still listed, but flagged so you know the details may have moved.
• Excluded — the publisher refuses guest articles, only takes tips, or no valid article route could be confirmed. Kept in the excluded list for transparency.

What a reviewer records

1. Submission route — the write-for-us page, article pitch form, editor email, or another publisher route.
2. Link attribute — dofollow, nofollow, or UGC only when observed; otherwise marked not observed.
3. Price — whether unpaid posts are accepted, whether sponsored posts are sold, and the stated cost.
4. Guidelines — word count, originality rules, and link policy, as the site states them.
5. Category and topics — what the publication actually covers.
6. Metrics — shown only if a named source and measurement date are available.

What we do not do

• We do not publish ratings, testimonials, or invented numbers.
• We do not let a paid placement change a verification state. Paid listings are labelled, not ranked up.
• We do not list product-submission directories, PBNs, or bulk-link sellers.
• We do not hide editorial guidance or measured metrics behind the login. Only recorded contact details are gated.

Metrics are observations, not guarantees

Domain Rating and traffic fields are empty until a named provider and measurement date are recorded. They are not estimated from a publisher's size or reputation.

Why contact details need an account

Editor addresses are the one scarce thing here. Requiring a free account keeps automated harvesters from scraping the whole set in an afternoon, and it means we can tell a publisher who is reading. No card, no trial, no paywall — and everything else on the record stays public.

Corrections

If a listing is wrong — the editor changed, the price moved, the site stopped accepting posts — email [email protected] or use the submission form. The publisher source can be re-opened and the record updated with a new check date. Automated checks are identified as such in the review note when recorded.