EliteAEOWhat can be bought
- One Featured Partner position per page, above the editorial ranking, labeled Sponsored.
- Two to three Sponsored positions per page, below the editorial ranking, labeled Sponsored, never more than half the length of the editorial list.
- Profile upgrades: logo, media, additional case studies, a call to action and a lead form.
What cannot be bought
- A place in the editorial ranking. Inclusion is decided by eligibility, which is defined on the methodology page.
- A higher editorial rank. The ranking code does not read sales data.
- Verified status. Verification is an evidence check and is free.
- Removal of a competitor.
Disclosure
Every paid position carries the word Sponsored next to it. Links from paid positions carry rel="sponsored". Profiles state whether the provider has a paid plan.
Badges and links
Profiles are free. In return, providers with a profile display the EliteAEO badge on their website, linking to their EliteAEO profile. The badge is how a profile is listed. It never affects editorial rank, and it never substitutes for the evidence checks behind Verified status.