What advertisers can buy
Advertisers can buy three things, and each one is labeled.
- One Featured Partner position per page, placed above the editorial ranking and labeled "Sponsored."
- Up to three Sponsored positions per page, placed below the editorial ranking and labeled "Sponsored." They never exceed half the length of the editorial list.
- Profile upgrades: logo, media, additional case studies, a call to action and a lead form.
What advertisers cannot buy
Advertisers cannot buy any of these four things.
- A place in the editorial ranking. Inclusion is decided by eligibility, which is defined on the methodology page.
- A higher editorial rank. Whether a provider pays is never an input to editorial scoring.
- Verified status. Verification is a free evidence check, and no plan changes its outcome.
- Removal of a competitor.
How paid positions are disclosed
Every paid position is disclosed with a "Sponsored" label. Links from paid positions carry rel="sponsored". Links from profiles and rankings to provider websites carry rel="nofollow" whether or not the provider pays. A provider on a paid profile plan is marked "Upgraded profile (paid)" on its profile.
Verified badges and links
Verified badges and links are never required: profiles are free and listing never depends on a link back. Verified providers may display the EliteAEO Verified Provider badge on their own website, linking to their EliteAEO profile. It is optional, it is never a condition of listing or verification, and providers may add rel="nofollow" if they prefer. The badge never affects editorial rank and never substitutes for the evidence checks behind Verified status.
Questions about this advertising policy
Send questions about this advertising policy to hello@eliteaeo.ai.