This guide provides a comprehensive overview for brands seeking to become publishing partners on the SearchEye platform.
For each publisher partnership, we require a signed:
Master Services Agreement (MSA):
This outlines the Terms and Conditions of the Publisher Partnership.
Website Appendix:
Attached to the MSA. This is the website that you'll be adding as a publication to SearchEye.
Already a publisher? Click here to learn more about adding additional websites
Publishing Partner Minimum Requirements
To become a publisher, there are minimum threshold requirements that your brand needs to meet:
Domain Rating: A minimum of 40+, as measured by AHREFs.
Organic Traffic: At least 2,500 monthly visitors, also measured by AHREFs.
Traffic Trends: Consistent or increasing traffic over the past 12 months.
Niche Focus: A website that caters to a specific audience or industry segment.
Brands meeting these criteria may proceed with the application process through one of the following methods:
Method 1: Existing Customers - Apply via the SearchEye Platform
Log In: Access your SearchEye account. If you meet the minimum requirements, a “Become a Publisher” button will be available. Click the button to initiate application.
In the pop-up, click “Get Started”
Schedule your complimentary demo. : A member of our team will guide you through the platform to ensure a seamless onboarding experience.
Upon successful onboarding, you will be able to add your first offer by:
Navigate to the Dashboard: Access your Publisher Orders dashboard and click on the 'My Offers' section.
Locate Your Offer: Search for the offer you want to modify.
Edit and Save: Make the necessary changes to your offer and click on 'Update' to save changes.
Method 2: New Customers - Initiate at SearchEye.io
Visit searcheye.io/publishers
Enter Your Website URL: Input your website URL in the designated field under “Become a Publisher.”
If your website meets our eligibility criteria, you will see a confirmation message prompting you to click “Next.”
Start the registration by providing the required information. Note that a work email address is required for signing up.
5. Next, input your LinkedIn profile URL.
Onboarding Overview
This guide provides a detailed overview of the onboarding process for new publishers.
Initiate Your Onboarding Journey
Click on "Get Started" to begin the onboarding process.
Provide Company Details: Indicate your desire to become a publisher. You will be asked to specify your operational model—whether you own the publication or represent an agency or brokerage.
Provide Your Website Information
Enter Your Website URL: Input the URL of your publication. This is the website that will be linked to your publisher account.
Website Verification: Our system will conduct an immediate verification of your website to ensure it meets our established criteria. You will receive real-time feedback regarding the verification status.
Define Your Offers
Select Your Earning Model: Choose how you wish to earn through collaborations:
Specify a custom fee for your offers.
Opt for our recommended SearchEye model if you are uncertain about pricing.
Specify Content Offer Types: Determine which types of content offers you want to provide, including:
Links to resource pages or homepages.
Expert quotes from brands.
Integrated mentions within articles.
Full-feature interviews or product reviews.
Understand Pricing Structures: Be aware that different content types have varying price ranges based on factors such as your publication's authority and the brand's requirements.
Establish Collaboration Requirements
Set Collaboration Criteria: Define specific requirements for brand partnerships, including:
Domain rating or authority thresholds.
Minimum traffic requirements.
Preferences for content types (e.g., transactional pages vs. informational blogs).
Specify Age Restrictions: If applicable, indicate whether you are willing to work with brands in categories that require an 18+ age restriction, such as gambling or adult content.
Configure Marketplace Settings
Enable Content Fuel: Activate this feature if you wish to have automated PR opportunities generated for your publication weekly, enhancing both traffic and revenue consistency.
Link Visibility Options: Decide whether to display or hide your URL on the marketplace for free users and specify link attributes (do-follow, no-follow, etc.).
Provide Editorial Guidelines: Outline any editorial requirements or guidelines that brands must follow when collaborating with your publication.
Request Approval Settings: Choose how you want to manage incoming collaboration requests:
Pre-approve every request.
Allow double opt-in by default.
Trust our system without requiring approval.
Finalize Your Onboarding
Sign the Agreement: Complete the onboarding process by signing the required Master Services Agreement (MSA) at the agency level for all publishers.
Verify Contact Information: Ensure that your contact details are accurate so that our team can reach out if necessary.
Complete Onboarding: After signing, you will officially complete your onboarding process and be ready to start collaborating with brands.
For any questions or concerns during the onboarding process, please do not hesitate to contact your dedicated Success Manager. You can also utilize our live chat feature for immediate support or email us at work@searcheye.io.