Effective Date: 4 July 2025
At Digital Monster, we offer brands the opportunity to reach our tech-savvy audience through sponsored content and collaborations. However, we maintain strict editorial standards to ensure that all content paid or unpaid delivers real value to our readers.
This policy outlines our approach to sponsored posts, advertorials, and paid backlink placements.
1. What is a Sponsored Post?
A sponsored post is a paid article published on Digital Monster that:
- Highlights a product, service, app, gadget, or brand.
- Shares promotional news such as product launches, startup stories, or event coverage.
- Is written either by your team (subject to editorial review) or by our editorial team.
Key Points:
- Sponsored content is always clearly labeled as “Sponsored”, “Paid Partnership”, or “Advertorial.”
- Sponsored content should provide informative and engaging content, not just promotional fluff.
- All sponsored posts go through an editorial review process to ensure accuracy and reader relevance.
2. Backlink Policy
Digital Monster offers limited paid backlink placements under the following terms:
a) Editorial Context Only:
Backlinks must be placed contextually within valuable content and must be relevant to our audience (tech, startups, digital tools, gaming, gadgets). Spammy or unrelated backlinks (e.g., gambling, adult content, illegal services) are strictly prohibited.
b) Disclosure & Compliance:
- Sponsored backlinks will comply with Google’s guidelines, marked as rel=”sponsored” or rel=”nofollow” where applicable.
- We do not sell do-follow links for the sole purpose of manipulating search engine rankings.
c) Transparency to Readers:
If a post contains sponsored backlinks, we will disclose this to our readers.
3. Content Guidelines for Sponsors
Sponsored content must:
- Align with our audience’s interests (tech, startups, gaming, gadgets, digital culture).
- Be well-written, fact-checked, and original. No plagiarized or AI-spun content.
- Not contain misleading, false, or harmful claims.
- Be free from prohibited niches like gambling, pornography, tobacco, or politically sensitive topics.
We reserve the right to:
- Edit the content for clarity, grammar, or factual accuracy.
- Reject content that does not meet our quality standards.
4. Fees & Payments
Our sponsored post and backlink placement fees vary based on:
- Type of content (single backlink, product feature, detailed article)
- Placement (homepage, category page, regular post)
- Word count and topic complexity
- Duration of backlink visibility (permanent or time-limited)
Payment Terms:
- Full payment in advance.
- No refunds once the article is published.
For a detailed rate card, please contact us.
5. Turnaround Time
Typical publishing time for sponsored posts is 3–5 business days after final content approval and payment.
Expedited publishing may be available for an additional fee.
6. Rights & Removal Policy
- Once published, the sponsored post becomes part of our site’s content library.
- We reserve the right to remove any sponsored post or backlink if:
- The linked website engages in unethical, harmful, or illegal practices.
- The content is later found to violate our guidelines.
- Requested by legal authorities or in compliance with platform policies.
7. How to Collaborate With Us
To submit a sponsored post or inquire about backlink placement, email us at:
📧 Email: connect@digitalmonster.in
Subject: Sponsored Post / Backlink Inquiry
Please include:
- Proposed topic or article
- Target link(s) and anchor text
- Brand/website details
- Preferred publishing date
8. Final Word
We welcome brand partnerships, but we prioritize the trust of our readers above all. All partnerships will be executed with transparency, honesty, and respect for our editorial standards.