Publish clear, transparent business and editorial policies linked on news sites.
- Publish clear, transparent business and editorial policies linked on news sites1 cited source1 category
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Why this matters
Transparent policies build user trust and align with Google News site quality requirements.
Hypothetical standard operating procedure
Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.
- Draft clear policy documents for editorial practices and sponsored content
- Publish policies on dedicated site pages linked from the homepage
- Regularly review and update policy documents
- Train editorial staff on compliance guidelines
- Monitor for user feedback regarding policy clarity
Watch for
Lack of clear policies may reduce site credibility and ranking.
Definition of done
News site contains dedicated, accessible pages outlining editorial, corrections, and sponsorship policies.
Sources & attribution
Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.