Content Guidelines

Our commitment to quality content and user safety

Last Updated: October 28, 2025 | Version: 2.0

Quality Standards

All content on SearchDrive.io must meet our high-quality standards to ensure value for our users and compliance with advertising partners.

Original Content: Minimum 80% original content, properly cited sources, no plagiarism
Minimum Length: Articles must be at least 1,500 words for standard posts, 2,500+ for comprehensive guides
E-E-A-T Compliance: Demonstrate Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness
Fact-Checking: All claims must be verifiable with credible sources linked
Media Quality: High-resolution images (min 1200x630), proper alt text, relevant to content

Prohibited Content

The following content types are strictly prohibited to maintain platform integrity and AdSense compliance:

•Adult or sexually explicit content
•Violence, gore, or graphic content
•Hate speech or discrimination
•Dangerous or derogatory content
•Harassment or cyberbullying
•Illegal activities or substances
•Copyrighted material without permission
•Misleading or deceptive practices
•Malware or harmful downloads
•Spam or manipulative content

Approved Content Categories

We focus on high-value content in the following categories:

Primary Categories

  • • Technology & Innovation
  • • Business & Entrepreneurship
  • • Digital Marketing & SEO
  • • Education & Learning
  • • Health & Wellness

Secondary Categories

  • • Lifestyle & Productivity
  • • Finance & Investment
  • • Travel & Culture
  • • Food & Nutrition
  • • Arts & Entertainment

SEO & Technical Requirements

Content must be optimized for search engines and user experience:

Meta Data:
  • • Title: 50-60 characters
  • • Description: 150-160 characters
  • • Focus keyword density: 1-2%
Content Structure:
  • • Clear H1, H2, H3 hierarchy
  • • Short paragraphs (3-4 sentences)
  • • Bullet points and numbered lists
  • • Internal and external links
Performance:
  • • Optimized images (WebP format preferred)
  • • Mobile-responsive design
  • • Fast loading time (<3 seconds)

User-Generated Content Policy

Guidelines for comments, reviews, and community contributions:

Comment Moderation:

All comments are pre-moderated. Spam, offensive language, and promotional content will be removed.

Guest Posts:

Must meet all quality standards, include author bio, and pass plagiarism check.

Reviews & Ratings:

Must be authentic, based on actual experience, and comply with FTC guidelines.

Enforcement & Violations

How we handle guideline violations:

First Violation: Warning and content revision request
Second Violation: Temporary suspension (7 days)
Third Violation: Account termination and permanent ban

Appeal Process: Users can appeal decisions within 30 days by emailing content-review@searchdrive.io with supporting evidence.

Questions About Our Guidelines?

If you have questions about these guidelines or need clarification on any policy:

• Email: content@searchdrive.io

• Response Time: 24-48 hours

• Include: Specific guideline reference and your question