Sponsored Content Guidelines – ThingsVegas

Our commitment to transparency, editorial integrity, and compliance with FTC and search engine guidelines.

Disclosure Policy

ThingsVegas is committed to full transparency with our readers. When content is sponsored, paid for, or created in partnership with a brand, we disclose this clearly and prominently. All sponsored content is labeled as sponsored at the top of the article or placement.

Three Core Policies

1. All sponsored content is labeled as sponsored. Every piece of paid or partner content carries a clear disclosure statement visible to readers before they read the content.

2. Links in sponsored content use rel="sponsored" attributes. All commercial, paid, or partner links are qualified with rel="sponsored" in compliance with Google's link policies. We do not sell dofollow editorial links.

3. Editorial content is never for sale. Our editorial reviews, recommendations, and rankings are produced independently. No payment, gift, or commercial relationship influences our editorial coverage. Advertising relationships are kept strictly separate from editorial decisions.

Link Attribution Standards

Commercial, sponsored, or partner links are qualified with rel="sponsored" or rel="nofollow" where appropriate. Editorial links are approved case by case and must be relevant, useful, and non-manipulative. ThingsVegas does not sell editorial links or participate in link schemes.

Prohibited Categories

ThingsVegas will not publish sponsored content or accept paid placements from gambling operators, financial services, pharmaceutical companies, or any business that conflicts with our editorial standards.

Editorial Standards for Sponsored Content

All sponsored content goes through the same editorial review process as our independent content. ThingsVegas retains full editorial control - we may edit titles, copy, anchors, and links for quality and compliance.

Contact

For questions about our sponsored content policies, contact us at info@thingsvegas.com.

1. Sponsored Content Disclosure

ThingsVegas is committed to full transparency with our readers. When content is sponsored, paid for, or created in partnership with a brand, we disclose this clearly and prominently.

How We Disclose

Sponsored articles are marked with a disclosure statement at the top of the article
Sponsored mentions within existing articles may include a disclosure note where the mention is substantial
Guest contributions from external writers are labeled with the author's name and affiliation
We comply with FTC guidelines on endorsements and testimonials

2. Contextual Mention Policy

Contextual mentions (brand mentions placed within existing, already-indexed articles) are subject to the following editorial standards:

Available only on topically relevant existing articles — the linked resource must genuinely serve the reader
Links must fit naturally into the content and not disrupt the reading experience
ThingsVegas retains full editorial control over anchor text, placement, and surrounding copy
No exact-match keyword anchor text stuffing
No hidden links, footer links, sidebar links, or sitewide placements
Maximum 1 sponsored reference per article unless editorially justified
ThingsVegas may decline a placement if the target URL is low-quality, irrelevant, or violates our content standards

3. Rejected Industries

ThingsVegas will not publish sponsored content or accept paid placements from the following industries:

Online gambling, casinos, or sports betting

Cryptocurrency, forex, or binary options

CBD, cannabis, or vaping products

Payday loans or predatory finance

Escort services or adult content

Weapons, ammunition, or explosives

Weight loss supplements or unproven health claims

Hate groups, extremism, or discrimination

Illegal activities or substances

Any topic unrelated to Las Vegas or travel

4. Link Policy

Commercial, sponsored, or partner links may be qualified with rel='sponsored' or rel='nofollow' where appropriate. Editorial links are approved case by case and must be relevant, useful, and non-manipulative.

Additional Link Standards

Maximum 2 external links per article unless otherwise approved
No hidden text, cloaked links, or deceptive redirects
No keyword-stuffed anchor text or unnatural link patterns
No links to malware, phishing, or scam websites
No bulk link insertion across multiple articles
ThingsVegas reserves the right to modify or remove any link at any time

5. Editorial Review Process

All sponsored content goes through the same editorial review process as our independent content:

Content must provide genuine value and useful information to readers
Must be factually accurate and verifiable
Must be well-written and properly formatted
Must be relevant to our audience (Las Vegas visitors, travelers, lifestyle readers)
Must not make misleading claims or use deceptive practices
Must comply with all applicable advertising regulations
Must not be keyword-stuffed or written primarily for search engines
ThingsVegas retains full editorial control — we may edit titles, copy, anchors, and links for quality and compliance

6. Permanence Policy

All sponsored content remains live indefinitely. Content may only be updated or removed if there is a legal, editorial quality, payment, or policy compliance issue. We do not remove content after a set period.

What This Means

Published articles stay live indefinitely under normal circumstances
URLs remain indexable and self-canonical
Content may be updated for accuracy or editorial quality over time
We do not guarantee specific search engine rankings or indexing timelines

7. Correction & Removal Policy

ThingsVegas reserves the right to correct, update, or remove content under the following circumstances:

Content contains factual errors or outdated information (we will correct rather than remove where possible)
Content violates our editorial standards or was published in error
Legal issues require removal (DMCA, defamation, court order)
The linked website becomes malicious, irrelevant, or violates our standards
Payment disputes or chargebacks on sponsored content
Content is found to be plagiarized or duplicated from another source

If you need to request a correction or update to published content, contact us at info@thingsvegas.com.

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