📝 Editorial Guidelines
Last Updated: July 12, 2025
At PressReleaseFiles, we’re committed to delivering timely, accurate, and transparent news coverage. These editorial guidelines outline our standards for content creation, sourcing, and publishing across all categories.
🧠 Editorial Mission
We aim to inform, not influence. Our coverage spans local, national, and global stories with a focus on clarity, credibility, and reader-first reporting.
🗞️ Content Standards
- Accuracy: All facts must be verified before publication
- Clarity: Use plain language and concise headlines
- Neutrality: Avoid bias, sensationalism, or unverified claims
- Originality: Content must be unique and not republished elsewhere
- Compliance: All articles must meet AdSense and Google News standards
🔍 Sourcing & Attribution
- Use reputable sources (e.g. government, academic, major news outlets)
- Attribute quotes and data clearly
- Avoid anonymous sources unless editorially justified
🧾 Corrections Policy
If an error is identified:
- We correct it promptly
- A note is added to the article indicating the change
- Major corrections may be acknowledged publicly
🧠 Contributor Expectations
- Maintain a professional tone
- Avoid plagiarism or AI-generated content without editorial review
- Submit articles with proper formatting and metadata (title, meta description, category)
📈 SEO & Structure
- Use clear, keyword-rich headlines
- Include meta descriptions under 155 characters
- Organize content with subheadings and short paragraphs
- Link internally to relevant categories or articles
🧲 Affiliate & Monetization Disclosure
If affiliate links are used, they must be:
- Clearly disclosed at the top or bottom of the article
- Relevant to the content and audience
- Compliant with FTC guidelines
🛡️ Editorial Independence
We do not accept payment for coverage. Sponsored content is labeled clearly and kept separate from editorial reporting.