For hosting brands

VISIBILITY,
NOT RANK.

HostList is an independent directory ranked by HostScore. We offer labeled display placements on high-intent guides. You cannot buy #1, pinned leaders, or score boosts.

Editorial
Rankings = HostScore only
Commercial
Banners = labeled inventory
Firewall
No shared queries or sort inputs

PLACEMENT MAP

Explore where each inventory type sits on the page. Dashed boxes are sponsor zones, always outside the ranked grid.

Available inventory

  • Category sidebar
    Contextual unit beside the guide intro on a specific /best/[slug] page.
  • Category footer
    Full-width banner below the ranked table, before methodology copy.
  • Best hub strip
    Single strip on the /best category index.
  • Deals program
    Offer listings on /deals, separate product, always labeled.
  • Claimed profile
    Visual upgrades on a host’s own profile page only.

What we refuse

  • Rank position (#1–#N) on any list
  • Editorial category-leader pins
  • HostScore component boosts
  • HostMatch recommendation priority
  • Inclusion in “top 3 by HostScore” citation leads

Active sponsor campaigns appear in labeled zones on category pages and the /best hub. Rankings never paid · sponsors disclosed.

FAQ

Can a host pay to rank higher?

No. HostScore is computed from public signals only. Advertising inventory is rendered outside ranked tables and never changes sort order.

Are sponsored units live on the site today?

Yes. Active campaigns render in labeled sponsor zones outside ranked tables. Each unit shows Sponsored plus “Does not affect HostScore or ranking order.”

How is sponsorship disclosed?

Every banner shows Sponsored plus “Does not affect HostScore or ranking order.” Links use rel=sponsored. We publish active placements on this page.

How do I enquire about a placement?

Email us via the contact form with your target category (e.g. wordpress-hosting), preferred placement type, and campaign dates. We respond with availability, no obligation.

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