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.
PLACEMENT MAP
Explore where each inventory type sits on the page. Dashed boxes are sponsor zones, always outside the ranked grid.
Demo layout: dashed boxes show sponsor inventory only
Beside the guide intro and stats rail, never inside the ranked table.
- Marked Sponsored on every unit
- Never alters HostScore or rank order
- Outbound links use
rel=sponsored - Disclosed on this page when inventory goes live
Available inventory
- Category sidebarContextual unit beside the guide intro on a specific /best/[slug] page.
- Category footerFull-width banner below the ranked table, before methodology copy.
- Best hub stripSingle strip on the /best category index.
- Deals programOffer listings on /deals, separate product, always labeled.
- Claimed profileVisual 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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