Advertising Rules on ProdAfrica Business Directory. ProdAfrica Business Directory is the best platform for promoting African businesses, connecting companies, tourists, investors, and cooperatives. To ensure an optimal and effective experience for all users, we establish the following rules for publishing sponsored posts, banners, and popups on our platform.
Sponsored posts are independent articles and do not represent or endorse the companies or events included in the ProdAfrica business directory.
The directory remains a neutral platform for African businesses and the opinions expressed in sponsored content are solely those of the advertisers.
If you wish to publish information about your company or event you must do so in the appropriate sections.
1. Sponsored Posts Publication
General Requirements
- The content must be relevant to ProdAfrica’s audience, i.e., related to business, tourism, investment, sustainability, or innovation in Africa.
- Articles must be between 800 and 900 words.
- The text must be original; duplicate or copied content is not allowed.
- At least one high-quality image (minimum 1200×800 px), royalty-free or with permission for use, must be included.
- Articles containing offensive language, illegal content, discrimination, or any form of misinformation are not accepted.
- Articles about Forex, cryptocurrencies, sports, casinos, and similar topics are accepted. However, articles related to racism, sex, etc., are not allowed.
- Published with 2 Dofollow links.
- No “sponsored” tag is added.
Important Note
Sponsored posts are independent advertisements and do not represent or endorse the businesses or events listed in the ProdAfrica Business Directory. The directory remains a neutral platform for African companies, and the opinions expressed in sponsored content are solely those of the advertisers.
Publication
- The article is published between 24 and 72 hours after review (excluding weekends).
- If social media publication is desired (immediate and then randomly several times), an additional fee per social network is required.
Links and SEO
- Up to 2 external links to the advertiser’s website are allowed.
- Links to spam sites, gambling, adult content, or illegal activities are not allowed.
- It is recommended to include relevant keywords to improve search engine positioning.
2. Banner Advertising
Available Banner Types
- Top banner: Located in the website header (728×90 px).
- Sidebar banner: In the website’s sidebar (300×250 px).
- In-content banner: Inserted in specific posts (600×200 px).
General Requirements
- Format: JPG, PNG, or GIF (without overly intrusive animations).
- Maximum size: 200 KB.
- The banner must have a professional design aligned with the website’s aesthetics.
- It must link to a relevant website and comply with Google Ads policies.
3. Advertising Popups
Conditions
- Popups with exclusive offers, promotions, or events relevant to ProdAfrica’s audience are allowed.
- Popups with automatic video or sound playback are not accepted.
- A non-intrusive design with a visible close option is recommended.
Frequency and Duration
- Maximum of one popup per user every 24 hours.
- A limit of 10 seconds before the user can close it is established.
- Campaign duration to be agreed upon with the advertiser.
4. Payment Methods and Invoicing
- Payment is accepted via PayPal.
- An invoice will be issued upon the advertiser’s request.
- Payments must be made in advance.
- Prices will be provided upon request.
- If any infringement is detected after the article or advertisement has been published, it will be removed from our platform and the amount already paid by the customer will not be refunded.
5. Disclaimer
- ProdAfrica Business Directory is not responsible for the content of sponsored posts, including statements, opinions, or incorrect information contained within them.
- The responsibility for the authenticity and accuracy of the content lies entirely with the advertiser or article author.
- The advertiser must ensure that the images used in sponsored posts have the appropriate usage rights. ProdAfrica Business Directory will not be responsible for the improper use of copyrighted material.
- Any disputes related to published content will be the sole responsibility of the advertiser, exempting ProdAfrica Business Directory from any legal claims.