Community Rules

What’s SEOFOMO News?

SEOFOMO News: Your Real-Time Source for SEO and Digital Marketing news. 

SEOFOMO News is a news community designed for SEO and digital marketing professionals to stay current with the latest industry developments in real time. SEOFOMO News is your go-to space for news and updates, created to complement our weekly SEOFOMO newsletter, which has already become a trusted resource for thousands of marketers worldwide.

Our mission with SEOFOMO News is to make it easier than ever for the SEO community to follow essential updates as they happen, all in one place, without the distractions and spam of generic social media platforms. We’ve designed this platform to maintain a high signal-to-noise ratio by prioritizing high-quality content and fostering insightful discussions around the industry’s most impactful stories.

In addition, SEOFOMO News is a space where you can engage in thoughtful discussions with other SEOs and digital marketers in a positive, moderated environment. Comments are actively moderated to ensure respectful and meaningful contributions, so you can rely on SEOFOMO News as a resource for quality insights and shared learning.

SEOFOMO News is brought to you by Aleyda Solis, SEO Consultant and founder of SEOFOMO. The SEOFOMO News is part of the SEOFOMO hub featuring a newsletter, job board, news community, events, toolbox, and surveys or studies. If you have any questions, inquiries, or sponsorship requests, get in touch with Aleyda here.

Thank you for being part of the SEOFOMO journey. We look forward to growing with you and keeping you informed, empowered, and connected in the SEO landscape!

SEOFOMO News Community Rules

When you submit any content (including but not limited to articles, comments, text, images, or links) to SEOFOMO News, you agree to the following terms, besides the site’s legal conditions and policies:

1. Community Editorial Guidelines

Our community thrives on thoughtful SEO and digital marketing discussion and knowledge sharing. Please follow these guidelines to maintain a constructive and healthy environment for everyone.

1.1. Stories Submissions: Quality Standards

  1. Topic Relevance
    • Content should be up-to-date SEO or digital marketing-related
    • Information shouldn’t have a commercial or advertising intent
    • Information against search engine guidelines or sharing harmful tactics are not allowed
  2. Original Content
    • Submit original work or properly attributed content
    • Avoid duplicate submissions
    • Avoid AI submissions or comments
    • Include primary sources when possible
  3. Title Guidelines
    • Use clear, descriptive titles
    • Maintain the original title for news articles
    • Avoid clickbait or sensationalized headlines
    • Don’t use all caps or excessive punctuation
  4. Content Requirements
    • Submit content and comments in English, the language of the site
    • Ensure submissions are factually accurate
    • Provide context and background information
    • Include relevant links to sources
    • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest
    • Label opinion pieces appropriately
  5. Positive Intent
    • Only factual, publicly available information
    • No speculation about internal practices
    • Balanced and objective tone
    • Focus on verified data and official sources
    • Equal treatment of all industry players
    • Proper attribution for any claims
    • Respect for intellectual property and trademarks

1.2. Comments and Discussions: Constructive Participation

  1. Quality Comments
    • Add value to the discussion
    • Share relevant experience or expertise
    • Provide examples or evidence to support claims
    • Acknowledge when you’re speculating
  2. Respectful Discourse
    • Disagree respectfully
    • Focus on ideas, not individuals
    • Avoid personal attacks or inflammatory language
    • Be open to different perspectives
    • Assume good faith in others’ arguments

1.3. What to Avoid

  1. Negative Intent 
    • Articles targeting specific companies negatively
    • Posts criticizing individual marketers or professionals
    • Content intended to damage company reputations
    • Personal attacks on industry figures
    • Unverified claims about business practices
    • Screenshots or content from private communications
    • Leaked internal documents or confidential information
    • Lists of “bad” companies or services
    • Call-out posts or public shaming
    • Competitor smear campaigns
  2. Low-Quality Contributions
    • Single-word responses
    • Memes or reaction GIFs
    • Inside jokes that exclude others
    • Repetitive or redundant comments
    • Off-topic discussions
  3. Harmful Behavior
    • Trolling or intentional provocation
    • Brigading or vote manipulation
    • Doxxing or sharing personal information
    • Harassment or bullying
    • Hate speech or discriminatory content

1.4. Best Practices

  1. Before Posting
    • Search for existing discussions
    • Read the full article before commenting
    • Consider if your contribution adds value
    • Review your text for clarity and tone
  2. Writing Style
    • Use clear, concise language
    • Break long posts into readable paragraphs
    • Proofread for spelling and grammar
    • Use formatting to improve readability
    • Include TL;DR for longer posts
  3. Healthy Discussion
    • Ask questions to clarify understanding
    • Share relevant personal experiences
    • Acknowledge when you change your view
    • Help newcomers understand community norms
    • Stay on topic
  4. Expertise and Claims
    • Disclose relevant expertise or experience
    • Provide sources for factual claims
    • Acknowledge limitations in your knowledge
    • Be clear about speculation vs. fact
    • Correct mistakes when identified

1.5. Topic-Specific Guidelines

  1. Technical Discussions
    • Include relevant system details
    • Format code blocks properly
    • Explain acronyms and technical terms
    • Share reproducible examples when possible
  2. Project Showcases
    • Describe your role clearly
    • Include technical details and stack information
    • Be upfront about commercial interests
    • Welcome and respond to feedback
  3. News Discussions
    • Focus on substantial developments
    • Avoid speculation during breaking news
    • Include multiple viewpoints when relevant
    • Distinguish between facts and analysis

1.6. Moderation and Enforcement

  1. Progressive Enforcement
    • First occurrence: Warning
    • Second occurrence: Ban
  2. Appeals Process
    • Moderation decisions can be appealed
    • Appeals must be respectful and clear
    • Provide additional context or explanation through the contact form
    • Allow 48 hours for review

1.7. Recognition and Rewards

We recognize valuable contributions through:

  • Community upvotes
  • Inclusions in the SEOFOMO Newsletter
  • Opportunities to contribute to community curation

Remember: These guidelines aim to foster meaningful discussion and community growth. They’re not exhaustive but provide a framework for positive interaction. When in doubt, ask yourself if your contribution helps build the kind of community you’d want to participate in.

2. Content Ownership & License

2.1. You confirm that you own or have the necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to post the content you submit.

2.2. You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, copy, modify, adapt, distribute, and display the content you submit on our platform and through our services.

3. User Responsibilities

3.1. You agree not to submit content that:

  • Infringes on any copyright, trademark, patent, or other intellectual property rights
  • Contains illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or discriminatory material
  • Violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law
  • Contains malware, viruses, or other harmful computer code
  • Impersonates any person or entity
  • Contains private or personal information about others without their consent
  • Consists of unsolicited advertising or spam

4. Content Moderation

4.1. We reserve the right to:

  • Review, edit, or remove any content at our sole discretion
  • Suspend or terminate user accounts that violate these terms
  • Preserve and disclose content if required by law or to protect rights, safety, and property

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

5.1. Content is submitted “as is” without any warranties, express or implied.

5.2. You understand that any opinions, advice, or recommendations expressed in user-submitted content are those of the respective authors and not of our platform.

6. Indemnification

6.1. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless our platform, its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your submitted content or violation of these terms.

7. Age Requirement

7.1. You confirm that you are at least the minimum age required by your local jurisdiction.

8. Changes to Terms

8.1. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

9. Acknowledgment

By submitting content, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.

Last Updated: November 8, 2024.

Remember you can also help to flag any misbehavior in a story of comment through the site “report” functionality. Thanks for your support in keeping the SEOFOMO News a constructive space! If you have any feedback, you can let SEOFOMO News know over here.