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Partner Network — Trusted Source Application

Apply to the Partner Network

The Publishing Times maintains a curated network of trusted sources, guest contributors, and resource partners. Every partnership is reciprocal — you support us, we amplify you.

Step 1 — Select Your Partnership Tier

Your Obligations

  • 1
    Add a reciprocal backlink to The Publishing Times on your website (within 30 days of approval)
  • 2
    Mention @ThePublishingTimes on social media at least once per month

What You Receive

  • Trusted Source badge on our /resources page
  • Attribution credit whenever we cite your work
  • Featured Partner sidebar rotation across blog posts
  • Inclusion in our quarterly Partner Spotlight newsletter section

Step 2 — Tell Us About Your Organisation

Organisation / Publication Name *
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Website URL *
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Your Name *
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Your Email Address *
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Your Title / Role
Primary Social Handle
Monthly Audience / Readership
Newsletter Subscriber Count
RSS Feed URL (if applicable)

Providing your RSS feed allows us to begin featuring your content immediately upon approval.

Describe Your Publication or Organisation *
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Why Do You Want to Partner With The Publishing Times? *
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Where Will You Place the Reciprocal Link? *
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This does not need to be live yet — just tell us where you intend to place it.

Partnership Obligations — Cited Source

  • 1
    Add a reciprocal backlink to The Publishing Times on your website (within 30 days of approval)
  • 2
    Mention @ThePublishingTimes on social media at least once per month
I have read and agree to the partnership obligations listed above. I understand that failure to fulfil these obligations within the stated timeframes may result in removal from the Partner Network. I confirm that I am authorised to submit this application on behalf of my organisation.

Applications are reviewed personally by our editorial team within 5 business days.

Already a partner? View the Partner Network · Questions? Contact our editorial team

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