Uploading and managing content for distribution through MSN Partner Hub
MSN does not offer a self‑service option for “regular buyers” to purchase or place sponsored/guest‑post articles directly on msn.com.
To have content appear on MSN, a brand or publisher must be an approved MSN partner and then publish according to MSN’s standards and technical options:
- Become an MSN content partner
- Brands are evaluated on professional publishing standards, including original reporting, clear attribution, editorial oversight, and adherence to MSN’s Publishing Guidelines.
- Content must match the brand’s stated domain/expertise and follow strict content rights and responsibility requirements.
- Publish via MSN Partner Hub or WordPress plugin (for approved partners)
- Using MSN Partner Hub’s article editor tool:
- Sign in to MSN Partner Hub.
- Go to Content creation > Create article.
- Create the article, choose a featured image, write an abstract, select a category, add hashtags, optionally flag as Local news, and submit.
- Flag any AI‑assisted content and provide a canonical URL.
- Using the MSN WordPress plugin:
- Install and activate the MSN plugin in WordPress.
- Connect with MSN Partner Hub credentials.
- Use Editor mode to select individual posts, toggle Publish to Microsoft on, set metadata (category, tags, location, canonical URL), and publish.
- Or use Feed mode to automatically cross‑publish new posts.
- Using MSN Partner Hub’s article editor tool:
- Follow MSN publishing standards and guidelines
- Provide clear, verifiable credit for all content (articles, photos, videos, etc.).
- Use real bylines (full names) and avoid fake profiles.
- Ensure headlines accurately represent the content.
- Clearly label opinion/analysis vs. factual reporting.
- Ensure legal rights to all content and any affiliate links must comply with Microsoft’s Creative Acceptance Policy if allowed by contract.
If the goal is to buy a one‑off sponsored placement as a guest post seller, that scenario is not described or supported in the available MSN partner documentation. Content on MSN is expected to come from vetted partners operating as publishers/brands, not from ad‑hoc guest post purchases.
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