Resource Partner Guide
Standards for tools, books, platforms, and products that want to appear in the Stride Labs resources area without weakening reader trust.
Resource partnerships are manual review only
Stride Labs can prepare for future affiliate, referral, sponsor, and resource revenue, but no listing should imply a deal, endorsement, discount, or checkout exists before it is real.
A good resource pitch explains audience fit, useful workflow, claim support, disclosure requirements, and commercial terms before any link goes live.
No fake partners. The site should not invent brand relationships, testimonials, commissions, discounts, or performance data.
No hidden influence. Paid resource placement cannot secretly shape editorial source choices or article conclusions.
No invalid ad behavior. Resource partners cannot ask readers to click ads, refresh pages, or manipulate traffic.
Intake brief. Use the resource partner intake brief when the product, disclosure terms, and claim support are ready.
What to send
A useful pitch lets the publisher review fit, claims, disclosure, and reader value before any commercial conversation.
Pitch checklist
- Resource name, landing page, category, and what the product actually helps a creator do
- Target audience, pricing model, trial terms, refund/support expectations, and public policy pages
- Commercial relationship: affiliate, referral, paid placement, discount code, sponsor, or unpaid mention
- Claims needing support, required disclosure language, and any regulated or sensitive category details
- Why the resource fits the archive without requiring hidden influence or forced positive coverage
Review route
Resource pitches should be specific enough to reject quickly if the fit is weak and evaluate fairly if the fit is strong.
The intake brief gives affiliate, referral, paid-placement, and unpaid listing pitches the same review structure.
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