Tools & Operations 2026

The FX Affiliate Pre-Publish Checklist
12 items to review before you publish

*The check is a means to raise quality. Rankings, earnings, and results are not guaranteed
12 items
Prevent oversights across 5 groups
YMYL
Finance is an area where trust is tested
A few min
Run it per article once you're used to it
9 slides
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Why systematize the pre-publish check

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You regret articles published on momentum: missing sources, broken links, and exaggerated claims can all be prevented in the few minutes before publishing
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FX/investing is a YMYL area: because it involves people's money, Google is said to scrutinize trustworthiness (E-E-A-T) strictly
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By system, not by feel: running the same check every time will reliably reduce oversights
💡 5 groups = A search intent / B fact-checking / C compliance / D E-E-A-T / E links & technical
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A. Search intent and title (items 1–2)

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1 Fully answer the search intent: touch on what the person arriving via your target keyword "really wants to know" at the opening. Conclusion first
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2 Title matches content: deliver the content and numbers the title promised in the body. Clickbait titles lower time on page
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Reset your perspective: writers tend to rush. Rereading with the eyes of a first-time reader helps you notice gaps
💡 This group is a check of "whether you've kept your promise to the reader"
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B. Fact-checking and sources (items 3–4)

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3 Sources for numbers: for amounts, rates, days, and conditions, get to a state where you can say "where I confirmed it." Ideally official/primary sources
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4 Add an "as of" note: for changeable info, add "as of June 2026 / confirm on the official site" and don't be too definitive
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Beware AI drafts: they may write plausible-looking numbers. Don't take them at face value—always verify with human eyes
⚠️ Example: per public info, Kingfin offers CPA capped at $250 / tiered RevShare (up to 80%), paid daily, $10 minimum. Conditions may change
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C-1. Compliance: advertising law & Financial Instruments Act

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NG expression (avoid)Rewrite (safer)
Guaranteed to earn / anyone canResults vary by individual and aren't guaranteed
No risk / you'll never loseInvesting carries a risk of loss
Just wait / totally hands-offYou need to keep working at it
No.1 / industry-best with no basisPhrase only within what you can source
⚠️ Premiums & Representations Act = exaggerated/misleading advantage; Financial Instruments Act Art. 37 = bans false/exaggerated ads and conclusive judgments
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C-2. PR disclosure & testimonials (items 7–8)

6 / 9
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7 PR disclosure (stealth-marketing rules): in effect since October 2023. Displays hard to tell are ads are deceptive. Put "PR/advertisement" in a visible spot like the top
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8 Testimonials don't pretend to be real: if reviews or results are a model case, mark them "simulation." Don't make fictional voices look real
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Impressions as impressions: don't present your own evaluation as an objective third-party one (also problematic under the Financial Instruments Act)
⚠️ Quietly pasting only the link is NG. If you present figures, add that it's an estimate
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D. E-E-A-T and readability (items 9–10)

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9 Writer and first-hand experience: is the author info clear, and does it include dashboard screenshots or "things I learned by trying it myself"?
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10 Readability: skimmable via headings / paragraphs not too long / terms explained. Preview once on a phone
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First-hand experience is the difference: an article that merely summarizes steps doesn't stand out from copy-paste
💡 Even for AI drafts, confirmation by a named writer plus original insight is preferable (YMYL)
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E. Links and technical (items 11–12)

8 / 9
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11 Check links: no broken links or 404s / referral link is your correct tracking link / rel="sponsored" and new tab
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12 Display & structured data: are the title, description, OGP, image alt, and JSON-LD in order (not broken)?
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Alt tips: a concise description that fits the context (guide ~125 chars). Decorative images get empty alt. No reuse or keyword stuffing
💡 Place CTAs not only once at the end but at natural spots—right after the intro, mid-body, and in the conclusion—to reduce missed chances

Pre-publish check summary

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Don't publish on momentum—run the 12 items as a system. Once used to it, it takes a few minutes per article
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The most important are fact-checking and compliance. Always check the advertising law, stealth-marketing rules, Financial Instruments Act, and PR disclosure
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In YMYL fields, E-E-A-T is key. Show trust through the writer, first-hand experience, and sources
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Passing the check doesn't guarantee rankings or earnings. Results vary by individual, and FX referrals carry a risk of loss
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