At Pay18News, we are committed to delivering accurate, impartial, and timely news. This Editorial Policy explains how we create, fact-check, edit, and update content to meet industry standards — including Google News, Google Discover, Top Stories, and SEO best practices.
1 Accuracy & Fact-Checking
Primary sources first: We prioritise official documents, government releases, public statements, court records, and direct interviews.
Cross-verification: Key facts are verified by at least two independent sources before publication.
Attribution: All claims and data include clear attribution (link + source name).
We maintain a strict separation between editorial and commercial teams. Advertisers never control editorial content. All sponsored or paid content is clearly labelled.
3 Corrections & Retractions
If we publish an error, we will correct it promptly and transparently. Corrections include:
An inline correction note at the top or bottom of the article.
Updated publish/modified timestamps with editor initials.
Public retractions for seriously incorrect or harmful reporting.
We actively seek diverse perspectives, avoid stereotyping, and use inclusive language. We are committed to representing a broad range of communities and viewpoints.
5 User Contributions & Guest Posts
All user-submitted content is reviewed for accuracy, relevance, and policy compliance. Contributors must disclose conflicts of interest and will be clearly credited.
6 Advertising & Sponsored Content
Ads are visually separated from editorial content and clearly labelled. We do not accept content that undermines reader trust or editorial integrity.
All news stories include bylines linking to author profiles. We credit sources and link to original materials where possible.
9 Ethical Standards
Our journalists follow principles of fairness, accountability, transparency, and respect for privacy. We avoid sensationalism and do not publish material that promotes hate or violence.
10 Content Review & Updates
We periodically review evergreen and high-traffic articles to ensure information remains accurate and up to date. Significant updates include a note detailing what changed and why.
11 Alignment with Google Policies & Discoverability
To ensure high-quality publishing and discoverability on Google products, we follow official publisher guidance: