General FAQs

Q: Why should I syndicate my content?

It’s important to diversify your traffic sources and expand reach to find new audiences. You can also earn supplemental revenue through some of these syndication channels by running advertising or sharing in ad revenues earned by your articles on each channel.

Q. What kind of publications are successful in syndication?

  • Consistent and focused editorial vision serving a specific audience
  • At least ten articles of more than 500 words per week
  • Bylined articles with descriptive headlines written for an aggregated environment

Q: Why do I need SimpleFeed?

Hundreds of leading publishers use SimpleFeed to get their content syndicated and make their audience acquisition strategy successful. SimpleFeed proprietary technology makes syndication simple, our relationships with the leading aggregators help address issues and minimize disruptions. Our experience over the years informs our guidance on best practices for success in syndication.

Q. How much does it cost?

Preferred pricing for LMC partners will be shared via email. If you are interested in syndication to Microsoft Start (MSN), set up and monthly fees are waived under a revenue share program.

Q. How long does it take?

Depending on the complexity of the source feed and type of integration required, the development of a feed can take between two and four weeks. We are unable to predict how long it will take for a site to be evaluated and accepted as reviews are completely up to the platform review team, not SimpleFeed.

Q. What do I need to do?

Normally all we need to get started is your application and a full-text feed. If you use WordPress, it is even easier with our WordPress plug-in.

Q. What if I have questions or need help with my application.

Please email support@simplefeed.com and we will do our best to help you out.

Apple News

Q. What is Apple News?

Apple News is the default news app installed on all iPhones, iPads and Macs.

Q. Why should I syndicate to Apple News?

Apple News is the largest and most widely used news aggregator. Many publishers feel it essential to be on Apple News to build awareness and legitimacy of their brand. Publishers can earn money through advertising and premium content.

Q. Why should I use SimpleFeed to syndicate to Apple News?

SimpleFeed is Apple’s one and only preferred content delivery and channel partner in the U.S.

Q. If I use SimpleFeed am I guaranteed to get into Apple News?

No. Apple is officially closed to new publishers, but SimpleFeed can help prioritize your site’s review. Apple is the hardest syndication point to gain acceptance. Prior to applying, please review their content standards.

Q. My publication is in Apple News, but it does not work. Can you fix it?

Probably, please contact us at support@simplefeed.com

Q. Why does Apple News cost more to set up and host?

Due to the complexity of the Apple News publishing API and their exacting standards for presentation, there is an additional charge required for set up and hosting.

Microsoft Start (MSN)

Q. What is Microsoft Start?

Microsoft Start (aka MSN) is the parent organization for all news in Microsoft products, MSN, Windows, Edge Browser and the Start App. Over 500 million people use Microsoft Start globally.

Q. Why should I syndicate to Microsoft?

Microsoft Start is excellent for brand building, traffic generation and revenue. It is by far the most valuable syndication point for most publishers.

Q. Why should I use SimpleFeed to syndicate to Microsoft Start?

SimpleFeed can get you started on Microsoft under our revenue sharing program. Once you apply, we will respond via email and you will be sent a link where you can review and agree to the contract terms, upload your brand assets and, if you’re running on WordPress, download our WordPress plugin. Once installed on your site, we can take it from there and will email you once your site is live.

Q. If I use SimpleFeed am I guaranteed to get into Microsoft Start?

Most publishers placed into Microsoft Start are accepted provided they are following Microsoft’s publishing guidelines.

NewsBreak

Q. What is NewsBreak?

NewsBreak is a leading local content platform with over 50 million active readers in the US.

Q. Why should I syndicate to NewsBreak?

NewsBreak is good for brand building and traffic generation. They allow insertion of your analytics tags so you can track your article view on their platform.

Q. Why should I use SimpleFeed to syndicate to NewsBreak?

SimpleFeed creates a custom feed ensuring you maximize monetization and distribution.

Q. If I use SimpleFeed am I guaranteed to get into NewsBreak?

No. Admission is determined by NewsBreak. Please refer to their Publisher Network Standards and Guidelines for more information.

Q. How do I apply to NewsBreak?

Visit publishers.newsbreak.com to apply to their Publisher Program.

Samsung News

Q. What is Samsung News?

Samsung News is a news aggregator pre-installed on Samsung Phones. It launched in beta on April 2023.

Q. Why should I syndicate to Samsung News?

Samsung News has approximately 15 million users. As a new entrant, there are not many publishers onboard resulting in excellent brand building and traffic generation opportunities.

Q. Why should I use SimpleFeed to syndicate to Samsung News?

SimpleFeed helped with several of Samsung’s launch partners and has experience building feeds for Samsung News.

Q. If I use SimpleFeed am I guaranteed to get into Samsung News?

No. As a new entrant Samsung News is still very selective on which publishers to invite to the program.

Q. How do I apply to Samsung News?

Samsung News is still in beta and will not be on-boarding new publishers for the next couple of months. You can read more about the program and apply to show your interest here.

SmartNews

Q. What is SmartNews?

SmartNews is a leading mobile news aggregator with over 50M downloads on their iOS and Android apps.

Q. Why should I syndicate to SmartNews?

In our experience, publishers can be very successful in SmartNews. They are the most publisher-friendly aggregator. In addition to space they make available for newsletter promotion, they also allow you to monetize your feed via the inclusion of your ad tags, pre-roll video on supported video players, and sponsored content links.

Q. Why should I use SimpleFeed to syndicate to SmartNews?

SimpleFeed is SmartNews’ preferred onboarding partner. We use their proprietary feed format to optimize your article delivery to SmartNews’ readers.

Q. If I use SimpleFeed am I guaranteed to get into SmartNews?

No, but SimpleFeed has a very close relationship with SmartNews that will help prioritize your site’s review.

Q. How do I apply to SmartNews?

Visit about.smartnews.com to learn more and apply to their SmartView First program.