Partner Link Quality — Source Trust, Context & Relevance
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 9.8.01 | Validate partner links originate from legitimate business partners | Legitimate | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.02 | Validate partner site reputation (authority baseline) | Reputable | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.03 | Validate contextual relevance between partner and business | Relevant | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.04 | Detect backlink networks that appear manipulative | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.05 | Validate partner links accompany real-world collaborations | True | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.06 | Validate anchor text descriptive and non-spammy | Descriptive | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.07 | Detect over-optimized anchor text patterns | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.08 | Validate partner links placed in natural editorial context | Natural | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.09 | Validate link placement not in low-quality directories | Clean | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.10 | Detect outdated or irrelevant partner links | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
Ecosystem Relevance — Industry Alignment & Network Signals
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 9.8.11 | Validate partners belong to same or adjacent industries | Adjacent | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.12 | Validate partner relationships improve brand authority | Positive | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.13 | Validate partner mentions include correct business information | Correct | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.14 | Detect mentions inconsistent with brand positioning | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.15 | Validate partner ecosystem supports entity trust signals | Supportive | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.16 | Validate partner references match structured data | Matching | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.17 | Detect conflicting claims across partner websites | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.18 | Validate partner pages mention services/products accurately | Accurate | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.19 | Detect duplicate partner link placements | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.20 | Validate partner ecosystem supports Knowledge Graph signals | Supportive | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
Partner Link Technicals — Link Health, Indexation & Resolution
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 9.8.21 | Validate partner links resolve without errors | Resolving | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.22 | Validate partner pages are indexable | Indexable | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.23 | Validate partner links not blocked by robots.txt | Accessible | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.24 | Detect redirect chains on partner links | Minimal | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.25 | Validate HTTPS security on partner domains | Secure | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.26 | Validate partner link schema markup (if present) aligns | Aligned | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.27 | Detect broken outbound partner links | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.28 | Validate no intrusive interstitials on partner pages | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.29 | Validate partner pages load at acceptable performance levels | Acceptable | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.30 | Compute Partner Link & Business Ecosystem Trust Score | Finalized | Critical | Deterministic + AI |
Co-Marketing Activities — Joint Value, Reciprocity & Signal Strength
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 9.8.31 | Validate documented co-marketing activity with partners | Documented | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.32 | Validate mutual linking occurs in natural editorial contexts | Natural | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.33 | Validate co-marketing content matches brand messaging | Matching | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.34 | Detect outdated co-marketing assets | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.35 | Validate shared campaigns use consistent branding | Consistent | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.36 | Validate joint announcements mention correct NAP/data | Correct | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.37 | Detect conflicting messaging between partners | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.38 | Validate co-marketing assets cited by reputable publications | Cited | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.39 | Validate partnership descriptions align across both sites | Aligned | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.40 | Detect signs of link-only “fake” partnerships | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
Ecosystem Authority — Network Depth, B2B Reputation & Industry Positioning
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 9.8.41 | Validate partner ecosystem includes authoritative brands | Authoritative | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.42 | Validate partner ecosystem improves industry credibility | Improved | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.43 | Validate ecosystem size appropriate for business model | Appropriate | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.44 | Detect low-relevance partners adding no authority | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.45 | Validate partners recognized by industry directories | Recognized | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.46 | Validate ecosystem helps expand entity SEO graph | Expanding | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.47 | Detect conflicting business categories within ecosystem | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.48 | Validate brand is cited in partner thought-leadership content | Cited | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.49 | Validate ecosystem creates positive co-citation patterns | Positive | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.50 | Validate partner mentions support Knowledge Graph expansion | Supportive | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
Cross-Platform Alignment — Brand Consistency, Data Stability & Public Signatures
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 9.8.51 | Validate brand + partners listed consistently across major platforms | Consistent | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.52 | Validate partner references on social media correct | Correct | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.53 | Detect inconsistencies between partner bios and website mentions | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.54 | Validate partner logos displayed correctly in collaborations | Correct | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.55 | Validate outreach campaigns co-branded accurately | Accurate | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.56 | Validate mutual endorsements appear genuine | Genuine | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.57 | Detect mismatched or outdated brand guidelines | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.58 | Validate both brands use consistent structured data | Consistent | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.59 | Validate external references cite partnerships factually | Factual | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 9.8.60 | Compute Ecosystem Authority & Alignment Score | Finalized | Critical | Deterministic + AI |
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