Adfero / Direct News

[gadget]

These guys were at the Expo last week. Does anyone use them or have a view?
I'm considering using them but I'm concerned that their articles may result in duplicate content.

Their site is Adfero Group - Strategic Public Affairs

[johnd]

Hi there,

I used Adfero for a couple of years with one of my sites and they were really good. they wrote the articles for me they were unique.

It is an expensive solution, but if you don't have time to write your own content, i would definitely recommend them. They are quite good at adapting to feedback and tailoring the style to your site.

*disclaimer* this feedback is about 18 months out of date so it assumes that nothing has changed since i used them

John

[gunneradt]

they charge £15-£17 per article I think

[kungfumobiles]

Whilst working at Latitude a couple of my clients used Adfero to supply keyword rich articles. They basically supplied a RSS feed which we then implemented into the website as a news section. The aritcles are unique and relevant to whatever subjects you agree with Adfero, I think you have to pay a bit extra if you want images or articles over 500 words.

All in all, a very good service. For an example of a website using their articles see MoneySolve

[gerry180]

I had a couple of meetings with them back in 2006. They did seem a professional bunch and said they had access to about 100 Journalists with a good percentage of them in the finance area.

I think they were based in canary wharf. The service was close to what I wanted but in the end I couldn't get a sample feed of the particular topic without signing a 12 month contract and that was going to cost about £10,000 for 50/60 articles a month.

These are some of the example websites they gave me at the time

London Stock Exchange - Article
Living life to the full: health guides and news - Accident articles
Politics news, UK politics, UK political news, party politics - politics.co.uk
Mortgages, insurance, bank accounts, credit cards, loans, savings - myfinances.co.uk
Headline news, sport, money and entertainment stories from In The News
Holiday ideas, travel advice and flights at Travelbite.co.uk

Gerry

[gadget]

Cheers Guys. My research is leading me to agree with all the above comments.

Does anyone have any comments regarding their capabilities outside of Finance. I'd be looking to use them (if at all) for technology info.

[dougs]

They basically rewrit content and make sure the stuff conforms to google news rules......£15 plus per article is steep, as you can get them done for a lot less.

Doug

[gerry180]

I think technology is an area they would cover.

Just found this one with their sig in it: iWorld News

Try doing a quoted search on "Adfero Ltd"

Gerry

[Stuart]

Hi,

I have had a number of meetings and discussions with them, also extensive research as to how unique the articles are, looks like some unique written for you and some re-written but they say otherwise. It is expensive and you have to sign up for a minimum contract of 1 year and I think 2 articles a day.

I am due to have another meeting on 15th November as apparently they have changed there contracts and terms.

From the research and discussions I would use them...and probably will

I will let you know how the meetings goes

"Edited" Actually does anyone know if there are alterntive similar solutions, without hiring indians or freelance writers?

Br
Stuart

[gadget]

Originally Posted by dougs They basically rewrit content and make sure the stuff conforms to google news rules......£15 plus per article is steep, as you can get them done for a lot less. Doug

Doug - can you recommend anyone?

[gerry180]

Doug

I’d be interested too if someone is doing it for a lot less.

2/3 fresh articles every day delivered electronically on a chosen subject including any breaking news items that happen.