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📌 Update: New Quality Guidelines for Thumbnails, Titles & Text Overlays
Dear Partners, We’ve updated our feed content specifications to include new quality guidelines for: ✅ Thumbnail images ✅ Titles ✅ Text overlays on images These enhancements are aimed at improving visual consistency and user experience across the platform. 📋 Why this matters: To maintain high content standards, it’s…
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📢 How to Set Up and Manage Your Payment Account on MSN Partner Hub
Setting Up Your Payment Account Refer to the "Set Up Payment Account" section in the Getting Started guide. MSN Partner Hub uses Stripe to process payments. 2️⃣ Changing Your Payment Account Go to the "Payment Account" page in MSN Partner Hub. Click "Manage" on your current account. You'll be redirected to Stripe to update…
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Introducing Feed Validation for Enhanced Security and Efficiency
Strengthen your feed creation process with Feed Validation We're excited to announce the launch of Feed Validation, a powerful tool designed to enhance the security and efficiency of your feed creation process in MSPH. Why is Feed Validation essential? Ensures data integrity: Validates your feed data to prevent errors and…
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Introducing: New Earnings Report on MSPH
Discover a new era of financial insights We're thrilled to introduce our enhanced Earnings Report, designed to empower you with deeper insights into your financial performance. Key Benefits: Intuitive design: A streamlined, single-page layout for effortless navigation. Expanded metrics: Access a broader range of key…
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Upcoming Webinars: New Features in MSPH
Join us for an insightful session to explore the latest features and functionalities of MSPH. Our product experts will delve into the recent enhancements designed to streamline your workflow and boost productivity. Session 1: Date: November 6th Time: 6:00 AM PST Register: Register here Session 2: Date: November 6th Time:…
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Publishing US Election Coverage
As the US elections approach, we would like to remind all partners publishing on MSN to exercise caution when sharing election-related content. It is crucial to: Avoid posting unverified or inflammatory material. Prioritize accuracy and factual reporting over speed in publishing. For non-US publishers, please note that…
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Are you receiving webinar invites?
Hi all, we've heard that some of our partners did not receive webinar invites for the Slideshow Best Practices - Session 1 & 2. Please leave us a comment in case you've still not received the invites. We will raise the issue with the concerned team and ensure invites are shared asap! Thanks!
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Benchmark Feature Relaunch
We're excited to announce that the Benchmark feature will be relaunched on October 23rd. The relaunched version will offer a simplified and user-friendly experience for all partners across all markets. Stay tuned for more details on the relaunch and how the Benchmark feature can help you. We look forward to your continued…
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Elevate Your Content with Slideshows
Enhance Visual Appeal and Engagement Slideshows, or galleries, are a fantastic way to make your content more visually appealing and engaging. They are versatile and can be used to showcase a variety of content, from storytelling to product displays. Key Benefits of Using Slideshows: Improved User Experience: Slideshows…
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Elevate Your Slideshows with MSN Best Practices
Join us for an informative webinar on October 16th to discover essential tips and tricks for creating successful slideshows on MSN. Learn how to maximize views, optimize content, and boost your revenue. Session 1: Date: October 16th Time: 8:00 AM PDT Register here Session 2: Date: October 16th Time: 2:00 PM PDT Register…
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Elevate Your Video Content: Register for Our Upcoming Webinar
We invite you to join our upcoming webinar on Video Best Practices on Microsoft Start. Learn how to optimize your video content for maximum views, engagement, and revenue. Key Takeaways: Discover proven strategies for creating high-performing videos. Gain insights into audience preferences and trends. Learn how to measure…
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Expand Your Reach with Microsoft Start's Video Categories
Hey there, content creators! We're on the hunt for fresh, engaging video content to add to our growing catalog on Microsoft Start. Our users are craving new videos from around the globe, especially in these categories: Travel and Attractions: Explore new destinations and experiences. Pets and Animals: Showcase adorable…
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Take control of your content with the ‘No Archive’ feature
We're excited to announce a significant update to the MSPH tool that gives you even more control over your content - Introducing the No Archive feature! The No Archive feature allows you to opt out of: Copilot answers: Your content will no longer appear in Copilot-generated responses. Model training: Your content will not…
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Your Feedback Matters: Help Us Improve Content Reviews
Dear Partners, We value your feedback and want to ensure a seamless content publishing experience. If you've recently encountered a content rejection that you believe was in error, please share your insights with us. Your feedback plays a crucial role in refining our review process and minimizing false positives. How to…
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REMINDER: Update your MSPH sign-in method before September 1 📢
Create you Microsoft Account before month end!!! Starting September 1, you'll need a Microsoft Account to access MSPH. To ensure uninterrupted access to the Microsoft Start Partner Hub (MSPH), please create a Microsoft Account using your MSPH email address before September 1st. How to Create a Microsoft Account: Visit…
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Unlocking the Power of Your Content with the New Traffic Report
We're thrilled to introduce a significant enhancement to the Microsoft Start Partner Hub (MSPH): the upgraded Traffic Report. This robust tool provides you with unprecedented insights into your content’s performance, empowering you to make data-driven decisions. Key Features of the New Traffic Report: Comprehensive…
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Empowering Partners with Improved Appeal Process
We're excited to announce an enhancement to our content appeal process designed to provide partners with more control and transparency. Understanding Your Challenges We recognize the frustration that can arise when content appeals are denied. To improve this process, we're introducing a new feedback mechanism. Introducing…
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Unlocking Your Earnings Potential with the Enhanced MSPH Earnings Report
We're thrilled to introduce a major upgrade to the Microsoft Start Partner Hub (MSPH) Earnings Report, designed to provide you with deeper insights into your revenue performance. Unveiling New Features: Vertical Breakdown: Gain a granular understanding of your earnings by analyzing performance across different content…
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Optimizing Your Video Content for Maximum Impact
Understanding Video Performance on Microsoft Start We're excited to share insights into how you can maximize the potential of your video content on Microsoft Start. Key Factors for Video Success: Short-form content: Shorter videos (2-5 minutes) tend to have higher completion rates. Landscape orientation: While vertical…
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Take Control! New MSPH Features Give You More Power Over Your Content
Hey partners! We're excited to announce some powerful new features in the Microsoft Start Partner Hub (MSPH) that give you greater control over how your content appears to users. Now, you can opt in or out of various features that interact with your content. This allows you to customize the user experience and choose which…
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Diagnose Rejections Faster! See Embedded Media Rejection Reasons in MSPH
Attention partners! We've improved the content rejection process in the Microsoft Start Partner Hub (MSPH) to help you identify and fix issues more efficiently. Now, when your content is rejected, you can pinpoint exactly where the problem lies within your embedded media (images, galleries, videos). This eliminates…
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Get Granular! Track Your Ad Revenue by Vertical in MSPH
Great news, partners! We've added a powerful new feature to the Microsoft Start Partner Hub (MSPH) Earnings report. Now you can track your ad revenue earnings by vertical (category). This allows you to see how your content performs across different areas, giving you valuable insights into your audience and content…
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Earnings Report Upgrade 📢
We're excited to announce a major enhancement to the MSPH Earnings report! Introducing Vertical Breakdown You can now analyse your ad revenue earnings by vertical (like News, Autos, Entertainment, etc.). This new feature provides a deeper understanding of your content performance, helping you: Compare earnings across…
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Free Webinar: Mastering MSPH Data Analysis 📢
Partners, are you ready to unlock the full potential of your content performance data? Join us for a FREE webinar on Data Analysis using Microsoft Start Partner Hub (MSPH)! In this insightful session, you'll learn: How to leverage the various features in MSPH to analyze your brand performance. Essential tips and tricks for…
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Important! MSPH Follower Count Delay Fixed!
Hello partners! We're writing to inform you that a delay in updating follower counts within the Microsoft Publisher Hub (MSPH) has now been fixed! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to partnerhubsupport@microsoft.com team.
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Level Up Your Control with MSPH's Opt-in/Opt-out!
Partners, we're thrilled to announce the launch of opt-in/opt-out settings in MSPH! This puts you in the driver's seat of your engagement with Microsoft News (MSN), empowering you to manage features and ensure compliance with greater control. Enhanced Management: Effortless Control: Manage features directly within MSPH's…
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Strategy for successful publishing!
Hello Publishers! To ensure everything runs smoothly on MS Start, here's a friendly reminder for you: Our Publishing Guidelines are your secret weapon for avoiding brand and content suspensions. These clear guidelines outline everything you need to know about creating high-quality content that aligns perfectly with our…
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Best Practices: Stamp AI-Assisted Content (AIAC) within Your Feed Source Code
We strongly recommend as a best practice that any AI-Assisted Content (AIAC) published to Microsoft Start be disclosed at ingestion. To make this easier, you can now inform Microsoft Start that your content (text, image, or video) is generated with the assistance of AI by passing an AIAC flag within your feed source code.…
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*IMPORTANT* Office Hours!
We have been made aware that the link for Office Hours, which was sent in the last newsletter, is not working. Please rsvp to all future Office Hours using this new link: If you already rsvped, please rebook using the new link above. Thank you and see you in Office Hours! As a reminder, Office Hours are every Thursday at…
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🔥Realtime reports now available on MSPH!
Realtime data shows unprocessed data from the previous 15 minutes. It may not always match Performance Data, which has been processed to remove bots and to aggregate certain metrics. Reports are generated from processed data, not the real-time stream. Realtime data is optimized for speed, showing data from the last 15…
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Need help with brand profile review
Hi all, I need some help with the brand profile review. I couldn't get my brand approved, despite it being the brand that was initially accepted into the program. I've carefully studied the guidelines and struggled to find any violation or misalignment. I've tried getting help from the support; I was trying to get at least…
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Take control of your content with the ‘No Archive’ feature
We're excited to announce a significant update to the MSPH tool that gives you even more control over your content - Introducing the No Archive feature! The No Archive feature allows you to opt out of: Copilot answers: Your content will no longer appear in Copilot-generated responses. Model training: Your content will not…
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Optimizing Your Video Content for Maximum Impact
Understanding Video Performance on Microsoft Start We're excited to share insights into how you can maximize the potential of your video content on Microsoft Start. Key Factors for Video Success: Short-form content: Shorter videos (2-5 minutes) tend to have higher completion rates. Landscape orientation: While vertical…
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Seeking Video Content!
Do you have video content? As we work on our video product, we are looking for video creators to join our pilot program by using our video uploading tool or by connecting your video feed. If you have video content that you'd like to share on Microsoft Start, let me know and I will add you to the test group!
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Drop in pageviews
Good evening everyone, tonight I attended the webinar, quite interesting indeed, but the Q&A session was also intriguing. What follows is not a lament, but rather a brief account of my recent experiences. Thanks to the Q&A session after the webinar, I'm glad to notice that I'm not the only one who has witnessed a decline…
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Moved: Got any feedback? We're listening👂️
This discussion has been moved.
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Issue with onboarding
It has been weeks and I have not been able to get started because I am stuck in onboarding. I am unable to receive help through email support to fix any issues that may be on my end. I am only getting canned answers. I think it's because I signed up as an organization and I am unable to change anything. I hope to fix the…
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Tables Not Coming Through When Published Through WordPress
I was trying to find literature on WordPress content being ingested via the WordPress MSN plugin/API. I've noticed Tables we generate in WordPress do not translate over after ingestion at all. So content relying on a table for comparisons or for details in a more organized fashion don't read or look as they are intended.…
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Are there Office Hours Thurs Nov 30, 2023?
If so, how is it accessed? Thanks.
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Community Restructuring and Office Hours Cancellation
I am so amazed at what this community has accomplished together and how your direct feedback has resulted in positive change for Microsoft Start. We have grown so much that we are restructuring our community management and need a team of people to address issues and feedback. Here is what to expect: I will be taking a step…
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Are you able to edit your personal blog’s RSS feed content (can you add custom elements to it)
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Question About Office Hours This Thursday (08/03)
Has anyone been able to sign up? The link in the July newsletter shows there is no availability for this week or next week.
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Are you accepting new creators to the program?
I've had friends ask about joining MSN, is there still a freeze on accepting new creators or can I send a link for someone to join? If so what is the link?
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Are You Able to Publish Content?
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moderator request
I had a story about a family weekend getaway in Quebec rejected for foul language and reference to self-harm or suicide, both of which are unlikely. While searching for help, one page said "If you believe that a post has been rejected in error, you can flag it for review by a moderator with the appeal function." What is…
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trouble with safari?
I can't log in to the dashboard or this community on safari on either my phone or my desktop. It asks for username but won't load the password page. Most of my mobile users are on safari and a food percentage or my desktop users. And I really prefer to not use Chrome. anyone else having this problem?
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December Theme Challenge: A Fresh Start to 2023
Have you seen the emails that were sent out on 12/9 and 12/16 about our December Theme Challenge? You have until this Friday at midnight to publish and submit your article for a chance to earn $50 and be featured on different MSN touchpoints! Monthly Theme: A Fresh Start to 2023! Your article can be about ringing in the…
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New Creators of the Month: Check out our Creators that recently posted their first article!
If you see your name on the list, please comment with your Microsoft Start profile URL so we can all follow you! Katy Lotspeich Alachua Chronicle LLC NYP Holdings, Inc. Charity Oisamoje Kaleena Bergfors Lisa Baker Community Profile, LLC Motherly, Inc. Peppur Chambers Katie Youngs Jessica Fisher Mellyssa Diggs Empish Thomas…
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Hi I'm Lilia from Microsoft Start! Cool opportunity for CES conference below.
Will anyone be headed to the CES conference in Las Vegas in January? What is CES? CES is considered the largest conference for consumer technology. This tech tradeshow takes place every January in Las Vegas. Registration Information (ces.tech) Need a ticket? We have $100 off tickets for our publishing community if anyone…
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Check your emails!
On Friday, 11/11 the creator team emailed you all about a new challenge that we put together. Check your email for more info about this fun opportunity! The creator team at Microsoft Start is launching a new creator challenge to bring diverse perspectives, like yours, on topics that matter to our readers. If you write an…
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We're Grateful for YOU!
We wanted to express our gratitude towards each of you for being in our program and for helping to bring more creator content to the world! Our team will be out of office for the remainder of the week and back in on 11/28. Open office hours will be cancelled for this week but resuming next Thursday (12/1). Wishing you all…
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New Opportunity to Monetize Your Website with Microsoft!
Hi everyone! We love having you in our Microsoft Start program and wanted to share a new opportunity that we are telling creators about. There’s another team part of Microsoft that is working on solutions to help creators monetize their personal sites through native ads. The solution can be implemented either through…
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New Office Hours!
Based on your feedback, we have changed Open Office Hours to Thursdays from 12-1pm pst. RSVP here to join!
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New Creators of the Month! Check out our Creators that recently posted their first article!
If your name is listed below, please comment with a link to your Microsoft Start profile so we can all follow you! Chris Tuttle, Traci Antonovich, Kristina Richardson, Becky Fixel, Kristie Sawicki, Robin Daumit, Mackenzie Cappelle, Marcie Cheung, Tania Cardenas, Jay Wadams, Michelle Feis, Rebecca Childs, Garik Himebaugh,…
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Open Office Hours: What time works best for you?
I've received some feedback asking to change the time of Open Office Hours, please vote below on what time works best for you!
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Do you manually publish your articles through Microsoft Start Partner Hub (MSPH)?
We are looking to gather feedback from those of you that are manually publishing your articles vs using the WordPress Plug-in or connecting your RSS feed. If this is you, please send me your email to set up a quick chat 🙂 We are working hard to make publishing as easy and seamless as possible, and your feedback will help…
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Open Office Hours
Have a question? Want to give feedback or request a new feature? Interested in the latest updates about our program? Join our open office hours every Thursday from 3-4pm pst! Microsoft Start Creator Calendar (office365.com)
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Raise a Support Ticket
If you can't find the answer to your question within the Knowledge Base or Community Forum, you can now contact Partner Hub Support by pressing the blue Support Ticket button on the top right side of every page in the forum.
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New Creators of the Month! Check out our Creators that recently posted their first article!
If your name is listed below, please comment with a link to your Microsoft Start profile so we can all follow you! Jeannette Braun, Michael Vrobel, Krista Romano, Ellen LaFleche Christian, Cynthia Norell, Tiffany Telles, Jill Wheeler, My-Ngoc Nguyen, Kelly Reci. Nancy Reyes, Wendy Gratzer, Lori Felix, Lauren Nagel, Emily…
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Published articles not appearing on Start profile
As we continue to fix backend moderation issues, we have experienced some creator articles not appearing on Start even though they are published. If you have experienced this, please email partnerhubsupport@microsoft.com with an explanation and screenshots. Thank you all so much!