Template

Paid listing evaluation sheet

A scoring template for deciding whether an AI directory paid listing or sponsored placement is worth testing.

Target keyword: paid directory listing evaluation template

Score formula

Score each item from 0 to 2, then test only if the total is 8 or higher.

Category relevance
Indexed sample pages
Visible traffic or audience signal
Clear review time
Placement duration
Backlink attribute
Refund or rejection policy
UTM tracking support

Decision note

Write this before paying, so you can evaluate honestly later.

We are buying this listing because [expected value]. We will judge it after [time period] using [metric 1], [metric 2], and [metric 3]. We will not renew if [failure condition].