What is a family-friendly website? According to FamilyFriendlySites.com, a site displaying the Family-Friendly Sites Emblem displays content and links that support “physical, mental, and emotional development in a healthy way.” Their many categories of family-friendly websites include Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Collections, Science & Nature, Education & Learning, and Shopping & Auctions.
If you think that your website would fit into one of their categories, and you abide by their guidelines of displaying family-friendly material, you can request to be included in their directory. You will receive notification by email that you have been approved, and you will receive a listing in their directory and a Family Friendly Sites emblem to display on your website.(Update: A listing used to be free, however they have begun charging to have a site reviewed for inclusion in the directory. There is a one-time $39.95 fee for a permanent listing, which is fully refundable if your site is not approved.)
Parents will know that you’re a safe site for their kids to explore, you’ll get a high-quality incoming link, and more exposure. Sound good?
Posted on October 19th, 2007 by Vanessa
Filed under: Marketing and Promotion
Hello Vanessa,
I visited the FamilyFriendlySites.com in an attempt to add our site ScienceFairSanity.com. I only came across the listing options that had fees attached.
Did I miis the free opportunity?
Hi Mike, ScienceFairSanity.com would be a great site to add to this directory! After looking at their policy, you’re right, it looks like they have begun charging a one-time fee of $39.95 for a permanent listing. Sorry about that.