How We Select Hot Sites

Updated: January 28th, 2010

The goal is to feature something new and interesting pay-sites for our readers. This should be a great addition to our site and provide a lot of value.  Our goal is to launch at least 1 hot site per day, but more if possible. View the categories below and read the criteria we look for when selecting sites.

Hot Discounts

-Brand new permanent discount of $5 off or more (and score of 90+).
-Brand new permanent discount of $10 off or more (and score of 80+).
-Limited time promotions are considered, but usually not featured.

Hot New Sites

-Site must be newly launched and listed within the past 90 days.
-Site does not contain a review by us.
-Site is evaluated by an editor and considered an 80+ caliber site (member pass required).

Hot Reviews

-New review by TBP with a score of 90+ (last review is over 1 yr ago).
-New review by TBP with a score of 85+ (last review is over 1 yr ago, score improved).
-New review by TBP with a score of 80+ (if site's first ever review).
-New review by TBP where score has increased dramatically from the last review.

Hot Site News

-Site has launched a minor site or content upgrade (and score of 90+).
-Site has launched a major site or content upgrade (and score of 80+).
-Final decision is made by our senior editor.
-Sites below 80 are not considered.

Limitations
Each company is limited to 1 featured site per 30 days.
Only sites with affiliate programs qualify to be featured.

Exceptions
The rules above are general guidelines. Exceptions are sometimes (but rarely) made.

Updates
All updates to these guidelines will be reflected here. New categories may also be added in the future.