Based on 831 businesses audited.
Media, News & Publishing Reputation: Author Publishing Company (authorpublishingcompany.com)
Author Publishing Company is a high-BS vanity press template that fails its own identity check by leaving a competitor’s name (Ashbourne) in its testimonials. While it provides clear pricing, the total lack of verified book titles or named editors makes it impossible to distinguish from a generic offshore service mill. The site is a ‘Trust Theatre’ production where the audience is asked to believe in ‘global bestsellers’ that have no names, titles, or links.
Media, News & Publishing Reputation: Author Publishing Company (authorpublishingcompany.com)
The website aligns with the Publishing and Media category, specifically targeting the self-publishing and ghostwriting service niche. However, it exhibits several ‘Red Flags’ from the industry dictionary, including the lack of named editorial staff and the absence of a clear corrections or editorial standards policy, which are standard for reputable publishing entities.
“The score of 21 is driven primarily by the Trust and Proof pillar (20/20) and the Identity and Authority pillar (14/15). The presence of a different company's name in the testimonials and the lack of any verifiable external proof for the 10+ reviews are the heaviest contributors to the high bullshit rating. Information density was slightly salvaged by the inclusion of specific pricing, preventing a score in the 90s.”