Best Elite Daily Listicle Placement (2027): Top 5 and Top 10 Round-Ups
A listicle places your brand inside a ranked round-up on Elite Daily, such as “5 apps for…” or “10 brands to know”. Here is how it works, who it suits, and how it differs from a full Elite Daily feature.
What is an Elite Daily listicle placement?
It is a round-up article on elitedaily.com that includes your brand as one of five or ten entries, around a theme we agree with you. It is a different product from a full Elite Daily feature, which is a whole article about one brand.
We write the article to suit Elite Daily’s tone, you approve your entry, and the publisher’s editors review it before it goes live. Once you approve, it goes live by the agreed date or you get a 100% refund.
Elite Daily was launched in 2012, bought by DMG Media in 2015 and sold to Bustle Digital Group in 2017. Source: Elite Daily on Wikipedia.
Top 5 vs Top 10
| Top 5 | Top 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Entries | Five | Ten |
| Space per entry | More words, more detail | Shorter entries |
| Theme | Tighter, more specific | Broader category |
| Best for | Standing out in a niche | Being seen across a category |
| Turnaround | Listed as 1–2 weeks; live by the date agreed in writing | |
Terms as listed in our publication network, October 2026, and confirmed in writing before you book. Google asks that paid links are marked as sponsored or nofollow, and we will talk you through link treatment before you book.
The anatomy of a round-up
An illustrative layout, not a real article.
- An introduction sets out the theme and why it matters to readers.
- Your brand with a short description, what makes it useful and a link.
- Other entries chosen to fit the theme and keep the list credible.
- Images for each entry, supplied or approved by each brand.
- A closing line that ties the list together.
Who a listicle suits
Good fit
- Consumer apps and products.
- Beauty, fashion and wellness brands.
- Travel and experiences.
- Brands without a big story yet.
Weaker fit
- Thought leadership and expert comment.
- B2B software and services.
- Complex stories that need space.
- Brands that need a whole article to themselves.
How we make it happen
Other Bustle Digital Group titles with listicles
| Title | Audience | Formats listed |
|---|---|---|
| Bustle | Women’s lifestyle | Top 5, Top 10 |
| The Zoe Report | Fashion and beauty | Top 5, Top 10 |
| Nylon | Fashion and culture | Top 5, Top 10 |
| Inverse | Science and tech | Top 5, Top 10 |
| Romper | Parents | Top 10 |
Titles available through our network, not a list of past clients. Terms differ by title and are confirmed before you book.
Three example listicle campaigns
A UK budgeting app
“5 apps that make saving money less painful”
- Format: Elite Daily Top 5.
- Angle: one clear feature.
- Outcome sought: downloads.
A London skincare start-up
“10 skincare brands worth knowing this year”
- Format: Elite Daily and The Zoe Report Top 10.
- Angle: ingredients.
- Outcome sought: online sales.
A UK boutique travel company
“5 trips for people who hate tourist traps”
- Format: Elite Daily Top 5.
- Angle: small-group tours.
- Outcome sought: bookings.
Illustrative plans with example headlines. They are not client results.
United Press is a UK PR agency at Brook’s Mews, working since 2001 with clients worldwide, and a winner or shortlisted at PRWeek, CIPR Excellence, UK Agency, PRCA DARE, The Drum and UK Social Media Communications Awards.
Elite Daily listicle questions
How do I get my brand into an Elite Daily listicle?
Book a Top 5 or Top 10 placement through United Press. We agree the theme, write your entry, you approve it, and it goes live by the date agreed in writing or you get a full refund.
What is the difference between a listicle and a feature?
A listicle is a round-up with several brands. A feature is a full article about your brand alone. See our Elite Daily feature page for that option.
Can I choose the other brands in the list?
We agree the theme with you. Other entries are chosen to fit the theme and keep the article credible for readers.
Who owns Elite Daily?
Bustle Digital Group, which bought it from DMG Media in 2017.
How much does it cost?
There is no fixed price. Every campaign is planned around your goal and the titles you need. Share your goal and budget in the form below for a personalised plan.
Ready for an Elite Daily round-up?
Tell us about your product and audience. We will suggest a theme, the right format and any other round-ups that fit.