Most organizations can begin using MarketingStride without involving IT or security teams.
However, some organizations maintain controls that restrict automated access to publicly available content.
Helpful Information To Share
MarketingStride:
- Evaluates publicly available website content
- Does not modify website content
- Does not publish changes
- Does not require source code access
- Does not require administrative credentials
- Does not access private systems
- Does not require CMS access
Need something you can share with your IT or security team? Our Trust Center provides additional information about crawler access, privacy, and security.
Why IT Teams May Become Involved
IT or security teams may become involved when:
- Automated access is restricted
- Security controls block evaluation requests
- Allowlisting is required
- Website access policies require review
Important Clarification
The goal is not to gain access to private systems.
The goal is simply to ensure that publicly available content can be evaluated.
Common Misconceptions
MarketingStride is evaluating content, not infrastructure.
MarketingStride does not require privileged access.
Related Questions
- Can MarketingStride evaluate any website?
- What if my website blocks crawlers?
- Does MarketingStride access private systems?