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General information about the Web Guru Awards Platform, submissions, awards, voting, payments, accounts, privacy, cookies, security and related services. Last updated 26 August 2026.

Submission Packages

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Entry Plan

Every great website deserves recognition. Pick the plan that best fits your goals — from a single one-off entry to multi-submission bundles for studios and agencies. All plans are one-time payments with no automatic renewal.

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Single

For first-time entrants

$10

One-time · 1 submission · use within 3 months · award status is permanent

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1 website submission

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Standard jury review (target: 24 hours)

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Winner certificate + nominee & winner badges, if earned

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Basic profile page

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Email support

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No job postings

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No featured ads discount

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Pro

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Pro

For freelancers and small studios

$29

One-time · 5 submissions · use within 3 months · award status is permanent

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5 website submissions

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Standard jury review (target: 24 hours)

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Winner certificate + nominee & winner badges, if earned

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Priority certificate delivery (target: 24 hours)

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2 job postings

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10% discount on featured ads (optional add-on)

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Advanced profile with photo, banner, bio & light/dark theme

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Elite

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Elite

For agencies and established studios

$59

One-time · 12 submissions · use within 3 months · award status is permanent

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12 website submissions

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Priority jury review (target: 8–12 hours)

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Priority certificate delivery (target: 8–12 hours)

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Winner certificate & verified winner profile, where applicable

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Premium profile with YouTube video portfolio, services & custom text colours

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Unlimited job postings

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2 social media promotions

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20% discount on featured ads (optional add-on)

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1 featured blog article about an eligible winning project

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All submissions are judged using the same criteria, regardless of plan. Higher plans provide additional submissions, faster review and enhanced visibility — never preferential judging, and they do not guarantee a win. Paid submissions must be used within 3 months of purchase; any award you win is permanent.

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General

01What is Web Guru Awards?+

Web Guru Awards (WGA) is an international platform that celebrates outstanding websites, web design, development, creativity, user experience, technology and digital innovation. Websites can be submitted for consideration and, if selected, may become nominees and compete for recognition including Guru of the Day (GOTD), Guru of the Month (GOTM) and Guru of the Year (GOTY).

02Who can submit a website?+

Website owners, businesses, agencies, designers, developers, freelancers and other authorised representatives can submit eligible websites. You must have the necessary authority and rights to submit the website and its associated content.

03Can I submit a website from any country?+

Yes. Web Guru Awards is designed as an international platform and accepts websites from around the world, subject to our eligibility requirements and Terms & Conditions.

04What types of websites can be submitted?+

We welcome websites across a wide range of industries and categories, including business, agency, portfolio, e-commerce, technology, education, entertainment, creative, personal, corporate and media websites. Available categories may change from time to time.

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Submissions

05How do I submit my website?+

Select Submit Your Website on the WGA website and complete the submission form. You may be asked for your website URL, website name, company or agency name, country, category, description, tags, social links, screenshots and other information required for evaluation.

06Can I submit someone else's website?+

You should only submit a website if you have the authority to do so. By submitting a website, you confirm that you have the necessary rights and permissions to provide the website, images, descriptions and other materials to WGA.

07Is there a submission fee?+

WGA may offer paid submission options, depending on the submission plan currently available. The applicable price and features will always be displayed before you complete a paid purchase. A paid submission does not guarantee nomination, winning, ranking, votes, traffic or commercial results.

08What happens after I submit my website?+

Your submission may go through an evaluation process. If selected, your website can become a Web Guru Awards nominee and may be displayed publicly on the WGA Platform. Eligible nominees may then participate in the applicable award cycle and become eligible for further recognition.

09How long does it take to review a submission?+

Review times can vary depending on submission volume and the award cycle. WGA may process submissions at different times and does not guarantee a specific review period unless a particular paid service explicitly provides one.

10Can I submit the same website more than once?+

Repeated submissions may be subject to WGA's submission rules and applicable plan limitations. Submitting repeatedly does not guarantee additional recognition or improve the chances of winning.

11Can I update my submission?+

If you need to correct or update information associated with your submission, contact WGA at info@webguruawards.com. Whether an update can be made may depend on the stage of the award process.

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Awards

12What is Guru of the Day (GOTD)?+

Guru of the Day (GOTD) recognises an outstanding website selected during the applicable daily award cycle. GOTD winners may be showcased across the WGA Platform and may become eligible for consideration for Guru of the Month.

13What is Guru of the Month (GOTM)?+

Guru of the Month (GOTM) recognises outstanding work from the applicable monthly award cycle. Eligible GOTD winners may be considered for the monthly award.

14What is Guru of the Year (GOTY)?+

Guru of the Year (GOTY) is WGA's annual recognition for outstanding work during the applicable award year. Eligible monthly winners may become candidates for the annual award.

15How are winners selected?+

The current WGA award model combines public voting and website evaluation: 40% Public Votes and 60% Creativity & Innovation / Website Evaluation. Therefore, the website with the highest number of public votes does not automatically win. The final result also considers the quality, creativity and innovation of the website.

Creativity & Innovation

60%

Public Votes

40%

16What does WGA look for when evaluating a website?+

Evaluation may consider creativity, originality, visual design, user experience, user interface, ease of navigation, content and copywriting, functionality, technology, innovation and overall execution. Applicable evaluation criteria may be updated for future award cycles.

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Voting

17How does public voting work?+

When voting is available, visitors can vote for eligible nominated websites through the WGA Platform. Voting contributes 40% of the current award result. The remaining 60% comes from creativity, innovation and website evaluation.

18Can I vote more than once?+

Voting limits may apply depending on the award and voting system. The Platform may use technical controls to identify duplicate, automated or suspicious voting activity. Always follow the voting instructions displayed on the relevant award page.

19Can I use bots or automated voting?+

No. You must not use bots, scripts, automated voting software, fake accounts, vote-selling services, vote exchanges or other methods designed to manipulate the voting system. WGA may remove or invalidate votes and may disqualify entries or restrict accounts where manipulation or fraudulent activity is detected.

20Why did my vote or votes disappear?+

WGA may remove votes that appear to be duplicate, automated, fraudulent, manipulated, generated through prohibited methods or associated with abusive activity. This is done to protect the integrity of the awards.

21Can I buy votes?+

No. Purchasing, selling or exchanging votes, or using services intended to artificially increase votes, is prohibited.

22Can I ask people to vote for my website?+

Yes. You may promote your nomination and encourage genuine people to vote. However, you must not use deceptive, automated, fraudulent or prohibited methods to generate votes.

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Nominees

23What information about a nominee is publicly displayed?+

A nominee or winner profile may display website name, website URL, designer/agency/company name, country, category, website description, screenshots or visual assets, award status, award date, voting information and ranking information. WGA is a public showcase and awards platform, so information associated with a published nominee or winner may be publicly accessible.

24Who owns the website I submit?+

You retain ownership of your website and original intellectual property. Submitting your website does not transfer ownership of your website, design, content, branding or other intellectual property to WGA. However, under the Terms & Conditions, you provide WGA with the permissions necessary to display and promote your submission as part of the WGA Platform, awards and promotional activities.

25Can WGA use screenshots of my website?+

Yes. By submitting a website, you provide the necessary licence for WGA to display and promote the submission, including screenshots and other submitted materials, in connection with the WGA Platform and awards. You must ensure that you have the necessary rights to provide those materials.

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Certificates

26Do winners receive a certificate?+

Eligible winners may receive a Web Guru Awards certificate according to the applicable award and Service. The exact certificate format and delivery method may vary.

27Do winners receive an award badge?+

WGA may provide award badges for eligible nominees and winners. The badge must only be used to represent the award that was actually granted. You must not claim a higher award or use a badge in a misleading manner.

28Can I use the WGA award on my website?+

Yes, if you have legitimately received the relevant recognition. You may display the applicable WGA award badge or recognition in accordance with the badge and brand-use requirements.

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Payments

29What payment methods does WGA use?+

Paid services may be processed through Stripe or other payment providers identified during checkout. Payment options available to you will be shown at the time of purchase.

30Does WGA store my card details?+

WGA does not intend to store full payment-card information on its own systems. Payment information is processed through third-party payment providers such as Stripe.

31Is a paid submission guaranteed to win?+

No. Payment for a submission or other Service does not guarantee nomination, GOTD, GOTM, GOTY, a particular ranking, a particular number of votes, website traffic, leads, customers or commercial results.

32Can I get a refund?+

Refund and cancellation rights depend on the Service purchased, the applicable purchase terms and applicable law. Please refer to the applicable purchase information and our Terms & Conditions. If you believe you have been incorrectly charged, contact info@webguruawards.com.

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Accounts

33Do I need an account?+

Some WGA features may require an account, including certain submission, voting or community functionality. Requirements may vary depending on the feature.

34What should I do if I forget my password?+

Use the account recovery or password-reset functionality provided on the Platform. If you continue to experience problems, contact WGA support.

35Can I delete my account?+

Where account deletion functionality is available, you can use it to request account deletion. You may also contact info@webguruawards.com. Some information may need to be retained for legal, security, financial, award-history or other legitimate purposes.

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Privacy & Cookies

36Does WGA sell my personal data?+

No. Web Guru Awards does not sell your personal information. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

37What information does WGA collect?+

Depending on how you use the Platform, we may collect name, email, account information, website submission information, voting information, technical information, device/browser information, payment-related information, support communications, analytics information and information required for security and fraud prevention.

38Does WGA use Google Analytics?+

Yes. Google Analytics is used to understand how visitors use the WGA website and to help us improve the Platform. Where consent is required, analytics technologies are activated only after the appropriate consent.

39Does WGA use PostHog?+

Yes. PostHog is used for product and user-experience analytics. Depending on the configuration, this may include session and interaction analysis. Where applicable, non-essential PostHog analytics are subject to consent.

40Does WGA use session replay?+

WGA may use session or interaction-analysis functionality, including through PostHog, where enabled. This helps us understand usability issues and improve the Platform. Where the technology is non-essential, it is subject to the applicable consent requirements.

41Does WGA use advertising pixels?+

Not currently. WGA does not currently use Meta Pixel, Google Ads tracking, LinkedIn Insight Tag or TikTok Pixel. Therefore, the current cookie structure does not include a separate marketing/advertising cookie category.

42Does WGA use cookies?+

Yes. Cookies and similar technologies may be used for necessary functions such as authentication, sessions, security, bot protection, voting protection, forms, payment functionality and consent preferences; preference technologies; and analytics such as Google Analytics and PostHog. See our Cookie Policy for more detail.

43Can I reject analytics cookies?+

Yes. Where applicable, you can choose Accept All, Reject Non-Essential or Manage Preferences. You can also change your choice later through .

44Will the website work if I reject analytics cookies?+

Essential functionality should continue to operate. However, some non-essential analytics and related functionality will not operate where consent is required.

45What is Google reCAPTCHA used for?+

WGA uses Google reCAPTCHA or related security technology to help protect the Platform against bots, spam, automated submissions, voting abuse and other malicious or automated activity. It is used for security and abuse prevention, not advertising.

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Security

46Is WGA secure?+

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the Platform and information processed through it. These may include authentication, access controls, secure connections, bot protection, fraud detection, voting safeguards, monitoring and infrastructure security. However, no internet service can guarantee absolute security.

47Where is WGA hosted?+

The WGA Platform is built using Next.js and hosted/operated using AWS infrastructure. AWS may support the hosting, infrastructure, security and delivery of the Platform.

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Jobs & Advertising

48Does WGA offer job listings?+

Yes. WGA may provide job and recruitment-related functionality. Employers are responsible for the accuracy and legality of their job postings. WGA does not guarantee employment, interviews, candidate suitability or job placement. Visit our Jobs page to browse listings.

49Does WGA offer advertising?+

Yes. WGA may offer advertising and featured-placement opportunities. Advertising services may have separate pricing and service terms. Advertising does not guarantee impressions, clicks, leads, sales, customers, award recognition or any specific commercial result. See our Advertising page for more information.

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Legal

50Where can I read WGA's legal documents?+

They are available through the website footer: Legal & Compliance | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | .

51Is Web Guru Awards registered with the ICO?+

Yes. Web Guru Awards Ltd. is registered with the UK's Information Commissioner's Office. ICO Registration Number: ZC169726.

52What is WGA's company number?+

Web Guru Awards Ltd. Company Registration Number: 16982435. Registered in: England & Wales.

53How can I contact WGA about privacy?+

For privacy or data-protection enquiries, email info@webguruawards.com. You can also review the Privacy Policy for information about your rights and how to make a privacy request.

54How can I report a problem with a submission or vote?+

Contact WGA at info@webguruawards.com. Please include the relevant website URL, account email or other information that will help us investigate the issue.

55Where can I find the full rules?+

The complete legal rules governing the Platform are contained in the Terms & Conditions. The Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy provide additional information about data protection and cookies.

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