Co-Branded Landing Page SEO for THG’s Myprotein Partnerships
Co-branded landing page SEO is the practice of creating a permanent, crawlable destination that explains a brand partnership, links shoppers to relevant products, and remains useful after a campaign’s initial promotion ends.
Why THG’s Myprotein partnership update changes the search brief
A partnership launch can disappear from the internet fast. Like a shaker bottle at a gym. On October 16, 2026, THG upgraded its profit outlook, with Myprotein partnerships identified as a growth driver in InternetRetailing’s report on THG’s upgraded outlook and Myprotein partnership growth, which means every activation needs a co-branded search destination before launch-day promotion begins.
Social posts lose their discovery value quickly. A press release rarely handles a shopper’s next question. A permanent landing page catches searches that arrive days or weeks later, after someone sees a creator mention the collaboration and wants to know what they can actually buy.
Partnership demand needs somewhere permanent to land. A page for a limited-edition 1 kg whey protein tub should explain the collaborator’s role, identify the item, show where it’s sold, and clarify any limits on stock or access. That gives shoppers buying context. It also gives search and answer systems reliable facts to retrieve.
Teams often treat collaboration copy as a paid-media asset. Then they delete it when the calendar moves on. THG’s update makes the cost of that decision clearer. Partnership activity can create branded demand long after the first promotional push, provided the store keeps a useful destination live.
What a co-branded landing page must prove after launch

THG should give each Myprotein collaboration one canonical URL that owns the story. It should own the story. Campaign redirects and broad protein category URLs can send visitors there. When similar pages exist, an ecommerce canonical URL strategy can help teams select and maintain the preferred destination, while Google Search Central’s canonicalization guidance supports choosing one preferred URL.
The collaboration URL should own the partnership query. It needs enough detail for someone searching a partner’s name alongside Myprotein, even if they never saw the original campaign post. A generic category grid usually can’t explain the relationship well enough to be recognizable in search.
Build that destination around clear, crawlable information:
- A title that names Myprotein and the collaborator.
- A short explanation of the official relationship.
- Links to the items available through the activation.
- Availability terms covering access and geographic limits.
- A visible path into the relevant protein category.
A strawberry cream whey protein variant sold through a campaign needs product-level proof on its own purchasable listing. It needs proof. On that listing, show the flavor, pack size, nutrition-panel details such as protein per serving and calories, plus the exact approved collaboration wording used in campaign materials.
Product structured data belongs on the purchasable item, where variant details can change alongside its price and availability. The collaboration destination needs an accurate title and descriptive headings, plus standard HTML links to every featured item. Partner pages often lose visibility when product links live only inside a rotating module that crawlers may never reach.
Where eligibility details and internal links usually break

Myprotein offers need eligibility rules in crawlable HTML text. That part matters. For a creatine monohydrate bundle with a country-specific discount code, shoppers should confirm the eligible countries and code before adding the qualifying bundle to their cart.
Expired offers shouldn’t erase useful collaboration pages. When a code expires, replace the offer block with current availability details, but leave the relationship explanation in place. Keep links to active items. Add buying guidance that helps shoppers choose the right creatine format.
The internal route should be intentional. A protein category introduction can link to the collaboration page, which then links to individual whey or creatine listings that shoppers can purchase. Google Search Central’s guidance on crawlable links recommends standard anchor links that Google can discover and follow.
Campaign teams often remove the only internal route when a homepage banner comes down. Don’t let that happen: add a lasting link from the protein category introduction or a relevant training guide before launch, then keep it after paid promotion ends. That connection shows search systems how the campaign fits the catalog, while also giving shoppers a route back to the products.
For THG, this matters. Demand rarely arrives in one tidy burst. Someone may search for a creatine monohydrate bundle after watching an old video, then need to check whether a country-specific code still applies, and a maintained landing page handles that need without sending them into an expired redirect.
Build co-branded landing pages around an evidence path

The news matters. For sports nutrition brands, a launch becomes a lasting search asset only when shoppers can follow its claims through to durable evidence. Build these pages as an evidence path. Every step should help someone make a confident purchase.
Evidence keeps collaboration content useful after promotion ends. The path has four connected roles, and each needs a clear job rather than campaign language and product details blended together on one vague page.
- A permanent collaboration page explains the relationship, why the partner selected the range, and what makes that connection relevant beyond the initial campaign.
- Relevant product listings prove purchase details. That includes ingredients, nutrition panels, flavor options, and subscription terms where applicable.
- A category hub gives comparison shoppers a clear route through related items. It makes comparison easier.
- A supporting editorial guide answers one training or nutrition question that brought the shopper there, then helps connect that question back to the relevant range.
Take an IronPeak Fitness x FuelFoundry High-Protein Snack Bundle. Its bundle page should state exactly what arrives in the box, then link directly to each purchasable protein crisp so shoppers can check allergens and flavors before adding the bundle to their cart.
The category hub has another job. It can place the bundle beside comparable high-protein snacks and offer filters for dietary preference or pack size. If someone dislikes one flavor, they get a useful next step rather than a dead end.
The editorial guide earns its place by answering a real buying question, such as when to eat a protein snack around an evening workout, while guiding shoppers toward a suitable product. Guides work when they link back to the relevant range without reading like a sales script.
Partnership claims can keep earning organic visits when product facts remain accurate after the activation closes, instead of depending on a promotion that no longer exists. A page built around a temporary discount has little to offer once that offer disappears. Discounts create urgency. They’re terrible at building an archive.
Most stores publish the collaboration page, then stop there. Ongoing guides within the same product category give search engines more proof that the store can answer buyer questions beyond one partner announcement. For a practical next step, review affiliate landing page optimization before publishing the next partnership destination.
Frequently asked questions
Should every partner receive a separate landing page?
Reserve separate URLs for partners with distinct search demand, a clear offer, or a lasting audience fit. A fitness creator promoting whey protein can justify a dedicated destination when shoppers search the creator’s name alongside Myprotein. Use a shared partner hub for smaller affiliates whose campaigns rely on tracking links and have no meaningful search audience.
What should happen to a partnership page when the offer ends?
Keep the URL live when it has earned rankings or relevant external links. Remove expired discount language, state the end date clearly, and guide visitors to the closest active category or partner hub. If the page has no continuing relevance, use a 301 redirect to the most relevant live destination.
Can a collection page serve as the partnership destination?
A category page works when the collaboration centers on a tightly defined product selection. A running club activation, for example, can send visitors to a page with gels, electrolytes, and recovery powder chosen for endurance training. Add the partner context above the product grid, then keep filters and availability current.
Does a collaboration page need structured data?
Use structured data that matches the visible content on the collaboration page. Product markup fits featured purchasable items, while BreadcrumbList markup helps search engines understand where the URL sits in the store. Don’t invent offer details or mark up a temporary endorsement as a product review.
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Written by Richard Newton, Co-founder & CMO, Sprite AI.
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