pch.com operates primarily as a e-commerce platform, focusing on direct marketing, sweepstakes, games. Publishers Clearing House (PCH) is a direct marketing company that sells merchandise and magazine subscriptions. It is widely recognized for its long-running sweepstakes and prize giveaways, often featuring casual games and contests. It is operated by Publishers Clearing House.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into gaming and multi-purpose portals, providing a broader range of services.
pch.com is a well-established platform operated by Publishers Clearing House. Top 10,000 global website, 31 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 10,000 global website31 years oldhigh traffic
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{
"domain": "pch.com",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "ecommerce",
"specialization": "Direct Marketing, Sweepstakes, Games",
"secondary_purposes": [
"gaming",
"multi_purpose_portal"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "US direct marketing company known for sweepstakes and merchandise",
"summary": "Publishers Clearing House (PCH) is a direct marketing company that sells merchandise and magazine subscriptions. It is widely recognized for its long-running sweepstakes and prize giveaways, often featuring casual games and contests.",
"operator": "Publishers Clearing House",
"parent_entity": null,
"topics": [
"sweepstakes",
"direct marketing",
"ecommerce",
"games",
"prizes",
"magazines"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": false,
"is_file_host": false,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"created_at": "1994-01-18",
"rank": 5320,
"hosting_provider": "AMAZON-AES"
}
}