Guest Posting Requirements

I’m sorry to sound pedantic and demanding. It’s not in my nature. However, I have been receiving a lot of guest posting requests. I agree to some of them, but when I receive the posts and read them, many aren’t suitable or aren’t written with SEO in mind. I’ve spent hours rewriting and editing submitted posts to make them SEO friendly, but more importantly, to make them mean something and give value to my readers.

Here are some guest posting requirements I’ve had to set out:

The writer must be a part of social networks so that he/she can share the post on their accounts. When guest-post request or pitch is made, please include links to social networking accounts. Please also include the site you’ll be linking to.

Post must be over 700 words.

Post must not be of the same topic published recently on the blog.

Writer must be able to write a Search Engine Optimised post. For example, keywords must be well in keeping with the blog’s popular categories. Keywords within post must be used about 4-5 times (naturally). Keyword must also be used in h1 and h2 headings, and in the first and last paragraphs.

Post must be totally original (they will be checked) and must not be published anywhere else but on this blog.

Posts should have at least 2 links to relevant articles already published on this blog.

A free-to-use image should also be sent when the post is submitted.

Once your post has been written, please re-read it to determine it has the following elements:

• It gives value to my readers.
• It teaches something important and/or useful.
• It’s SEO friendly.

If these factors are present your post will most likely appear on this blog. I work as an editor so I’m happy to polish your article for minor grammatical or punctuation errors - if needed.

You will get one link to your website/business but you can also link out to authority sites within the DIY niche.