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This section explains what we expect from every writer, how our review process works, and how our standards line up with Google’s guidance on helpful, people-first content. Read it fully before you submit a draft. It will save you at least one round of revisions.

Submission Guidelines

Every article goes through the same editorial checklist, regardless of topic or writer. These six standards form the foundation of that checklist.

1. Content Originality and Plagiarism Policy

We accept fully original content only. Every submission is run through a plagiarism detection tool before it reaches a human editor, and it must return a minimum uniqueness score of 95 percent. Content that is copied, spun, or lightly reworded from another site is rejected, and the writer is notified with the reason.

If you are adapting a piece you have published before, it must contain at least 70 percent new material and a clearly different structure. Include a note in your submission explaining where and when it first appeared. We reserve the right to decline republished content if we feel it does not add fresh value for our readers.

What this means in practice:

• Write the article yourself, in your own words
• Do not use spinning tools or word-replacement software to disguise copied text
• Quote sparingly, and always attribute the quote and link to the original source
• Disclose if the piece has appeared anywhere else, including your own blog

2. Evidence-Based Writing Standards

Any factual, statistical, or research-based claim must be supported by a credible, checkable source. We ask for a minimum of five references from peer-reviewed journals, government or institutional websites, university research, or established news organizations with editorial standards.

References should generally be published within the last five years, unless the source is a foundational study or a definition that has not changed over time. Each reference must support the specific claim it is attached to. Our editors check this during review instead of simply counting links.

3. Reader-Friendly Formatting

Readers scan before they read, so structure matters as much as content. Break your article into clear H2 sections roughly every 300 to 400 words, and use H3 subheadings where a section covers more than one idea. Headings should describe exactly what the section covers, never a vague or clickbait phrase.

Use bullet points and numbered lists where information is sequential or comparative. Keep paragraphs short, ideally three to four sentences, and include at least three relevant images, each with alt text and proper credit if you did not create them.

Formatting checklist:

• One clear title, never repeated inside the body
• A logical H2 and H3 hierarchy with no skipped levels
• Short paragraphs, generous white space, and scannable lists
• At least three images with alt text and credit where required

4. Word Count and Depth

Thin content rarely satisfies a reader’s full question, so depth matters. Word count is a guide, not a target to hit with filler.

If your topic needs more space to be covered properly, tell us in your pitch. We would rather receive a thorough article than a short one padded to hit a number.

5. SEO and Keyword Integration

Search visibility matters because it is how most readers find us, but it should never come before accuracy, clarity, or usefulness. Place your primary keyword in the title, in the opening paragraph, and naturally two to three more times in the body where it fits the sentence.

Use related terms and semantically connected phrases so the article reads naturally to both people and search engines. Write a meta description between 150 and 160 characters that honestly summarizes the article.

Keyword checklist:

• Primary keyword in the title and opening paragraph
• Primary keyword repeated two to three times naturally in the body
• Related terms used throughout
• No keyword stuffing or unnatural repetition

6. Disclaimers and Editorial Ethics

Articles that touch on health, wellness, finance, or other advice-based topics must include an appropriate disclaimer reminding readers to consult a qualified professional. Do not present a diagnosis, a specific treatment instruction, or advice framed as a guarantee.

Respect reader privacy at all times. Do not publish identifying personal information in stories or case studies without explicit consent, and never promote unproven treatments, miracle cures, or products that make claims your sources cannot support. If you are unsure whether a claim crosses a line, leave it out or soften it and cite the uncertainty.

On-Page SEO Requirements

Strong writing alone is not enough for an article to perform well in search. Every submission also needs solid on-page fundamentals, based on Google’s Search Essentials and SEO Starter Guide.

• Title and heading structure: One clear title that reflects the main topic, followed by a logical H2 and H3 structure. Include keywords only where they read naturally.
• URL and slug: Short, descriptive, lowercase URLs with hyphens between words. Avoid stop words, dates, and unnecessary characters.
• Internal and external links: Two to four internal links to related articles on our site, plus outbound links to authoritative sources that directly support your claims.
• Images and alt text: Compressed, relevant images with descriptive file names and alt text that explains what the image shows, not just the target keyword repeated.
• Meta title and description: A meta title under 60 characters and a meta description of 150 to 160 characters that accurately summarizes the article.
• Readability and search intent: Answer the search intent behind the topic completely, in plain language.
• Mobile friendliness: Most readers arrive on a phone, so review your draft on a mobile screen before submitting.
• Author and byline information: Include an accurate author bio with your submission. A visible byline helps readers and Google understand who produced the content and why they should trust it.

Google Quality Guidelines We Follow

Our editorial decisions are guided by Google Search Essentials and its guidance on creating helpful, reliable, people-first content. Every accepted article is expected to reflect the E-E-A-T framework.

• Experience: Writing that reflects real, first-hand knowledge. If you have tried a product, visited a place, or lived through a situation, say so and describe it.
• Expertise: Accurate, well-researched information supported by credible sources, especially on health, finance, or advice-based topics.
• Authoritativeness: Content backed by an accurate author bio, consistent editorial standards, and a track record of trustworthy publishing.
• Trustworthiness: Transparent sourcing, honest claims, clear disclaimers where needed, and no misleading headlines or exaggerated promises.
• People-first content: Articles written to help a reader accomplish or understand something, not written primarily to rank.
• Original value: A unique angle, added insight, personal testing, or updated data a reader cannot already find in the top-ranking articles on the same topic.

A simple test for your draft: Before you submit, ask yourself whether this is a page you would bookmark, share with a friend, or expect to see referenced in a respected publication. If the honest answer is no, the article needs another pass.

Quality Checks We Run on Every Submission

Before an article reaches a human editor, it passes through automated quality checks. This keeps our standards consistent and protects both readers and contributors.

• Plagiarism checker (required): Submissions must return a minimum uniqueness score of 95 percent and no detected copying from published web content.
• AI content detector (required): We scan for fully AI-generated text. Using AI for brainstorming or light editing is fine, but the final article must read as genuinely human-written, with your own voice and judgment throughout.
• Grammar and readability check: Spelling, grammar, and sentence flow are reviewed so the final article is clean and professional.
• Word and keyword counter: Confirms the article meets the word count for its category and that keyword usage looks natural.
• Fact and source check: Editors manually verify that every reference supports the claim it is attached to.
• Formatting review: Headings, lists, images, links, and meta information are checked against the standards on this page before approval and scheduling.

Benefits and Limitations

What You Get From Writing for Us

• A permanent author bio with one relevant backlink to your site or profile
• Exposure to a growing lifestyle readership
• Honest editorial feedback on your draft before it goes live
• A published byline for your portfolio or resume
• Social sharing of your article across our channels
• A transparent review process with clear timelines and status updates

Limitations to Keep in Mind

• Not every submission is accepted, even if it meets the word count
• We do not guarantee a specific publishing date
• Promotional, sales-heavy, or link-stuffed drafts are sent back for revision
• Paid guest posts and sponsored content follow a separate process
• Articles that fail the plagiarism or AI detection check are rejected without exception
• Revisions may be requested more than once before approval

References and Further Reading

These standards are built on Google’s own publicly available documentation for search quality and helpful content:

• Google Search Essentials, Google Search Central
• Creating Helpful, Reliable, People-First Content, Google Search Central
• SEO Starter Guide, Google Search Central
• Google Search Technical Requirements, Google Search Central