Contribute and Shine: Sponsored Guest Posting with ShaneBarker.com

Thank you for showing interest in writing for ShaneBarker.com. We are glad you are here.

Writing for us is a great way to build thought leadership, show your expertise, and position your brand as a trusted resource while providing our readers with valuable insights. You get exposure via our social media profiles, newsletter, and our goodwill.

Please take some time to review this entire page as it clearly explains our sponsored guest post writing guidelines, the submission process, and the type of content we accept.

Why Should You Get Your Content Published on ShaneBarker.com?

Because it’s your chance to share your expertise, build awareness about your product or service, and captivate our audience (who may be your potential customers).

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  • High DA (57)
  • Impressive DR (78)
  • 84K+ monthly blog visitors
  • A by-line with an author bio and links to your website/social profile
  • 2 do-follow links to your website
  • Article shared in our weekly newsletter that goes out to 11K+ business owners, marketers, and creators
  • Article shared on our social media profiles

Our Writing Guidelines

Please adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a smooth approval process for your sponsored guest post.

  • Submit articles that are 1,000-1,500 words long.
  • Write content that speaks to our audience, consisting of entrepreneurs, industry leaders, marketers, SEO professionals, influencers, and content creators, with a majority based in the United States.
  • Submit 100% unique and unpublished content (Copyscape passed).
  • Ensure that your content engages, informs, educates, or answers a particular question for our audience.
  • You may add up to 2 do-follow links to your website.
  • Include at least 2-3 links to relevant ShaneBarker.com blog posts.
  • Include examples and relevant images, charts, and tables to illustrate your point. Avoid using stock photos that don’t add any value to the copy.
  • Provide sources for any statistics and images and credit the original author for quotes/references.
  • Avoid overtly promotional tones, especially in informational articles. Instead, subtly introduce your product and how it can help.
  • Include subheadings, bullet points, and shorter paragraphs which make the article more readable. Write in a conversational tone, aiming for a grade 8 or 9 readability.
  • Include key takeaways to keep readers interested.

The Topics We Cover

We invite you to submit content falling within these categories:

  • SEO
  • Content Marketing
  • Instagram Marketing
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Social Media
  • Digital Marketing
  • Affiliate Marketing
  • Ecommerce
  • Email Marketing
  • Lead Generation and Conversions

Ready to Submit?

We’re looking forward to articles with various perspectives and opinions. So, take the first step, follow this checklist below, and submit your content for consideration.

  • Propose a topic and an outline that our blog readers will find engaging. Include main H2s and H3s.
  • Once approved by our editorial team, start writing your draft.
  • At the end of the article, add your author’s name, headshot, a short bio (200 characters max), and links to your website and preferred social profile (LinkedIn/Twitter).
  • Send your article as a Google Doc with sharing settings where “Anyone with the link” has “Editor” access.
  • Our content team will review the draft and make any necessary changes. We keep these edits as minor as possible, mainly looking at grammar and style. However, we may communicate heavy changes, if necessary.
  • We’ll inform you of the projected publication date once your article is approved.
  • We’ll also tag you or your company on social media to promote the post once published. Please note that our content calendar can be busy, so new submissions may take a few weeks to reach publication.

Fill out the form below to get started.

Add an editable Google Doc link with a detailed outline (H2s and H3s).
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