Guest Blogger Guidelines

Writing for A Spiritual Paradigm’s Readers

Dear Guest Blogger, I welcome your contributions! To maintain consistency and quality while enhancing search visibility, please adhere to the following guidelines, these guidelines are created for your benefit as well as mine. If you have questions, reach out.

Please register to get started, and I’ll set you up as a contributor. When choosing your username, avoid using your real name, hackers often exploit that info. A username like M3r*dL works well! Don’t forget to save it.

For your password, make it strong and unique. Use a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters; the longer, the better! For example, kL@4mzIN5b? is a solid choice. Remember to save it too. I use the Random Password Generator.

When it comes to your author bio, keep it clear and concise. If you’re looking to grow your professional presence and income, highlight your achievements. Feel free to include a link to your webpage!

Looking forward to reading your work!

 Content Focus

~ Topic Relevance: Articles should center around health, recovery, or lifestyle changes. All ages, genders, professions and other labels. Aim to educate and inspire your audience.

~ Target Audience: Consider readers seeking practical advice, whether they are on a recovery journey or looking to improve their overall well-being. Individuals who have faced a major lifestyle change, challenges, and during different times of life.

Suggested topics

  1. Lifestyle changes with suggestions to adapt, heal and move with the changes.
    • Aging
    • Divorce
    • Marriage
    • Loss of loved ones
  2. Addiction/Alcoholism, recovery and support
  3. Health and healing
  4. Other topics related to the above.

SEO Considerations

~ Keyword Optimization: Research and include relevant keywords naturally throughout your article. Aim for a primary keyword in the title, headings, and body text. Yoast SEO is the tool I use, here is the link to how to use it.

~ Meta Descriptions: Provide a compelling summary (150-160 characters) for search engines. This description should entice clicks. It should include the keyword to your article.

~ Internal Linking: Include links to relevant articles on our site to enhance user navigation and authority.

Submission Requirements

~ Length: Aim for 850-1500 words.

~ Original Work: Ensure your article is unique and not published elsewhere.

~ Style: Write in a clear, engaging tone. Use active voice and short paragraphs for readability.

Structure

~ Introduction: Start with a hook that captures interest and clearly states the article’s purpose. Include your main keyword here.

~ Main Body: Organize content with subheadings. Use bullet points or numbered lists for clarity. Work your main keyword into a couple of the subheadings.

~ Conclusion: Summarize key points and encourage readers to take actionable steps.

References and Citations

~ Evidence-Based: Support claims with credible sources. Link to reputable studies or resources when applicable.

~ Citations: Use APA or MLA format for references to enhance trustworthiness.

Visuals

~ Images and Charts: Include relevant visuals to enhance understanding. Ensure you have permissions for any images used. Use alt text with keywords to improve searchability.

~ Image SEO: Use descriptive alt text for all images, incorporating relevant keywords. This helps improve searchability and accessibility.

Submission Process

~ Post Draft: Email when you have prepped your draft following the above guidelines. I will review, suggest changes if needed and publish. Once it is published I will get back with you. Replies are generally within 48 hours unless it is the weekend, then the next business day.

~ Review Timeline: Expect feedback within two weeks.

Additional Tips

~ Engagement: Ask questions or invite personal reflections to foster reader interaction and reduce bounce rates.

~ Call to Action: Encourage readers to share their experiences in the comments or on social media.

By incorporating these SEO strategies into your writing, you can help increase the visibility of your article and reach a wider audience. Thank you for considering contributing to my platform! I look forward to your insights on health, recovery, and lifestyle changes. 

Questions or concerns, please contact me to discuss.