Guest Post, Sponsored Content and Contributor Guidelines

MarkMeets guest post guidelines explain what we expect from contributed articles, sponsored submissions and editorial pitches. Please read this page before preparing content so you understand our requirements for originality, writing, research, images and links.

We welcome relevant ideas from writers, industry specialists, agencies and businesses. Every submission must offer something useful to readers and be suitable for the section in which it would appear.

Pitch Your Article Before Writing

New contributors must obtain approval from our editorial team before submitting a completed article. Send your proposal to Info@MarkMeets.com.

Your pitch should include:

A proposed headline and a short explanation of the article.
The intended audience and why the subject suits MarkMeets.
Your relevant experience or connection to the topic.
Any business, sponsor or client involved.
Proposed links and their destination URLs.
Whether you intend to supply photographs or other supporting material.

Approval of an idea does not guarantee publication of the finished article. The completed submission must meet our requirements and any terms agreed for the assignment or placement.

Original Content With a Clear Purpose

Submit original work written for MarkMeets. We do not accept copied material, spun articles or lightly rewritten versions of content published elsewhere.

A strong article answers a worthwhile question, explains a subject clearly or provides a perspective supported by knowledge and evidence. Avoid padding, repetitive claims and paragraphs that exist only to accommodate a link.

Do not invent quotations, statistics, experiences, qualifications, endorsements or sources. If you describe personal experience, it must be your own or clearly attributed to the person who supplied it.

Article Length and Submission Format

Articles must contain at least 500 words. Many contributed features work well at 600–1,000 words, but the appropriate length depends on the subject. Discuss substantially longer articles with the editorial team before writing.

Submit your content in Microsoft Word, Apple Pages or Google Docs format. Make sure shared documents can be accessed by the team and that the article is clearly separated from submission notes.

Include the proposed headline, article text, research links, image sources and any relevant commercial information.

Writing Style and Structure

Write in clear British English, using a natural tone that suits the subject. Explain the point directly rather than relying on publicity slogans or exaggerated claims.

Use active voice where practical. Make it clear who is doing what.
Add meaningful headings. Organise the article into sections that help readers follow the subject.
Keep sentences manageable. Aim for most to be under 20 words, while varying the rhythm naturally.
Keep paragraphs focused. Generally stay below 100 words and develop one main point in each paragraph.
Explain unfamiliar terminology. Spell out less familiar acronyms on first use.
Avoid unnecessary repetition. Use keywords where they belong rather than forcing them into every heading.
Check the basics. Review names, dates, spelling, quotations and links before submitting.

Common terms such as LED and Wi-Fi do not normally need to be written out. Specialist terms should be explained when readers may not know them.

Research, Evidence and Attribution

Support factual claims with relevant sources. Wherever possible, link directly to the original research, official announcement, published data or other material behind the statement.

Use inline links where they help readers check a claim or explore useful background. Avoid sending readers to an unrelated homepage when a specific source is available.

Distinguish facts from opinion, estimates and predictions. If information is uncertain or disputed, explain that clearly rather than presenting it as settled.

Backlinks and Research Links

If you are submitting on behalf of a sponsor or client, disclose their identity before sending the article. Tell us which link is being requested commercially and provide the proposed anchor text and destination URL.

Client links must fit the subject and appear in a relevant editorial context. Inappropriate linking, undisclosed promotion or misleading destination URLs may result in rejection.

Standard guest article placements allow one client link, unless a different arrangement has been expressly agreed.
Do not place the client link in the first two paragraphs.
Do not bold the client link.
Use a direct destination URL rather than a tracking or pass-through link.
Do not include PBN links.
Include relevant research references and a suitable internal MarkMeets link.
Do not add an author biography or promotional contact details to a standard guest placement.

Research references should substantiate the article rather than serve as additional promotional placements. Link wording, placement and attributes remain subject to editorial review and the terms agreed for the submission.

Images and Usage Rights

We encourage contributors to recommend suitable images. Provide direct links to the full-size files and their original source pages rather than only pasting pictures into the document.

Images should be at least 600 pixels wide, with a larger original preferred where available. Do not enlarge a small image simply to meet the minimum dimensions.

For every suggested image, include:

The creator or photographer, where known.
The original source URL.
The applicable licence or written permission.
Any required credit or restrictions.
A short, accurate description for accessibility.

You may suggest your own photography or material available through sources such as Unsplash, Pexels or an appropriate Creative Commons licence. Check the individual terms: these sources are not automatically equivalent to public-domain material, and some licences restrict commercial use or editing.

Finding an image online does not establish permission to republish it. Read our Disclaimer for further information about content rights and enquiries.

Editorial Review and Changes

The editorial team may edit a submission for clarity, grammar, structure, accuracy and consistency with the publication. We may request additional evidence, revised wording, different images or changes to proposed links.

We may also decline material that does not meet our standards or falls outside the agreed brief. The editor’s decision on acceptance is final.

If a factual issue becomes apparent after publication, contact us with the article URL and supporting information so it can be reviewed.

Publication Duration and Visibility

The general contributed-content provision on this page is a minimum publication period of 12 months. Where a commercial placement has been expressly agreed as permanent, that arrangement is governed by the applicable order terms and sponsored post agreement.

Publication duration is separate from homepage positioning. As new stories are published, an article may move away from prominent positions while remaining accessible through its URL, category archive, site search or other navigation.

A published article is not a guarantee of Google indexing, a particular search position or a specified number of readers.

Promoting Your Published Article

Our content promotion can include browser push notifications through partner platforms and email marketing through Mailchimp. Confirm the promotion planned for your article with the team, particularly where it forms part of a commercial agreement.

We encourage contributors to share published work through their own social accounts, relevant communities and professional portfolios. You can link to the article from your website, LinkedIn profile or a portfolio platform such as Contently.

When sharing, describe your involvement accurately and link to the published MarkMeets article.

Contact the Editorial Team

Send pitches and guideline questions to Info@MarkMeets.com. Please identify whether you are proposing independent editorial content, a guest placement or a sponsored article.

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