Guest Post Guidelines
Everything you need to know before submitting a guest post to RayanSEO.com. Read carefully — posts that don't follow these guidelines will be rejected without review.
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Why writing for us is worth your time
RayanSEO.com is a specialist digital marketing blog focused on SEO, paid advertising, content marketing and local search. We publish practical, results-driven content for business owners, marketing professionals and SEO practitioners who want to grow their online presence.
We are selectively accepting guest post contributions from qualified experts in digital marketing. Every post published on RayanSEO goes through a thorough editorial review to ensure it meets our quality standards and genuinely helps our readers.
📊 50,000+ Monthly Readers
Your content reaches a highly targeted audience of business owners and marketing professionals actively looking for SEO solutions.
🔗 1 DoFollow Backlink
Every accepted guest post includes one dofollow link back to your website — a high-quality, contextual backlink from a DA 40+ domain.
✍️ Author Bio Published
Your full author bio including name, photo, website and LinkedIn profile is published at the bottom of every accepted post.
📢 Social Promotion
Every published guest post is shared across our social media channels and included in our email newsletter to subscribers.
Who Should Apply
We're looking for genuine experts, not content farms
We accept guest posts from professionals with genuine, first-hand experience in their subject area. We are not interested in content written purely for backlink acquisition — our readers can tell the difference, and so can we.
Ideal contributors include: SEO professionals and consultants, digital marketing agency owners, PPC specialists, content marketing managers, web developers with SEO knowledge, and business owners with proven real-world results to share.
You don't need to be famous or have a massive following — but you do need to demonstrate real expertise in your submission. Vague, generic articles written by someone with no practical experience will be declined immediately.
We do not accept: Content farms, agencies submitting on behalf of clients without disclosure, students or beginners without practical experience, or anyone submitting AI-generated content.
Accepted Topics
We only publish content relevant to our niche
RayanSEO strictly publishes content within the digital marketing and SEO space. We do not accept general business, lifestyle, finance or technology articles unless they have a strong, direct connection to search engine optimisation or digital marketing strategy.
| Topic Area | Examples | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SEO | On-page SEO, technical SEO, keyword research, rank tracking | ✓ Accepted |
| Local SEO | Google Business Profile, local citations, map pack ranking | ✓ Accepted |
| Content Marketing | Blog strategy, content audits, topic clusters, pillar pages | ✓ Accepted |
| Link Building | Guest posting, outreach, digital PR, broken link building | ✓ Accepted |
| PPC / Google Ads | Search ads, Shopping campaigns, Performance Max | ✓ Accepted |
| Technical SEO | Core Web Vitals, crawlability, structured data, site speed | ✓ Accepted |
| Social Media Marketing | Only if tied to SEO or brand visibility strategy | ⚡ Case by Case |
| General Business | Entrepreneurship, productivity, finance, HR | ✗ Not Accepted |
| AI / Technology | Only if directly relevant to SEO tools or marketing automation | ⚡ Case by Case |
Content Requirements
Non-negotiable standards every post must meet
These are our baseline requirements. If your submission does not meet all of these criteria, it will be declined. There are no exceptions.
- ✓Minimum 1,500 words — We only publish long-form, comprehensive articles. Ideally 1,500 to 3,000 words. Listicles under 1,000 words will be automatically rejected.
- ✓100% original content — Your post must be entirely original and never published anywhere else online, including your own website, Medium, LinkedIn Articles or any other platform. We run every submission through Copyscape.
- ✓No AI-generated content — We do not accept content written or heavily edited by AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.). Posts must be written by humans with genuine expertise. We use AI detection tools on every submission.
- ✓Actionable and specific — Every article must provide specific, actionable advice the reader can implement immediately. Vague, generic articles that simply define terms will not be accepted.
- ✓Accurate information — All statistics, claims and data must be accurate and up to date. Cite your sources with a link to the original research or data where applicable.
- ✓No duplicate submission — You may not submit the same post to RayanSEO and other websites simultaneously. If we discover your post has been published elsewhere after acceptance, it will be removed and your author privileges revoked.
- ✓English language only — We currently only accept posts written in English. Posts must be grammatically correct and professionally written.
Pro tip: The best guest posts on RayanSEO share real case studies, actual data from campaigns, and specific step-by-step processes. If you can say "I did X and got Y result", that's exactly the kind of content our readers love.
Formatting Standards
How your post should be structured
Good formatting makes content easier to read and improves SEO performance. Your post must follow these formatting standards before submission.
1 Title (H1)
Your post title must be 50–60 characters for optimal SEO. It should include your primary keyword and be compelling enough to earn a click.
2 H2 Headings
Use H2 headings for main sections. Each H2 should represent a major point or section. Aim for one H2 every 300–400 words.
3 H3 & H4 Subheadings
Use H3 for subsections within an H2. Use H4 sparingly for supporting points. Never skip heading levels (H2 → H4).
4 Short Paragraphs
Keep paragraphs to 2–4 sentences maximum. Long walls of text will be edited or rejected. Write for online readers, not academic journals.
5 Bullet Points & Lists
Use bullet points and numbered lists where appropriate. Lists improve readability and are more likely to earn featured snippets in Google.
6 Meta Description
Include a meta description of 150–160 characters summarising your post. This is used for the SEO snippet in search results.
Important: Do not write your entire post as one continuous block of text. Posts without proper heading structure, paragraph breaks and formatting will be returned for revision before review.
Link Policy
What links are allowed and how they work
Links are one of the main reasons people write guest posts, so we have a clear, transparent policy. Please read it carefully before submitting.
- ✓1 dofollow link to your own website — You are allowed one dofollow link pointing to your own website or a relevant page on your website. This link must be contextually relevant to the content surrounding it.
- ✓Outbound links to credible sources — You may include links to reputable third-party sources (Google, Ahrefs, Moz, Semrush, etc.) to support your claims. These will be nofollow.
- ✗No links to competitors — We do not allow links to direct competitors of RayanSEO or other SEO agencies offering the same services.
- ✗No more than 2 outbound links total — Including your dofollow link, your post should contain no more than 2 outbound links. Excessive links will be removed during editing.
- ✗No links to low-quality sites — Links to spammy, thin or unrelated content will be removed without notice. This includes affiliate pages, landing pages with no content, and parked domains.
- ✗No link placement in the author bio for commercial pages — Your author bio link must point to your homepage or a genuine about/portfolio page, not a sales page or service landing page.
Note: We reserve the right to add, edit or remove any links within your guest post after publication to maintain the quality and integrity of our content. All internal links to relevant RayanSEO articles may be added during the editing process.
Image Guidelines
Requirements for your featured image and in-content images
All posts require a featured image. In-content images are optional but encouraged where they add value to the reader.
- ✓Featured image is mandatory — Every guest post must include a featured image. Posts submitted without a featured image will be returned.
- ✓Maximum file size: 500KB — Images must be compressed before uploading. Our form will automatically reject images over 500KB. Use tools like TinyPNG or Squoosh to compress your images.
- ✓Minimum dimensions: 1200×628px — This ensures the image displays correctly on all devices and is optimised for social sharing (Open Graph).
- ✓Royalty-free images only — You must own the image rights or use images from royalty-free sources such as Unsplash, Pexels or Pixabay. Screenshots of your own work are also acceptable.
- ✓Accepted formats: JPG, PNG or WebP — We do not accept GIF, BMP or HEIC format images.
- ✗No watermarked stock photos — Do not use watermarked images from paid stock libraries. These will be removed and you will be asked to provide a replacement.
- ✗No copyrighted images — Do not use Google Image search results or images taken from other websites without explicit permission. This is a copyright violation and posts with such images will be removed.
Do's & Don'ts
A quick reference checklist before you submit
- ✓Write from personal experience with real examples
- ✓Include specific data, numbers and results
- ✓Use H2, H3, H4 heading hierarchy
- ✓Add a compelling title (50–60 chars)
- ✓Include actionable steps readers can follow
- ✓Link to credible, up-to-date sources
- ✓Compress your featured image below 500KB
- ✓Add FAQ questions at the end of your post
- ✓Proofread carefully before submitting
- ✗Submit AI-generated or spun content
- ✗Submit posts already published elsewhere
- ✗Write vague "overview" articles with no depth
- ✗Include more than 2 outbound links
- ✗Write purely promotional content for your services
- ✗Submit topics unrelated to digital marketing
- ✗Use watermarked or copyrighted images
- ✗Submit the same post to multiple sites at once
- ✗Contact us repeatedly asking for status updates
Review Process
What happens after you hit submit
Here is our exact review process from submission to publication. We aim to respond to all submissions within 24–48 hours.
Submission Received
You fill in our guest post form at rayanseo.com/write-for-us. Your post is automatically saved as a draft in our WordPress CMS. You'll receive a confirmation that your submission was received.
Initial Screening (Within 24 Hours)
We check your post against our basic requirements: word count, originality (Copyscape), topic relevance, AI detection and image size. Posts that fail at this stage are declined immediately with a short explanation.
Editorial Review (1–3 Business Days)
Posts that pass screening are reviewed for quality, accuracy, formatting, and overall value to our readers. We check that the advice is practical, the information is correct, and the writing is professional.
Decision — Accepted or Declined
We'll email you at the address you provided with one of three outcomes: Accepted (ready to publish), Revisions Requested (changes needed before publication), or Declined (does not meet our standards).
Publication
Accepted posts are published with your full author bio, profile link and dofollow backlink. We will notify you when your post goes live so you can share it on your channels.
Response time: We aim to respond to all submissions within 24–48 hours. Please do not send follow-up emails before 72 hours have passed. If you haven't heard back after 5 business days, you may resubmit or contact us at info@rayanseo.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions we receive
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