Write for us – Guidelines for Contributors

We owe a lot to our content contributors. That’s why we allow anyone to write for us as long as it provides valuable content for our community.

#1. Choose an engaging topic for our audience

Monetize.info magazine is dedicated to growth hackers, affiliate marketers, online money makers, and small business owners. We are always looking for new and unique high-quality content.

As a general rule, write about your expertise or the information that might only be available to you, and no one covered the topic in a good manner before. Sometimes these topics are the most difficult to notice because you find the information self-evident. But keep in mind that others may not have the knowledge you do.

We will not approve articles that are already covered better by many other sites.

Have fresh, interesting, unique, and actionable content that people will want to learn?

We’ll host it and advertise it to our community.

Below are several examples of what we will publish and what not.

#2. Make sure it will rank in Google

Now that you’ve come up with a topic for your blog post, the next step before you get to writing is to learn what articles Google likes and ranks high.

This step is mandatory and not negotiable.

Here’s what your article has to look like to get on the first page of Google:​

2.1 In-depth (2000+ words) and well-structured​

The longer a reader spends on your piece, the better.  Why? Because Google sees long reading times as a sign of quality content, it ranks such content higher.

Use question-answer format, lists, and bullet points to improve your chances to rank for featured snippets – the #0 result on the search engine result page (SERP). That’s where Google highlights results that answer the search query in the most to-the-point, easy to scan-though way.​

2.2 Keyword-optimized but readable

Whenever you write something, remember this: first write for your readers and then optimize your text for search engines.  Include your main keywords in strategic places (read further to see where these places are), then sprinkle a few more throughout the article.

A good practice is to use your main keyword no more than 4 times in a 1000-words long text.​

2.3 Add links to other reputable sources

​Links to other sources not only help Google understand the context of your article but also let the search engine make assumptions about your piece’s quality.

For example, if you write about finances and link to other reputable publications that write about finances (e.g., Financial Times), Google will take your article more seriously than if you link to an unknown blog that has never really covered finances.

All sources must be attributed (with hyperlinks) and trustworthy (e.g., Wikipedia is not an ideal source). Try to stick to data from the last 2 years.

#3. Write an awesome article

Good writing is simple writing. Even when writing for a professional audience, avoid clichés and jargon. Your post must be original and must have never been published before on the Internet. You agree not to publish the post anywhere else.

3.1 Creating an outline

Creating an outline means writing down all the subsections you’re planning to include in your post.

While doing that, think of keywords you want to rank for and your chosen topic (use your keywords list!). Make sure each subsection answers the question in the headline.

Go above and beyond, and create a visually appealing outline.  If you can’t think of your subsections, see what others are covering in similar topics. Only read the subheadings, though, to avoid being too influenced by others’ writing.

3.2 Write everything you know

At this point, the goal is to write down everything you know – fill out sub-sections of your outline with sentences relating to that topic. And by everything, we mean everything – even the ideas that might seem silly at first. Just write down as much as you can to not forget your ideas and don’t lose momentum.

If you can’t find the right words to express yourself in one section, try skipping it and moving to the next idea. That way, you’ll avoid being stuck in the same line and losing precious time.

3.3 Edit your draft

When you’ve got the bulk of your text written down, it’s time to start organizing and putting the ideas together and in the right order. Finish all unfinished phrases and incomplete sentences. In case you’ve used abbreviations, change them to the actual words they represent. Try to achieve a logical flow of information.

Don’t forget to add examples, links to quality research. This will make your text more interesting and clarify your ideas and help the reader understand what you meant.

3.4 Word count

Practically, our content is usually about 1800-3500 words long, so make sure your content is not less than 1800 words.

3.5 Copyrighting hacks

The tone of writing is the voice in which you write. It defines if it’s easy-going, professional, stuffy, informal, friendly, hostile, or something different. Decide on your tone when writing your first blog post so that you can stick to it as time goes on.

The general rule of thumb is: avoid the unnecessary use of big words that are seldom used. They’re usually only used to make you look smart, but in reality, they often block the readers’ ability to understand what you’re saying. When in doubt, write the way you’d talk. Let your personality shine through.

#4. Formatting

Reading on-screen puts strain on the eyes, compared to reading on paper. Combined with extreme impatience, modern-day online readers have become masters of scrolling and skimming.

Because people are impatient and reading online is inconvenient, your blog post must be well-formatted. Make sure it is:  easy to read, scannable, and visually enjoyable.

4.1. Use headings and subheadings

Headings and subheadings divide an article into smaller bite-size pieces. They let your readers know what the article (and each subsection) is about and make it easier for them to bear with you and your writing until the end.

When formatting your article, make sure your headings are in a larger font size, bolded, and noticeable. Each of your subheadings must answer the question or the hypothesis set in the headline.

4.2. Break up paragraphs

Look – if the text appears as if there is no end to it, be sure that nobody will even start reading. Dividing your text into smaller paragraphs will offer some space to the reader, a tiny break to take a breath.

Write 1-4 sentences per paragraph. The longer the paragraph, the heavier it looks (and reads). When in doubt, play around a little bit. Press enter, see if the text feels lighter and easier to read.

​In blog posts, it’s okay to have paragraphs that are made up of one sentence. Or one word in its line.

4.3 Use bullet points for lists

When you have a sentence that lists several items, rather than putting them in a sentence, place them in bullet points.

Incorporating lists into your article is an easy fix for a text that feels cluttered because:

• Lists make it easier for readers to take in information.
• They are simple to read.
• They break up long sections of text.

4.4. Use bold and italics for emphasis

Making use of bolded words helps readers notice them faster. So, when you’ve got a paragraph of text, use bolded sections to help convey which part of that paragraph is most important and what they should pay most attention to.

Instead of bold, you can also use:

• italics that can also help emphasize text and often contributes to a more conversational tone.
• Hyperlinks that will highlight parts in the text in a similar way as bold does.

​Use hyperlinks to emphasize words and phrases and link to other sources, which will help you boost your article’s credibility.

4.5. Use context-relevant images

Adding visuals to your article is yet another way to divide an otherwise long post. High-quality images will freshen up a difficult subject and give a mental break for the reader. It is recommended to add an image in every 150-200 words.

Approved images

Not approved images

4.6. SEOize the article

SEO is important for us as besides our regular readers. We aim to get targeted traffic to the article from Google. To do that, add the keyword in the headline, in the article URL, in the 1st paragraph, in subheadings, in ALT tags for images, and, obviously, in the content.

#5. Promotional links

We are interested only in articles that are informative and helpful to our international audience. If you are interested in advertising your product or service, check our advertising offer.

You can promote your website and social profiles in the author’s byline or the article content – we allow max 2 promotional backlinks in the article. We do welcome links to other sources in the body as long as they are not promotional only.

#6. Contribute again

Keep in mind that writing for Monetize.info is an ongoing opportunity.

If your post got accepted once, you’re welcome to write for us again, and if you continue to write, you may join our team of contributors and later on become a Monetize.info full-time author.

#7. Next steps to Write for us

1) Fill the form below and send us the article titles you want to publish. Alternatively, you may email the request at contact{@}monetize.info

2) Register a contributor account. By having a contributor account, you will be able to add more articles to our magazine, promote your website or blog in your bio, along with your picture and social profiles.

3) Wait patiently for our answer. If you don’t receive an answer in max 5 business days, you may send a follow-up.

P.S. Do you want to guest post more? You can write for the following magazines: Cyber Security Magazine,  Outreach.Buzz,  DailyMoneySaving, The Educational Network, TopGoldForum.

Last page update: January 10th, 2022