If you are a fan of what we do at Smash Negativity, and have something you believe others would benefit from hearing, we are more than happy to assist you in spreading the word.
We don’t mind if you want to offer your opinion on a subject, or a personal experience. All we ask is that you provide some unique perspective, valuable expertise, and compelling ideas on the thoughts we’re passing along.
Submission Guidelines
Firstly, we Do Not Accept or Condone AI content, whether written with ChatGPT or by any other AI writer. We love our audience and want the best for them, not some generic stuff. Again, do not submit an Article written with an AI.
Every article should be well-written, 100% unique, and thoroughly researched, including famous sayings, facts, and findings where necessary. Avoid fluffs.
Smash Negativity’s mission is to spread positivity, encourage productivity, and make a better living. Hence, we cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, Science and psychology, Ethics, Family life, Opinions, Business and entrepreneurship, Relationship and parenting, Aging, Fitness, Travels, Lifestyle and personal development, Health and wellness, Education, Arts and Culture, Society, Environment and sustainability.
Feel free to suggest other relevant topics that align with our platform’s focus.
Content Requirements
Take note of these essential content requirements
- Originality: We only accept original, unpublished content. Your article should not have been published elsewhere, including on personal blogs or other platforms.
- Quality: We value well-researched, informative, and engaging content that provides value to our readers. Please ensure that your article is well-written, properly formatted, and free of grammatical errors.
- Word Count: Articles should generally be between 800 and 2,000 words. However, we prioritize content quality over word count, so if your article requires more or fewer words to convey your message effectively, please feel free to adjust accordingly.
- Structure: Please organize your article into logical sections with headings and subheadings to enhance readability.
- References: If you include any data, statistics, or quotes, please provide proper references and citations. Plagiarism will not be tolerated.
- Images and Media: Ensure to include 2 Royalty-free images in your submission (720p resolution). Rename the image to your topic or keyword before uploading. Also, add the alt text. Ensure that you have the necessary rights or provide appropriate attribution; also include the links to the image source.
- Feel free to include links in the article (a maximum of 2 external authoritative links). Do not include porn links, nudity, gambling links, casino, or CBD (except for medicinal purposes).
- If you are adding a naked link, let it be at the end of the article. More like reference.
- Do not Include your link in the introduction or conclusion section of the article.
- Also include at least 1 internal links from our website in the article.
- Ensure every link is quite relevant to its anchor text and the overall article, else, we’d remove it. Meanwhile, we will not guarantee links will be included in a post unless it is sponsored. Contact us for more details.
Submission Process
To submit your article for consideration, please follow these steps:
- Email your article as a Google Docs link to [email protected] with the subject line: “Guest Post Submission: [Your Article Title].”
- Include a brief author bio (50-100 words) at the end of your article. Feel free to include a link to your website, blog, or social media profiles. (Optional)
- We will review your submission and respond within 1 or 2 business days.
Special Guideline for Authors and Contributors
- If you are an author or contributor, be careful to follow the guidelines above. Upload quality articles only. Not some generic AI content.
- Ensure the content is not a duplicate from another website
- Include at least 2 to 3 images or more. Rename the image file name to your topic or keyword before uploading to wordpress. If you add the image source URL, make it a Nofollow link. In the caption, add the Name of the file owner and the site you got the image for copyright. (This format: Jack Lory, Pixabay)
- Do do add copyrighted images. Every image must be royalty-free or owned by you.
- Add the image alt texts. Preferably the content topic or Keyword (Example: “Alt: How-to-make-money,” “Not Alt: How to make money”)
- Add 2 or more internal links in the article.
- Add maximum of 3 external links in the article. Let the links be very relevant to the article for publication.
- Use Heading 2 and 3. Use H4 sparingly.
- Don’t forget to add the posts to the relevant categories. Also use relevant tags or create new tags.
- Do not publish articles on controversial topics like the LGBTQ+, Sex, Homosexual, etc.
- Finally, Build backlinks to your articles and promote them to gain visibility.
Editorial Process
Our editorial team carefully reviews each submission to ensure it meets our quality standards and aligns with our platform’s focus. If necessary, we may provide suggestions or request revisions to enhance the clarity and relevance of your content. We reserve the right to make minor edits for grammar, formatting, or SEO purposes.
Promotion and Republishing
Once your article is published on our platform, we encourage you to share it with your networks through your own website, blog, or social media channels. Please, do not republish it elsewhere to maintain exclusivity and avoid duplicate content issues.
Disclaimer
By submitting your article to us, you acknowledge that:
- You are the original author of the content and you are responsible for your opinions.
- You grant us the right to publish, edit, and promote your article on our platform.
- You will not receive any financial compensation for your contribution.
