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Guest Writer Guidelines for Closer Lives Travel Blog
WE EXPLORE MORE THAN JUST MAPS WE JOURNEY THROUGH MINDSETS
Welcome to Closer Lives! We’re thrilled you’re considering contributing to our travel community. To ensure a smooth and successful collaboration, please review our guest writer guidelines carefully.
These outline our content expectations, formatting standards, submission process, and terms of collaboration.
Following these guidelines helps us maintain quality and consistency while giving your work the best chance to shine with our engaged audience.
Are you a brand or agency?
If you are a business, PR agency, destination, hotel, product company, or affiliate partner looking for sponsored collaborations, branded articles, product reviews, press-trip coverage, or long-term partnerships, please visit our Media & Partnerships Policy instead. This page is only for guest writers submitting editorial articles.
Guest Writer Guidelines & Agreement
Thank you for your interest in contributing to Closer Lives! Before submitting your guest article, please carefully read and agree to the following guidelines and terms:
What We Accept
We welcome submissions that:
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Provide genuine value to readers through original stories, insights, or practical guidance
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Align with our core themes of travel, culture, lifestyle, and digital nomad living
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Are written with clarity, structure, and purpose
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Reflect ethical, authentic, and inclusive perspectives
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Feature accurate information, personal experience, or well-researched details
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Include high-quality, relevant links that support the reader’s journey
What We Don’t Accept
To protect our readers and maintain our editorial standards, we do not accept:
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AI-generated, copied, or previously published content
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Overly promotional or sales-driven articles
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Irrelevant topics (e.g., gambling, adult content, crypto, pharmaceuticals, or unrelated products)
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Keyword-stuffed or low-quality SEO link placements
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Misleading claims, inaccurate information, or clickbait titles
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Submissions containing copyrighted or unlicensed imagery
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Content Guidelines
1.0 Audience & Core Topics
This section defines the essential criteria for all submitted content, ensuring it aligns with the Closer Lives community.
1.1 Originality and Quality
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1.1.1 Requirement: Submissions must be 100% original, high-quality, and previously unpublished content.
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1.1.2 Scope: Content must align with the values and audience of Closer Lives.
1.2 Audience Alignment: The Closer Lives Community
Your content must resonate with our core audience: global travelers, digital nomads, and culture enthusiasts who seek meaning, connection, and inspiration through exploration.
1.3 Core Content Pillars (Beyond Surface-Level Travel)
We look for stories and insights that are both emotionally engaging and intellectually valuable. Successful submissions fall into the following thematic areas:
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1.3.1 Actionable Exploration: Practical tips, unique itineraries, or personal reflections drawn from real experiences.
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1.3.2 Cultural Deep Dives: Capturing the essence of a place, culture, or journey.
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1.3.3 Conscious Travel: Inspiring readers to travel more mindfully, sustainably, or creatively.
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1.3.4 Life on the Road: Sharing lessons learned, behind-the-scenes perspectives, and logistics of the nomadic lifestyle.
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1.3.5 Integrated Lifestyle: Connecting travel to broader personal growth themes (e.g., wellness, creativity, relationships).
🔑 Key Principle: Articles must combine authentic storytelling with actionable information, helping readers transition from dreaming about travel to actively living it.
2.0 Submission Format: Length & Pacing
This section outlines the preferred scope and structure for all articles, prioritizing reader engagement and depth.
2.1 Target Length & Scope
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2.1.1 Preferred Range: Articles should aim for a read time of 3–5 minutes, typically translating to approximately 800–2,000 words.
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2.1.2 Quality Over Quantity: We prioritize substance, quality, and flow over rigid word counts. Longer pieces are accepted if the story or in-depth guidance requires the space.
2.2 Pacing and Readability
The content must be structured for optimal online readability to ensure readers are engaged from start to finish.
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2.2.1 Paragraphs: Keep them tight and focused (recommendation: 3–4 sentences maximum).
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2.2.2 Sentences: Ensure writing is clear, active, and concise.
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2.2.3 Focus: Ideas must be well-focused. Write with purpose and make every word count to maintain momentum.
2.3 Editorial Review and Adjustments
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2.3.1 Editorial Right: Our editorial team reviews all submissions for platform fit and reader experience.
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2.3.2 Potential Changes: We may suggest or implement minor adjustments to the article's structure, pacing, or word count to ensure the best possible reading experience.
3.0 Editorial Style and Formatting Requirements
This section details the necessary tone, structure, and mechanical requirements for content to align with the Closer Lives brand identity.
3.1 Voice and Tone
The desired voice is conversational yet polished—approachable, thoughtful, and grounded in real experience.
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3.1.1 Tone: Conversational, encouraging, and informative. Write as if you were speaking to a fellow traveler or creative peer.
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3.1.2 Authenticity: Share genuine personal experiences, lessons learned, and insights. Our readers prioritize connection with real voices.
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3.1.3 Language: Write naturally. Avoid jargon, keyword stuffing, or overly promotional language.
3.2 Structural Formatting
Use clear formatting to enhance readability, especially on mobile devices.
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3.2.1 Clear Structure: Articles must include a strong introduction, informative subheadings, and a meaningful conclusion.
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3.2.2 Readability Aids: Use subheadings, bullet points, and numbered lists to break up long text and aid navigation.
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3.2.3 Paragraph Length: Keep paragraphs concise (recommended: 3–4 sentences maximum).
3.3 Mechanical Requirements
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3.3.1 Grammar & Spelling: Submissions should be publication-ready and carefully proofread by the author. While we require a high standard, the Closer Lives editorial team will perform a final review and correction for minor errors to ensure polished final quality.
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3.3.2 Submission State: Aim for clarity, warmth, and a storytelling rhythm that draws readers in.
3.4 Editorial Adjustments
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3.4.1 Editorial Rights: Closer Lives reserves the right to make light editorial adjustments to submissions.
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3.4.2 Scope of Adjustments: These adjustments may include changes for grammar, tone, SEO optimization, and general readability, while strictly preserving the writer's unique voice and core message.
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3.4.3 Goal: To ensure every post aligns seamlessly with the site’s look, feel, and quality standards.
4.0 Originality, Exclusivity, and Rights
This section details the requirements for content ownership, licensing, and usage rights upon submission and publication.
4.1 Originality and Intellectual Property
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4.1.1 Exclusivity Requirement: We only accept original, unpublished content. Submissions must not have been previously published on any other website, platform, or publication (including personal blogs).
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4.1.2 Plagiarism: Submissions must be entirely free from plagiarism and accurately reflect your own experiences, research, or expertise.
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4.1.3 Rights Guarantee: By submitting, you confirm that you hold the rights to all written and visual content included and that the submission does not infringe on any copyright, trademark, or intellectual property of a third party.
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4.1.4 AI/LLM Content Policy: Content generated entirely by Large Language Models ($\text{LLM}$) or Artificial Intelligence ($\text{AI}$) is strictly prohibited. $\text{AI}$ tools may be used for brainstorming or light grammar editing, but the final submission must be original, human-written work reflecting the author's unique experience and expertise.
4.2 Content Ownership and Licensing
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4.2.1 Ownership: You, the contributor, retain full ownership of your content.
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4.2.2 License Grant: Upon acceptance, you grant Closer Lives a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to publish, edit, distribute, and promote your work across our website and associated channels (including social media and newsletters).
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4.2.3 Republication by Writer: You are free to share or republish your content elsewhere after it has been published by Closer Lives, provided you include a link and credit back to the original article on our platform.
4.3 Monetary and Editorial Stipulations
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4.3.1 Compensation: No payment or royalties are issued for standard guest (unpaid) submissions, unless a sponsored collaboration has been explicitly agreed upon in advance.
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4.3.2 Monetization: Closer Lives may display ads, affiliate placements, or other forms of monetized content alongside your article.
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4.3.3 Right to Removal: We reserve the right to remove or unpublish content at any time if it breaches these terms or is deemed harmful to the integrity of our platform.
5.0 SEO and Linking Policy
This section outlines the requirements for search engine optimization (SEO) and the mandatory policies governing the inclusion of external links.
5.1 SEO Content Principles
Great SEO begins with great content. Writers should focus on user experience, clarity, and depth while adhering to the following:
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5.1.1 Keyword Use: Incorporate relevant keywords naturally within your content. Avoid overuse or keyword stuffing at all times.
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5.1.2 Structure: Use clear, descriptive headings ($\text{H}2$s and $\text{H}3$s) that accurately reflect the flow and structure of your article.
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5.1.3 Metadata: Write draft meta titles, descriptions, and image alt text that are concise, accurate, and reader-focused.
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5.1.4 Focus: Prioritize user experience first. Google and search engines reward content that offers genuine value, clarity, and authenticity.
5.2 External Linking Guidelines (Mandatory Policy)
All included links must genuinely enhance the article’s value and comply with our commercial terms.
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5.2.1 Quality and Relevance: Only include high-quality, relevant links that enhance the reader experience. Links to credible sources, official tourism pages, or reputable travel resources are encouraged.
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5.2.2 Prohibited Links: Excessive linking or keyword-driven backlinks may lead to revisions or rejection.
5.3 Commercial Links and Disclosure (Strict Policy)
Links to commercial pages, products, or services are subject to a mandatory approval and compliance process.
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5.3.1 Mandatory Pre-Approval: Links to commercial pages, products, or services must be approved in advance by the editorial team.
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5.3.2 Compliance: Approved commercial placements must adhere to the Fixed Minimum Rates and Mandatory Link Attribute Policy outlined in the separate Commercial Terms & Payments section.
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5.3.3 Disclosure: All approved commercial links will be marked as sponsored (or similar disclosure) to comply with Google and FTC guidelines.
5.4 Internal Linking Guidance
We encourage writers to contribute to the overall authority and structure of the Closer Lives platform.
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5.4.1 Suggested Links: Please include 1–3 relevant internal links to existing Closer Lives articles where contextually appropriate.
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5.4.2 Benefit: This practice helps readers navigate the site seamlessly and improves the overall search authority of your piece.
5.5 Editorial Link Review
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5.4.1 Adjustment Right: All external links will be reviewed and may be adjusted. Closer Lives reserves the right to modify or remove links that appear irrelevant, low-quality, or in conflict with our editorial or SEO standards.
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5.4.2 Technical Attributes: Links may be adjusted with appropriate $\text{rel}$ attributes ($\text{nofollow}$, $\text{sponsored}$, or $\text{noopener}$) at our sole discretion.
6.0 Images and Media Policy
This section outlines the standards for submitting visual content, emphasizing quality, ownership, and compliance with the Closer Lives aesthetic.
6.1 Image Sourcing and Rights
Only high-quality, relevant media should be submitted, and strict adherence to usage rights is mandatory.
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6.1.1 Ownership: You must only use original photographs you own or royalty-free images from trusted, properly licensed sources.
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6.1.2 Rights Confirmation: Embedded videos or reels are welcome where relevant, provided they are your own or properly licensed.
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6.1.3 Quality: Ensure all images are high-resolution, clear, and contextually relevant to the article.
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6.1.4 Quantity: Avoid adding excessive images; focus on those that strengthen your narrative.
6.2 Accessibility and Descriptive Text
Please ensure all visuals are accompanied by descriptive text to support accessibility and context.
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6.2.1 Alt Text Quality: Please provide high-quality, descriptive alt text for each image to support accessibility and SEO.
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6.2.2 Photo Captions: Include clear and informative captions for all photos. Captions should add context or detail that the main body text does not cover.
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6.2.3 Credits: Please include image credits or source links where applicable (often placed within the caption).
6.3 Optimization and Editorial Adjustments
The Closer Lives team handles all media optimization to ensure fast loading and beautiful presentation.
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6.3.1 Optimization: All submitted images are automatically optimized for performance and quality (e.g., conversion to $\text{WebP}$ format) for faster page loading.
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6.3.2 Visual Consistency: We may crop, resize, or retouch images to ensure visual consistency and balance across our platform.
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6.3.3 Featured Image (Thumbnail): Thumbnail images (featured blog headers) are designed in-house by the Closer Lives team for brand consistency. You may suggest a preferred image during submission, but our team will adapt it to fit our design style.
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6.3.4 Media Review: All submitted media will be reviewed before publication to ensure compatibility and compliance with our standards.
7.0 Submission and Review Process
This section outlines the workflow, timelines, and rights associated with submitting an article for consideration by the Closer Lives editorial team.
7.1 Submission Procedure
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7.1.1 Required Form: All submissions must begin by completing our Guest Post Submission Form. This form requires your article idea, a short summary, and relevant links.
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7.1.2 Acceptance: If your pitch is accepted, you will receive a confirmation email detailing the next steps. If the article involves a paid/sponsored collaboration, the payment request will be included.
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7.1.3 Draft Submission: You may submit your final draft as a Word document or, if granted temporary access, upload it directly via our Wix blog editor (details provided upon acceptance).
7.2 Review and Publication Timeline
We aim for a transparent, efficient, and collaborative editorial review.
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7.2.1 Initial Review: All submissions are reviewed within 48 hours of receipt.
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7.2.2 Feedback: We will provide editorial feedback or request revisions if needed to optimize the article's flow, SEO, clarity, or formatting.
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7.2.3 Scheduling: Once approved (all revisions complete), your article will be scheduled for publication and shared across our digital channels.
7.3 Communication and Payment
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7.3.1 Communication: All communication regarding your submission will be directed to your provided email address. Please ensure this email is professional and regularly monitored.
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7.3.2 Payment (If Applicable): Payment for agreed-upon sponsored collaborations (refer to Section 4.3.1) is due within 30 business days of the article's publication, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
7.4 Editorial Rights and Archive
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7.4.1 Right to Decline: Closer Lives reserves the right to decline any submission without explanation.
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7.4.2 Editing: We may edit content for grammar, clarity, and SEO alignment, but we always strive to maintain the integrity of the writer's original voice.
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7.4.3 Permanent Archive: Once published, your article becomes part of our permanent digital archive. We reserve the right to update the content periodically for accuracy and continued relevance (e.g., updating links, facts, or statistics).
8.0 Commercial Terms and Payment Policy
This section details the financial structure and mandatory compliance for all paid guest posts, link insertions, and sponsored content.
8.1 Fixed Minimum Rates
All commercial services are subject to the following non-negotiable minimum rates (outside of specific volume agency contracts). Applicable fees will always be discussed and agreed upon before invoicing.
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Service Type: Guest Post (Client-Provided)
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Minimum Rate (USD): $100 USD
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Notes: Content provided by the client, subject to full editorial review (see Section 1.0).
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Service Type: Link Insertion
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Minimum Rate (USD): $75 USD
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Notes: Contextual link to an existing, relevant article (12-month minimum visibility).
8.2 Mandatory Link Attribute Policy
In strict compliance with Google's guidelines regarding paid links and FTC disclosure regulations, this policy is non-negotiable:
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8.2.1 Required Attribute: ALL links placed for commercial consideration (Guest Posts and Link Insertions) will be published with the mandatory $\text{rel="sponsored"}$ attribute.
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8.2.2 Do-Follow Prohibition: We do not, under any circumstances, offer or publish "do-follow" links for paid placements.
8.3 Upfront Payment Policy
All commercial proposals require payment to be finalized before any editorial work or publication begins.
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8.3.1 Prepayment Requirement: Payment for all commercial proposals is required upfront and in full before any content review or publication begins. Publication will not proceed until payment is verified.
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8.3.2 Payment Terms: We do not accept "pay after live link" proposals.
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8.3.3 Net 30 Exception: While we may offer $\text{Net 30}$ terms to established, pre-approved agencies for repeat business, the initial transaction must be prepaid through the official submission portal to formalize the commercial contract.
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8.3.4 Payment Methods: A payment request will be issued upon acceptance, outlining the exact amount. We accept most major payment methods (credit/debit cards, PayPal, Google Pay, $\text{BACS}$) via our respective payment processors.
8.4 Sponsored Content and Disclosure
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8.4.1 Transparency: All paid placements, product mentions, or sponsored links are clearly disclosed in compliance with $\text{FTC}$ and Google guidelines. This ensures transparency and maintains trust with our readers.
8.5 Rejection and Removal Rights
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8.5.1 Right to Decline: Closer Lives reserves the right to decline any commercial submission that does not meet our editorial or ethical standards (See Section 1.0 and 2.0).
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8.5.2 Removal Due to Breach: Posts may be removed at any time if they are found to breach these terms or if they harm the integrity or reputation of Closer Lives or its affiliates. Any content found to violate these standards may be edited or removed.
9.0 Post-Publication and Engagement
This section defines the ongoing life, promotion, and long-term partnership associated with all published guest posts on Closer Lives.
9.1 Article Permanence and Promotion
All published articles are treated as permanent features and receive continued visibility.
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9.1.1 Permanent Hosting: Your article will remain permanently hosted on our website (unless removed for cause, as outlined in Section 4.3.3 and 8.5).
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9.1.2 Internal Promotion: We will promote the article across our social media platforms (including Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Threads) at our editorial discretion.
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9.1.3 Writer Promotion: You are encouraged to share your published post across your own platforms and networks to maximize its reach.
9.2 Author Credit and Bio
You will receive full credit and exposure via a dedicated author bio.
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9.2.1 Bio Requirement: A short author bio (approx. 50–100 words) will appear at the end of your article.
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9.2.2 Links: You may include:
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One link to your professional website/blog.
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One link to a social media profile of your choice.
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9.2.3 Updates: Bio information can be updated upon request at any time.
9.3 Community and Interaction
We encourage active participation to foster a vibrant community around your work.
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9.3.1 Engagement: Guest writers are strongly encouraged to engage with readers in the comments section for at least two weeks following publication.
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9.3.2 Value: Thoughtful responses help foster a sense of community and increase visibility for your published work.
9.4 Long-Term Review and Maintenance
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9.4.1 Ongoing Optimization: All published posts are reviewed every 3–6 months as part of our ongoing optimization process (e.g., SEO, updated links, and factual accuracy).
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9.4.2 Notification: You will be notified by email if we plan to make substantial edits or updates to the core content of your article.
10.0 Content Updates and Removal Policy
All articles are subject to ongoing maintenance to ensure long-term relevance and performance.
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10.1.1 General Maintenance: Articles may be updated, reformatted, or optimized for SEO and enhanced reader experience as needed (e.g., updating links, facts, or re-coding for new platform features).
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10.1.2 Notification of Change: We will contact the original author by email if substantial or significant content changes (beyond basic formatting/SEO) are proposed.
10.2 Right to Content Removal
Closer Lives reserves the unconditional right to remove any article from the platform at any time for the following reasons:
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10.2.1 Accuracy: The content contains outdated, inaccurate, or misleading information that cannot be easily rectified.
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10.2.2 Breach of Ethics/Law: The content breaches copyright, legal, or ethical standards (See Section 4.1).
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10.2.3 Reputation/Integrity: The content damages the reputation or integrity of Closer Lives or its affiliates.
💡 Goal: Our goal is to ensure that every published contribution continues to reflect the high editorial standards and long-term credibility of Closer Lives.
LAST UPDATED: 27/11/25
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to common questions about our guest post services.
Closer Lives is dedicated to providing digital nomads with a wealth of resources designed to enhance their travel and lifestyle experiences.
Our blog features comprehensive travel guides that offer detailed information about various destinations, including local customs, top attractions, and hidden gems that often go unnoticed.
For digital nomads specifically, we offer practical tips on finding reliable Wi-Fi hotspots, co-working spaces, and affordable accommodation options.
Our cultural insights help nomads understand and integrate into new communities, making their travels more enriching and less stressful.
Our lifestyle content further includes advice on maintaining a work-life balance while on the move, productivity hacks tailored for remote workers, and personal stories from fellow nomads who share their experiences and challenges.
By following Closer Lives, digital nomads can make informed decisions that improve their traveling lifestyle, ensuring a fulfilling and efficient nomadic journey.
To submit a guest post to Closer Lives, begin by reviewing our guest writer guidelines carefully to ensure your content aligns with our standards.
Once your content is ready, submit your post for review using our submission form available on our website.
If you encounter any difficulties or have questions during the submission process, our technical support team is readily available to assist you.
We encourage contributors to share unique perspectives on travel, lifestyle, and cultural insights, reflecting the adventurous and bold spirit of Closer Lives.
Closer Lives offers two distinct guest post options designed to cater to your content-sharing needs:
1. Short Guest Post: Priced at $25 USD, this option allows you to submit a post with up to 5 images and includes 2 outbound links.
The maximum length for this type of post is 8,000 characters, making it ideal for concise, impactful contributions.
2. Long Guest Post: For $45 USD, the Long Guest Post option provides greater flexibility with up to 10 images and 4 outbound links.
There is no character limit, allowing you to share more detailed and comprehensive content.
At Closer Lives, we're always excited to hear from our readers and share diverse perspectives on travel and alternative living.
To contribute your own travel stories or lifestyle tips, please use our submission form.
Before submitting, we encourage you to check our guidelines page to ensure your content aligns with our community standards and editorial requirements.
Our guidelines page offers comprehensive details on the type of content we're looking for, tips on writing engaging articles, and formatting instructions.
All guest posts must be original and unpublished elsewhere. We do not accept plagiarized or AI-generated content, and use tools to screen posts.
Your submission should align with our focus on inspiring adventure through travel guides, cultural insights, lifestyle tips, and personal stories.
If your submission meets these criteria, we'd love to consider featuring it on our alternative living blog.
Please ensure your content is unique, engaging, and provides value to our readers.
At Closer Lives, we understand that captivating visuals are essential for enriching your content and engaging your readers.
To help you achieve this, we offer complimentary image and thumbnail services.
You have two primary options for incorporating visuals into your blog posts:
1. Royalty-Free Images: We provide access to a vast library of royalty-free images. These images are high quality and cover a wide range of subjects, perfect for complementing the diverse topics we cover on Closer Lives. By using these images, you can ensure that your posts are visually appealing and maintain a professional look. These images come at no extra cost, making them an economical choice for enhancing your content.
2. Original Photos: If you prefer a more personalized touch, you can use your original photos. This option allows you to share your unique perspectives and experiences directly with our audience. Using original photos can add authenticity and a personal connection to your stories, making them more relatable and engaging for readers.
Regardless of the option you choose, it’s crucial to credit the sources properly. When using royalty-free images, ensure to follow the attribution guidelines provided by the image source. If you are using original photos, make sure to provide appropriate credits to maintain transparency and credibility.
Incorporating visuals into your blog posts not only enhances the reader’s experience but also improves the overall aesthetic and engagement of your content. At Closer Lives, we strive to inspire adventure and bold living through visually compelling and well-crafted blog posts.
For more guidance on how to maximize the visual impact of your content, feel free to contact us. We are here to assist you in making your posts as dynamic and inspiring as possible.
We offer comprehensive alt text services to enhance the accessibility of our visual content. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that every image, infographic, and visual aid on our blog comes with detailed and accurate alternative text descriptions.
This not only helps visually impaired users but also boosts the SEO value of our content. If you already have alt text for your visual materials, we are more than happy to incorporate your provided descriptions, ensuring that they seamlessly align with our accessibility guidelines.
At Closer Lives, we take the visibility and search engine performance of guest posts very seriously.
Yes, we ensure all guest posts are indexed on Google and Bing, and monitor their search engine performance. Once a guest post is published, it is optimized for SEO to enhance its discoverability.
We use relevant keywords, meta descriptions, and high-quality backlinks to improve the post's ranking on search engines.
Additionally, our team regularly checks the performance metrics and implements necessary updates to maintain its visibility, ensuring that your contributions reach a broader audience and continue to inspire adventure through travel guides, cultural insights, lifestyle tips, and stories.
At Closer Lives, our primary focus is on delivering high-quality content centered around travel, lifestyle, digital nomadism, and alternative living.
We aim to inspire adventure and provide valuable insights to our readers through comprehensive travel guides, cultural insights, and lifestyle tips.
Given this focus, we currently do not accept guest content or link placements in sensitive or high-risk niches such as gambling, cryptocurrency, CBD, casino, or forex.
We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to explore our core themes for any content contributions.
At Closer Lives, we offer two professional, paid Guest Post options that are designed to maximize your brand's reach while ensuring full compliance with our editorial and commercial standards.
Note on Compliance: All external links provided in these posts are subject to a fixed editorial fee and will be tagged with the rel="sponsored" attribute to comply with Google's guidelines.
1. Guest Post (Client Provided)
This tier is ideal for clients who have already prepared a high-quality article and are seeking professional placement on our travel and lifestyle platform.
Price: $100 USD
Includes: Editorial review, publication on the blog, and promotion.
Content Scope: Unlimited word count, up to 10 high-resolution images provided by the client.
Outbound Links: Maximum of 2 relevant, non-promotional links per article.
Mandatory: Must be submitted and paid for via our official submission form.
2. Guest Post (We Write)
This premium tier guarantees content that is perfectly aligned with the Closer Lives brand voice, is optimized for SEO, and is written by our in-house editorial team.
Price: $200 USD
Includes: Full-service content creation.
Content Scope: Includes topic ideation, dedicated SEO research, professional drafting, and editorial review.
Outbound Links: Maximum of 2 relevant, non-promotional links embedded by our team.
Benefit: Guarantees alignment with our quality standards and maximizes publication speed.
By centralizing these options, we ensure that all contributors receive transparent, professional service and that all content maintains the high standards our audience expects.
You can include links in your guest post on Closer Lives. However, it is crucial that all links are high-quality, relevant, and add genuine value to our readers.
We have strict guidelines to ensure this. Additionally, any sponsored links must be clearly disclosed in accordance with FTC and Google guidelines.
Closer Lives also reserves the right to adjust link attributes, such as adding rel="nofollow" or rel="sponsored" tags, to maintain SEO integrity and uphold our standards.
Any links that do not meet these criteria may be edited or removed.
For paid submissions, we allow:
Up to 2 sponsored links per post
Additional links can be requested as paid add-ons, subject to approval
We never guarantee do-follow links for paid or sponsored content, but we do commit to a 12-month minimum
All links must be contextually relevant, non-spammy, and linked to legitimate commercial pages.
Links that target adult, casino, questionable VPN sites, crypto-trading, low-trust tools, or link farm networks will be rejected.
Yes, we do offer a Link Insertion service, which is designed for clients who want to add a contextual link to an existing, high-traffic, and high-ranking article on Closer Lives.
Price: $70 USD
Service: We will contextually insert your link into an already published article that is relevant to your niche.
Duration: The link insertion fee covers the administrative and editorial costs of adding and maintaining the link for a fixed 12-month period. Renewal fees apply after this duration.
Policy Note: To maintain compliance with Google's guidelines, all inserted links are strictly reviewed for relevance and are designated as rel="sponsored" (policy-compliant).
Requirement: Insertion is only possible if the link is contextually relevant to the existing article and the anchor text is approved by our editorial team.
For current availability, please refer to the Work With Us page.
Our Sponsored Review service is a premium offering designed to deliver maximum visibility and trust for your brand, product, service, or destination, leveraging our audience's affinity for honest, detailed content.
Price: $250 USD
Content & Style: We provide an honest, story-driven, and in-depth review of your product or service. This approach is highly effective for building consumer trust.
Optimization: The article is search-optimized (SEO) and includes high-quality images or product screenshots where applicable.
Placement & Link: We offer permanent blog placement, and all external links are policy-compliant, meaning they will be tagged with rel="sponsored" to maintain Google compliance and protect your domain's authority.
Added Bonus: The review automatically includes cross-promotion on one social platform of your choice (Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest).
Yes. We offer a 20% discount for agencies booking two or more guest posts at once.
Discounts apply to guest posts only and not to link-insertion services.
For agency collaborations, please contact us directly through the Work With Us page.
Yes.
We reserve the right to decline or remove any submission that:
Doesn’t meet our editorial or ethical guidelines
Appears AI-generated without fact-checking
Targets spammy commercial landing pages
Attempts to bypass the mandatory rel="sponsored" policy
Could harm Closer Lives’ reputation, SEO integrity, or audience trust
Any removed content is not refundable unless the issue is on our end.
When you submit your article to Closer Lives, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to publish, distribute, and promote your article.
This means that while still retaining the rights to your work, Closer Lives has the permission to feature your article within our publication, whether on our website or other promotional channels.
This allows your content to reach a broader audience and contribute to our mission of inspiring adventure through travel guides, cultural insights, lifestyle tips, and stories.
Additionally, this ensures that you are credited for your work while helping others explore the world and live boldly through your insights.
Yes, Closer Lives reserves the right to make changes to your post after it is published.
We review all posts every 3–6 months to ensure that the content remains accurate and up-to-date.
Additionally, Closer Lives maintains the right to remove any post that may harm our reputation or no longer meets our editorial standards.
Please note that the aesthetics of your post may also change to align with updates and modifications made to our blog pages.
This ensures that all content remains consistent with the overall look and feel of Closer Lives, enhancing the reader's experience and maintaining the high quality of our Alternative Living Blog.
At Closer Lives, we value the diverse perspectives and original content contributed by guest writers. All published guest articles are made available permanently on our platform, provided they adhere to our editorial policies.
These policies ensure that content remains relevant, ethical, and valuable to our readers. We conduct regular link-integrity checks to maintain the quality and trustworthiness of our site while ensuring that all featured sites remain reputable and ethical.
Additionally, we consistently review posts and monitor their performance to identify optimization opportunities. This means we reserve the right to edit posts if necessary, without prior notice or permission from the original author.
At Closer Lives, we believe in amplifying the voices of our contributors to foster a global community of adventurers and cultural enthusiasts.
Your guest post will be promoted across multiple platforms to ensure maximum visibility and engagement. Specifically, we will feature your post prominently on our website, sharing it with our dedicated readership.
Additionally, we leverage our social media channels - Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads - where we have a strong and active following, to further broaden your reach.
Your post will also be included in our newsletter, sent to a large and engaged subscriber base, keeping your insights in front of an interested audience.
Furthermore, we are open to social collaborations to further amplify your content and create mutually beneficial opportunities.
By integrating your guest post into our diverse promotional strategy, we aim to reach a wide and varied audience, aligning with our mission to inspire adventure and bold living.
Yes, we encourage you to engage with comments for at least two weeks post-publication.
By responding to comments, you enrich the community and foster meaningful conversations.
Engaging with your readers can increase the reach of your post, build a loyal following, and contribute to the overall ethos of Closer Lives: inspiring adventure and fostering a sense of community through travel guides, cultural insights, lifestyle tips, and bold, personal stories.
Your active participation demonstrates a commitment to the community and enhances the value of the shared experiences on our platform.
Currently, all guest opportunities are exclusive to Closer Lives, ensuring quality and editorial consistency.
However, we plan to expand to partner domains in the future. Stay updated via our Newsletter or Work With Us page.
Yes, at Closer Lives, we highly encourage and value repeat collaborations with guest writers. We are always open to exploring new and exciting collaboration options.
Our commitment to building long-term partnerships means that we offer special discounts for those interested in ongoing contributions.
Whether you have new travel guides, cultural insights, lifestyle tips, or adventurous stories, we are eager to hear from you and continue fostering a creative and enriching partnership.
All submissions must go through our official channels:
Once approved, we’ll send a payment request and begin the process after payment is confirmed.
Submit Your Guest Post Proposal
We review every submission personally and aim to respond within 48 hours.
We do not accept link swaps, “post in exchange” offers, PBN requests, or mass domain-list outreach. Only genuine collaborations will be considered.
Interested in other ways to collaborate?
Check out our other resources to learn more.