FAQ

We work with travel, lifestyle and digital-nomad brands through sponsored blog features, affiliate partnerships, product reviews, social campaigns, and press or FAM trips. Every collaboration is tailored, from long-form storytelling and SEO articles to short-form UGC or reels.

Send us a short proposal including your brand name, website, campaign goals, deliverables you have in mind, timeline, and budget range. You can email [email protected] or use the form on our Media & Partnerships page. The more detail you include, the faster we can confirm if it’s a fit.

We partner best with brands that genuinely serve modern travellers. Think sustainable stays, ethical experiences, smart tech, money-saving tools, travel gear, and wellness on the road. If it helps our readers travel smarter, live freer, or feel more connected, we’re interested.

Yes. We love discovering destinations in person. Each trip includes agreed-upon deliverables such as blog coverage, reels, social stories, or YouTube content, depending on scope and timeline. We only accept trips that align with our travel values and audience.

If it’s relevant, yes. We produce honest, experience-based reviews that focus on reader value, not advertorials. Products are tested personally, and our opinions remain our own. Sponsored reviews are always disclosed.

We prefer to write in our own voice for consistency and SEO quality. If you provide a draft, it will be edited to match our tone and formatting before publication. We only accept content that adds real value to our readers.

Possibly. If the link improves the reader experience and naturally fits the article, we’ll review it as a sponsored link placement. All paid links are labeled and use rel="sponsored" or nofollow per search-engine and FTC/ASA guidelines.

No. We never guarantee do-follow links for paid or sponsored content, but we do commit to a 12-month minimum. To stay transparent and compliant, all outbound links are appropriately attributed and disclosed.

Yes, we occasionally publish guest contributions from writers with expertise in travel, lifestyle, or digital nomadism. Please read our Guest Writer Guidelines before submitting. We prioritise authentic stories, useful advice, and well-researched articles.

We don’t publish or promote content related to gambling, crypto schemes, adult or CBD industries, or low-quality backlink networks. If your content doesn’t align with our audience or values, it will be declined politely.

Once we’ve reviewed your brief, we’ll confirm deliverables, fees, and a publication timeline. Sponsored posts typically go live within 2–5 days of final approval; press trips and larger campaigns are scheduled in advance.

Absolutely. We love long-term relationships that reward genuine recommendations. If your program fits our readers, we can integrate your brand into guides, resources, or product features with tracked affiliate links.

Yes, we produce reels, photo carousels, and short-form storytelling for use on your brand channels. Usage rights and licensing are discussed case-by-case depending on scope.

Our collaboration rates are fixed and non-negotiable, ensuring transparent and consistent pricing for all partners. Rates depend on the scope of the deliverables (Video, Article, Review, or Link Insertion). All rates below are minimum starting fees (USD) and must be formally processed through our Media & Partnerships portal. Dedicated YouTube Video: Full 5- to 8-minute feature focused entirely on the brand. $500 (Minimum) Integrated YouTube Segment: Seamless brand inclusion within regular content (45-90 seconds). $300 Sponsored Review: Permanent, SEO-optimized blog article with original images and social promotion. $250 Guest Post (We Write): Custom content creation by our team, including SEO research and drafting. $200 Guest Post (You Provide): Publication of a client-provided, finalized article (subject to editorial review). $100 Link Insertion: Contextual link added to an existing, high-traffic article (12-month duration). $70 Social Add-On: Cross-promotion (Story or Post) on Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest. $50 per platform We are happy to provide custom quotes for full campaign packages that bundle multiple services or require extended usage rights.

Every sponsored or gifted partnership is clearly marked as such, both for transparency and to comply with FTC/ASA guidelines. We believe honesty builds trust, and our readers value that.

Definitely. We’re happy to explore ambassadorships, seasonal partnerships, or destination series. Tell us what you’re planning, and we’ll outline possible content packages and deliverables.

Once a scope is agreed and payment confirmed, we reserve production time in our calendar. Minor edits are always included; major revisions or cancellations may incur a fee depending on how far production has progressed.

For brand partnerships or collaborations: [email protected] For guest writing opportunities: Guest Post Submission Form We reply within a few business days whenever possible.

Yes, we ignore “post in exchange” offers, link-swap requests, mass outreach emails listing multiple unrelated domains, or proposals with no clear value for our audience. Genuine collaborations are always welcome.

All paid or sponsored collaborations are disclosed. Automated outreach without personalization may be filtered or deleted.

Yes, Closer Lives can fulfill large orders. To discuss your specific needs and get more information on our wholesale availability, please contact us directly at [email protected]. We look forward to partnering with you and helping bring your travel-related projects to life!