To ensure our audience gets the most out of the content shared on Digital Out Loud, there are a few guidelines and standards to consider before submitting your article. Take a look before submitting.
Relevance
All post submissions must be relevant to the digital marketing industry. Content should provide value to our audience by providing insights, analysis, or actionable tips.
Originality
Your content must be original. If you use information from somewhere else, be sure to mention the source. We can’t accept duplicated content.
Structure
Make your post easy to read. Use clear headings, subheadings, and paragraphs to break up your text. You can also use bullet points, numbered lists, and bold text to highlight important parts of your post.
Length
Shoot for a text length that’s at least 500 words long. Ideally, it would be somewhere between 1000 and 2000 words, but feel free to go longer if you have a lot to say!
Language and Tone
Use professional English and maintain a respectful tone throughout your article.
Formatting
Make sure the links, images, and other multimedia elements you add to your post look right. Don’t forget to include an eye-catching featured image, just make sure you’re allowed to use it.
Call to Action (CTA)
Keep your calls to action (CTAs) concise; aim for 3 or less per post. CTAs should be clear and relevant to the content and provide value to the reader, like a chance to learn more about your digital agency at the end of your post.
SEO Best Practices
To get your content seen by more people and search engines like Google and Bing, use naturally relevant keywords throughout your writing.
Provide a short and catchy excerpt that highlights the main points of your post to make it even more appealing to both readers and search algorithms.
Categories
Choose the most relevant category or categories for your post to help the most interested people in your topic find it.
Review and Approval
All submissions are subject to review by our editorial team. We might make some small changes to improve clarity, grammar, and make sure it aligns with our Post Guidelines. You will be notified of the status of your submission within 48 hours of submission.
Rights
By submitting your content to Digital Out Loud, you grant us the right to publish, edit, and distribute the content across our platform and affiliated channels.
Promotion
We encourage you to promote your published content on your agency’s website and social media channels to maximize visibility and engagement.