Guest Blog Guidelines
At Eme Marketing & Design, we welcome thoughtful guest contributions that support meaningful marketing conversations and real-world business growth. Our goal is to share content that helps female-run small businesses market with clarity, confidence and intention.
Who We Publish
First and foremost, we feature content from experienced professionals, small business owners and service providers. We look for contributors who share practical insights, strategic thinking, and lessons learned from real-world work, not theory alone.
Topics We Accept
We publish content focused on:
• Social media strategy and engagement
• Branding and visibility
• Content and email marketing
• SEO for small businesses
• Analytics and performance insights
• Online reputation management
• Online marketing software and tools
• Entrepreneurship and sustainable growth
In general, topics should be educational, actionable and relevant to small business marketing.
What We’re Not Looking For
To maintain quality and relevance, we do not accept:
• Generic marketing content
• SEO-only or backlink-focused articles
• Promotional or sales-driven posts
• Affiliate content
• Reposted or lightly rewritten articles
• AI-generated content without clear human expertise
• Topics unrelated to marketing or business growth
If the primary goal is promotion rather than reader value, it’s likely not a good fit.
Content Requirements
To keep content clear and engaging, submissions must meet the following guidelines:
• 800–1,500 words
• Original, unpublished content
• Clear headings and short paragraphs
• A conversational, educational tone
Links & Promotion
Finally, we keep links simple and intentional:
• One approved contextual link is allowed
• Affiliate or promotional links are not accepted
• Keyword-stuffed anchor text is not permitted
Editorial Placement
$250
per post
Ideal for emerging contributors
Featured Contributor
$400
per post
Ideal for established service providers
Thought Leadership Feature
$750
per post
Ideal for industry leaders
Guest Contribution Options
All guest contributions to the Eme Marketing & Design blog are reviewed for quality, relevance and overall alignment. Once approved, submissions are published under one of the editorial placement options below.
Editorial Placement
$250 per accepted article
This is a foundational option for contributors who want to share valuable insights with the Eme Marketing & Design audience in a thoughtful, professional way.
Best for
This placement is ideal for small business owners, emerging professionals and aligned service providers who have practical experience and useful insights to share.
Includes
• Editorial review and approval
• Publication on the Eme Marketing & Design blog
• Basic formatting for readability
• Author bio (50–75 words)
• One approved contextual link
Editorial Placement is designed for contributors who want to educate and add value without heavy promotion. It offers credibility through placement on a curated marketing platform while keeping the focus on clarity, connection and reader-first content.
Featured Contributor
$400 per accepted article
This is a strategic visibility option for contributors who want their expertise highlighted with intention and care.
Best for
This placement is ideal for consultants, coaches, educators and established service providers who bring clear experience and practical insight.
Includes
• Editorial review and refinement
• SEO-aligned formatting
• Featured placement within the blog
• Author bio with one approved link
• Optional social promotion at Eme Marketing & Design’s discretion
Featured Contributor articles are positioned as collaborative pieces that go beyond surface-level advice. They offer deeper insight and practical strategy while balancing authority with approachability, giving contributors meaningful visibility without losing focus on reader value.
Thought Leadership Feature
$750 per accepted article
This is a premium editorial option for experienced professionals who want high-level positioning and intentional visibility.
Best for
This placement is ideal for agencies, seasoned consultants and industry leaders who bring a strong point of view or case-driven expertise.
Includes
• Strategic topic and angle alignment
• Deeper editorial involvement
• SEO strategy consideration
• Priority placement on the blog
• Enhanced author positioning
• Selective promotional support
Thought Leadership Features are reserved for in-depth, experience-led content that goes beyond tactics and trends. These articles focus on perspective, insight and real-world application, positioning contributors as trusted voices while delivering meaningful value to an engaged marketing audience.
Additional Notes
We treat guest contributions as sponsored editorial placements. Our pricing reflects the level of editorial oversight, platform visibility and content curation involved.
We may waive publication fees for existing clients, strategic partners or contributors personally invited by Eme Marketing & Design.
How to Submit
Please email your pitch or completed draft to:
heather@eme-marketing.com
Include your topic, a short summary and a brief author bio.
