Sapling’s Blog - Guest Writing Guidelines

Note that we can never guarantee publishing based on our content volume. If your submission is approved, we'll respond with a publishing date.

This month, we're accepting topics around the theme of HR Growth.

In order to be considered for publishing, your post must:

• Demonstrate subject-matter expertise and build thought leadership in the area of human resources
• Be 100% original content and never published online before
• Follow Sapling's stylistic guidelines (see below)
• Focus on learning, not the promotion of a product/service

We cannot accept any posts that:

• Pitch or promote services, solutions or products
• Mention products, solutions or services in a promotional way
• Are offensive or inaccurate
• Present overly critical views of individuals or companies
• Exist only as link-building schemes
• Include content from or links to competitors
• Cover a topic that we've previously featured

Posts should meet the following stylistic and formatting guidelines:

• 400-1000 words
• Present topics in the form of a list, how-to guide, tips + tricks or trends
• Write in a conversational manner using present, imperative tense and active voice
• Speak directly to the audience without unnecessary fluff language
• Be fact-checked and cites sources appropriately via a hyperlink (e.g. According to Google Trends)
• Include an image every 350 words, along with an engaging caption
• Include an author byline with your name, title, and a URL to your website or blog
• Use bullets when appropriate without over bulleting
• Make paragraphs short (no longer than four sentences each)
• Include 1-3 internal links (to other posts on Sapling’s blog)
• Include 1-3 external links (from other credible sources)

To submit your post:

• Send a Google doc or .doc to marketing@saplinghr.com
• Include the words "Guest Post Submission - [Your Name]" in the subject line