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Guest Post Guidelines

• Your article draft enters our editorial queue when received, ensuring organized processing. We review each submission carefully in chronological order.
• Submissions not following guidelines may face month-long delays or rejection. Complete drafts that meet requirements move smoothly through our process.
• Standard review takes 2-3 weeks due to our current two-month backlog. This timeline helps maintain thorough editorial assessment.
• Need faster publication? We offer expedited options with editorial fees. Mention your timeline needs in submission for custom solutions.

1. Who are Sporting Nomad Readers?

Our readers are active adventurers and passionate travelers, primarily from North America and Europe. Our community consists of:

• Solo travelers and digital nomads
• Travel gear enthusiasts and outdoor specialists
• Adventure seekers looking for hidden gems
• Budget-conscious explorers seeking travel tips

Target your content to these audiences. When submitting, specify your primary topic category. While your content may appeal to multiple groups, prioritize one main focus area in your submission.

2. Topics We Cover

Our content focuses on authentic travel experiences and practical tips. Key areas include:

• Hidden Destinations
• Local Experiences
• Off-beaten Paths
• Cultural Discoveries
• Gear Reviews
• Travel Tips
• Accommodation Reviews
• Budget Travel Strategies

What Our Readers Value Most

Our travelers seek authentic experiences while navigating practical challenges. To be featured on Sporting Nomad, address key interests like:

Travel Planning

• Finding hidden destinations
• Creating realistic itineraries
• Balancing cost and experience
• Solo travel safety tips
• Seasonal travel insights

Practical Travel

• Gear recommendations
• Accommodation choices
• Local transportation
• Budget management
• Cultural navigation

Choose a topic and connect it with these traveler needs. We prioritize authentic, experience-based content.

For example: “Budget-Friendly Hidden Gems in Southeast Asia” or “Solo Traveler’s Guide to Safe Adventure Planning.”

3. Article Guidelines and Structure

Creating standout content is crucial. Follow these requirements carefully to avoid delays or fees of $15 per article.

Article Requirements

• Minimum 1,200 words
• Clear heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3)
• Add an Introductory paragraph and a conclusion/summary
• Add 3+ high-quality travel images with credits (ex: Pexels, Pixabay, etc)
• Relevant backlinks from trusted travel sites (aDR above 50)
• Expert quotes or personal experiences 
• Author bio with photo
• Practical 3 FAQ’s not more then 30 words each

All facts and statistics must be properly cited. Not meeting these guidelines may result in rejection or publication delays.

Article Structure

• Each article must contain only one H1 title, keeping it under 70 characters.
• Include a meta description summarizing your article in under 155 characters.
• When using an H2 as a question, provide the answer in the first sentence of that section.
• For numbered H2 headers, place the numbered list immediately after.

Example Articles 

7-Day Best Winter Europe Itinerary for (First-Time Visitors)

List of 10 Best Camping Horror Movies

Image Guidelines

• Provide source and backlink for each image
• Minimum width: 1200px
• Include descriptive alt text
• Place source link below image or in adjacent text

Example:

4. Backlink Requirements

Quality backlinks are essential for article reach and visibility. Follow these guidelines strictly:

• Follow Google rel attributes standards
• Malicious links result in immediate rejection
• All backlinks must be relevant to content
• No keyword stuffing allowed
• Personal links allowed if content-relevant, not promotional
• Include minimum 4 external backlinks (DR40+) – will be ‘rel=dofollow’
  • Lower DR accepted with proven traffic growth
  • Non-compliant links may become ‘rel=nofollow’
  • We reserve right to modify/remove unsuitable links
  • Authors notified of any link violations
• Include 3+ internal links to Sporting Nomad articles

5. Quality Standards

Articles must meet key quality benchmarks:

• English proficiency: Submit Grammarly screenshots showing:
  • Readability score
  • Grammar check results
  • Plagiarism report

6. Submission Process

Check our article library to ensure no similar content exists from the last 12 months using the search bar in the top right corner. Submit unique, original content that hasn’t been published elsewhere and won’t be republished later.

Please submit your articles to ramyakrishna.team@gmail.com. Our editorial team can’t respond to guest post requests left in the comments.

Looking forward to your valuable contribution to Sporting Nomad.