Are you a passionate writer, expert, or enthusiast with valuable insights to share? We welcome original guest post contributions from bloggers, marketers, and industry professionals who want to showcase their expertise and reach a wider audience.
To ensure high-quality, value-driven content for our readers and stay compliant with Google’s content and link guidelines, please read the following carefully before submitting.
What We Accept
We’re looking for well-researched, informative, and original articles in the following niches:
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Travel, hidden gems, cultural adventures, or travel tips
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How-to guides, industry insights, case studies, expert tips
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Tools reviews, tutorials, and data-backed trends
Content Guidelines
Please adhere to these content rules to ensure your article is considered:
- Original & Unpublished: Your article must be 100% original and not published elsewhere (including your own blog).
- Word Count: Minimum 1000 words. We prefer detailed and insightful content.
- Tone: Conversational, professional, and informative.
- SEO-Optimized: Use relevant keywords naturally without stuffing. Include proper headings (H1, H2, H3).
- No AI-generated content without human editing. We value real expertise and experience.
- Citations: Use credible sources and outbound links (max 2) to back up claims.
- Images: Include royalty-free or original images (with proper attribution if needed).
- NOT overly promotional or keyword-stuffed.
- Language: No grammatical errors or AI-only content — we expect human-edited work.
- Featured image (1200x676px preferred – WEBP format only)
What We Don’t Accept
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Plagiarized or AI-generated content without edits
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Thin, promotional, or low-value content
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Irrelevant topics
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Keyword stuffing or spammy anchor texts
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Articles already published elsewhere (even with minor edits)
Backlink & Link Policy (as per Google Guidelines)
We allow one relevant, non-promotional do-follow backlink per article to your website or blog if it adds genuine value to the content.
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No keyword-rich anchor texts (e.g., “best digital marketing agency in Toronto”).
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Contextual links only — unrelated links will be removed.
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No links to spammy, adult, gambling, or low-authority sites.
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We reserve the right to add rel=”nofollow” or rel=”sponsored” where appropriate.
⚠️ We strictly follow Google’s Spam Policies and Link Scheme Guidelines.
Formatting Instructions
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Submit in Google Docs or Word format.
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Use subheadings (H2, H3), short paragraphs, and bullet points.
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Include a meta title (under 60 characters) and meta description (under 160 characters).
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Include image attachments separately if used.
How to Submit
Send your pitch or full article to: [email protected]
Please allow 3–5 business days for review. If your article meets our standards, we’ll get back to you with the publication date.
Payment Accepted
To maintain the quality and operation of HikeXplorer, we charge a small editorial review and publication fee for guest contributions.
Publishing Fee: $250 (one-time)
Link Duration: Permanent
Payment Methods: PayPal (UPI -India only)
Note: This fee applies only to promotional or SEO-oriented guest posts. If you’re a traveler or writer sharing a personal story without links, your post may be eligible for free publication—just reach out.
Topics We Accept
We’re looking for unique, experience-based, and value-driven articles in the travel space, especially around:
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Hidden Destinations & offbeat Places
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City guides & local experiences
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Travel tips, hacks, and itineraries
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Budget travel & solo travel
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Cultural insights & responsible tourism
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Photography and travel gear tips
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Adventure travel, trekking, and eco-tourism