Guidelines for Submitting a Guest Blog Post

Thank you for your interest in submitting a guest blog post for GreatLakesDFS.com.

We welcome sharing content that is in alignment with our mission to provide compassionate financial guidance before, during, and after a divorce.

Our audience is primarily women in their 50s who are in some stage of divorce. They are looking for guidance not only with their divorce but also with other life challenges. 


Please read our guidelines below.

  1. Blog posts should be between 600-1,000 words in length. If accepted, we will select an appropriate image(s) to use with the post.

  2. Use subheads, bulleted lists, etc. to make the content more visually appealing.

  3. Use conversational language while being friendly, caring and engaging. Language should also be inclusive. Avoid profanity and language that could be considered offensive or discriminatory.

  4. Blog post topics should be of interest to our readers who are looking for guidance before, during or after their divorce. You can review our blog categories here for some ideas. (Scroll down and see categories listed on the right side of the page.) 

  5. If you need assistance writing a post, this article includes helpful tips.

  6. Your post should be original content and not previously published online anywhere else. You are not permitted to reuse this content anywhere else.

  7. Please thoroughly proofread your post before submitting.

  8. Please include a short bio at the end of your post (preferably 100 words or less). You can include one hyperlink to your website or a link to follow you on social media.

  9. We reserve the right to edit your post and make any grammatical and other corrections. We will also remove offensive language or self-promotion. We do not accept advertisements for products or services.

  10. We will review submitted posts within 5 business days and will inform you by email whether or not your post is approved. We cannot guarantee when your post will be published until it is reviewed and approved.

  11. If your blog post is accepted, a fee of $150 will be due before the blog is posted. 

  12. If you’re ready to submit a post for our review, please email your Google Doc to [email protected].


 

Other Items to Note:

  • Our blog receives an average of 12,000 page views per month.
  • We will promote your blog post through social media, primarily Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. 
  • We may also promote your post in our e-newsletter.