Guest Post Guidelines – XSquareSEO

Thank you for your interest in contributing to XSquareSEO. We welcome guest authors who can deliver high-quality, SEO-focused content that aligns with our niche and maintains consistent editorial standards across the site.

Before submitting, please review the guidelines carefully. Submissions that do not meet these standards will be rejected without revision requests.

Suggested Content Topics

We only accept SEO-related content. Your topic must clearly fall into one of the following areas:

1. Want More Signups? How SaaS Companies Can Grow Organically with SEO
2. How a Product-Based Company Can Increase Organic Signups Using SEO
3. Reduce OTA Dependency for Your Restaurant by Leveraging Local SEO
4. Struggling With Website Traffic? Try These SEO Tips for Tech Startups
5. HR Teams: Use SEO to Get Your Job Listings Seen by the Right Candidates
6. Boost Your E-commerce Sales by Optimizing Product Pages for SEO
7. AI Startups: How to Rank Your Blog and Generate Organic Leads with SEO
8. Local Businesses: Get Found on Google Without Spending on Ads
9. How B2B Companies Can Use SEO to Attract More Qualified Leads
10. Want More App Downloads? SEO Can Help Your SaaS Reach the Right Users
11. Reduce Marketing Costs by Using SEO Instead of Paid Channels
12. Struggling With Content Visibility? Optimize Your Blog Posts for SEO
13. Restaurants: Drive Direct Bookings With These Local SEO Strategies
14. New Tech Products? Use SEO to Make Them Discoverable by Your Audience
15. HR Software Pages Not Ranking? Here’s How SEO Can Fix That Fast
16. Want Organic Growth Without Paid Ads? Focus on Technical SEO First
17. E-commerce Startups: How Content SEO Can Boost Your Product Rankings
18. How SaaS Companies Can Turn Blog Traffic Into Paying Customers Using SEO
19. Frustrated With Low Visibility? Try These On-Page SEO Techniques Today
20. AI Tools Can Help Your SEO, But Here’s How to Use Them Effectively

⚠️ Note:
We do not accept general marketing, lifestyle, AI-only content, SaaS promotions, or unrelated tech topics.

Word Count Guidelines

• Each article must be a minimum of 1,200 words.
• Articles should be well-researched, in-depth, and provide real value to readers.
• Avoid filler content – focus on clarity, actionable insights, and practical examples.

Submissions below 1,200 words may be rejected without review.

Writing Guidelines

To maintain consistent quality across XSquareSEO, all submissions must follow these standards:

Introduction

• 120–150 words maximum
• Clearly explain the topic, purpose, and value to the reader
• Avoid vague openings or generic definitions

Formatting & Structure

• Use proper H2 and H3 subheadings
• Short paragraphs (maximum 120 words per paragraph)
• Use bullet points or numbered lists where relevant
• Ensure smooth logical flow between sections
• Use bold or italics sparingly and only for emphasis

Tone & Language

• Professional, clear, and informative tone
• No promotional language, buzzwords, or clickbait
• American English spelling and grammar only

Grammar & Quality Check

• Content must be proofread using Grammarly Premium or equivalent
• Grammarly screenshot/report is optional but preferred

Link Guidelines

We allow limited, editorially placed links to protect site quality:

We do not charge any fees for guest post publication. Approved contributions may include a relevant, editorial backlink to the author’s website, subject to content quality and editorial discretion.

Internal Links (5 total)

• 2 links to XSquareSEO service pages
• 3 links to relevant existing blog posts

External Link

• 1 dofollow backlink to your own website
• Must be contextual and non-promotional

❌ Not Allowed

• Affiliate links
• Spammy, irrelevant, or forced links
• Link insertions unrelated to the content topic

Featured Image Guidelines

To maintain a consistent look and feel across XSquareSEO, all blog posts must follow our featured image style:

• Theme: Consistent with existing site posts
• Color: Light Pinch
• Color Code: #FFD8B1
• Image Style: Clean, professional, and relevant to the content
• Placement: Featured image must be properly aligned at the top of the article

Following these guidelines ensures your post blends seamlessly with the site and maintains a professional, cohesive appearance for all readers.

Images & Visuals

• 5-6 Images/ Post
• Include original or royalty-free images only
• Images must be relevant to the content
• No stock images with watermarks
• Proper image placement within sections is required

Indexing & Publication

• Articles are indexed within 24 hours of publishing.
• Payment is requested only after your article is published.
• Accepted payment methods: Wise or UPI (India).

🚫 We Will Reject Submissions That

• Are AI-generated with no human editing
• Contain plagiarized, spun, or low-quality content
• Include unrelated or spammy outbound links
• Do not follow formatting, tone, or link rules

🚫 Non-Accepted Niches

To maintain the quality and focus of XSquareSEO, we do not accept content in the following niches:

• Gambling / Betting / Casinos
• Cryptocurrency / NFTs / Blockchain Promotions
• General Marketing (non-SEO focused)
• General Lifestyle Blogs (e.g., health, adventure, travel not related to SEO)

Articles outside our accepted SEO-focused topics will be rejected without review.

Proof of Authenticity

To ensure high-quality, original content for XSquareSEO, all submissions must include proof that the article is:

1. 100% Human-Written – Not generated by AI or automated tools.
2. 100% Plagiarism-Free – Original content with proper research and references.

How to Provide Proof:

• Include a Grammarly Premium screenshot/report (optional but preferred).
• A short statement from the author confirming the article is fully human-written.
• Optional: Any drafts, notes, or research references showing your writing process.

Submissions without this proof may be rejected without review.

📩 How to Submit

Send your pitch or completed article to: jay@xsquareseo.com

Subject line: Guest Post Submission – [Your Topic]

⏱️ We usually respond within 1 hour.