At Money Mood Board, we are committed to providing our readers with high-quality, informative, and engaging content that empowers them to make sound financial decisions. To maintain these standards, we ask contributors to adhere to the following editorial guidelines:
1. Content Quality
- All submissions must be original, human-written, and exclusive to Money Mood Board. Content should not be published elsewhere before or after submission.
- Articles must provide value to our audience, offering actionable insights, practical advice, or thought-provoking ideas related to personal finance, insurance, mortgages, or other related fields.
- Avoid promotional content disguised as informative material. Sponsored posts can mention services or products, but they must prioritize educating and benefiting readers.
2. Topics
- Content must align with the themes and interests of Money Mood Board’s audience, including but not limited to:
- Budgeting and saving tips
- Investing strategies
- Insurance guidance
- Credit management
- Financial freedom and minimalism
- Home ownership and mortgages
- Retirement planning
3. Formatting
- Use clear, concise, and engaging language suitable for a general audience.
- Structure articles with:
- A compelling title (max 60 characters)
- A strong introduction outlining the article’s purpose
- Subheadings to break up content (H2s and H3s)
- Bullet points or numbered lists where appropriate
- A conclusion summarizing key takeaways
- Word count: Articles should typically range from 800 to 1,500 words.
4. SEO Guidelines
- Use a focus keyword naturally throughout the article (without keyword stuffing).
- Include relevant meta descriptions (max 155 characters) summarizing the article.
- Use internal links to relevant Money Mood Board content and external links to credible sources.
5. Linking Policy
- Sponsored posts can include dofollow links, provided they meet the following criteria:
- Links must be relevant and valuable to the article’s topic.
- No links to competitors, gambling, adult content, or other non-reputable websites.
- Maximum of two external links per article, in addition to internal links.
- Links must remain permanent and indexed.
6. Attribution and Sources
- All data, statistics, or quotes must be properly attributed to credible sources. Hyperlink references directly to the source.
- Avoid vague or unverified claims.
7. Review Process
- Submissions will undergo a review to ensure they meet our editorial standards.
- We reserve the right to request edits, reject submissions, or modify content for clarity, grammar, or tone.
- Final publishing decisions rest with the Money Mood Board editorial team.
8. Sponsored Content Disclosure
- All sponsored posts must include a disclosure at the beginning or end of the article, e.g., “This post is sponsored by [Sponsor’s Name].”
9. Prohibited Content
We do not accept content that:
- Promotes illegal, unethical, or harmful activities.
- Contains hate speech, discriminatory language, or offensive material.
- Includes plagiarized, AI-generated, or duplicate content.
10. Submission Process
- Submit your content as a Word document or Google Doc.
- Include your bio (max 50 words) with relevant credentials, and a link to your website or social media (if applicable).
- Email submissions to [email protected].
