Aloha Guest Bloggers!

☐ Choose a strong headline with a minimum of 5 words. e.g. How to/learn how/keys to/tips on…

☐ Decide which keywords you want to include in your article.

☐ Write a catchy intro that includes your keyword.

☐ Structure your article with sub-headings to help break up the text.

☐ Add informative, value-packed copy under your sub-headings.

☐ Include up to 5 links to trustworthy sources, and for even better SEO, include 2 internal links to related articles in SOPHISTICATED CLOUD website.

☐ Run your article through a proofreading tool like Grammarly to check for spelling errors and grammar.

☐ Choose high-quality images that will attract a reader’s attention.

☐ The length of your articles is optional but for SEO reasons we recommend your articles to contain a minimum of 500 words.

☐ NEVER use duplicated content. You are not allowed to upload the same content anywhere else since it will affect the SEO ranking of your article and we will deny articles with copied or plagiarised content.

Thank you for your interest in contributing to our blog. Before submitting your article, please carefully read and agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Original Content

By submitting your article to our blog, you confirm that the content is original and has not been published elsewhere. Plagiarism or submitting content that infringes upon the intellectual property rights of others is strictly prohibited.

2. License Grant

By submitting your article, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute the content in any existing or future media. This includes the right to publish the content on our website and promote it through various channels.

3. Editing Rights

We reserve the right to edit your article for clarity, grammar, style, and SEO optimization. While we strive to preserve the original intent and message of your content, we may make slight modifications or additions as deemed necessary. We will not make substantive changes without consulting you first.

4. External Links:

We may add external links within your article to provide additional resources or reference related content. These links will be relevant to the topic and contribute positively to the reader's experience. If you have specific preferences regarding external linking, please let us know during the submission process.

5. Author Attribution:

We will credit you as the author of the article and include a brief bio along with any relevant links you provide (e.g., personal website, social media profiles). However, we reserve the right to modify the bio for length or clarity.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to your submission, including but not limited to any claims of infringement of intellectual property rights or defamation.

7. Review and Approval

We will review your submission promptly and notify you of its status. We reserve the right to accept or reject submissions at our discretion, and we are not obligated to provide a reason for rejection.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate this agreement and remove your content from our website at any time and for any reason without prior notice.

9. Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to review this agreement periodically for changes.

By submitting your article, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these terms and conditions. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us before submitting your content.