Guidelines for Guest Posts
Guest posts are currently accepted and they are free! Almost any type of article related to WordPress will be accepted (e.g. tutorials, tips, listicles, etc.), as long as it meets the below guidelines.
- It has to be well written in English, otherwise, I’ll end up rejecting it. So, if you know that your English level is not at least Upper-Intermediate, please don’t send a guest post request;
- It must be unique/original, not duplicate or spun. Even though spun posts are pretty hard to spot, I do take my time in checking them out and I usually manage to spot them, therefore rejecting them at any given time, even after I happen to publish them;
- It has to be longer than 500 words unless the topic is about a tip, hack or quick fix;
- The topic shouldn’t be found on the blog already;
- It should be well structured and comprehensive. Images should be used where and if possible (they are a must for tutorials). You can check some of my posts for examples;
- Any external links added can be changed or completely removed, so I recommend not losing time trying to add backlinks to other websites;
- The images should have a maximum width of 750px. Preferably, they should all be the same size, 750px, for design purposes;
- An author bio is a must and the backlink (nofollow) will go there.
Payment won’t be requested!
If you want to write a guest post, or if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
1. I reserve the right to add internal and external links to the post, including affiliate links.
2. I reserve the right to make certain changes to the post before publishing it or even in the future (e.g. if some parts are not well-written, if some things that you might recommend get outdated, etc.).
These terms can be updated in the future.
Last updated: 11/8/2018
Guidelines for Sponsored Posts
Sponsored posts allow you to present and spread the word about your business/products/services.
So, if you’re looking for more traffic, exposure, and brand awareness, then this is for you! If you’re looking for backlinks, then it’s not for you because they will be nofollow.
The guest post rules above – except for the external links part – apply for the sponsored posts as well !
If I’m getting paid to accept a post, it doesn’t mean that I’ll accept anything. Your content and your website/services/products need to be good.
The advantages of a sponsored post
- You can add one or more links to your website (posts, products, services, etc.) inside the post;
- You can review/present your own products or services;
- I won’t add internal links and I’ll remove other 3rd party ads from inside the post’s body (except for the one that’s after the post) so the readers won’t get distracted;
- Since the links will be nofollow, the cost will be way lower;
- You can make changes and update your post(s) in the future.
Have questions or want to publish a sponsored post? Then get in touch.
1. The post will be marked as sponsored at the top so that the readers will know I’m getting paid for it, and to comply with the FTC law as well.
2. You understand that this website/blog (themeskills.com) might not exist forever. If it ever shuts down or changes ownership, the post might get removed as well.
A refund will not be offered.
3. If your website, web page, products, services, etc., change, stop existing, contain malware, or anything of that nature, I reserve the right to remove the post.
By “change”, I mean more drastic changes. For example, if you offered a type of service and then changed it to something different (e.g. WordPress backup services to WordPress security services).
A refund will not be offered.
4. If I find out that the post was copied or spun, even after it was published and I received the payment, I reserve the right to remove it.
A refund will not be offered.
5. If I receive legitimate bad feedbacks from the users regarding your mentioned services/products, I reserve the right to remove the post.
A refund will not be offered.
If points 3, 4 or 5 occur, you’ll be contacted on the provided email address.
6. You’re not allowed to add affiliate links.
These terms can be updated in the future.
If you want a sponsored post on this website, it means that you accepted and understood these terms.
For any questions, contact me at [email protected]
Last updated: 11/8/2018
Guidelines for Sponsored Links or Snippets
Sponsored links or snippets are a great, easy, and cheap way to promote your own posts, services or products inside one or more posts found on ThemeSkills!
Sponsored Links
A sponsored link consists of a contextual link or a link added inside a colored box in one of my posts, which promotes one of your WordPress related posts, products or services.
Contextual link
The price is $6.99/month, or $39/year, or $79 one-time fee.
Boxed link
This link stands out more and will get more exposure. The price is $9.99/month, or $59/year, or $99 one-time fee.
Sponsored Snippets
Sponsored snippets are an enhanced way to promote your posts, services or products. Besides adding a link, you’ll also be able to add a featured image and a small call-to-action description.
The price is $13.99/month, or $79/year, or $119 one-time-fee.
Depends on the size of the post. I’ll not cluster the posts with them.
Since they’re larger than the sponsored link boxes, fewer will be added per post.
Kind of… It depends on the post and where exactly do you want it. If you want it in a particular place and it seems ok with me, then yes. I still have to think about User Experience as well.
You can use PayPal or your credit card on the PayPal checkout page, but since this is subscription based, a PayPal account will be needed!
140 chars. Like an old tweet. :D
Nope. All the boxes will have a pre-made style. Most likely the one you see in the above image. I might change them in the future.
Depending on the size of the post. I’ll not cluster the post with them.
No more than 2 links.
1. I may modify the style, layout, and content inside the boxes, except for your links, description (unless there are grammar or misspelling mistakes), and featured image.
2. I may reposition the boxes inside a post.
3. It will be disclosed at the top of the post that I received financial compensation to add the sponsored snippet or link boxes inside the post, so the readers will know I’m getting paid for it, and to comply with the FTC law as well.
4. You understand that this website/blog (themeskills.com) might not exist forever. If it ever shuts down or changes ownership, the post might get removed as well.
5. If your website, web page, products, services, etc., change, stop existing, contain malware, or anything of that nature, I reserve the right to remove the sponsored link or snippet.
By “change”, I mean more drastic changes. For example, if you offered a type of service and then changed it to something different (e.g. WordPress backup services to WordPress security services).
6. If I receive legitimate bad feedbacks from the users regarding your services/products/posts, I reserve the right to remove the post.
If points 4, 5 or 6 occur, you’ll be contacted on the provided email address.
7. You’re not allowed to add affiliate links or links to websites that you don’t own.
These terms can be updated in the future.
If you want a sponsored link or snippet on this website, it means that you accepted and understood these terms.
For any questions, contact me at [email protected]
Last updated: 2/13/2019
Interested in a sponsored snippet or link? Then get in touch and let’s talk!
Why Nofollow Backlinks?
Google rules
Buying/selling links to manipulate PageRank is considered a link scheme by Google, which is a violation of their guidelines.
Nofollow links still have power
They might not pass page rank, but they still help to get more traffic, brand awareness, and leads!
