To ensure the integrity and relevance of content published on eventtechnology.org, the following guidelines outline the standards required for guest contributions and link insertions. These criteria help maintain consistency, value, and credibility for our readership and partners.
1. Content Relevance & Quality Standards
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Topical Focus: Submissions must align with core themes such as event technology, hybrid/virtual events, AV solutions, conference platforms, or related innovations in the MICE industry.
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Originality: Only original content will be considered. Articles must not have been published elsewhere in any form.
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Quality: Submissions should reflect industry knowledge and provide meaningful insights, not generic information or marketing copy.
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Structure: Content must be properly structured with headings, subheadings, bullet points, and clear formatting.
2. Editorial Requirements
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Word Count: Minimum 800 words; ideally between 1,000–1,500 words.
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Tone: Professional, informative, and objective. Promotional or sales-driven language will not be accepted.
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Language: Content must be grammatically correct and written in fluent English.
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Media: Inclusion of charts, diagrams, or relevant images (with proper attribution) is encouraged where appropriate.
3. Link Policy
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Link Quantity: 1 external links are permitted per article, subject to editorial discretion.
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Contextual Relevance: All links must be contextually relevant and enhance the value of the content.
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Anchor Text: Should be descriptive and naturally integrated. Over-optimized or manipulative anchor text will be removed.
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Restricted Links: No links to low-quality, spammy, adult, gambling, or pharmaceutical websites will be permitted.
4. Submission Process
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Proposal First: Prospective contributors must submit a topic proposal or content outline for initial review.
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File Format: Accepted drafts should be submitted as Google Docs or Word files.
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Editorial Rights: We reserve the right to edit submissions for clarity, formatting, SEO alignment, and compliance with our standards.
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Publication Timeline: Final publishing is subject to our internal editorial calendar and review timelines.
5. Attribution
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A brief author bio (max 80 words) may be included at the end of the article.
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One non-promotional link may be included in the bio.
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Inclusion of a professional headshot is optional.
6. Disclaimer
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Submission does not guarantee publication.
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We reserve the right to remove or modify content or links at any time, particularly if post-publication quality concerns arise.
