Editorial Guidelines for Articles
The rules every article must follow, whether our team writes it or you submit your own, so content is accepted by publishers and genuinely useful to readers.
What’s Included
- Originality and plagiarism checks
- Fact and claim review
- Link relevance and placement review
- Anchor text review for natural usage
- Grammar, structure and readability editing
- Human review of any AI-assisted drafts
- Restricted niche disclosure checks
- Alignment with each publisher's requirements
Publishers accept content that serves their readers, and search engines reward the same thing. Our editorial guidelines exist so that every article placed through AuthorityLinks, whether written by our team or submitted by you, meets the standard a good editor expects. That protects the publisher's site, your brand and the long-term value of your link.
These rules apply on top of each publisher's own requirements, which may be stricter. If a submitted article does not meet them, we will ask for revisions or offer to rewrite it, rather than send content that is likely to be rejected or removed later. This saves time for everyone involved.
What Are AuthorityLinks Editorial Guidelines?
Our editorial guidelines are the content rules every article must follow before placement: original, accurate, useful to readers, naturally linked and free of prohibited material. They apply to articles we write and articles you submit.
The guidelines cover originality, factual accuracy, link placement, anchor text, language quality, AI-assisted content and prohibited topics. Restricted niches carry additional rules around disclosure and compliance, and individual publishers may add their own requirements, such as word counts, image rules or link limits.
Why Do Editorial Guidelines Matter?
Higher acceptance rates
Content that meets editor expectations is approved faster and with fewer revisions.
Longer-lasting links
Useful, high-quality articles are less likely to be removed or edited later.
Brand protection
Accurate, professional content reflects well on your business wherever it appears.
Natural link signals
Contextual links and varied anchors look editorial rather than manipulative.
Reader value
Articles that help readers can bring referral traffic as well as SEO benefit.
Publisher trust
Consistent quality keeps our publisher relationships strong, which benefits every client.
How It Works
A clear, managed workflow from brief to verified live placement.
Draft or submission
Our writers draft the article, or you submit your own through your order brief.
Editorial review
An editor checks the article against these guidelines and the publisher's rules.
Revisions
We revise the content ourselves or request changes from you if needed.
Publisher approval
The final article is sent to the publisher's editor for approval and publication.
Writing Your Own Article vs Using Our Writers
| Factor | Submit Your Own | Our Editorial Team |
|---|---|---|
| Control over wording | Full, within guidelines | Shared; you can request changes |
| Publisher fit | You adapt to each publisher | We tailor to each publisher |
| Review | Checked by our editors | Written and checked in-house |
| Revision risk | Higher if guidelines are missed | Lower |
| Best for | Brands with in-house writers | Teams short on time or writers |
Who Is This For?
- Clients submitting their own guest post articles
- In-house content teams writing for placements
- Agencies supplying client-approved content
- Brands in regulated sectors reviewing claims
- Writers working on AuthorityLinks orders
Important Notes on Content Submissions
- Publishers have final editorial control and may edit wording, anchors or links to fit their standards.
- Purely promotional articles are usually rejected; content should educate or inform, with your link as a natural reference.
- Health, finance and legal content must not give misleading advice, and may need extra sourcing or disclaimers.
- Casino, gambling, CBD, adult and crypto content faces limited publisher acceptance, compliance and disclosure rules, and local laws.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit my own article?
Yes. Submit it with your order brief. Our editors will review it against these guidelines and the publisher's requirements and may request changes.
How many links can an article contain?
It depends on the publisher, but we keep outbound links to a small, relevant number. Overloading an article with links makes rejection more likely.
Do you accept AI-written content?
AI-assisted drafts are accepted only after substantial human editing and fact-checking. Unedited AI content is not accepted.
Can I use exact-match keyword anchors?
Occasionally, but we recommend a natural mix of branded, URL and descriptive anchors. Publishers may change anchors that look over-optimized.
What content do you refuse?
We refuse illegal, hateful, deceptive or defamatory content, content that infringes intellectual property, and anything that breaks a publisher's rules or local law.
Ready to Submit or Order Content?
Place an order with your own article or let our editorial team write it for you.