GUEST BLOG GUIDELINES
Thank you for your interest in contributing to the Startup Boston blog! We're committed to providing valuable content tailored to various personas within the New England startup ecosystem. Our blog categories, guidelines, and submission process are outlined below to ensure your contribution resonates with our diverse audience.
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Blog Categories
Your content should align with one of our key audience personas:
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For Founders: Insights and strategies for individuals creating and scaling startups.
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For Startup Operators: Content for those building or operating startup departments like People Ops, Data & AI, Engineering, Product & Design, Customer Success, Marketing, and Sales.
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For Aspiring Investors: Guidance for those looking to become angel investors, join VC firms, or explore corporate venture initiatives.
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For Startup Curious Folks: Information for individuals new to the Boston startup scene, including students, career changers, and corporate professionals.
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For the Startup Support Ecosystem: Resources for service providers and community leaders supporting startups.
Types of Blogs
We focus on two main types of blog content:
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Interviews: Provide unique perspectives from industry experts. All experts must be based in New England.​
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Listicles: Compile 5-10 resources or tips around a specific topic. All resources must be based in new England. ​
Content Guidelines
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Tone and Style: Keep it casual and conversational. We are a community-driven blog offering friendly, neighborhood advice.
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Structure: Use small paragraphs to enhance readability. Aim for 800-1,200 words.
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Originality: Your submission should be original and not published elsewhere.
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Citations: Properly attribute any third-party content or data.
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Non-promotional: Your submission cannot be focused on marketing a specific service or product you provide.
Finding Interview Subjects
Focus on individuals with firsthand startup experience or those playing a role in shaping the New England startup community. Ensure diversity in gender, ethnicity, and backgrounds. Avoid repeating interviews from the last two years unless there's significant new development.
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Important: All highlighted experts must be based in New England.
Submission Process
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How to Submit: Email your draft to hello (at) startupbos (dot) org with the subject line: "Guest Blog Submission: [Your Topic]."
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Format: Submit your post as a Word document.
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Author Bio: Include a short bio (50 words) and a high-resolution headshot. Can include one backlink in your bio.
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Review Process: Our editorial team will review submissions, make necessary edits, and may request revisions.
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Important: We cannot guarantee that all submitted blogs will be published. However, we will inform you within four weeks whether your submission has been accepted for publication or not.