Sponsored Posts & Guest Articles — Audiala

Effective Date: May 7, 2026

Audiala's standard sponsored-post rate is USD 1,500 per article. We publish a small number of guest posts each year and our editorial standards are high. If you are looking for cheap link placements at scale, this is not the right home for your content. If you represent a brand whose readers genuinely overlap with city travelers — and you can deliver something useful, specific, and well-researched — keep reading, then submit a pitch at the bottom.

This page explains what we accept, how the process works, and what it costs.

1. What We Publish (and For Whom)

We accept original guest posts that:

  • Are well-researched and tailored to city travel and cultural discovery.
  • Offer practical utility for visitors (what to do, how to plan, when to go, local etiquette).
  • Are specific to one city or region, with concrete places, routes, or timeboxed itineraries.
  • Adopt a non-promotional tone — helpful first, brand second.

We do not accept content related to: casinos or betting, adult content, payday or quick-loan products, prescription or medical claims, CBD or THC products, crypto exchanges, tokens, or trading promotions, gambling-style sweepstakes, counterfeit goods, violent or hateful content, or generic link-building pieces.

A note on crypto. We reject crypto as a topic. We do, however, accept Nano — a fee-less, energy-efficient cryptocurrency — as a payment method for our sponsored-post fees. That is a treasury choice for us, not an endorsement of crypto as a guest-post subject. The two policies are independent.

2. Editorial Standards

  • Length: 1,200–1,800 words. Tight, useful, skimmable.
  • Structure: Clear H2/H3 sections; short paragraphs; bullet lists for tips; a 3–6 item "Before You Go" checklist.
  • Voice and Style: Friendly, precise, evidence-based. Avoid clichés ("hidden gem", "nestled", "bustling").
  • Originality: Must pass plagiarism checks.
  • Accuracy: Include verifiable opening hours, ticket information, seasonality, and local transit hints, with sources or citations as needed.
  • Local Sensitivity: Respect cultural norms; avoid stereotyping; keep advice practical and inclusive.
  • Fact Boxes: Where useful, add small "Know Before You Go" callouts (tickets, transit passes, museum free days).

We comply with search-engine guidelines and we are not a link farm.

  • Sponsored Disclosure: All paid posts are labeled "Sponsored" at the top.
  • Brand Links: Up to 2 links to your site.
  • Citations: Up to 5 neutral citations to authoritative sources (e.g. official museum or city websites).
  • Link Attributes: Paid and brand links use rel="sponsored". We may also apply nofollow. We do not guarantee dofollow links — if that is what you need, we are not the right partner.
  • Tracking: UTM parameters are allowed. No affiliate IDs, redirect chains, or cloaked links.
  • Edits and Removals: We may edit anchor text for clarity or compliance, and remove or replace links that break, become misleading, or harm reader trust.

4. Images and Media

  • Quantity: 1–2 images recommended.
  • Rights: You must own the images or provide clear, documented permission (license proof). No third-party trademarks without permission.
  • Specs: 1600px width minimum; JPG or PNG; web-optimized. Include descriptive alt text and source credit.

5. Submission Process

  1. Pitches. Send 3 topic pitches (1–2 lines each), your brand URL, and the target landing page.
  2. Fit Check. We confirm the best topic and share any angle or keyword guidance, typically within 2 business days.
  3. Agreement and Invoice. We align on price, scope, and timeline; payment is due upfront.
  4. Draft Delivery. You submit a Markdown draft, plus image files and licenses.
  5. Editorial Review. We edit for clarity and compliance and may request revisions (one round included).
  6. Publication. We publish within the agreed window and send you the live URL.

6. Turnaround and Hosting

  • Standard timeline: Publish within 5–7 business days after final approval and receipt of payment.
  • Rush option: 48-hour publication available (see Pricing).
  • Hosting term: We commit to hosting for a minimum of 12 months. After that, we may update, consolidate, or unpublish at our discretion to maintain site quality.

7. Pricing and Payment

Our rates reflect a deliberate choice to publish few high-quality posts rather than many low-value ones. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Service Price (USD)
Sponsored Post (you provide the draft) 1,500
Rush Fee (48-hour publication) +750
Ghostwriting — we write it for you (includes briefing call) +500

Payment terms:

  • 100% upfront via Stripe or Nano.
  • Invoices are issued by Audiala Solutions Ltd (Switzerland).
  • Refunds: If we decline before publication, we refund in full. After publication, payments are non-refundable.

8. Technical Delivery Checklist

  • Format: Markdown file.
  • Title and Meta: SEO title (≤60 characters); meta description (140–160 characters).
  • Headings: H2/H3 hierarchy; no keyword stuffing.
  • Links: Up to 2 brand links + up to 5 citations; include anchor text and destination URLs.
  • Images: Files + license proof + alt text.
  • Disclosure Line: We add the "Sponsored" label automatically.

9. Revisions and Rejection

  • Revisions: One editorial round is included (light to moderate). Substantial rewrites may incur a fee or be declined.
  • Rejection: We reserve the right to decline any draft that does not meet our standards or violates this policy. If declined post-payment and pre-publication, we refund in full.

10. Ownership, License, and Updates

  • License: By submitting, you grant Audiala a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive license to edit, publish, republish, and update the content on our site and channels.
  • Attribution: We credit an author name and short bio (if provided), but final presentation is at our discretion.
  • Edits After Publication: We may update headlines, sections, or links to keep information accurate and useful to readers.

11. Compliance and Disclosures

  • Honesty: No unsubstantiated claims, hidden endorsements, or health or financial promises.
  • Conflicts of Interest: Disclose any material relationships or sponsorships referenced in the piece.
  • Privacy: Do not include personal data about private individuals.
  • AI Disclosure: If AI tools were used, the draft must be human-edited and fact-checked. You remain responsible for accuracy and originality.

12. Common Reasons for Rejection

  • Generic SEO filler, clichés, or content not genuinely helpful to travelers.
  • Thin or copied content; unverifiable claims; mismatched destinations; broken or outdated information.
  • Overly promotional copy, excessive links, or off-topic niches.
  • Image-license issues or lack of proof.

13. Example Topics We Love

  • "48 Hours in [City]: A Low-Screen Itinerary That Hits the Essentials"
  • "A Local's Guide to [Neighborhood]: Cafés, Galleries, and Kid-Friendly Stops"
  • "[Season] in [City]: What's Open, What's Worth It, and What to Skip"
  • "Car-Free Weekend in [City]: Trains, Trams, and Walkable Routes"

14. Submit a Pitch

If you've read the rest of this page and your project fits, send your three pitches below. We confirm fit within 2 business days.

The page on your site that the article should link to.

One or two lines per pitch. Specific city or region; concrete angle.

TL;DR

  • City-travel content that is genuinely useful (1,200–1,800 words), up to 2 brand links (rel="sponsored"), up to 5 citations, 1–2 licensed images.
  • USD 1,500 per sponsored post; 48-hour rush +USD 750; ghostwriting +USD 500.
  • 100% upfront; publish in 5–7 business days; hosted for at least 12 months.
  • Crypto promotions are rejected as a topic; Nano is accepted as a payment rail.
  • We label as "Sponsored", follow link policies, and retain editorial control.