Upstore Blog Editorial Guidelines

Welcome to UpStore! We’re thrilled that you’re interested in contributing to our community.

We’ve compiled some editorial guidelines to ensure our content remains valuable, insightful, and aligned with our brand.

Please read through them carefully before submitting your guest post.

About UpStore

UpStore Cloud is a comprehensive, cloud-based business management solution designed to streamline operations for startups and growing enterprises.

It integrates various functionalities, including inventory management, billing, invoicing, tax auditing, purchasing, ledger maintenance, expense tracking, and payroll management.

Ideal Contributors

We’re looking for:

Tech writers who can explain cloud and SaaS tools in plain language
Software developers or product managers familiar with business automation
Accountants or business consultants who understand invoicing, GST, payroll, and inventory tools
Freelance content creators experienced in writing about B2B SaaS, fintech, or digital business tools
Startup founders or team leads who’ve worked with ERP or business software platforms

Content We're Looking For

We publish beginner-friendly and expert-level content on topics such as:

Business automation and cloud-based tools
SaaS product tutorials or comparisons
Inventory, billing, invoicing, and payroll management
GST compliance and tax-related automation
eCommerce business setup and tools
Small business tech stack guides
Case studies or user stories featuring cloud software
Tips for streamlining business operations with software
Secure data management and cloud backup solutions
How-to guides for freelancers and small teams using tools like Upstore

What We Don't Accept

Previously published content.
Topics are unrelated to our website or those that do not provide value to our audience.
Promotional content or content that is overly self-promotional.
Articles with shallow or generic information.
Articles related to Crypto, casino, gaming, adult, CBD, pharma, or other unrelated/spammy websites.

Writing Guidelines

Originality:Your content must be original and not published anywhere else, including your blog. We will not accept any form of plagiarism.
Length:Articles should be between 1,000 and 2,500 words, depending on the topic. Longer, in-depth pieces are welcome if they provide substantial value.
Tone and Style:Write in a conversational and professional tone. Be engaging and informative, and avoid jargon unless necessary.
Structure:Make your content easily read using clear headings, subheadings, and bullet points. Break up text into short paragraphs to maintain readability.
Actionable Insights:Provide actionable advice that our readers can implement. Include real-life examples, case studies, and data to support your points.
Visuals:To complement your content, include relevant images, charts, and infographics. All visuals must be royalty-free or properly credited.
Links:You may include up to 2 backlinks to your website, provided they are relevant and not overly promotional. We reserve the right to remove or edit links if they do not meet our guidelines. UpStore has the right to add internal links anywhere in the article.
SEO Best Practices:Use relevant keywords naturally within your content. Optimize your title, meta description, and headers for search engines.
Citations:Properly cite any statistics, studies, or quotes from other sources. Provide hyperlinks to the source where appropriate.
Editing:We reserve the right to edit your content for clarity, style, and length. We may also provide feedback and request revisions before publication.

Submission Process

Pitch Your Idea:Before writing your article, send us a brief pitch outlining your proposed topic, key points, and how it will benefit our readers. Email your pitch to [editor@upstore.cloud].
Wait for Approval:We’ll review your pitch and reply within 10 days. If your pitch is accepted, you can write the full article.
Submit Your Article:Once ready, submit it as a Google Doc to [editor@upstore.cloud].
Review and Feedback:We’ll review your submission and provide feedback if necessary. The review process may take up to 5 days.
Publication:After the final edits, we’ll schedule your post for publication and notify you once it’s live. We encourage you to share your article with your network.

Promotion

Once your article is published, we’ll promote it across our social media channels and newsletter. We encourage you to do the same to help reach a wider audience.

Thank you

Thank you for considering UpStore as a platform to share your insights. We value the expertise and diversity of our contributors and are excited to see how your content can benefit our readers. Feel free to contact editor@upstore.cloud if you have any questions or need further clarification on these guidelines.

Happy writing!

Upstore.cloud

Editorial Team