CONTRIBUTOR GUIDELINES
Write for Digicrusader
Share practical, first-hand knowledge on AI, digital marketing and hospitality with business leaders, founders, marketers and hoteliers. We publish a small number of guest articles each month, chosen for quality, never for payment.
Pitch an articleWho reads Digicrusader
Our readers are people who need AI to produce results, not just headlines: founders and CEOs, commercial and marketing leaders, hotel owners and revenue managers, and professionals building careers in a digital-first world. They come for frameworks they can apply on Monday morning, honest tool reviews and lessons from people who have done the work.
Topics we want
Topics we don't accept
- Gambling, betting, crypto trading, CBD, adult content, loans or payday lending
- Health, legal or financial advice outside our focus areas
- Generic listicles with no first-hand experience ("10 tips for productivity")
- Articles written mainly to promote a product, agency or link
What makes an article stand out
- First-hand experience. Tell us what you built, tested or changed, and what happened. Numbers, screenshots and before-and-after results help.
- One clear idea. A focused argument or framework is more useful than a broad overview.
- Practical steps. Readers should finish knowing exactly what to try next.
- Fair and accurate. Cite sources for data, name alternatives, and say where something does not work.
- Your own voice. Write the way you would explain it to a smart colleague, in plain English.
Editorial standards
- Original and unpublished anywhere else, including your own blog, LinkedIn and Medium
- 1,200 to 2,500 words, with short paragraphs and descriptive subheadings
- Data and claims backed by a linked, reputable source
- AI may help with research and editing, but the ideas and examples must be yours
- Images must be your own or properly licensed, with credit where required
- No more than two links to your own company or product, used only where genuinely useful
How to submit
- Read a few articles first. Browse the blog and the AI in Hospitality hub to see the depth and tone we look for.
- Send a short pitch. Email anurag@digicrusader.com with a working title, three to five bullet points on what the article covers, why you are the right person to write it, and links to two pieces you have written.
- Get a decision. If the idea is a fit, we will reply within about two weeks with any changes to the angle.
- Write and send the draft. Share it as a Google Doc with comment access, plus a 40-word author bio and a headshot.
- Edit and publish. We edit for clarity and accuracy, agree the final version with you, and publish it with your byline.
Example pitch
Subject: Pitch: How a 40-room hotel cut OTA commission by 18% with AI-led email
Hi Anurag,
I run marketing for a boutique hotel in Goa. Over six months we used AI segmentation and automated pre-stay emails to move repeat guests from OTAs to direct bookings. I'd like to write a step-by-step article covering:
- How we segmented past guests by stay purpose and spend
- The three email flows that drove most direct rebookings
- The tools we used, what they cost, and what we would do differently
- Results month by month, with the numbers
Two pieces I've written: [link], [link].
Frequently asked questions
Do you accept paid guest posts or sponsored articles?
No. Digicrusader does not sell guest posts, sponsored articles, link insertions or do-follow placements, and we do not reply to requests to buy them.
Will I get a do-follow backlink?
Links are editorial. We may link to a genuinely useful resource you mention, and links to your own company may be marked nofollow or sponsored. Your author bio can include one link to your website or LinkedIn profile.
What topics do you accept?
Practical articles on AI for business, AI tools and workflows, AI in travel and hospitality, digital marketing, e-commerce, sales and go-to-market, and leadership in an AI-first world.
How long should my article be?
Most accepted articles are 1,200 to 2,500 words. Length matters less than depth: one useful framework with real examples beats a long list of generic tips.
Can I use AI to write my article?
You can use AI for research or editing, but the ideas, examples and voice must be yours. Articles that read as unedited AI output are declined.
Can I submit an article already published elsewhere?
No. We only publish original articles that have not appeared anywhere else, including your own blog, LinkedIn or Medium.
How long does it take to hear back?
We reply to pitches we want to pursue within about two weeks. If you have not heard back in that time, assume the idea is not a fit for now.
Will you edit my article?
Yes. We edit for clarity, accuracy, structure and length, and may change the headline. We will share significant changes with you before publishing.
Can I promote my product in the article?
Only where it is genuinely relevant, mentioned once, and alongside fair alternatives. Articles that read as product promotion are declined.
Who owns the article once it is published?
You keep the rights to your ideas. By submitting, you give Digicrusader a non-exclusive right to publish, edit and share the article. Please do not republish it elsewhere in full.
Can I write more than one article?
Yes. Contributors whose first article performs well with readers are welcome to pitch again.
Do you pay contributors?
Not at present. Contributors get a byline, an author bio with a link, and exposure to business leaders, marketers and hoteliers who read Digicrusader.
Ready to pitch?
Send your title, outline and two writing samples. We read every pitch.
Email your pitch