Write For Us — Guest Post Guidelines for DesignLike.com
DesignLike is an independent interior design publication that has been covering residential and commercial design since 2011. With over 120,000 monthly readers — including homeowners, architects, interior designers, and design enthusiasts — we offer contributors a genuinely valuable platform for sharing expertise and earning lasting editorial exposure.
If you are a writer, designer, brand, or SEO professional looking to contribute a guest post to an established interior design blog, this page covers everything you need to know before reaching out.
Why Contribute to DesignLike
We understand that guest posting is a competitive space. Contributors choose where to invest their time carefully, and we believe our offering speaks for itself without overpromising.
- Domain Rating 49 — DesignLike has built genuine authority over more than a decade of consistent publication. A link from our domain carries measurable SEO value.
- One permanent dofollow link per article — Your link stays live as long as the article is published, which is indefinitely. We do not remove or nofollow links after the fact.
- 120,000+ monthly readers — Our audience is actively interested in design, renovation, and home improvement. Traffic to well-written articles is real and recurring.
- Fast editorial turnaround — Accepted submissions are reviewed and published within 3 to 5 business days.
- We can write the article for you — If you have a topic and a target link but prefer not to write the content yourself, we offer an in-house writing option. Reach out to discuss this when you submit your pitch.
Topics We Accept
We publish practical, well-researched content that serves readers who are actively thinking about their living or working spaces. Accepted topics include:
- Interior design ideas and room-specific guides — living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, home offices, and more
- Home decor trends and styling tips — seasonal trends, color palettes, texture and layering
- Architecture and space planning — layout principles, small space solutions, open-plan design
- DIY home improvement — approachable projects with clear guidance
- Furniture and materials guides — buying advice, material comparisons, quality indicators
- Sustainable and eco-friendly design — responsible sourcing, energy-efficient solutions, biophilic design
Our Editorial Standards
DesignLike has maintained a consistent editorial standard since launch. Every submitted article is reviewed against the following criteria before acceptance:
- Minimum 800 words — shorter submissions will not be considered regardless of topic quality
- Original content only — articles must not be published, syndicated, or indexed elsewhere at the time of submission
- One external dofollow link per article — additional external links must be authoritative references and will be set to nofollow at our discretion
- Natural anchor text — exact-match commercial anchor text on money keywords will be changed before publication
- Genuine value to the reader — articles written purely for link insertion without substantive content will be declined
What We Do Not Accept
To protect the integrity of our publication and our readers, we do not publish content in the following categories under any circumstances:
- Casino, gambling, and sports betting
- Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and financial speculation
- Adult content and dating platforms
- Pharmaceutical and healthcare products
- Content that has been published or indexed elsewhere
How to Submit a Guest Post
We keep the submission process straightforward. Send your pitch to [email protected] with the subject line formatted as: Guest Post Submission: [Your Topic].
Your email should include the following:
- Proposed article title
- A 150-word pitch summarizing the angle, key points, and intended reader benefit
- Your website URL and the page you would like linked
We respond to all pitches within 48 hours. If your topic is a strong fit, we will confirm and either request the full article or discuss our in-house writing option.
We look forward to hearing from contributors who take their work seriously and value a publication that takes its readers equally seriously.