SEO Writer for Guest Post / Backlink Articles (Native or Near-Native English)

Posted 3 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

We're looking for an experienced writer to create high-quality guest post articles for link building campaigns. These articles need to pass editorial review on third-party websites, so quality, originality, and natural writing style are non-negotiable. What you'll write: Practical, actionable articles (800–1,500 words) — think "how-to", step-by-step guides, or advice-driven pieces readers can immediately apply No fluff, no theory for theory's sake — every section should give the reader something useful Optimized for a target keyword, with natural anchor text placement Written to match the tone and editorial standards of the receiving publication 100% original — no AI-generated or spun content This is a test project (1–3 articles, $30–50 per article) with potential for ongoing collaboration if the quality is right. Requirements Native or near-native English (portfolio must reflect this) Proven experience writing for guest posts / link insertions Ability to write naturally around a given anchor text without it feeling forced Familiar with basic on-page SEO: headings, keyword density, meta descriptions Delivers clean copy, minimal edits required Available to turn around articles within 3–5 business dбays What We're NOT Looking For AI-written or AI-assisted content Writers who rewrite Wikipedia or existing articles Content that reads like a press release or ad Profiles with reviews under 4.8 or JSS below 97% How to Apply To filter out generic applications, please answer this in your proposal: "Describe one challenge you've faced getting a guest post article accepted by an editor and how you handled it." Also include: 2–3 writing samples (published guest posts preferred) Your typical turnaround time Your rate per article Budget $30–$50 per article depending on length and complexity. Fixed-price contract per article.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
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  • 1-3 months
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  • Remote Job
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SEO Writing
Content Writing
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  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:2 weeks ago
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About the client
Member since Apr 16, 2026
  • USA
    Wolfeboro5:53 PM
  • $1.3K total spent
    4 hires, 4 active
  • 90 hours

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