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Write for Us: Ecommerce Guest Posts & Link Insertions

Ready to share your ecommerce expertise with decision-makers at scaling DTC brands? You’ve found the perfect platform.

eCommerce Fastlane connects you directly with the audience that matters most: founders, marketing directors, and growth teams at seven-figure Shopify brands who are actively seeking proven strategies to break through growth plateaus.

Why Write for eCommerce Fastlane?

  • Reach the Right Audience: Our community includes marketing professionals and founders at scaling DTC brands with real budgets and decision-making power. When you share insights here, you’re connecting with people who can actually implement your recommendations.
  • Established Authority: As a top 1% globally ranked podcast with 1.5M+ downloads and 400+ episodes, we’ve built serious credibility in the ecommerce space. Our audience trusts our recommendations because we consistently deliver value, not fluff.
  • Quality Over Quantity: We’d rather publish fewer, high-impact pieces than flood our readers with mediocre content. Your expertise deserves a platform that matches its value.
  • Targeted Traffic: Our readers aren’t casual browsers – they’re actively seeking solutions to specific growth challenges. This means higher engagement and better conversion potential for your expertise.

What We’re Looking For

Topics That Perform Best:

  • Shopify Growth Strategies: Scaling tactics, app recommendations, Plus optimization

  • DTC Marketing: Customer acquisition, retention strategies, lifecycle marketing

  • Ecommerce Operations: Conversion optimization, supply chain, fulfillment

  • Marketing Technology: Tool reviews, integration strategies, automation

  • Growth Case Studies: Real examples with specific results and actionable takeaways

  • Industry Insights: Trend analysis, market research, data-driven predictions

Content That Gets Accepted:

  • Actionable strategies that DTC brands can implement within 30 days

  • Real case studies with specific metrics and results (not theoretical examples)

  • Tool comparisons with honest pros/cons based on actual usage

  • Step-by-step guides that solve specific ecommerce challenges

  • Industry analysis backed by credible data and sources

Our Content Standards

Minimum Requirements:

  • 1,000+ words of original, unpublished content

  • Practical value – readers should be able to implement your advice immediately

  • Data-driven insights with proper citations and sources

  • Professional quality writing with clear structure and formatting

  • Relevant examples from real ecommerce brands (anonymized if needed)

What We Don’t Accept:

  • Generic “best practices” articles without specific tactics

  • Purely promotional content disguised as educational material

  • Content published elsewhere (we check for plagiarism)

  • Theoretical advice without real-world application

  • Articles focused on basic ecommerce concepts our audience already knows

Submission Guidelines

Before You Write:

  1. Review our recent posts to understand our content style and avoid duplication

  2. Check our Editorial Guidelines for detailed requirements

  3. Propose your topic via the form below before writing (saves everyone time)

Article Requirements:

  • H1 title optimized for search with target keyword

  • Clear subheadings (H2, H3) that structure your content logically

  • Meta description under 160 characters with primary keyword

  • High-quality images (no stock photos – use screenshots, original graphics, or branded visuals)

  • Author bio (150 words max) with professional headshot and website link

Link Policy:

  • 2 external links maximum in article body (must add genuine value)

  • 1 link to your website/service naturally integrated within content

  • No affiliate links without prior approval

  • Internal links to relevant eCommerce Fastlane content when appropriate

What You Get

Immediate Benefits:

  • High-authority backlink from our DA 72+ website

  • Exposure to 100k+ monthly blog readers

  • Social media promotion across our channels

  • Author bio with link to your website and professional recognition

  • Newsletter inclusion to our most engaged subscribers (when content fits)

Long-term Value:

  • Establish thought leadership in the DTC/ecommerce space

  • Build relationships with other industry experts in our network

  • Potential collaboration opportunities with brands in our community

  • Regular contributor status for consistently high-quality submissions

Link Insertion Opportunities

Already have great content published elsewhere? We also offer contextual link insertions (niche edits) within our existing high-performing articles.

What Qualifies:

  • Relevant resources that genuinely help our DTC audience

  • High-quality websites that align with our content standards

  • Natural link placement within existing content context

  • Value-driven resources (tools, guides, case studies, research)

For link insertion rates and availability, mention “Link Insertion” in your submission form message.

Ready to Get Started?

Step 1: Review our Editorial Guidelines and recent blog posts
Step 2: Submit your topic proposal using the form below
Step 3: Once approved, you’ll receive our detailed submission requirements
Step 4: Submit your completed article for review
Step 5: We’ll provide feedback and publish within 24 hours (or less)

Response Time: We typically respond to quality proposals within 24 hours (or less).

Questions? Check our Content & Editorial Guidelines first, then reach out via the contact form with “Guest Post Question” in your message.

Let’s create content that actually moves the needle for scaling DTC brands.