Contributor Guidelines for Manufacturing International

1. Who We Accept

Our Audience:
Manufacturing International serves a global audience of professionals working in or selling into the $100K–$100M manufacturing market. Our readers are decision-makers—owners, executives, consultants, and operational leaders—looking for insightful, actionable content that addresses real challenges in modern manufacturing.

Contributor Criteria:

• Professionals who actively work with or sell into the manufacturing sector
  
• Consultants, C-Level leaders, founders, engineers, and experienced practitioners
  
• Must have firsthand experience or subject matter expertise
  
• We do not accept AI-spun, generic, or overtly promotional content

Industry Experts & Thought Leaders

We feature contributions from experts across these core manufacturing pillars:

• AI & Automation
  
• Supply Chain & Logistics
  
• Operational Efficiency
  
• Workforce Development
  
• Financial
  
• Technology
  
• Marketing & Sales
  
• Global Trade & Compliance
  
• Country & Markets
  
  

2. Article Requirements

• Originality: Minimum 80% original content; no full reuse of previous work
  
• Length: Minimum 2,100 words
  
• Tone: Authoritative but accessible—write for smart doers and strategic thinkers
  
• Formatting:
  
  • Use H2/H3 headings
    
  • Bullet points and visual clarity encouraged
    
  • Cite sources with hyperlinks for all data, quotes, and claims
    
  • End with a relevant call-to-action (non-promotional)
    
• Images: Optional; must be copyright-cleared or custom
  
• AI Usage: Permitted up to 50%, but must be edited for clarity and originality
  

3. Editorial Rights

All submissions are reviewed and edited by the Manufacturing International editorial team.
We reserve the right to make content edits, reformat, or reject submissions that do not meet our standards for clarity, originality, or value.

4. Links and Promotion

• Up to 2 dofollow links allowed to your site or relevant resource
  
• No affiliate links or promotional sales language
  
• Author bio includes:
  
  • Name, title, and company
    
  • Short bio (40–60 words)
    
  • 1 social link (LinkedIn preferred)
    
  • 1 website or company link
    

5. Submission & Review Process

• Submit via the contributor application form
  
• Once approved, we’ll send you our Contributor Toolkit, including formatting, voice, and submission templates
  
• All articles must be submitted in English
  
• Review turnaround: 5–7 business days
  
• You’ll be notified of any edits or required revisions
  

6. Contributor Benefits

• Featured author credit with profile link
  
• Profile page with your photo, bio and links to up to 2 social media
  
• Multi-channel exposure: Homepage, email newsletter, and social platforms
  
• SEO value: Strategic backlinks from a growing, authoritative site
  
• Contributor badge to display on your site or LinkedIn
  
• Priority invitations to participate in expert panels, and data-driven reports with links back to you
  
• First access to exclusive tools, reports, and editorial projects
  
• Podcast guest eligibility for our Manufacturing International Podcast
  

Here are samples of some of our guest contributors’ content:

• Manufacturing Leadership That Transforms: Building True Followership
• The Truth About EU Automotive Tariffs and Their Impact on the United States