Do you want to write for the Mahoning Valley Examiner & Daily Chronicle? Do you have insights, experience, or expertise to share on finance, business, technology, entrepreneurship or the economy? We’re always open to quality guest post submissions from experienced contributors who can offer real value to our readers.
Whether you’re a professional writer, a subject matter expert, or simply passionate about your niche, we welcome thoughtful guest writers to collaborate with us. If you’re searching for meaningful guest post opportunities, we invite you to learn more about contributing to MVEDC.
Why Submit a Guest Post to MVEDC?
MVEDC.com is a growing online publication for professionals, entrepreneurs, families and anyone interested in money, industry insights and economic developments, with roots in Ohio’s Mahoning Valley and readers across the U.S. Publishing a guest post with us can:
- Showcase your expertise to a targeted, engaged audience
- Build authority and visibility for your brand or blog
- Get your name, byline and a short author bio on an established news and opinion site
- Put your byline alongside our regular columnists in a classic newspaper format
But more than that, you’ll be joining a network of writers who care about quality and credibility.
Guest Post Guidelines
We maintain high editorial standards and accept only original, human-written content. If you’d like to submit a guest post, please ensure your work meets the following criteria:
- Minimum 700 words generally
- 100% original content, never published elsewhere, and absolutely no AI-generated or AI-assisted writing
- Properly researched, with sources linked and clear takeaways or actionable advice
- Written in fluent English with a professional tone and structure
- No promotional or spammy content, and only links that genuinely help the reader
- Must align with one of our core categories (see below)
- No AI-generated fluff that adds no value to our readers
All guest posts are reviewed for editorial quality and relevance. We reserve the right to make light edits for clarity, formatting or SEO purposes.
Topics We Accept for Guest Posting
We welcome guest post submissions across our main sections. To help you find the right fit, here are the more specific niches we’re keen to cover within each one.
Write for Us: Finance & Personal Finance
- Budgeting, saving and frugal living
- Credit scores, credit cards and getting out of debt
- Personal loans, auto loans, student loans and short-term lending
- Mortgages, refinancing and first-time homebuying
- Retirement planning, 401(k)s, IRAs and Social Security
- Investing, stocks, index funds and dividend income
- Insurance (health, auto, home and life)
- Taxes, tax credits and filing tips
- Banking, savings accounts and high-yield options
- Fintech, payment apps, earned wage access and crypto
- Financial wellbeing for families, seniors and students
Write for Us: Business
- Small business growth, operations and cash flow
- Marketing, SEO, content marketing and social media
- Leadership, management and workplace culture
- HR, hiring, payroll and employee benefits
- Ecommerce, retail and franchising
- Commercial real estate and property investment
- Manufacturing, logistics and supply chains
- Business law, compliance and regulation explained simply
Write for Us: Technology
- Artificial intelligence and automation at work
- Cybersecurity, scams and fraud prevention
- Data privacy and consumer protection
- SaaS tools, productivity apps and remote work tech
- Consumer tech that saves people money
- Fintech, banking tech and digital payments
Write for Us: Entrepreneurship & Side Hustles
- Starting a business and writing a business plan
- Startup funding, grants, angel investors and venture capital
- Side hustles, freelancing and the gig economy
- Women in business and minority-owned business
- Lessons learned from founders and small business owners
Write for Us: Economy & Industry Trends
- Inflation, interest rates and the cost of living
- Jobs, wages and the labor market
- Trade, tariffs and global markets
- The housing market and rents
- Energy prices, utilities and data centers
- Ohio, the Midwest and Rust Belt economic development
Write for Us: Opinion, Lifestyle & Local News
- Opinion and op-ed pieces on money, policy and public life
- Lifestyle on a budget: family, travel, food and wellness
- Sports and culture with an economic or community angle
- Mahoning Valley, Youngstown and Northeast Ohio news and features
If your expertise lies outside of these fields but you have a strong, relevant article idea, feel free to pitch it. We’re open to fresh perspectives.
Found Us Searching for Guest Post Sites?
Writers usually land on this page after searching for something like the terms below. If any of these describe what you’re looking for, you’re in the right place:
- “write for us” finance, personal finance or money
- “write for us” business, small business or entrepreneurship
- “write for us” technology, AI, fintech or cybersecurity
- “write for us” loans, credit, debt, mortgage or insurance
- “write for us” economy, news or opinion
- “submit a guest post” finance or business
- “guest post opportunities” for finance and business writers
- “become a contributor” or “contributor wanted”
- “accepting guest posts” and “guest posts wanted”
- “contribute to our blog” or “submit an article”
- “guest blogging sites” in the U.S.
- “write for us” Ohio, Midwest or local news
- “sponsored post” or “sponsored content” finance
- “advertise with us”, advertising rates or rate card
Who We’re Looking For
We work with a small number of guest writers who demonstrate:
- Professional experience or strong knowledge in their field
- A commitment to providing useful, original insights
- A clear, engaging writing style
- An understanding of our readers and their needs
If you’re looking to become a contributor or grow your personal brand through guest blogging, we’d love to hear from you, but we are selective. We value substance over volume.
Sponsored Posts, Advertising Rates & Rate Card
Advertise with MVEDC
Editorial guest posts are reviewed on merit. If you’re a brand, agency or business looking for sponsored posts, banner advertising or a content partnership, we can help with that too.
Email us to request our current advertising rates and rate card (media kit). Please tell us your niche, the type of placement you’re interested in and your timeline, and we’ll come back to you with pricing and availability. All sponsored content is clearly labeled and must meet the same quality standards as our editorial pieces.
How to Submit a Guest Post
Interested in guest posting on MVEDC.com? Please email admin@mvedc.com with:
- A short introduction (tell us who you are)
- 2–3 suggested guest post titles
- A brief outline or summary of your proposed article
- A writing sample or link to a previous article (if available)
Please note: we do not publish previously posted content or accept bulk submissions. Each guest post submission is reviewed individually for fit and quality, and we aim to reply within a week.
Example Guest Post Titles
To help guide your submission, here are some guest post ideas that tend to perform well:
- 10 Smart Strategies for Small Business Growth in 2027
- Why Most Budgeting Tools Fail, and What to Use Instead
- The 7 Biggest Mistakes Tech Startups Make in Their First Year
- How to Future-Proof Your Finances in a Volatile Economy
- The Best Ways to Fund a New Business Without Investors
- What Rising Electric Bills Mean for Ohio Households
- Earned Wage Access: Helpful Lifeline or Debt Trap?
- How to Spot an AI-Powered Scam Before It Costs You
We’re especially keen on listicles, how-tos, and thought-leadership pieces that bring something new to the table.
Guest Posting FAQs
Are you accepting guest posts right now?
Yes. We review guest post pitches year-round across finance, personal finance, business, technology, entrepreneurship, the economy, lifestyle and opinion.
What topics can I write about?
Anything that helps our readers make better decisions about money, work and business. Our most popular niches include budgeting, credit and debt, loans, mortgages, retirement, small business, AI and cybersecurity, and the Ohio and Midwest economy.
How do I submit a guest post?
Email admin@mvedc.com with a short introduction, two or three title ideas, a brief outline and a writing sample. Please pitch first rather than sending a finished article.
How long does it take to hear back?
We aim to reply to every pitch within a week. If your idea is a good fit, we’ll agree a title and deadline with you.
Do you accept sponsored posts or advertising?
Yes. Brands and agencies can email us to request our current advertising rates and rate card. All sponsored content is clearly labeled and held to the same editorial standards as our own articles.
Can I publish an article that has appeared elsewhere?
No. We only publish original, previously unpublished work, and we ask that you don’t republish your article elsewhere after it goes live with us.
Do you accept AI-written content?
No. Every guest post must be written by a person with real knowledge of the subject. AI-generated or AI-assisted submissions will be declined.
Will I get an author credit?
Yes. Every published guest post carries the contributor’s name and a short author bio.
Get in Touch
MVEDC.com is proud to be a carefully curated publication, not a content farm. If you’re serious about guest posting to grow your own reach and personal brand, and your article is insightful, original and aligned with our editorial voice, we’d love to consider it.