Write for Us — Contribute to Dates.Business (Date Fruit Trade & Export)
Dates.Business is the global hub for the date fruit trade — from farm practices and post-harvest processing to B2B exporting, import regulations, and value-added products. If you have expertise in the date industry or adjacent food/agri-trade verticals, we invite you to publish your research, case studies, and practical guides with us.
Quick Answers (Read This First)
- Who can write? Industry practitioners, researchers, exporters, farmers, processors, logistics/quality specialists, food product developers, nutrition experts, and agri-tech founders.
- Word count? 1,200–1,800 words (we recommend ~1,500 words for depth & SEO).
- Topics? Date farming, global trade, processing, regulations, certifications, logistics, market analysis, product innovation, sustainability, and B2B growth.
- Links? Up to 2 relevant, non-promotional links (editor’s discretion). No affiliate links.
- Original? Yes. Only 100% original, unpublished work. We run plagiarism checks.
- Review time? Typically 3–7 business days.
- How to pitch? Email hurzuk.abid@gmail.com with your title, 3–5 bullet summary, and author bio.
- Cost? Organic expert contributions are free. Sponsored content is subject to editorial review and policy.
- Republishing? No. For SEO integrity, we require exclusivity on published pieces.
Why Write for Dates.Business
Our mission is to make the date fruit economy more transparent, efficient, and sustainable. We connect farm to factory to final buyer by publishing practical, data-driven content used by exporters, importers, processors, retailers, and investors in the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, Europe, and North America.
- Global B2B reach: Get in front of decision-makers in sourcing, QA, procurement, and distribution.
- Professional credibility: Publish under your name with a byline, headshot (optional), and 2-line bio.
- Meaningful impact: Help producers improve margins, reduce waste, meet compliance, and grow new markets.
- SEO value: Earn visibility for your brand or research through high-quality, authoritative content.
Who We Publish
We welcome contributors with first-hand experience or strong analytical perspective, including:
- Farmers & Producer Organizations (cultivar selection, irrigation, pests, harvest timing, post-harvest handling)
- Exporters & Importers (contracts, Incoterms, pricing models, buyer qualification, risk mitigation)
- Processing & QA Teams (sorting, grading, pitting, paste/syrup, packaging, shelf-life, HACCP)
- Supply Chain & Cold Chain Specialists (containerization, reefer best practices, route optimization, insurance)
- Regulatory & Certification Experts (organic, Halal, ISO 22000, BRCGS, US/EU labelling)
- Nutritionists & Product Developers (clean-label applications, energy snacks, bakery, beverages)
- Agri-tech & Market Analysts (digitization, traceability, price discovery, market trends)
Accepted Topics & Long-Tail Keyword Ideas
Use specific, search-focused angles that solve real problems. Examples you can adapt:
- “How to export Medjool dates from [Palestine] to the EU: documents, tariffs, common QA failures”
- “Sustainable date farming: drip irrigation ROI, soil salinity fixes, and yield stability”
- “Date paste vs. date syrup for FMCG: viscosity, brix targets, and cost per kilogram”
- “BRCGS audit checklist for date processing plants: non-conformities to avoid”
- “Cold chain for fresh Barhi dates: reefer set points, humidity, and transit time benchmarks”
- “Private-label dates for US retailers: minimum order quantities, label claims, and packaging specs”
- “Top importing markets for Deglet Nour: price bands, buyer profiles, and seasonality”
- “Blockchain traceability in date supply chains: practical adoption for SMEs”
These long-tail structures match what buyers and operators actually search. Be concrete: name documents, numbers, line items, tolerances, and steps.
How to Demonstrate E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness)
- Experience: Include brief first-hand context — “we ship 40 reefer containers/year” or “we manage 120 hectares of Medjool.”
- Expertise: Cite standards, methods, lab results, and process controls you actually use.
- Authoritativeness: Link to public data (standards pages, government portals, recognized industry bodies). Keep links relevant.
- Trust: Provide clear numbers, photos you own (optional), and reproducible checklists. Avoid promotional claims.
Editorial Guidelines
- Originality: Submit only unique, previously unpublished content. We check for plagiarism and AI-spun duplication.
- Depth: 1,200–1,800 words with actionable sections (steps, checklists, templates, KPIs).
- Tone: Clear, direct, and useful to a B2B audience. Prefer active voice and short paragraphs.
- Evidence: Where possible, support claims with standards, references, or data (no confidential info).
- Links: Up to two non-promotional citations that genuinely add value. No affiliate or spammy anchors.
- Media: Provide rights-cleared images, charts, or process diagrams (optional). Include captions and alt text.
- Exclusions: No purely sales-driven content, duplicate posts, or irrelevant topics.
Formatting & On-Page SEO Checklist
- Use a descriptive title with a primary keyword (e.g., “Export Compliance for Date Processors: EU Labelling Guide”).
- Open with a problem statement and a quick solution summary (2–3 lines). Answer the “what do I do?” question early.
- Organize with H2 and H3 subheads that mirror searcher intent (who/what/how/cost/steps).
- Bullets and numbered steps for procedures: documents required, QA checks, shipment workflow.
- Include a mini-FAQ section addressing costs, timelines, errors, and compliance.
- Use specific terms: Incoterms, HS codes context, reefer set points, °Brix ranges, moisture %, shelf-life.
- Add a conclusion with next steps and a CTA to submit to www.dates.business.
Tip: When possible, include a simple table (documents vs. responsible owner vs. due date) or a step-by-step “from farm to FOB” workflow.
How to Pitch & Submit
- Send your pitch to hurzuk.abid@gmail.com with the subject: Guest Post Submission — Dates.Business.
- Include:
- Proposed title
- 3–5 bullet summary (what problem you solve and for whom)
- Target reader (e.g., EU buyer, MENA exporter, QA manager)
- Author name, role, company (optional), 2–3 sentence bio
- Optional: outline, key data points, sample table/diagram
- Draft review: We assess quality, originality, and fit. We may request edits for clarity, structure, or compliance.
- Approval & scheduling: On acceptance, we finalize formatting and schedule publication in our Insights/Newsroom.
- Publication: Your article goes live with your byline and bio. We promote via our site and network.
Contributor FAQ
Do you accept beginner writers?
Yes — if you bring real-world detail. Show your process, documents, numbers, and lessons learned.
Can I promote my product?
You may reference your tools or methods in context, but overt promotion isn’t allowed. Focus on objective, verifiable value.
Do you provide a backlink?
We allow up to two relevant, non-promotional links if they improve reader outcomes. Final decisions are editorial.
What’s the typical turnaround?
We aim to respond within 3–7 business days. Complex technical reviews may take longer.
What file formats do you accept?
Google Docs or Word. Please avoid PDFs for drafts (harder to edit).
Can I reuse the article elsewhere?
No. To protect reader trust and search integrity, we publish exclusive content.
What gets rejected?
Thin content, generic AI outputs without expertise, unverifiable claims, sales pitches, or topics outside the date industry.
Publish on www.dates.business
If you’re solving a real problem in the date value chain — improving yields, cutting spoilage, passing audits, reducing landed cost, or winning new buyers — our audience wants to learn from you. Share your experience, data-backed frameworks, and checklists with the global community.
Ready to contribute? Email hurzuk.abid@gmail.com or submit your outline at www.dates.business.
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