Submit a Blog Post

 

To submit a blog post or inquire about details, email dclark@concordnhchamber.com

Thanks for your interest in blogging for Visit Concord NH!

We need your help to fulfill our mission to promote Concord as a vital cultural destination with lots to do, see, eat, and experience!

Who is Visit Concord NH’s audience?

Folks who live in Concord, visitors from the region, and seasonal guests in the fall and summer from further away.

What makes a good blog post?

  • Read previous blog posts to get an idea of content and style.

  • Write for someone how knows nothing of Concord: Spell it out, and think about what questions they will have that you can answer.

  • Blog posts should be focused on experiences in and around Concord - content should be relevant and interesting to tourists and visitors.

  • Have a main message. Edit your intro so that the point of your post is crystal clear.

  • Be prescriptive. Don’t just tell readers to do something - motivate and empower them.

  • Tell a story – like a journalist. Cover who, what, when, where, how, and why. Make it personal. Make it fun and interesting.

  • Make it concrete. Give examples, details, and dates. Make it real. Make them want to do it!

  • Make it long enough to engage and enrich. We don’t have word count requirements, so take as little or as long as you want, so long as your point is succinctly delivered.

  • Keep paragraphs and sentences short.

  • Please disclose any relationships / partnerships you have to avoid conflicts of interest.

  • Avoid or explain buzzwords or slang.

  • Avoid blatant self-promotion in your post. Your author bio is a good place to do that. Business recommendations are welcome, even if they’re your own, but don’t make a post read too much like an ad.

  • Use a friendly voice - Say I, we, you. Use contractions as you would normally, and keep the vibe slightly informal. Write as if talking with a friend.

  • Share tips, checklists, and step-by-step instructions. Break up content into sections to make your post more digestible for readers.

  • Give credit. Check your facts and quotations. Cite your sources. Provide image credit if applicable.

  

Content Suggestions

Culture: 

  • Arts, performance, film, and display

  • Shopping, crafts, artisans, and local galleries

  • Museums of the Capital Region

  • Cultural destinations in and around Concord

Crafts:

  • Artists of Concord

  • Local Jewelry

  • Art, crafts, and unique products

  • Public art in Concord

 

Shopping:

  • Unique stores and shopping suggestions

  • Secondhand, thrift, consignment, and resale

  • Farmers and arts markets

  • Event and festival shopping

 

Food:

  • Indie food stores

  • Locally owned restaurants

 

Architecture:

  • Historical buildings

  • Covered bridges

  • Unique architecture

 

Outdoors:

  • Swimming holes

  • Hikes and trails

  • Cycling suggestions and bike paths

  • Outdoor events and seasonal suggestions

Your Bio

Each blog is submitted with an author’s bio - approximately 20 words and should include social media links or any other relevant links you wish to display: your blog, website URL, etc. This is a great place to include any promotional links!

 

Editing and Credits

Proofread your posts prior submitting to make sure it’s typo-free, with proper grammar and punctuation. Visit Concord NH will also proofread for approval before submitting.

Provide any high-resolution images you would like to include in a standard format (such as PNG or JPG). When sending your images, please provide a descriptive caption. 

We can’t use an image you don’t own – or took off Google – that could get us all into hot water. If your image is being used with permission, supply an appropriate credit line.

Make sure your posts are up to date and relevant – mention in the e-mail subject if your post is time-sensitive (e.g. a hockey game on upcoming weekend) so we can manage your post in a timely manner.