Do you want to share your knowledge with the world? SitePoint is always looking for talented writers to contribute their insights on technology.
Our audience includes developers of all levels, as well as designers. We’re interested in hearing from you if you want to write about JavaScript, Python, Rust, WebAssembly, React, Figma, and Tailwind CSS.
If you’re not a seasoned writer but are passionate about technology, we’d still love to hear from you! Can you submit drafts in fluent English and share valuable knowledge with other developers? Great. We’re happy to work with you on your piece (and help you learn the ropes of technical content along the way).
Ready to Write for Us?
Submitting a guest article is an exclusive perk for SitePoint Premium subscribers. If you’re already a subscriber, you can submit your article directly from the My Articles section in the Premium area of the website.
After you submit, you can track the status of your article in the My Articles section. If your submission isn’t accepted, you’ll see a rejection status there along with a short explanation. You’ll also have the option to update your article and re-submit. Common reasons for rejection include:
- The topic has already been covered on SitePoint. (Please use search before submitting)
- The article is promotional rather than informational, or includes links to unrelated or disreputable domains.
- The submission relied too heavily on generative AI.
Can I Use AI?
AI is fine to use as a tool to assist you in writing or editing content, but it should not constitute the bulk of your writing. If the majority of your content is generated by AI, then the readers are getting the same answers they would’ve gotten from chatting with an agent.
That said, it’s impossible to ban the use of generative AI when it’s so prominent now. If you’re planning to use it, make sure it’s less than 50% of your total text.
You know best how much you’ve used it. The goal shouldn’t be to avoid detection with enough edits but to create a draft that you can augment with your personal insights, thoughts, tips, images, and more.
What We’re Looking For
We’re always interested in hearing from developers, designers, content creators, and digital makers who want to write about the latest and most impactful technologies.
We welcome tutorials, opinions, what’s new/upcoming in ___, tips and tricks, case studies, best practices, informational listicles, and even coverage of your open-source projects — as long as the intent is informational and educational.
Finding a Topic to Write About
Your submissions should be appropriate for the current time. As an example, it’s too late to write about whether AI will be revolutionary or useful in programming — but if you show something you built with it, share tips, highlight both the good and bad, or document your personal experience, that makes for excellent evergreen content that can help others for a long time.
Similarly, a tutorial, guide, or expert opinion on a topic we haven’t featured before is an easy way to get accepted. Some of the topics we’ve written about recently include:
- Front-end architecture
- Web performance and accessibility
- JavaScript topics from beginner to advanced
- Frameworks like React, Vue, Svelte, Solid.js, Next.js, Gatsby, and runtimes like Node and Deno
- Python — from data science to Django
- Rust, the rise of WebAssembly, and serverless computing
- Tailwind CSS, Figma, and Webflow
- Notion, Airtable, and Zapier
- Artificial intelligence, machine learning, LLMs
No matter what your level of expertise is, we want to hear from you! We’re interested in articles for beginner, intermediate, and advanced audiences.
Our core areas are:
Web Development and Design
- JavaScript, HTML and CSS
- Python
- PHP
- WordPress, Ghost, and other content management systems
- User experience design and design tools like Figma
Entrepreneurship & Digital Marketing
- Productivity tips for freelancers and solopreneurs
- Web hosting & development tools
- The business of web development and design
- Freelancing and running a web-based business
- Growth Hacking
No-Code & Low-Code Tools
- Workflows and integrations with apps like Notion, Airtable, Zapier
- App builders like Webflow, Bubble, and AppSheet
- Marketing automation tools like HubSpot, ActiveCampaign, ConvertKit
Development Tools & Environments
- Site builders
- Text editors, code playgrounds, and collaboration tools
- Code testing & debugging tools
- Package managers & dependency management tools
A Few Tips for Technical Content Beginners
If you’re new to technical content writing, you should keep a few things in mind.
- First, your article should be well researched and accurate. You should be able to back up your claims with concrete evidence.
- Second, it should be clear and concise—our readers are busy people, so they appreciate articles that get to the point.
- Third, it’s important to be able to explain complex concepts in layman’s terms. And to put them together in a way that helps the reader click.
- And lastly, remember that a little humor goes a long way! We want our readers to enjoy your article, even if it is about a dry subject.
For references on how to write for a technical audience, see this guide on writing great web development articles and tutorials.
If you can keep these things in mind, you’re on your way to becoming a SitePoint contributor! We look forward to reading your submissions.
