Welcome to TechEngage! We are always looking for talented writers and contributors who share our passion for technology. These guidelines will help you understand our editorial standards, submission process, and what we expect from our contributors.
Who Can Contribute?
We welcome contributions from:
- Technology enthusiasts and experts
- Tech journalists and bloggers
- Industry professionals
- Students and researchers in tech fields
- Anyone with valuable insights about technology
Content Categories
We accept submissions in the following categories:
- News: Breaking tech news, product launches, industry updates
- Reviews: In-depth product reviews, software reviews, service reviews
- How-to Guides: Step-by-step tutorials, tips and tricks, troubleshooting guides
- Opinion: Thought-provoking articles, analysis, commentary
- Science: Research findings, scientific breakthroughs, tech innovations
- Roundups: Best of lists, comparisons, curated collections
Content Requirements
Quality Standards
- Originality: All content must be original and not published elsewhere
- Word Count: Minimum 800 words for articles, 500 words for news pieces
- Accuracy: All facts, statistics, and claims must be accurate and verifiable
- Relevance: Content must be relevant to technology and our audience
- Value: Articles should provide value, insights, or actionable information
Writing Style
- Write in clear, engaging, and professional language
- Use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Avoid jargon unless necessary, and explain technical terms
- Use active voice when possible
- Break up content with headings, subheadings, and bullet points
- Include a compelling introduction and conclusion
Submission Guidelines
How to Submit
To submit your content:
- Visit our submission page
- Create an account or log in if you already have one
- Fill out the submission form with your article details
- Upload your content (Word document, Google Doc link, or paste directly)
- Include a brief author bio and any relevant links
- Submit for review
Required Information
- Article title (compelling and SEO-friendly)
- Category selection
- Featured image (high-quality, relevant, at least 1200x630px)
- Meta description (150-160 characters)
- Focus keyword (for SEO purposes)
- Author bio (2-3 sentences)
Image Guidelines
- Use high-quality, original images when possible
- If using stock photos, ensure proper licensing (Unsplash, Pexels, Pixabay are acceptable)
- Featured images should be at least 1200×630 pixels
- Include alt text for all images
- Optimize images for web (compress before uploading)
- Credit image sources when required
SEO Guidelines
- Include a focus keyword naturally in the title and first paragraph
- Use descriptive headings (H2, H3) with keywords when appropriate
- Include internal links to relevant TechEngage articles (2-3 per article)
- Add external links to authoritative sources
- Write compelling meta descriptions (150-160 characters)
- Avoid keyword stuffing
Editorial Process
Review Timeline
Our editorial team reviews all submissions within 3-5 business days. You will be notified via email about the status of your submission.
What We Look For
- Original and valuable content
- Proper grammar and spelling
- Accurate information and credible sources
- Engaging writing style
- Relevance to our audience
- SEO optimization
Possible Outcomes
- Accepted: Your article will be published, and you will be notified
- Needs Revision: We may request edits or clarifications
- Declined: If your submission doesn’t meet our standards, we will provide feedback
What We Don’t Accept
- Plagiarized or duplicate content
- Promotional or overly sales-focused articles
- Content with excessive affiliate links
- Articles that violate our editorial ethics
- Content that is defamatory, offensive, or illegal
- Articles with outdated or inaccurate information
Author Benefits
- Exposure to our growing audience of tech enthusiasts
- Author bio with links to your website and social media
- Opportunity to build your portfolio and credibility
- Potential for regular contributor status
Contact & Questions
If you have questions about contributing or need clarification on these guidelines, please contact us.
We look forward to working with you!
