{"id":927,"date":"2025-07-01T07:41:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T07:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitechbytes.com\/?page_id=927"},"modified":"2025-07-01T07:47:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T07:47:13","slug":"contributor-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/digitechbytes.com\/contributor-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Contributor Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"contributor-guidelines\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contributor Guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Digitech\u202fBytes<\/strong> welcomes experienced writers, editors, and subject-matter experts who are passionate about consumer technology and committed to delivering helpful, trustworthy, and actionable content. If you&#8217;re excited about demystifying tech for everyday users\u2014and you&#8217;re allergic to fluff\u2014read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/digitechbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Digitech-Bytes-Logo-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitechbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Digitech-Bytes-Logo-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/digitechbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Digitech-Bytes-Logo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/digitechbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Digitech-Bytes-Logo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/digitechbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Digitech-Bytes-Logo-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/digitechbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Digitech-Bytes-Logo-1536x1534.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/digitechbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Digitech-Bytes-Logo.jpg 1974w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"who-were-looking-for\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who We&#8217;re Looking For<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re looking for contributors who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Understand consumer tech deeply<\/strong> (and aren\u2019t afraid to test, tinker, or troubleshoot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Write with clarity, accuracy, and purpose<\/strong>\u2014no filler, no keyword stuffing, no clickbait<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Respect the reader&#8217;s time<\/strong> by delivering real value from paragraph one<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can explain both the \u201chow\u201d and the \u201cwhy\u201d behind tech behavior<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are <strong>comfortable citing standards, vendor docs, and primary sources<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve built your own NAS, configured your own mesh network, or debugged smart home conflicts at 2am\u2014you&#8217;re our kind of contributor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-we-publish\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Publish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"%e2%9c%85-informational-articles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Informational Articles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How-to guides, walkthroughs, setup tutorials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tech explainers and definitions (e.g., \u201cWhat is Wi-Fi\u202f7 and how does it work?\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Troubleshooting tips (e.g., \u201cFire TV buffering? 9 real fixes\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital lifestyle guides (e.g., automation, productivity, privacy tools)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"%e2%9c%85-product-roundups-by-internal-assignment-only\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Product Roundups (by internal assignment only)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cBest-of\u201d lists based on product categories available on Amazon USA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be well-researched, honest, and formatted using our in-house template<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We do <strong>not<\/strong> publish single-product reviews, sponsored placements, or fluff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"%e2%9d%8c-we-do-not-accept\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c We Do NOT Accept:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI\u2011generated content without human oversight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guest posts with backlinks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thin affiliate content disguised as advice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sponsored posts, press releases, or brand-pitched reviews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"editorial-expectations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Editorial Expectations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Expectation<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Voice<\/strong><\/td><td>Clear, direct, friendly\u2014not robotic or overly casual.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tone<\/strong><\/td><td>Helpful and informed. Avoid hype, jargon, or assumptions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sourcing<\/strong><\/td><td>Cite all technical claims with links to reputable sources (standards, manufacturer docs, teardown data, benchmarks).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Formatting<\/strong><\/td><td>Use clean, scannable structure: headings (H2, H3), bullet points, short paragraphs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Images<\/strong><\/td><td>Original screenshots, labeled diagrams, or photos preferred. Stock images allowed if used meaningfully.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Plagiarism<\/strong><\/td><td>Zero tolerance. All work is checked and must be original.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>AI Tools<\/strong><\/td><td>You may use AI for outlining or ideation, but all final content must be written and fact-checked by you.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"payment-rights\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Payment &amp; Rights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rates<\/strong>: Competitive per-article or per-word rates depending on complexity, experience, and content type. Paid via PayPal or bank transfer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Turnaround<\/strong>: Most articles are expected within 5\u20137 days of assignment unless otherwise agreed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rights<\/strong>: We purchase exclusive rights; all submitted and paid content becomes the property of Digitech\u202fBytes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-apply\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Send an email to <strong><a href=\"mailto:editor@digitechbytes.com\">editor@digitechbytes.com<\/a><\/strong> with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A brief intro about your background in tech<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u20133 links to published tech content (not behind paywalls)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your focus area (e.g., networking, smart home, troubleshooting, product roundups)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If pitching an article, include a working title and 2\u20133 sentence summary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Subject line: <strong>Contributor Pitch \u2013 [Your Name]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review pitches and applications on a rolling basis. If your work fits, we\u2019ll start you with a paid trial article and go from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"lets-make-tech-less-confusing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let\u2019s Make Tech Less Confusing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We believe great content empowers readers to understand and take control of their digital lives\u2014whether they\u2019re setting up a mesh router, upgrading a laptop, or picking the right charging cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you share that goal, we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2013 The Digitech\u202fBytes Editorial Team<\/strong><br><a href=\"mailto:editor@digitechbytes.com\">editor@digitechbytes.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Contributor Guidelines Digitech\u202fBytes welcomes experienced writers, editors, and subject-matter experts who are&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-927","page","type-page","status-publish"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/digitechbytes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/927","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/digitechbytes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/digitechbytes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digitechbytes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digitechbytes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=927"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/digitechbytes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/927\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":961,"href":"https:\/\/digitechbytes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/927\/revisions\/961"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/digitechbytes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=927"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}