Who We Publish
We prioritise contributors with first-hand experience: freelancers, founders, marketers, SEOs, content leads, developers, analysts, and agency operators. If you’ve shipped a process that consistently works or learned a tough lesson and can teach it, our readers want it. You don’t need to be famous; you do need to be specific and helpful.
Topics & Angles We Love
- AI in practice: prompts that save hours, AI assisted research, content ops with quality control.
- SEO that moves the needle: content clusters, internal linking, technical fixes tied to traffic or revenue.
- Content & distribution: briefs, calendars, repurposing systems, social amplification.
- Freelancing & agency ops: proposals, pricing, project scopes, client onboarding, delivery templates.
- E-commerce & local: product SEO, CRO, listings, reviews, Maps/GBP wins in Pakistan and abroad.
- Analytics: GA4, Looker Studio dashboards, attribution sanity checks.
- Comparisons: honest tool head-to-heads (what you picked and why, with screenshots).
We avoid generic theory pieces. Show the workflow; share the template; include the “gotchas”.
Our Quality Bar (Human-Written)
We publish human-written work. AI tools can assist with outlines or proofreading, but the narrative, examples, and judgement must be yours. To keep the bar high:
- Originality: 100% original. No paraphrasing, spinning, or re-posts (we check).
- First-hand proof: include real screenshots (redact sensitive data), code snippets, or brief metrics.
- Specificity: concrete steps, examples, and edge cases; remove filler.
- Voice: clear, direct, friendly. Avoid hype and clichés.
- Citations: link to credible sources and docs when you state facts.
- Disclosure: if AI assisted, state how (e.g., “outline only”).
Submission Requirements (Checklist)
- Length: 1,000–1,800 words (exceptions for strong tutorials).
- Structure: H2/H3 headings, intro that promises value, conclusion with takeaways.
- Assets: 2–5 original screenshots or diagrams (PNG/JPG/WebP). Add alt text.
- Examples: include at least 2 first-hand examples or mini case studies.
- Template: if relevant, share a Google Doc/Sheet or downloadable checklist.
- Bio & photo: 50–100 words + headshot (120×120), links to site/LinkedIn.
- Author email: submit using a work email from the domain you link to (when possible).
- Originality attestation: include a one-line statement that the article is human-written and original.
Link Policy & Fees (Read Before Pitching)
We allow useful, editorial links that genuinely help readers. To keep things fair and search-safe:
- Links allowed: up to 1–2 contextual links to your site or client, if they are relevant and non-spammy.
- Editorial processing fee: A $10 fee applies to approved sponsored or link-inclusive guest posts. This covers manual review, formatting, SEO checks, and publishing. Payment is due before the article goes live.
- Tagging: paid/sponsored links will be marked appropriately (e.g.,
rel="sponsored") to comply with search engine guidelines. - Edits: we may remove or change links that aren’t useful, are overly promotional, or change after publication.
- No link schemes: we don’t accept PBNs, doorway pages, or unrelated affiliate drops.
If you need more than two links, propose them in your pitch with clear justification, approval is rare.
Formatting & SEO Guidelines
- Title: clear benefit + year if relevant (≤ 60 chars).
- Meta description: 140–160 chars. We can help refine.
- Headings: descriptive H2/H3s; avoid single-word headers.
- Links out: 2–4 external references to high-quality sources.
- Images: compress; include alt text; credit sources if not original.
- Tone: friendly, direct, practical. Prefer active voice.
- Code/queries: format with fenced blocks; annotate tricky parts.
- Localization: Pakistan context is welcome (currency, tools, SERP screenshots), but keep it useful globally.
Editorial Process & Timelines
- Pitch: send title + 5-bullet outline + target audience + why you’re credible.
- Approval (3–5 business days): we confirm fit, angle, and working title.
- Draft (7–14 days): submit a Google Doc with view access, or Markdown/HTML with assets.
- Edits (3–7 days): we suggest improvements, check sources, and polish for clarity.
- Links & fee: we confirm the allowed 1–2 links and send an invoice for the $10 publication fee.
- Publish & promotion: we format for the site, share in our newsletter/social, and may feature on the hero.
Urgent timelines? Say so in your pitch. We occasionally fast-track exceptional pieces.
Author Verification (How We Keep It Human)
To ensure real authors and unique, human-generated content, your pitch should include:
- Real identity: full name + headshot + LinkedIn or portfolio. Company email if you’re linking to that domain.
- Samples: 1–2 published articles or case studies with bylines.
- First-hand proof: willingness to share 2+ redacted screenshots, anonymised metrics, or repo links.
- Originality statement: “I wrote this article without AI text generation; any tool use was limited to research/grammar.”
- Quick video option (nice-to-have): a 30–60s loom summarising your angle proves you know the topic.
Submit Your Pitch (Email Only)
We accept pitches via email only. This helps us review serious, well-prepared submissions and significantly reduces low-quality or spam outreach.
Send your pitch to:
[email protected]
Required Email Format
To be reviewed, your email must follow the format below. Emails that do not follow these instructions are not reviewed.
Subject line (required):
Pitch: [Your Proposed Article Title]
Email body must include (in this order):
- Your full name and current role
- Short bio (who you are and why you’re credible)
- Proposed article title
- 5-bullet outline (one line per bullet)
- Target audience (who this article helps)
- 1–2 proposed links and why they add value
- Links to 1–2 published writing samples
- One-line originality statement (human-written, original)
Please note:
- We do not accept pre-written articles.
- We do not respond to link exchange or mass outreach emails.
- Submission does not guarantee publication.
- A $10 editorial processing fee applies only to accepted articles.
By emailing your pitch, you agree that we may edit submissions for clarity, accuracy, and compliance with our editorial and link policies.
Rights & Legal
- Ownership: you retain copyright. You grant Digitalboxes a non-exclusive licence to publish and promote your article.
- Exclusivity: 90-day exclusivity on the exact content. You may later republish a revised version with a canonical link back.
- Edits & takedowns: we may update for accuracy over time. We may remove content that violates policies or legal requests.
- Disclosure: sponsored relationships must be disclosed. We tag paid links appropriately.
- Plagiarism: zero tolerance. Violations result in removal and a permanent ban.
FAQ
Do you accept AI-generated text?
Yes. You may use AI for brainstorming, proofreading, or image generation, but the draft itself must be written by you. We review writing style, sources, and first-hand details to verify authorship.
How many links can I include?
Up to 1–2 contextual links if they help readers. We apply an editorial publication fee of $10 per accepted article and tag paid links appropriately for compliance.
Do you pay writers?
This programme is for guest contributors seeking reach and authority. At the moment, it operates on a publication-fee basis rather than per-word payments.
What gets featured on the homepage hero?
Actionable, specific guides with clear steps, original visuals, and measurable outcomes. The more it helps readers, the more likely it is to be featured.
