Technology Contributor Guidelines
DigitalLifeHackers welcomes knowledgeable contributors who can provide useful, accurate, and original information about technology.
We are interested in articles that help readers understand technology, software, gadgets, digital tools, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, mobile technology, and other subjects that fit our editorial focus.
If you have a well-researched technology topic that provides genuine value to our readers, you can contact us at:
contact@digitallifehackers.com
Topics We Cover
Our contributor program is focused on topics that fit the DigitalLifeHackers technology ecosystem.
Technology
Articles about technology developments, digital products, emerging technologies, and practical technology concepts.
Hardware & Gadgets
We welcome useful content about:
- Computer hardware
- Smartphones and mobile devices
- Consumer electronics
- Gadgets
- Cameras and accessories
- Device features and specifications
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Technology accessories
Software & Applications
Relevant topics include:
- Desktop software
- Mobile applications
- Productivity tools
- Operating systems
- Software features
- Software troubleshooting
- App guides and tutorials
- Digital tools and services
Artificial Intelligence
We consider informative content about:
- Artificial intelligence concepts
- AI tools and applications
- Generative AI
- Practical uses of AI
- AI developments
- AI-related software and services
Articles should prioritize useful information rather than promotional claims.
Cybersecurity & Online Safety
Relevant topics may include:
- Cybersecurity fundamentals
- Online safety
- Account security
- Privacy
- Security software
- Common digital threats
- Safe technology practices
Security-related content must be accurate and responsible.
Internet & IoT
We welcome content covering:
- Internet technology
- Connected devices
- Smart technology
- Internet of Things
- Networking concepts
- Web technology
- Connected-home technology
Mobile Technology
Relevant subjects include:
- Smartphones
- Mobile applications
- Mobile operating systems
- Smartphone features
- Mobile security
- Mobile troubleshooting
- Practical mobile technology guides
Technology How-To Guides
We are interested in practical tutorials that explain how to use software, devices, applications, online services, and other technology.
Step-by-step guides should be clear, accurate, and easy for the intended reader to follow.
What We Look For
A strong contribution should:
- Provide original and useful information
- Address a clear reader need or question
- Be relevant to DigitalLifeHackers’ technology coverage
- Be factually accurate and properly researched
- Use clear and accessible language
- Add information that is not simply copied from existing articles
- Provide practical examples where appropriate
- Use descriptive headings and a logical structure
- Be written for readers rather than primarily for search engines
Originality and Plagiarism
Submitted articles must be original.
We do not accept:
- Copied articles
- Rewritten or lightly spun content
- Duplicate content previously published elsewhere
- Content created primarily to manipulate search rankings
- Articles assembled from other websites without adding meaningful original value
We may reject or request revisions to content that does not meet our originality and quality requirements.
Research and Sources
Technology information can change quickly, so contributors should verify important claims before submitting an article.
Depending on the topic, useful sources may include:
- Official product documentation
- Official software documentation
- Company announcements
- Government websites
- Academic or research sources
- Industry organizations
- Original technical documentation
- Reliable first-party sources
Sources should support factual claims rather than simply being included for promotional purposes.
Links
Links should be relevant to the subject and useful to the reader.
We may remove links that are:
- Irrelevant to the article
- Excessively promotional
- Low quality
- Misleading
- Primarily intended to manipulate search rankings
- Unrelated to the contributor’s subject
Contributors should not submit an article primarily for the purpose of obtaining backlinks.
Promotional Content
DigitalLifeHackers may consider product, software, service, or company-related content when it provides genuine informational value to readers.
However, promotional material should not be presented as independent editorial information without appropriate context.
Commercial relationships, sponsorships, or other relevant interests should be disclosed when applicable.
Article Length
There is no single word-count requirement for every topic.
As a general guideline, most detailed contributions should be approximately 1,000–2,000 words, depending on the complexity of the subject.
The priority is completeness, accuracy, usefulness, and reader value rather than reaching an arbitrary word count.
Article Structure
Please structure your article clearly.
Where appropriate, use:
- One clear H1 title
- Descriptive H2 sections
- H3 subsections when needed
- Short paragraphs
- Bullet points
- Tables where they improve understanding
- Step-by-step instructions for tutorials
Avoid unnecessary repetition and keyword stuffing.
Images
Relevant images, screenshots, diagrams, or other visual material may be included when they genuinely help explain the subject.
Contributors must have the appropriate rights or permission to use submitted images.
Do not submit copyrighted images taken from other websites without permission.
Author Information
Please provide accurate author information with your submission.
An author bio may include relevant professional experience, technical expertise, publications, or other information that helps readers understand the author’s background.
Do not make unsupported claims about qualifications or expertise.
Editorial Review
Every submission is subject to editorial review.
Our editorial review may consider:
- Topic relevance
- Accuracy
- Originality
- Organization
- Readability
- Source quality
- Link relevance
- Promotional content
- Overall usefulness to readers
We may request revisions before publication.
DigitalLifeHackers reserves the right to edit content for clarity, accuracy, structure, formatting, and editorial standards.
Content Updates
Technology changes frequently.
Published articles may be reviewed and updated when important information becomes outdated or inaccurate.
Updates may include changes to software features, product information, compatibility, security information, specifications, or other technology details.
Content We Do Not Accept
We do not accept submissions that are primarily:
- Link-building campaigns
- Advertisements disguised as editorial content
- Plagiarized or duplicated content
- Misleading technology claims
- Spam
- Malware or malicious software promotion
- Illegal activities
- Adult content
- Gambling promotion
- Unrelated promotional material
- Unsubstantiated financial or investment claims
- Content unrelated to our technology focus
Before You Submit
Before contacting us, please consider whether your proposed topic fits our existing coverage.
A strong submission should provide information that is genuinely useful to DigitalLifeHackers readers and should add something meaningful beyond what is already available on our website.
Topics closely related to our existing technology clusters are generally more appropriate than unrelated subjects.
How to Submit
Please email your proposed article or topic to:
contact@digitallifehackers.com
Please include:
- Proposed article title
- Brief description of the topic
- Intended audience
- Relevant author information
- Any sources you expect to use
- The completed article, if it is ready for review
Our editorial team will review submissions according to our content standards.
Submission does not guarantee publication.
Our Editorial Focus
DigitalLifeHackers aims to maintain a connected technology-focused content ecosystem.
Our primary areas include:
Technology → Hardware & Gadgets → Software & Apps → Cybersecurity → Artificial Intelligence → Internet & IoT → Mobile Technology → How-To Guides → Technology News & Updates
We encourage contributors to submit content that strengthens these subject areas and provides practical value to readers.
Contact
For contributor and editorial inquiries:
contact@digitallifehackers.com
Please see our About Us, Editorial Policy, and Contact Us pages for more information about DigitalLifeHackers.