Guidelines
Guest post guidelines & article format.
01Topics we accept
Yes, please
- AI models, tools and reviews
- LLM APIs, agents and automation
- Prompt engineering and prompt packs
- Developer tutorials and coding with AI
- AI for business, marketing and productivity
- Model comparisons, cost and benchmarks
- AI careers, skills and learning
We do not publish
- Casino, betting or gambling
- Adult content or dating
- CBD, pharma or unverified health claims
- Crypto schemes, loans or get-rich offers
- Essay mills, hacking or cracked software
- Pure sales pages or press releases
02Quality standards
- Original and exclusive. Never published elsewhere, and not republished after it goes live with us.
- Useful first. Teach something specific: steps, examples, numbers, screenshots or code.
- Human-edited. AI-assisted drafting is fine. Raw AI output is rejected.
- Accurate and current. Facts, pricing and model names correct at submission, with sources linked.
- Plain, direct voice. Short sentences, active voice, no keyword stuffing or clickbait.
- Natural brand mentions. Your product appears where it genuinely helps the reader.
03Article format
| Element | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Length | 2,500 to 4,000 words. |
| Title (H1) | Under 65 characters, main keyword included. |
| Meta description | 140 to 155 characters, summarizes the answer. |
| Quick answer | 40 to 60 word direct answer near the top, for Google and AI search. |
| Structure | Short intro, then H2 and H3 sections. Paragraphs of 2 to 4 sentences. |
| FAQ | 3 to 5 real questions with short answers. |
| Sources | Primary sources linked: official docs, research, company posts. |
04Article template
Use this outline in your Google Doc. Keep the order.
# Meta
Title (H1): under 65 characters, main keyword included
Meta description: 140 to 155 characters
Target keyword: 1 primary + 2 to 3 secondary
Suggested URL slug: short-keyword-slug
# Article
H1 Title
Quick answer (40 to 60 words)
Intro (2 to 3 short paragraphs)
H2 Section 1 (core concept or first step)
H3 Sub-point with example / screenshot / code
H2 Section 2
H2 Section 3 (comparison table or step-by-step)
H2 Key takeaways (3 to 5 bullets)
H2 FAQ (3 to 5 questions)
Sources
# Extras
Links: max 2 contextual links with exact anchor text
Images: 1 cover (16:9) + in-article images (any size) with alt text
05Link policy
- Maximum 2 dofollow links per article, in the body where they help the reader.
- Paid placements carry
rel="sponsored", in line with Google's paid-link guidelines. - Anchor text must read naturally. No exact-match stuffing, no link in the first sentence.
- Target pages must be live, HTTPS, safe and relevant. No affiliate or redirect links.
- Internal links: we add 2 to 3 links to related Build Fast with AI articles.
06Bylines
- Sponsored articles and tool reviews are written by our team and published under the Build Fast with AI editorial byline, marked as sponsored.
07Images
- Only images you own or have rights to use.
- Cover image in a 16:9 ratio (for example 1920 x 1080 px). In-article images can be any size.
- JPG, PNG or WebP.
- Descriptive alt text on every image. No watermarks.
08How to submit
- Pitch first: send 2 to 3 topic ideas through the form. No full drafts before approval.
- After approval, share the article as an editable Google Doc.
- We may edit for clarity, SEO, length and style. Major changes are shared before publishing.