Good technology coverage helps people understand what a product does, where it falls short, and whether it deserves their attention. At TechByDay, we welcome contributors who can turn technical knowledge, firsthand experience, and careful research into articles readers can use.
We cover technology news, product reviews, buying advice, and practical guides. If you can explain a complicated subject clearly, investigate a meaningful development, or offer an informed opinion supported by evidence, we would like to hear your idea.
You do not need a large following or a long list of published articles to pitch us. A focused idea, sound judgment, and a useful writing sample matter more than your job title.
What We Want to Publish
Our readers want to understand technology and make better decisions about the products they use. Every submission should answer a real question, explain a relevant change, or help someone solve a problem.
We welcome pitches about smartphones, computers, tablets, cameras, gaming equipment, wearables, audio products, software, and connected home devices. We also consider coverage of digital services and emerging technology when the subject has a clear connection to everyday use.
Choose a manageable angle. An article explaining how a laptop performs during video calls can be more useful than a broad overview that briefly touches on every feature.
Technology News With Context
A news pitch should explain what happened, what the available evidence shows, and why readers should care. Summarizing an announcement without adding context rarely gives people enough reason to keep reading.
Look for details that affect availability, compatibility, pricing, performance, or daily use. Explain whether a change applies to existing customers, new buyers, or a limited group of users.
Keep confirmed information separate from rumors and predictions. If an announcement leaves important questions unanswered, identify those gaps instead of filling them with assumptions.
Reviews Based on Actual Use
We welcome reviews grounded in direct experience. Tell us which product you used, how long you used it, and what you tested. Mention the model, configuration, and software version when those details could affect your findings.
Describe the conditions behind your conclusions. Battery life, wireless performance, camera quality, and system speed can change with settings, workloads, and surroundings. Readers need enough context to judge whether your experience matches their needs.
Be candid about limitations. If you could not test a feature properly, say so. Research-based product analysis may also be considered, but it must never suggest that you personally tested something you did not use.
Buying Guides and Comparisons
A useful buying guide starts with a reader’s needs. Consider budget, intended use, compatibility, maintenance, and the compromises that come with each option.
Explain why a recommendation belongs in the article. A product should earn its place through relevant strengths, rather than popularity or a long specification list.
Comparisons should use consistent criteria. When products serve different audiences, explain that difference clearly. Avoid declaring a universal winner when the better choice depends on what someone needs.
Tutorials and Troubleshooting
Practical guides should help readers complete a task without making them guess what comes next. Start by identifying the problem, the expected result, and any requirements.
Test the instructions whenever possible. Check menu names, settings, commands, and the order of the steps. Include relevant operating system or application versions, particularly when an interface has changed.
Put important consequences before the action that causes them. If a step could erase files, reset preferences, or interrupt a service, explain that clearly and offer a less disruptive option when one is available.
Pitch Before You Write
Send a short proposal before preparing a complete article. A pitch helps establish whether the subject, timing, and approach are suitable before you invest hours in a draft.
Include a working headline, the main question you plan to answer, and a brief description of your approach. Explain who the article is for and what readers will learn.
Tell us what access or experience you bring. That might include owning the product, working with the software, interviewing a relevant source, or documenting a problem other coverage has missed.
Add a short introduction and one or two relevant writing samples if available. If you have no published work, an original sample that demonstrates your approach is welcome.
Write Clearly and Specifically
Use plain US English, accurate terminology, and short paragraphs. Explain unfamiliar terms when they first appear, and avoid making readers work through unnecessary jargon.
Choose concrete observations over broad praise. Saying that a keyboard remained comfortable through several hours of writing tells readers more than calling it exceptional.
Keep the introduction focused on the subject. Avoid opening with general statements about how quickly technology changes. Give readers a clear reason to continue, then organize the article around the questions they are likely to ask.
Research and Accuracy
Contributors are responsible for checking factual claims before submission. Verify product names, specifications, dates, prices, compatibility details, and quotations against dependable sources.
Provide supporting source information with your draft so the material can be checked during review. Distinguish manufacturer claims from independently established findings and your own observations.
Do not invent benchmarks, interviews, quotations, ownership history, or testing results. If evidence is incomplete or contradictory, explain the uncertainty and limit your conclusion accordingly.
Originality and AI Use
Submit work you created and have the right to offer for publication. Tell us if the article, or a substantially similar version, has appeared elsewhere or is being considered by another publication.
We do not accept copied articles, lightly rewritten press releases, fabricated experiences, or content assembled from other publishers without meaningful original work.
If you use AI tools during preparation, disclose how you used them. You remain responsible for every claim, quotation, and instruction. Tools must never be used to create fictional testing, sources, or personal experience.
Disclosures and Editorial Independence
Tell us about relationships that could influence the article or affect how readers interpret it. Relevant connections include employment, consulting, sponsorships, affiliate arrangements, and financial interests.
Disclose products received for free, borrowed equipment, paid travel, and other support connected to your coverage. Receiving access does not justify favorable conclusions or omitted criticism.
Promotional placements and undisclosed advertising do not belong in contributor articles. A submission should serve readers through useful reporting, fair analysis, or practical advice.
Images, Editing, and Submission
Submit original photographs, screenshots, or other visuals only when you own them or have permission to use them. Provide captions, ownership details, and any necessary credits. Remove private information before sharing screenshots.
Use the contact options provided on techbyday.com to send your pitch. Keep the proposal concise and organized, with the subject, angle, relevant experience, and samples together.
If an idea moves forward, confirm scope, deadlines, payment terms, and publication rights before beginning the assignment. Submission does not guarantee acceptance. Be prepared to answer questions, support your findings, revise unclear passages, and flag errors promptly. We welcome contributors who care about getting the details right and respect the readers who rely on them.
