WRITE FOR SILICON THEMES
Pitch a story to Silicon Themes
We’re looking for practical, developer-first stories on web development, AI, cybersecurity, WordPress (themes/plugins), performance optimization, cloud infrastructure, and digital privacy. Send us actionable guides, sharp analysis, or field notes from building and shipping real products.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
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A tight angle and clear takeaway
Lead with one core idea: what the reader will learn, build, or decide. Include a proposed headline, a short lede, and 3–6 bullets outlining the structure. We love pieces that ship code, screenshots, configs, benchmarks, checklists, or reproducible steps—not vague trend summaries.
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Credible sourcing and real experience
Bring receipts. Reference docs, RFCs, changelogs, CVEs, research papers, or original data—and tell us what you tested in your own environment. If you’re sharing security or privacy guidance, note scope and limitations, avoid hype, and prioritize safe, responsible recommendations.
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Scope, length, and edits that respect readers
Most features land best around 1,200–2,500 words, but we’re flexible for the right story. Tell us the target length, estimated time to report, and what you can deliver (draft, code repo, images). Expect collaborative editing for clarity, accuracy, and strong SEO without keyword stuffing.
GOOD TO KNOW
We read every pitch. If it’s a fit, you’ll typically hear back within 5–7 business days. If you’re on a deadline, mention it up top and we’ll try to accommodate—no hard feelings if you need to place it elsewhere.
We pay on publication. Rates depend on scope and complexity (reported features, tutorials with code, and security explainers pay more). Include your expected rate and any relevant links to past work so we can move fast.
Pitch FAQ
Send a clear angle, why it matters now, and who it helps (developers, founders, or security-minded builders). Include 3–5 bullet points for the structure, what readers will learn, and any original testing you’ll do (benchmarks, code samples, screenshots, or threat-model notes). If you’ve written on similar topics, share 1–3 links so we can gauge fit and voice.
Start with a short proposal—headline idea, summary, outline, and sources/links—so we can confirm fit before you invest time. Use the guidance on our Pitch page and include your expected turnaround and whether the piece is exclusive to Silicon Themes.
We’re especially excited by practical, experience-based pieces on WordPress performance (themes/plugins, Core Web Vitals), intelligent automation, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity/privacy for modern web apps. We love “here’s what we tried and what happened” writing—tradeoffs, costs, and lessons learned included.
We aim to reply within 5–10 business days. If we can’t take it on, we may still share quick feedback or suggest a different angle. If your pitch is time-sensitive (e.g., a security issue, major release, or breaking change), note the deadline up front so we can triage appropriately.