Editorial guidelines for contributors
These guidelines keep Search Engine World consistent and readable for an advanced audience.
Follow them and your review goes faster.
Submission requirements
What your draft needs before it can go to review.
Originality
Submissions must be original and not published elsewhere. Plagiarism is not accepted.
If you want to self-check, you can use
PlagiarismDetector.
AI generated content
Fully AI generated articles are not accepted. If you used AI for brainstorming or light editing,
say so in your submission note. If the draft reads like a generic AI rewrite, it will be rejected.
Optional self-check:
Copyleaks.
Relevance
Topics should be relevant to search engines, SEO, AI search visibility, analytics, content systems,
digital marketing, or closely related areas.
Quality bar
No word salad, no trolling, no filler, no sales pitch. Write for working search pros.
Bring proof, constraints, and what you learned.
Length and language
- Typical length: 800 to 2,000 words.
- Write in clear, professional language. Industry jargon is fine, define it early.
- Use short paragraphs and descriptive headings.
Formatting rules
Make it easy to edit, publish, and read on mobile.
Document format
- Google Doc or plain text is best.
- Limited HTML is fine.
- No CSS in the submission. It can break templates.
Headings and structure
- Use headings (H2, H3) to break up sections.
- Use bullet lists for steps, checks, or key points.
- Avoid giant blocks of text.
Images
- Include a featured image sized 1200 x 630 (PNG or JPG).
- Provide a download link or attach the file.
- Only use images you own or that are royalty-free, include attribution when needed.
- Provide alt text for each image.
Links
- Link to credible sources that support claims.
- All offsite links should open in a new tab (target="_blank").
- No links to your company site, employer site, or client sites inside the article body.
- Add internal links to SearchEngineWorld and Pubcon when relevant.
SEO inputs we need from you
Keep these in a note at the top of your submission.
Meta description
Provide a short summary, 150 to 160 characters.
Keywords and phrasing
Include relevant conversational phrases naturally. No forced keyword stuffing.
Internal linking
Suggest 2 to 5 internal links to relevant SearchEngineWorld pages if you know them.
External sources
Link to reputable sources. Skip competitor promotion.
Editorial process
How your submission moves from pitch to publish.
Review
We review for fit, clarity, and policy compliance. If the piece needs major changes,
we will send notes before publishing.
Editing
We may edit for clarity, structure, style, and length. We may also add images or internal links.
If a rewrite is needed, we will ask first.
Author bio and profile
We keep bios tight and professional.
- Bio: 50 to 100 words (first submission only).
- Photo: high-resolution headshot.
- Social: optional links to professional profiles.
How to submit
One clear route, no guessing.
Submit your article (Google Doc link or attached text document) via
Pubcon General Contact.
Put "Article Submission" in the subject line.
After your first accepted article, we can create an account so you can submit directly in the future.
Ready to submit?
Send your draft, your featured image, and a short note on why this is new or useful for advanced readers.