Contributor Policy

Last updated: April 5, 2026

What we publish

FreshJuice publishes guest articles from real people with real expertise. Marketers, SEO professionals, developers, designers, and entrepreneurs who've done the work and have something genuine to say.

We're not a content mill. We don't publish to fill a calendar. Every article on this blog is either written by our team or by a contributor who brought something worth reading.

The hard rules

1. No AI-generated content.

We reject every AI-generated submission. No exceptions.

We can tell. Everyone can tell. The phrasing is too polished, the structure is too predictable, the opinions are too safe. AI writes like it's trying not to offend anyone. Real experts write like they've earned the right to have opinions.

If you used ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any other AI to "draft" or "polish" your article - don't send it. We will spot it, and we will reject it without a second look.

Use AI to brainstorm if you want. Write the actual words yourself.

2. No listicles, no filler, no hedging.

• No "Top 10 Tools for X" unless you've personally used every tool and have strong opinions about each one.
• No "In today's fast-paced digital landscape..." openings.
• No "it might be worth considering that perhaps..." - take a position or don't pitch.
• No conclusion that repeats the intro.

3. No paid placements or affiliate spam.

• Backlinks must be relevant to the content, not to your payout.
• Affiliate links, directory links, and paid placements will be rejected.
• If you're being paid to write the article, disclose it or don't submit it.

4. No plagiarism, no spinning, no rehashing.

• Original work only. Not rewritten from another article.
• Not "inspired by" a LinkedIn post you saw last week.
• If you've published the same piece elsewhere, tell us upfront.

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Editorial Standards

1. Content Integrity

• We will not alter the author's core opinions or arguments.
• Only light edits for grammar, spelling, readability, and formatting may be applied.
• If we think a claim needs evidence, we'll ask you to back it up - not water it down.

2. Attribution & Author Information

• Anonymous submissions will not be accepted.
• Every submission must include:
  • Author’s full name.
    • On the website, the name will link to the author’s profile page, which lists all their contributions on FreshJuice.
  • A valid email address.
    • Required for editorial contact and for generating profile images via Gravatar.
    • Your email will not be published on the FreshJuice website, and you may request removal of your data at any time.
  • Optional: professional title, company name, LinkedIn profile, or personal website.
• Author bio placement:
  • A short bio will appear at the bottom of each article, together with the author’s name (linked to their FreshJuice profile) and a company mention @ CompanyName that links to the author’s organization or website.
  • The author’s profile page will include a longer bio and up to 5 links, which may include:
    • The author’s personal website or portfolio.
    • Social media profiles.
    • The website or LinkedIn page of the company they represent.

3. Backlink Policy

• Articles may include backlinks to the author’s own website or resources, but only when relevant to the content.
• Submissions with excessive or unrelated links will be rejected.
• Affiliate links, spammy directories, or paid placements are not allowed.

4. Submission Review

• All submissions will be reviewed for:
  • Relevance to marketing, SEO, dev, branding, or digital growth.
  • Accuracy of factual claims (where verifiable).
  • Adherence to the hard rules above.
  • Respectful tone (criticism of practices is fine; personal attacks are not).
• Articles may be rejected if they fail to meet these standards. We'll tell you why.

5. Disclaimer

• Every guest post will include a disclaimer such as:

  The views expressed here are the author’s own and informed by their professional and personal experience. This article does not necessarily represent the views of FreshJuice.

6. Editorial Context

• In rare cases where an article may spark debate or controversy, FreshJuice reserves the right to add a short editor’s note for context.

7. Privacy & Removal Rights

• Author information is handled in accordance with the FreshJuice Privacy Policy.
• Email addresses are collected for editorial purposes only and will not be published on the FreshJuice website.
• Authors and contributors may request removal of their profile or published content at any time.
• Removal requests will also be honored if made by the company or organization an author represents, or in response to valid legal requests.
• Please note that deleted content may remain temporarily available in third-party caches and archives (e.g., Google, Bing, Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine), which are beyond FreshJuice’s control.

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Process

1. Author submits draft or pitch to the FreshJuice editorial team via:
   • Form: Submit your article idea
   • Email: contribute@freshjuice.dev
2. Content team reviews for clarity, quality, backlinks, and adherence to editorial standards.
3. Final approval is provided by the editorial lead.
4. Article is published with proper attribution, disclaimer, and author bio.