How to publish an article about my API on a developer site

To publish an article about your API on a developer site, the process is usually:

1. Pick the right developer site

Choose platforms where your target developers already spend time, such as:

• Dev.to
• Medium
• Hashnode
• SitePoint
• DZone
• HackerNoon
• A community blog like Redocly, Postman, or RapidAPI blog
• Your own company blog or docs site

2. Decide the article angle

Don’t write a pure promo piece. Developer audiences usually prefer:

• A real use case
• A tutorial
• A problem/solution story
• An integration guide
• A benchmark or comparison
• A lesson learned from building the API

Good examples:

• “How to build a weather dashboard with the [Your API]”
• “5 ways developers can use [Your API] in production”
• “Integrating [Your API] with Node.js in 15 minutes”

3. Check the site’s submission rules

Look for:

• Guest post guidelines
• Editorial calendar
• Partner content options
• Sponsored content rules
• Required format, length, and links policy

Some sites accept pitches by email; others have submission forms.

4. Write a strong pitch

Your pitch should include:

• Working title
• Short summary
• Why it matters to their audience
• Your credentials
• Any demo repo or sample code
• Why it’s not just marketing

Example pitch:

Hi, I’d like to contribute a tutorial for your audience: “Building a real-time SMS notification app with [Your API] and Node.js.”
The article would show a practical integration, include code samples, and help developers implement a common workflow. I can provide working examples, screenshots, and a GitHub repo.

5. Create developer-friendly content

Make sure the article includes:

• Clear problem statement
• Code examples
• API endpoints and sample requests/responses
• Error handling
• Authentication steps
• Setup instructions
• Screenshots or diagrams
• A link to docs or GitHub repo
• A short conclusion with next steps

6. Avoid common mistakes

• Don’t make it sound like an ad
• Don’t hide the implementation details
• Don’t publish inaccurate code
• Don’t ignore the site’s formatting rules
• Don’t overload the article with links

7. Submit and follow up

After pitching:

• Wait the usual review period
• Follow up politely if you don’t hear back
• Be ready to revise based on editor feedback

8. Promote after publication

Once it’s live:

• Share on LinkedIn, X, and relevant communities
• Add it to your API docs and website
• Mention it in newsletters or onboarding emails

If you want, I can also help you with:

1. a pitch email template,
2. an article outline for your API,
3. or a list of developer sites that accept guest posts.