How to submit a technical guest post to dev blogs

Here’s a practical way to submit a technical guest post to dev blogs:

1) Find the right blogs

Look for sites that:

• publish technical tutorials, engineering posts, or case studies
• accept guest contributions or have a “Write for us” page
• match your topic and audience

Good places to search:

• “write for us” + your topic
• developer blogs from tools, frameworks, SaaS companies
• engineering blogs, community blogs, and niche publications

2) Read their content first

Before pitching, review:

• article style and tone
• typical length
• depth of technical detail
• topics they already cover
• whether they accept beginner, intermediate, or advanced content

This helps you avoid pitching something they already have or don’t want.

3) Check submission guidelines

Many blogs have specific rules such as:

• preferred topics
• required author bio
• word count
• formatting requirements
• originality policy
• link policy
• code sample requirements
• whether they allow self-promotion

Follow these exactly.

4) Choose a topic with clear value

Good guest post topics usually:

• solve a real problem
• explain a process or workflow
• compare tools or approaches
• include code examples or screenshots
• share lessons learned from a project

Examples:

• “How to set up CI/CD for a Node.js app with GitHub Actions”
• “A practical guide to API rate limiting in Python”
• “Debugging memory leaks in React apps”
• “Building a scalable logging pipeline with OpenTelemetry”

5) Write a short pitch

Your pitch should be brief and specific. Include:

• who you are
• what topic you want to write about
• why it fits their audience
• what makes your article useful
• links to 1–3 writing samples if possible

Simple pitch template

Subject: Guest post idea for [Blog Name] — [Topic]

Hi [Name],

I’m a [your role] and I’d like to contribute a guest post to [Blog Name].

Proposed article: [Title] Summary: [2–3 sentences describing the problem, approach, and what readers will learn]

This would be useful for your audience because [specific reason].

I can provide:

• clear technical explanation
• code examples / screenshots
• original content tailored to your readers

Writing samples:

• [link]
• [link]

If this sounds relevant, I’d be happy to send a full outline or draft.

Best, [Your name]

6) Send a personalized email

Avoid mass-emailing. Personalize each pitch:

• mention a recent article you liked
• explain how your topic complements their content
• address the editor by name if available

7) Prepare a strong draft

If they accept the pitch:

• write original content
• make it practical and accurate
• use headings, code blocks, bullets, and examples
• add diagrams/screenshots if helpful
• proofread carefully
• test any code snippets

8) Include author bio and links

Most blogs allow:

• a short bio
• one or two relevant links
• social profiles or portfolio
• sometimes a link back to your site

Keep it relevant and not overly promotional.

9) Be ready for edits

Editors may ask for:

• tighter structure
• more depth
• fewer promotional links
• clarification of technical points
• changes to formatting or title

Respond professionally and quickly.

10) Promote the published post

After publishing:

• share it on LinkedIn, X, Reddit, Slack communities, etc.
• include it in your portfolio
• reply to comments if the site allows

Common mistakes to avoid

• pitching without reading the blog
• sending generic or irrelevant topics
• making it a sales post
• too much self-promotion
• weak or outdated technical content
• ignoring submission guidelines

If you want, I can also help you with:

1. a guest post pitch email,
2. a list of dev blogs that accept contributions, or
3. a guest post outline for your topic.