Contributor Guidelines
Write high-quality practical content for Tool Point and build your author profile.
Last updated: 3/4/2026
Program Purpose
Tool Point accepts invited guest contributors to publish practical and original content for users of our free online tools.
We prioritize content that solves real workflow problems and helps readers get better outcomes quickly.
Who Can Contribute
- Writers with proven experience in the topic they cover
- Marketers, developers, creators, analysts, and educators
- Contributors who can provide actionable steps and examples
- Verified profiles only, no anonymous submissions
Content Types We Accept
- How-to guides and tutorials
- Use-case driven case studies
- Tool workflows and comparisons
- Practical SEO, writing, productivity, and dev content
Quality Standards (Required)
- Original content only, not published elsewhere
- Accurate and updated claims at submission time
- Clear structure with descriptive H2 and H3 headings
- Actionable advice with examples or real scenarios
- Recommended length: 1,200 to 2,500 words
- No filler, keyword stuffing, or thin rewritten content
AI-Assisted Writing Policy
AI drafting support is allowed, but low-effort AI output is not accepted.
- Fact-check all claims manually before submission
- Remove fabricated examples, citations, and statistics
- Ensure final copy reflects human editorial judgment
- Contributors remain fully responsible for accuracy
Submission Format and Editorial Process
Submit drafts in Google Docs or Markdown with:
- SEO title and 140 to 160 character meta description
- Suggested slug and heading hierarchy
- Relevant internal link opportunities
- Source links for factual claims
Our process includes relevance review, editorial revisions, quality checks, and final publication scheduling. We may edit titles, structure, links, and formatting.
Author Profile Benefits
- Dedicated author profile page on Tool Point
- Byline on all approved published posts
- Approved social profile links
- One approved website link in author bio
- Contributor credibility across future posts
Submission Checklist
- Full name and LinkedIn profile
- 3 to 5 topic pitches relevant to Tool Point users
- 2 writing samples
- Short author bio and expertise areas
- Agreement with contributor and link policies
Public contributor applications are accepted by email only.
Submit via EmailSend to hello@toolpoint.site. Include your profile, 3 to 5 topic ideas, 2 writing samples, and your short bio.