Write For Us
Write For Us
We welcome high-quality guest contributions from genuine WordPress experts. If you have real hands-on experience with WordPress tools, hosting, themes, or plugins — we'd love to hear from you.
Before You Apply — Key Points
- We only publish content written by people with genuine, hands-on WordPress experience — not generalist writers or AI-generated submissions.
- Every article must be 100% original and never published anywhere else before — including your own blog or Medium.
- Minimum word count is 1,500 words for guides and tutorials; 2,000+ words for reviews and comparisons.
- We do not accept paid guest posts, sponsored articles, or content written purely for backlinks.
- Accepted contributors receive a do-follow author bio link and full byline credit on the published post.
- We reserve the right to edit, update, or remove any published guest post at our discretion.
Who We're Looking For
WP Essentials Hub is a hands-on WordPress toolkit review site. We only publish content that reflects real experience — articles written by people who have actually installed, configured, and used the tools they're writing about.
We are looking for contributors who fit one or more of the following profiles:
WordPress Developers
Developers who build custom themes, plugins, or client sites and can write from deep technical experience.
Site Builders & Designers
Elementor, Bricks, Divi, or Gutenberg specialists who work with page builders daily on real projects.
Security Specialists
WordPress security professionals with practical experience hardening sites, fixing hacks, or managing firewalls.
WooCommerce Experts
Store owners or developers with hands-on experience building, optimizing, or scaling WooCommerce stores.
Performance Specialists
Hosting, caching, and Core Web Vitals experts who can back up their recommendations with real benchmark data.
WordPress SEO Experts
SEO professionals with hands-on WordPress experience using tools like Rank Math, Yoast, or Slim SEO.
We do not accept submissions from general content writers, SEO agencies looking for backlinks, AI-generated content, or writers with no demonstrable WordPress experience.
Topics We Cover
All guest content must be directly relevant to the WordPress ecosystem. We cover the following topic areas — contributions must fit within one of these categories:
Domain & Hosting
Reviews, comparisons, migration guides, hosting benchmarks
WordPress Themes
Theme reviews, speed tests, WooCommerce themes, FSE themes
WordPress Plugins
SEO, security, caching, forms, backups, affiliate, analytics plugins
Page Builders
Elementor, Divi, Bricks, Breakdance, Gutenberg reviews & comparisons
WordPress Security
Firewall setup, malware removal, login hardening, security plugins
WooCommerce
Store setup guides, WooCommerce plugins, payment gateways, themes
AI WordPress Tools
AI page builders, AI content plugins, AI chatbots for WordPress
Performance & Speed
Caching plugins, CDN setup, Core Web Vitals optimization, image optimization
How-To Guides
Step-by-step WordPress tutorials with real screenshots and practical advice
Off-topic submissions will not be considered. We do not publish articles about general blogging, social media, digital marketing unrelated to WordPress, or other CMS platforms.
What We Accept & Reject
Our editorial standards are high. Before pitching, review what earns an acceptance versus an immediate rejection:
We Accept
- Original, first-publication-only content not published elsewhere
- In-depth reviews based on real, personal hands-on use
- Practical how-to guides with actual screenshots
- Honest comparisons based on testing — not vendor spec sheets
- Actionable content that genuinely helps WordPress users
- Well-structured articles with clear headings and logical flow
- Content that acknowledges weaknesses alongside strengths
We Reject
- AI-generated or AI-assisted content (zero tolerance)
- Paid guest posts or sponsored content of any kind
- Content published or submitted elsewhere simultaneously
- Thinly veiled promotional pieces for a specific product
- Listicles with no original analysis or personal experience
- Articles stuffed with keyword phrases or unnatural anchor text
- Content written by writers with no WordPress expertise
Content Quality Standards
Every article published on WP Essentials Hub must meet the following quality standards. These are non-negotiable — submissions that do not meet them will be returned for revision or declined.
Minimum Word Count
Guides and tutorials: 1,500+ words. Reviews and comparisons: 2,000+ words. Depth over word padding.
Original Screenshots
Real screenshots from your own WordPress install. No stock photos. No vendor-supplied marketing images.
Clear Structure
H2 and H3 headings throughout. Logical progression. Short paragraphs. Bullet points where appropriate.
100% Original
Never published elsewhere. Not repurposed from another post. Not paraphrased from vendor documentation.
Accurate & Current
All pricing, features, and UI references must be current at the time of submission. Outdated content will be rejected.
No Keyword Stuffing
Write for readers, not search engines. Natural language only. Unnatural anchor text linking will be removed.
What You Get as a Contributor
We value our contributors. Here is what accepted guest authors receive in return for quality contributions:
Do-Follow Bio Link
One do-follow link in your author bio to your website or LinkedIn profile
Full Byline Credit
Your name, photo, and bio displayed prominently on the published post
Social Promotion
Your article shared across our Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook channels
USA Audience
Reach a growing, engaged USA-based WordPress readership
Editorial Support
Light editing for clarity, formatting, and SEO — we improve your work, not change your voice
We do not pay for guest posts and we do not charge for publishing them. This is a purely editorial relationship — quality content in exchange for audience exposure and a do-follow bio link.
How to Submit a Guest Post
Follow these steps to submit your guest post pitch. Submissions that skip steps or ignore these guidelines will not receive a response.
Read the Full Guidelines
Read this entire page carefully before pitching. Submissions that clearly haven't read the guidelines — wrong topics, wrong format, AI-generated text — are declined immediately.
You're doing this now ✓Submit Your Pitch Using the Form Below
Use the submission form on this page. Include your proposed topic, a 2–3 sentence outline of the article, and 2–3 links to previously published writing samples that demonstrate your WordPress expertise.
Wait for Editorial Review
We review all pitches within 5–7 business days. If your pitch fits our audience and standards, we'll reply with feedback or a green light to write the full article. If it doesn't fit, we'll let you know.
Write & Submit the Full Draft
Submit the completed article as a Google Doc with edit access enabled. Include all screenshots, image files, and your author bio (50–80 words) and headshot photo (min. 300×300px).
Editorial Review & Revisions
Our editor reviews the draft for accuracy, readability, and adherence to our standards. We may request revisions — typically 1 round. We do not rewrite articles on your behalf.
Publication & Promotion
Once approved, your article is formatted and published on WP Essentials Hub with your full byline and do-follow bio link. We'll notify you when it goes live and share it on our social channels.
Usually within 7–14 days of final approvalSubmit Your Guest Post Pitch
Fill out the form below with your pitch details. Make sure you've read all guidelines above before submitting. Incomplete or off-topic pitches will not receive a reply.
Guest Post Pitch Submission
All fields marked with * are required. We respond to all qualifying pitches within 5–7 business days.
Pitch Received!
Thank you for your submission. We review every pitch personally and will get back to you within 5–7 business days.
In the meantime, feel free to explore our existing reviews to get a feel for our content style and standards.
