Publishing articles on Bigstartups Network has its perks. Follow the community's shared best practices and guidelines to ensure your voice is heard. These practices will help you create content that resonates with our audience and adheres to our publishing standards.
Create attention-grabbing headlines that accurately reflect your content's essence. Headlines should be clear, concise, and compelling to attract readers.
Use a clear hierarchy with headings (H1, H2, H3) to break down content into digestible sections. This not only enhances readability but also improves SEO.
Include relevant images, videos, or infographics to enhance your content and improve engagement. This not only enhances readability but also improves SEO.
Ensure your content is easily readable on all devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones. This improves user experience and extends your reach.
Use targeted keywords naturally throughout the article, including in the title, headings, and meta description. This helps improve visibility in search engine results.
Follow accessibility guidelines such as providing alt text for images, ensuring good color contrast, and using semantic HTML. This makes content accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.
Maintain high editorial standards by ensuring all content is accurate, well-researched, and free of grammatical errors. Have a thorough proofreading process before publication.
Clearly attribute content to its respective authors, providing a brief bio and a link to their profile. This builds credibility and allows readers to connect with authors.
Establish and adhere to a consistent publication schedule. This helps in building a loyal readership and can improve overall site traffic.
Encourage reader engagement through comments, social sharing, and interactive elements. This fosters a sense of community and increases content reach.
A nice, well-commentated caption is a fantastic way to get your members on the community feed.
Adding photos or illustrations to your article or story will attract more attention from readers.
We love it when you link to valuable resources, but don't overdo it. A maximum of 3 links in your article. Also, no link should be added in the BODY of your content.
Add appropriate tags to your article and posting it in the right categories will help readers to easily search your content.
Please don't add profane, pornographic, or NSFW content to your articles.
Do not publish content containing vulgar, profane, or pornographic material. Such content will result in account suspension.
Content promoting hate speech, racism, sexism, or any form of discrimination is strictly prohibited.
Avoid spreading false information, fake news, or conspiracy theories without credible sources.
Ensure all content is original or properly licensed. Plagiarized or unauthorized use of copyrighted materials will not be tolerated.
Do not publish content that promotes or glorifies violence, self-harm, or illegal activities.
Avoid content that tarnishes the reputation of individuals or entities without verifiable evidence.
Articles containing malicious links or fraudulent schemes are strictly prohibited.
Refrain from posting overly promotional content. Focus on providing value to the audience.
Do not disclose personal information such as addresses, phone numbers, or emails without consent.
Political content must remain factual and balanced, avoiding divisive or misleading statements.
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