diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ee9d9da..65d104e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -4,11 +4,14 @@ Paid writer programs usually have just enough of an incentive for people to get A list of companies that have paid Developer Community Writer Programs. +> **Status key:** ✅ Active  |  ⏸️ Paused/Closed  |  ❓ Unknown/Unverified +> +> *Last audited: July 2026* -- [AIConfig](https://forms.gle/MALE8ju94QWmYWVdA) - $75-$200 per article. - > Technical content, tutorials, and building demo projects that include AIConfig (open-source project from LastMile AI). -- [Airbyte](https://airbyte.com/write-for-the-community) - $900 per article of about 1500 words. +## ✅ Active + +- [Airbyte](https://airbyte.com/community/write-for-the-community) - $900 per article of about 1500 words. > Data engineering tutorials, tutorials that cover Airbyte use cases and features. - [Amezmo](https://www.amezmo.com/write-for-amemzo) - $300 per article @@ -16,27 +19,21 @@ A list of companies that have paid Developer Community Writer Programs. - [AppSignal](https://blog.appsignal.com/write-for-us) - $300 per article > Cover topics in full-stack web development. - + - [Bugfender](https://bugfender.com/blog/write-for-us/) - Up to $500 per article > Mobile development, Frontend development, and any other dev focused content. Tutorials, guides, and tech articles. - -- [CircleCI](https://circleci.com/blog/guest-writer-program/) - $350-$600 per piece - > Technical tutorials with code. Pick from a list of possible articles. - [Civo](https://www.civo.com/write-for-us) - $200-$500 per piece > Write a tutorial or how-to guide at Civo and get paid. -- [Code Tuts+](https://code.tutsplus.com/articles/call-for-authors-write-for-tuts--cms-22034) - $100 (Quick tip) $250 (Tutorial) +- [Code Tuts+](https://code.tutsplus.com/call-for-authors-write-for-tuts--cms-22034a) - $100 (Quick tip) $250 (Tutorial) > Technical focused articles. Pick from a list of possible articles. - [Codiga](https://www.codiga.io/write-for-us/) - $100-$150 per piece > Technical articles focused on code quality. - [CodingSight](https://codingsight.com) (Email [marketing@devart.com](mailto:marketing@devart.com)) - $100-$250 per piece - > Technical articles on SQL Server, PostgreSQL, .NET, Oracle, and Azure. - -- [Content Turbine](https://www.contentturbine.com/freelance) - $150+ per piece - > Technical content agency. How-to articles, developer guides, and product use cases are among the specialties. + > Technical articles on SQL Server, PostgreSQL, .NET, Oracle, and Azure. Applications are by email, there is no public programme page to check. - [Corellium](https://www.corellium.com/contributor-program) - $500-$1500 per article > Technical tutorials, guides, opinions and case studies on mobile application security. @@ -50,13 +47,10 @@ A list of companies that have paid Developer Community Writer Programs. - [Every Developer Content Agency](https://everydeveloper.com/join/) - $300+ per article > Technical tutorials, guides, opinions and case studies on software development. -- [Hashnode Web3 Blog](https://web3.hashnode.com/contribute-to-the-web3-blog) - $250-$350 per article - > Technical content and tutorials related to Web3. - - [Hygraph](https://hygraph.com/write-for-hygraph) - Up to $300 per piece > Technical tutorials or blogs with code about Hygraph or GraphQL with Jamstack or tooling of your choice. -- [In Plain English](https://plainenglish.io/blog/how-to-write-for-in-plain-english) - From $100 per piece and more +- [In Plain English](https://plainenglish.io/writing/how-to-write-for-in-plain-english) - From $100 per piece and more > Technical tutorials or blogs with code about Javascript, Python and web technologies - [IOD Content Agency](https://iamondemand.com/iod-talent-network/) - $300-$400 per article @@ -65,16 +59,10 @@ A list of companies that have paid Developer Community Writer Programs. - [Kestra](https://kestra.io/write-for-us) - $300+ per article > Technical tutorials, guides, opinions and case studies on data orchestration and workflow optimization. -- [LambdaTest](https://www.lambdatest.com/lambdatest-write-for-us) - $200 per article - > Write about web automation testing, mobile app testing, CI/CD and DevOps, responsive testing, real time testing, cross browser testing, web development and CSS, thought leadership. - -- [Literally](https://literally.homerun.co/technical-writer/en)- $250-$800 per article - > Developer marketing agency that works with many clients. Writers who are accepted get an email when there's a topic that matches their field of interest and financial expectations. +- [LoginRadius](https://www.loginradius.com/blog/guest-blog) - Previously up to $200 per piece + > The write-for-us page is live and accepting applications, but it no longer mentions payment anywhere. -- [LoginRadius](https://www.loginradius.com/blog/async/page/guest-blog) - Up to $200 per piece - > Technical tutorials with code. Not limited to LoginRadius products. - -- [Magic](https://magic-fortmatic.typeform.com/to/Wgzsocor) - Up to $300 per piece +- [Magic](https://form.typeform.com/to/Wgzsocor) - Up to $300 per piece > Technical tutorials on how to use Magic.link - [MagicPod](https://frost-act-be2.notion.site/MagicPod-Writers-Program-ea85c41d617943559a351f85c3add632) - Up to $200 per piece @@ -83,11 +71,11 @@ A list of companies that have paid Developer Community Writer Programs. - [Make Use Of](https://www.makeuseof.com/contributor/) - $120 per piece with performance benefits > Tutorials and features about consumer apps and software products. +- [mcp-agent](https://forms.gle/MALE8ju94QWmYWVdA) - $75-$200 per article. + > Technical content, tutorials, and building demo projects that include mcp-agent, the open-source agent framework from LastMile AI. This is the same programme previously listed here as AIConfig, which LastMile AI has since renamed. + - [Mem0](https://mem0ai.notion.site/2edf22c70c9080f7b366d6481e2a8869?pvs=105) - Up to $300 based on experience - > Technical tutorials and deep dives into Mem0 and AI memory platforms. - -- [MetalBear](https://metalbear.co/writers-program/) - Up to $300 per article - > Technical articles, guides, and tutorials on cloud software development, DevOps, Developer Experience, Platform Engineering, backend engineering. + > Technical tutorials and deep dives into Mem0 and AI memory platforms. The application form asks you to name your own per-article rate. - [MSSQLTips](https://www.mssqltips.com/contribute/) - $160 per tip > Get paid to write about SQL Server and related technologies. @@ -95,99 +83,69 @@ A list of companies that have paid Developer Community Writer Programs. - [Nanonet](https://nanonets.com/blog/write-for-us/) - Pay unknown > Get paid to write about your favorite machine learning topics. -- [Neverinstall](https://blog.neverinstall.com/neverinstall-technical-writer-program) - $100-$250 per article. +- [Neverinstall](https://blog.neverinstall.com/neverinstall-technical-writer-program/) - $100-$250 per article. > Neverinstall invites developers to contribute to our knowledge library and develop content for the tech community. As we work on cutting-edge technologies, we call upon enthusiasts and passionate software developers to help us spread awareness through guides, blogs, tutorials, and more. - -- [Okta](https://developer.okta.com/blog) - Paid through Toptal based on your hourly rate - > Technical tutorials and demos using Okta's products. - [PHP Architect](https://www.phparch.com/editorial/write-for-us/) - $175 per piece - > Thought leadership and technical articles about PHP. + > Thought leadership and technical articles about PHP. Note that the page now states they do not accept guest bloggers for the online publication; pitch article or book concepts for the monthly magazine instead. - [QuickNode](https://quicknode.notion.site/quicknode/QuickNode-Authorship-Program-d808a87ee50b48c9a16ed19b13e09115) - $350 per piece > Get paid to write articles about cryptocurrencies and web3/blockchain. -- [ruttl](https://ruttl.com/blog/write-for-us/) - INR 1 (~$0.012) per word - > Indian writers only. Writers can choose from a list of topics on UI/UX, web design and web development - - [SaturnCloud](https://saturncloud.io/write-for-us/) - $300+ per article > Technical tutorials, guides, opinions and case studies on Python and data science. -- [Semaphore](https://semaphoreci.com/resources/write-with-us) - Up to $500 per piece + 50% bonus for high page view count - > Technical articles about news, tools, libraries, CI/CD, development and culture +- [SigNoz](https://signoz.io/technical-writer-program/) - $150 per article + > Product tutorials related to SigNoz, and technical content related to topics in our domain like opentelemetry, distributed tracing, application performance monitoring, etc. - [Simple Talk](https://www.red-gate.com/simple-talk/write-for-us/) - $350 per article - > Technical articles focused on SQL Server, MySQL, and Postgres. + > Technical articles focused on SQL Server, MySQL, and Postgres. Redgate confirms it pays contributors, though the rate is no longer published on the site. -- [SitePoint](https://sitepoint.typeform.com/to/DMmYfn) - $250 per article +- [SitePoint](https://form.typeform.com/to/DMmYfn) - $250 per article > Broad coverage of development, design and the business ideas behind them. The JavaScript and PHP channels have the best traffic. -- [SigNoz](https://signoz.io/technical-writer-program/) - $150 per article - > Product tutorials related to SigNoz, and technical content related to topics in our domain like opentelemetry, distributed tracing, application performance monitoring, etc. - - [Smashing Magazine](https://www.smashingmagazine.com/write-for-us/) - $200 to $250 per article > Technical focused articles. No limitation on topics. - [Software Engineering Daily](https://softwareengineeringdaily.com/write/) - Pay unknown > We explain how software is built. We explain how software has gotten us to where we are, and how new software will shape our future. - -- [Software Testing Help](https://www.softwaretestinghelp.com/opportunity-freelance-qa-testers/) - $200 -$600 per article. - > Create tutorials on a wide range of topics about Quality Assurance (QA) testing. -- [Solace](https://solace.com/scholars/) - $300 per piece - > Articles must feature Solace technologies. - -- [Soshace](https://blog.soshace.com/write-for-us/) - $100 per piece - > Technical tutorials with code. Pick from a list of possible articles. +- [Software Testing Help](https://www.softwaretestinghelp.com/become-an-author/) - $200 -$600 per article. + > Create tutorials on a wide range of topics about Quality Assurance (QA) testing. - [SQLShack](https://www.sqlshack.com/about-us/) - $200 per piece > Technical focused articles on SQL Server and related technologies. -- [StackAbuse](https://stackabuse.com#work-with-us) - $100 - $300+ per article. - > Technical articles and courses on Python, JavaScript, Java, and Machine Learning topics. - -- [StackOverflow](https://stackoverflow.blog/2020/01/27/blog-contributor-guidelines/?cb=1) - $500 per piece - > Software engineering focused articles. No tutorials and should be of interest to a wide range of developers. - -- [Strapi](https://strapi.io/write-for-the-community) - Up to $200 per piece - > Articles or tutorials with code covering use-cases, solutions and projects built with Strapi that include Vue, Open Source, JavaScript, GraphQL, Jamstack, React. Pick from a list of possible articles or pitch your own. - -- [Tech Beacon](https://techbeacon.com/write) - $400 per piece - > Broad coverage of development, DevOps, QA and security. - - [TestSigma](https://testsigma.com/testsigma-writers-program) - $300+ per article > Technical tutorials, guides, opinions and case studies on testing automation. -- [TheBotForge](https://www.thebotforge.io/guest-authors/) - up to £200 per article - > Technical tutorials, guides and case studies on conversational AI and NLP/NLP/Machine Learning. - -- [Topcoder](https://www.topcoder.com/thrive/articles/Submitting%20a%20Thrive%20Article) - $75 per piece - > Tutorials, workshops and articles are accepted. Get paid to write about Competitive Programming, Data Science, Design, Development, QA and/or Gig Work. - - [Tutorialspoint](https://www.tutorialspoint.com/about/tutorials_writing.htm) - Up to $500 per piece > In-depth tutorials on technical and business topics. -- [Twilio](https://www.twilio.com/en-us/voices) - $650 per piece - > Technical tutorials that focuses on encouraging developers to build the future of communications. +- [Vultr](https://docs.vultr.com/platform/vultr-creator-program) - Up to $800 per piece + > Content on Cloud Native Technologies (K8s, IaC, etc.), Linux, Machine Learning, and more. Sign up on [Vultr Creators Dashboard](https://creators.vultrdevrel.com/) to get started. -- [TypingDNA](https://www.typingdna.com/guest-author-program) - Up to $500 per piece - > Technical articles/tutorials related to TypingDNA. +- [WebWash](https://www.webwash.net/write-for-us/) - $50-$175 per piece + > Tutorials on drupal. Rates are $50 for a quick tutorial, $75 for a general tutorial and $175 for a long tutorial. -- [Vonage](https://learn.vonage.com/spotlight/) - $500 per piece - > Technical tutorials and general pieces on programming -- [Vultr](https://docs.vultr.com/introduction-to-vultr-creator-program) - Up to $800 per piece - > Content on Cloud Native Technologies (K8s, IaC, etc.), Linux, Machine Learning, and more. Sign up on [Vultr Creators Dashboard](https://creators.vultr.community) to get started. +## ⏸️ Paused -- [Webiny](https://www.webiny.com/docs/write-with-webiny/write-with-webiny) - up to $300 per piece - > Articles & tutorials with code covering uses of and projects built with Webiny. You could include things like Gatsby, Next.js, React, Vue, Svelte, GraphQL, Jamstack, Open Source, and Serverless. Join our community to pick from a list of articles we're looking for, or pitch your own. +- [Solace](https://solace.com/scholars/) - $300 per piece + > The Scholars page states "Submissions Paused – Program Under Construction". + +- [StackOverflow](https://stackoverflow.blog/2020/01/27/blog-contributor-guidelines/?cb=1) - $500 per piece + > The contributor guidelines now carry an editor's note: not currently accepting unsolicited pitches. + +- [TestMu AI (formerly LambdaTest)](https://www.testmuai.com/lambdatest-write-for-us/) - No longer cash-paid + > The guest blogger program is still open, but rewards are now listed as swag, vouchers, giveaways and product access rather than a per-article fee. + +- [Twilio](https://www.twilio.com/en-us/voices) - $650 per piece + > The page states they are not accepting new applications for the Developer Voices program at this time, and to check back for updates. -- [WebWash](https://www.webwash.net/write-for-us/) - $50-$175 per piece - > Tutorials on drupal. ---- ## Resources with similar lists - [Who Pays Technical Writers](https://whopaystechnicalwriters.com/) -If you'd like to add an entry, fork the repo, make the change and send over a PR or [get in touch](https://twitter.com/malgamves) with me. +If you'd like to add an entry, fork the repo, make the change and send over a PR or [get in touch](https://x.com/malgamves) with me.