Expert Authors, Come Write For Us On Cybersecurity, Internet, VPN, Censorship, Domain Names, Tech And More!
Review our Guidelines below, submit your finished article below, and you’ll hear back from an Editor shortly
Submit Articles On Cybersecurity And More: Write For Us
VPN.com invites passionate writers to contribute guest posts on a wide range of topics, including cybersecurity, VPNs, internet privacy, censorship, tech and domain names. Whether you’re an experienced cybersecurity writer or a budding cybersecurity technical writer, this is your chance to share insights with a global audience.
We value unique perspectives on topics such as cybersecurity content marketing, security compliance content marketing and marketing for cybersecurity companies.
If you’re a cybersecurity content developer or a cybersecurity documentation writer, your expertise can help educate and inspire readers while establishing yourself in the field.
Contributors can focus on areas like:
→ Cybersecurity Marketing Strategies: Share effective cybersecurity marketing tactics or cyber security marketing ideas to help businesses thrive in the tech industry
→ Security Content Marketing: Develop engaging content that highlights the importance of security in today’s digital world
→ Cybersecurity Content Creation: Provide actionable tips and insights for organizations looking to strengthen their cybersecurity marketing campaigns
If you’ve got knowledge and a flair for writing, this is your platform to showcase it.
Write For Us: Tech, Internet And Beyond
Are you a tech enthusiast or a cybersecurity content marketing agency looking to expand your reach? At VPN.com, we welcome guest posts on tech, security and internet-related topics.
Our Write for Us tech section is perfect for sharing innovative ideas, guides and thought leadership in the industry.
We also encourage submissions on:
→ Write for Us Cybersecurity: Perfect for cybersecurity technical writers and cybersecurity marketing writers aiming to share expertise in security trends, tools and strategies
→ Write for Us Internet Privacy: Explore the latest developments in privacy tools, VPNs and online security
→ Write for Us Guest Post: A general opportunity to contribute your thoughts on tech, security and internet advancements
Whether you’re a cyber writer specializing in cyber security marketing material or a creative expert in content marketing for cybersecurity, VPN.com provides a global platform to share your insights.
Take the chance to educate, engage and connect with a diverse audience through our general Write for Us initiative.
Contribute today and become a voice in tech, privacy and security content creation!
Our Write for Us Submission Guidelines
All content submitted to VPN.com must meet our guidelines and is subject to editing. Before you submit an article, you must verify that it meets these guidelines
Before our Editors can get to work, your content must meet the VPN.com “Write For Us” Content Submission Guidelines as well as the Terms and Requirements outlined below.
General Overview
In a nutshell, here’s what we’re looking for:
→ AP Style writing, grammar and spelling, with a few exceptions:
→ Use serial commas
→ Capitalize the terms Internet, Internet Security and Virtual Private Network
→ Headings Should Have Every Word Capitalized
→ In our write for us content submission guideline. We allow one (1) dofollow link to promote a website of your choice. All other backlinks should follow our attribution, credit & sources guidelines below
→ Advice or observations must be related to the article topic and based on firsthand experience in the industry. Avoid topics you have no clue about
→ Include unique insights and expertise. Avoid generic advice that readers have heard before
→ Look for specific, tactical, fresh angles on the subject matter
→ Avoid jargon, long quoted passages or academic-style writing. Readers prefer straightforward, accessible content that is easy to share and understand
→ Use short sentences whenever possible. A minimum of 75% of sentences must be 20 words or shorter
→ Use active voice. A minimum of 90% of sentences must be in active voice
→ Include a takeaway so the audience remembers your advice. The best way to stay top-of-mind is to offer value. Don’t leave readers hanging
Requirements
In addition to the “Write For Us” guidelines above, every article must meet a few general requirements:
→ Your content must be original and previously unpublished. An article is considered published even if it only appeared on your blog, LinkedIn etc. Articles generated by AI or any form of automated writing software will not be accepted. Submissions should be authentic, human-written pieces that reflect genuine expertise and insight
→ Include an introduction and a conclusion
→ ALL FACTUAL STATEMENTS MUST BE SOURCED (with hyperlinks) and trustworthy (e.g., Wikipedia is not an ideal source). Stick to data from the last 1-2 years
→ Only links to trusted, authoritative websites are permitted
→ If you excerpt material first published on a trusted source verbatim, use double quotes and hyperlink to the original source. (Interviews/quotes from third parties are not permitted. Read more in the “Attribution” and “Link” section below)
→ Fact-check everything before you submit it to us. We are looking for advice/expert opinion
→ No offensive, partisan or discriminatory content. We do not run content on religion or politics, and articles with inflammatory or obscene language will be rejected
→ No fluff. Every sentence must add value
→ If you make a recommendation, be clear about why and offer several reputable alternatives
→ Avoid statements that guarantee success or results (e.g. “These 3 marketing strategies guarantee you’ll make millions”)
→ We do not publish articles criticizing companies or people. Focus on giving positive, tactical insight
Additional Guidelines
You can find more detailed “Write For Us” requirements organized by topic below:
Editorial Discretion
VPN.com’s editorial staff reserves the right to edit all content submitted for publication, including:
→ Line edits for grammar, spelling and syntax, as well as formatting
→ Updates to headlines, subheadings and dek
→ Revisions for length, appropriateness, clarity and style. If substantive edits are necessary we will provide notes and request a revision
Our editors reserve the right to not accept content until it meets all guidelines.
Short Sentences & Paragraphs
Organize ideas into sections. Break each section into subsections if it makes sense to do so. Each paragraph should convey one idea. Sections should generally be less than 300 words.
Short sentences and paragraphs are much more effective and easier to read. Sentences should be 20 words or less whenever possible. Paragraphs should be no longer than 3-4 sentences.
Stand-alone sentences and single words can work when used appropriately.
No Sales Language
→ Wrong: “You’ll find peace of mind when your dog finally stops barking!”
→ Wrong: “You can rest easy knowing your dog’s behavior troubles are finally over.”
→ Wrong: Anything else that sounds like it could be in an infomercial
Instead, use conditional language (if, might, could, may, maybe) to make recommendations:
→ Correct: “This might be a good choice for those who want an in-home training option”
→ Correct: “If it’s important for you to find a positive dog trainer, this may be a good place to start”
Focus On Value – Avoid Filler Language
Every sentence should add value to your article; ask yourself if each sentence is necessary and if it enhances the quality of writing.
→ Only add useful/valuable information
→ No BS’ing
→ Wrong: “If your dog is acting up, you might need a dog trainer” (…duh)
→ Wrong: “This company teaches your dog to walk politely. They also offer leash training.” (…says the same thing twice)
→ Wrong: Anything that doesn’t add information to the article
Accuracy, Copyrights & Fact Checking
If you want to write for us, it is your responsibility as a writer to do your research, check the accuracy of your facts and ensure that you have permission to post or quote any copyrighted or confidential information.
Our editors will verify accuracy where possible and easy to do so, but it is ultimately your responsibility to ensure the material you are presenting is credible and correctly attributed.
Plagiarism
Our editors use a plagiarism checker for every submission to ensure that the content is 100% original. Plagiarism is never tolerated in any form. Do not submit plagiarized work under any circumstances, or you will be subject to automatic dismissal and we will not work with you again.
Attribution, Credit & Sources
You may excerpt (quote), paraphrase or reference another reputable published work to support your points and/or edify the reader provided you clearly cite the original source of that information. Use outside sources sparingly to ensure fair use. Failure to do this may be considered plagiarism.
We do not permit writers to solicit quotes or interviews from third parties. For that reason, writers should not approach third-party sources for quotes, mentions or insights within their articles. This includes even very brief quotes, article-length interviews or features of other experts/professionals. Here are two examples:
→ DO: Obi Felton, a director at Alphabet Inc.’s X, told Bloomberg that problems like climate change represent “trillions and trillions of dollars in market opportunity”
→ DON’T: I spoke to an employee of X by email, who told me, “This is an opportunity we couldn’t pass up.”
For more detail on “Write For Us” properly attributing sources, read below:
→ Provide links to corroborate any study, statistic, excerpt or research that is not common knowledge. (If you do not have a citation, delete the statement or make it clear it is your opinion and not fact)
→ Links should point to the actual information you are citing (e.g. do not link to a news article referring to a study but to the study itself) and all data should be recent (within the last 2 years) and from a reputable source. Just link the relevant words (e.g. “a January study from Gallup”), not the full sentence
→ When you quote exact material that was published elsewhere, whether in written, audio or video form, link to the source and put the material inside double quotes
→ Indirect quotes are when you paraphrase someone’s written or spoken speech. These do not require quotation marks, but they still require a citation.