Contributor Policy
& Editorial Standards
What we publish in SNS Expert Insights, how every submission is evaluated, and the standards an article has to meet. Contributing is free, no fees, no paid placement, no guaranteed links.
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Minimum words per article
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No fees, no paid placement
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Editorial review dimensions
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Simple Network Solutions, Contributor Policy and Checklist
www.simplenetworksolutions.com/guest-post-policy
Content Standards & Requirements
These are the baseline requirements every submission must meet. Missing one of them means the article comes back to you.
Minimum 1,200 Words
Every submission must be at least 1,200 words. In-depth guides and research pieces (2,000–3,500 words) are preferred because they have room to explain a real problem properly.
100% Original & Unpublished
Content must be original and never published anywhere else, including your own blog, Medium, LinkedIn articles, or third-party sites. Duplicate content is returned to the author.
Human-Written Only, No AI
We want genuine professional experience, not generated text. Articles that read as AI-generated are returned. Tell us what you have actually seen work in the field.
Actionable & Expert-Driven
Every article must include specific, implementable takeaways. Pure theory or surface-level overviews are not a fit. Readers should finish knowing exactly what to do next.
Links Serve Readers, Not SEO
We do not sell links and we do not publish articles written to build them. Relevant references are welcome at editorial discretion; promotional landing pages, affiliate links, and compensated links are not.
Include Supporting Visuals
Articles should include at least 2–3 relevant screenshots, diagrams, or images. Infographics and data visualizations help longer pieces stay readable.
Automatic Rejection Triggers
If any of the following apply, the submission is returned without editorial review:
Editorial Focus Areas
We keep a focused editorial scope so our readers get what they came for. Proposals within these areas are the strongest fit.
Cybersecurity & Threat Intelligence
Threat actor profiles, vulnerability analysis, incident response, SIEM strategies, dark web monitoring
IT Infrastructure & Cloud
Cloud migration, zero trust architecture, network segmentation, backup strategies, disaster recovery
Regulatory Compliance
FinCEN guidance, SAR filing, risk assessment models, examiner prep, crypto compliance
Fintech & Digital Payments
Payment processing security, PSD3 compliance, fraud prevention, open banking security
HOA & Community Management Tech
Property management software, resident portal security, HOA cybersecurity, smart community tech
Data Privacy & Legal Compliance
GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, data residency, privacy-by-design frameworks
Small Business IT Strategy
MSP evaluation, IT budgeting, vendor management, security awareness training
Topics outside this list may still be considered if they directly serve our business technology audience. When in doubt, propose it, we will tell you if it fits.
Editorial Review Criteria
Every submission is assessed against these six dimensions. There is no score to game, the question is whether the article helps a business owner make a better technology decision.
Relevance to Our Readers
Does it help a business owner or IT decision-maker make a better technology decision?
Demonstrated Expertise
Does the author show real-world knowledge from doing the work, not just reading about it?
Originality
Is this genuinely new information, or a fresh, well-argued take on a known problem?
Actionability
Can readers implement the guidance immediately in a real environment?
Writing Quality
Grammar, structure, readability, and professional tone.
Structure & Formatting
Logical headings, short paragraphs, and scannable sections.
The Submission Process
Four steps, from topic proposal to published article.
Propose Your Topic
Introduce yourself, explain your expertise, and describe the practical value the article would provide. No full article is needed at this stage.
Editorial Evaluation
We review the subject, its relevance to our audience, and the contributor’s qualifications before asking for a full draft.
Content Submission
Approved contributors submit an original article for editorial review and fact-checking.
Publication
Accepted articles are published with author attribution and a short professional biography.
What This Program Is Not
Contributing is free. We do not sell spots in the publication, and nothing here buys a link, a ranking, or a guaranteed article.
No Paid Placement
Contributing is free. We do not sell spots in the publication and there is no paid tier that moves an article ahead of the queue.
No Guaranteed Links
Publication does not guarantee backlinks, rankings, traffic, or commercial exposure. If links are the goal, this program is not the right fit.
No Sponsored Posts
Articles created primarily to promote a product, service, or website are not published, whether or not money changes hands.
Contributor Rights
Clear terms that protect both the author and the publication.
Copyright Retained by Author
You retain copyright to your work. After publication you may republish it on your own platforms with a canonical link back to the original, just let us know first.
Editorial Modification Rights
We may edit for clarity, grammar, structure, formatting, and factual accuracy. Substantive changes are discussed with the author before publication.
Corrections & Updates
Minor factual corrections can be requested at any time. Substantial rewrites are reviewed as new work. We may update or retire articles that become outdated.
Attribution & Biography
Published articles carry the author’s name, title, company, and a short professional biography, so readers know who is speaking.
Policy FAQ
Have practical technology experience worth sharing?
Send us a topic proposal. Introduce yourself, explain your expertise, and describe the value the article would give a business reader, that is all step one requires.