How to contribute to the Baserow blog

• Who are you writing for?
• How do you benefit?
• How to prepare blog posts
• What’s next: Submission process
• Summary

Thank you for your interest in contributing to Baserow blog! We’re always on the lookout for creative contributors to join us. Our contribution guidelines will provide you with the necessary information to ensure a smooth and effective collaboration process. Here is all the information you need to know.

The Baserow blog focuses on maximizing your database and automating your processes. Our goal is to help users operate more effectively and move forward quickly.

Who are you writing for?

Baserow is intended for anyone who uses databases at work. This includes everyone from an entrepreneur to a sales executive at a mid-sized company to the operations team at a large organization.

How do you benefit?

Our website receives more than 100,000 views per month. You are allowed to discuss your business and add links that improve SEO in your article. Adding a backlink to your article can help improve your backlink profile and raise your domain authority.

You can extend your reach and demonstrate your expertise. Your brand will be exposed to a new, focused audience and put in front of people who are interested in the open-source and no-code industry.

We promote blog articles across all of our social media platforms. You can expand your social media audience by amplifying your published post on your own accounts. Along with the article, your details and contributor bio will also be visible.

How to prepare blog posts

Depending on the context, posts can be anywhere between 800 and 2,500 words long.

We give preference to submissions from authors who have direct knowledge of the subject they are writing about. You should have the writing style and ability to relate professional experiences to actionable advice in a distinct way.

1. Relevant topics

Baserow welcomes pitches and submissions from users and experts leveraging the power of a database. Topics include but are not limited to:

• Tutorials: How-to articles highlighting the extended features/possibilities of Baserow.
• Automation: How to build automated workflows and processes using Baserow webhook and API functions.
• Integrations: Share how you use Baserow integrations to manage your work or business, why you find them useful, and how others could use them to boost their impact.
• Use cases: Tell your story about your projects, how you use Baserow, and actionable tips that have improved the productivity of you or your team. Any information about you, your company, and how you and your team use Baserow.
• Formulas: How to work with complex calculations, sorting, and filtering using formulas.
• Table relationships: How to connect tables and link records.

2. Contribution guidelines

All guest posts must be unique content that has not been previously published.

Review our submission criteria and style guide before sending in a draft and take a look at some of our existing content.

• Topic proposal: Before you start writing, consider proposing a new article. This helps us ensure that the topic aligns with our content goals and hasn’t been covered extensively before.
• Research: Conduct thorough research to gather accurate and up-to-date information on the chosen topic. This ensures that your article is informative and relevant to our audience.
• Content structure: Plan the structure of your article. Outline the key sections and subtopics to ensure a logical flow of information.
• Writing: Write clear, concise, and engaging content. Break down complex concepts into digestible chunks and use examples or visuals to illustrate your points.
• Formatting: Follow our formatting guidelines for headings, lists, images, code snippets, and other elements. Consistent formatting enhances readability.
• Citations: If you reference external sources, provide proper citations to give credit and maintain credibility.

What’s next: Submission process

If you’re passionate about sharing your knowledge and expertise, we welcome you to contribute to our posts.

1. Pitch review

We will review your pitch and notify you via email if we can proceed with it. The typical pitch review process takes 1 week.

However, the turnaround time may be flexible depending on the volume of submissions being reviewed.

You will be required to provide much detail, including an outline and summary for your proposed post.

By submitting a pitch, you agree that

• Baserow is free to use any concepts, ideas, or other details you share with us without restriction or limitations.
• Baserow has been given access to the submitted information on a non-confidential basis.
• Baserow has the right to edit and provide cover images for the article.

2. Draft submission

After your pitch is accepted, you will be required to submit a draft based on the proposed topic. This can be done through our submission platform or via email.

Acceptance of your pitch does not guarantee publication. Although we give each pitch that is submitted to us due consideration, we cannot guarantee that your article will be published.

3. Review and feedback

Your draft submission will be reviewed within 1-2 weeks. Our team will review your submission for accuracy, quality, and adherence to our guidelines. Constructive feedback will be provided if necessary.

You will receive a response from us informing you whether your article will be published if it satisfies our standards and is consistent with our content strategy.

4. Revisions and final submission

Make any required revisions based on the feedback received. Pay attention to grammar, clarity, and the incorporation of feedback.

Once your article meets our quality standards, submit the final version. Include any images, code snippets, or relevant media files.

Our team will edit and prepare the draft for publication once it is approved.

5. Publication

Your article will be published on our platform, reaching our audience and contributing to the knowledge-sharing community.

6. Promote your Baserow post

We promote all published posts on our social media channels, and we encourage you to do the same.

A great way to spread the word about your writing, establish your credibility as a writer, and gain support from our community is by promoting your articles on your own channels. When a new article is published on Baserow, you should share it on Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Google+, LinkedIn, and your other social media accounts.

Make sure to tag Baserow and use the appropriate @ handles. We also encourage you to interact with users who engage, mention, or comment on your article.

Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, or connect with us in the community.

Summary

Contributing to Baserow is an excellent opportunity to share your expertise and make a valuable impact. By following our contribution guidelines, you’ll ensure that your content aligns with our standards and provides meaningful insights to our readers.

We appreciate your dedication to creating high-quality content and look forward to collaborating with you!