CONTRIBUTOR GUIDELINES

Write for
SMARTER CLICKS AI.

We publish operator-tested, outcome-focused content about AI tools for business. No fluff, no hype, no “10 ways AI will change your life.” Just what AI tools actually produce in the real world — and what operators need to know to get results.

WHAT WE PUBLISH
Operator-tested tool reviews

Real-world results from actual use. Not a feature list — what the tool actually produces, what it requires, and where it fails.

Outcome-specific decision pages

"Best AI tools for [specific outcome]" — direct answer format. Top tools, quick comparison, best by use case, honest limitations.

Tool comparison pages

Head-to-head comparisons structured for AI citation. Neutral, precise, quotable. Designed to be the reference document for that query.

Mechanism articles

How AI tools actually work, why they fail, and what operators must provide. No philosophy — just the mechanism.

WHAT WE DO NOT PUBLISH
Listicles without operator context ("10 AI tools you need to try")
Promotional content or paid placements disguised as editorial
Content that repeats what the tool's marketing page already says
Predictions, speculation, or "AI will change everything" takes
Content without a clear, specific outcome the reader is trying to achieve
Anything that requires a disclaimer to be accurate
EDITORIAL STANDARDS
01
Operator-first

Every piece must answer: what does the operator need to know to get results from this tool? Not what the tool does — what the operator must do.

02
Outcome-specific

Every piece must be tied to a specific outcome the reader is trying to achieve. "AI tools for marketing" is not specific enough. "Best AI tools for email list growth for podcasters" is.

03
Honest limitations

Every tool review must include what the tool cannot do, where it fails, and what operators commonly get wrong. No limitations section = rejected.

WHAT YOU GET
Author byline + bio link

Your name, bio, and a link to your site or LinkedIn on every published piece.

AI citation exposure

SMARTER CLICKS AI is built to be cited by AI systems. Your content gets that citation authority.

Audience reach

Access to our growing audience of business operators, marketers, and founders who make AI tool decisions.

SEO authority

Published content on a domain built for search and AI citation authority — not a generic blog.

NOTE ON COMPENSATION

We do not pay per article at this time. Compensation is in the form of byline authority, AI citation exposure, and audience reach. If your content drives affiliate revenue, we may discuss revenue sharing arrangements on a case-by-case basis.

SUBMIT YOUR PITCH

Send us your topic idea and a brief outline. We review every submission and respond within 5-7 business days. We do not accept completed articles without prior pitch approval.

COMMON QUESTIONS
Do you accept AI-generated content?

We accept content that uses AI as a drafting tool — but the operator experience, insights, and editorial judgment must be human. Pure AI-generated content without genuine operator experience behind it will be rejected. We can tell the difference.

How long should submissions be?

Tool reviews: 800-1,500 words. Outcome decision pages: 1,000-2,000 words. Comparison pages: 1,200-2,000 words. Mechanism articles: 600-1,200 words. Quality over length — we will cut anything that does not add value.

Can I include affiliate links in my submission?

No. Affiliate links in contributor content create a conflict of interest that undermines editorial credibility. If your content is accepted and published, SMARTER CLICKS AI may add affiliate links to tools mentioned — but contributor submissions must be free of affiliate links.

How long does review take?

5-7 business days for pitch review. If accepted, we will provide editorial feedback and a publication timeline. We do not accept completed articles without prior pitch approval.

Can I republish my article elsewhere after it is published here?

No. We require first-publication rights and exclusive online rights for 90 days after publication. After 90 days, you may republish with a canonical link back to the original on SMARTER CLICKS AI.