netvocab.com explains the words people run into online, from group-chat slang to the jargon of the AI boom. Readers come to us because we make confusing things clear without talking down to them.
We publish guest posts from people who work in and around technology: engineers, researchers, product people, founders, security folks and writers who genuinely understand their subject. If you can take a hard idea and make it simple, we would like to hear from you.
What we publish
We are most interested in pieces that explain technology in plain English, or that connect it to how people actually talk, work and live online.
AI and machine learning
How models, tools and techniques work, explained for smart readers who are not specialists.
AI tools in practice
Honest, hands-on write-ups of using AI for real work, including where it falls short.
Software and developer culture
Engineering practices, tooling and the language developers use, made accessible.
SaaS and productivity
How teams choose, adopt and get value from software, without the sales pitch.
Cybersecurity and privacy
Practical, jargon-free guidance on staying safe online and understanding threats.
Internet culture and language
How technology changes the way we write, text and talk, and the words it creates.
Everyday jargon
Terms from money, property, health and paperwork, explained clearly for our Explainers section.
Guidelines
| What | Our standard |
|---|---|
| Length | 1,200 to 2,500 words. Long enough to be useful, short enough to finish. |
| Originality | Unpublished anywhere else, including your own blog. We check. |
| Voice | Plain English, short sentences, no hype. Explain every term the first time you use it. |
| Accuracy | Cite sources for statistics and claims. Say so when something is uncertain. |
| AI assistance | Fine as a tool. Unedited AI drafts are not. Every piece needs a real author with real expertise. |
| Links | Up to two contextual links in the body and one in your author bio, where they genuinely help the reader. |
| Images | Optional. You must own them or hold a licence that allows publication. |
| Author bio | Up to 50 words, plus an optional headshot and one link. |
| Sponsored posts | Paid placements are labelled "Sponsored" at the top of the page, and links to the sponsor are marked rel="sponsored", as search engines require. |
Every piece is edited to our editorial policy.
What we do not accept
- Pieces that are mainly a product pitch, press release or list of affiliate links.
- Gambling, adult content, payday lending, unlicensed pharmaceuticals or CBD.
- Promotion of crypto tokens or investment schemes.
- Hacking or cracking tools, or instructions for bypassing security.
- Content that has been spun, scraped or published elsewhere.
How to pitch
Send us a short pitch through the contact form with the subject line "Guest post pitch". Include:
- A working headline.
- Three or four lines on what the piece covers and why readers would care.
- A sentence on why you are the right person to write it.
- Links to two things you have written before.
Please pitch before you write. It saves you time if the topic is already covered or not a fit.
Questions people ask
How long does it take to hear back about a pitch?
We aim to reply to every pitch within five working days. If you have not heard from us in two weeks, it is fine to follow up once.
Will you edit my article?
Yes. We edit every piece for clarity, accuracy and house style, and we send you the edited version to approve before it goes live.
Can I include links to my own website or product?
Yes, where the link is relevant and genuinely useful to the reader. You can include up to two contextual links in the body and one in your author bio.
Can I republish my article somewhere else afterwards?
Please do not republish the full article elsewhere. You are welcome to share it, quote a short excerpt with a link back, or write about the same topic from a new angle.
Do you accept articles that were written with AI?
AI can be part of your process, but we only publish work with a real, accountable author who has checked every claim. Unedited AI output is rejected.