Write For Us
Why Write for CritiqueHQ?
Contributing to CritiqueHQ puts your writing in front of an engaged, purchase-ready audience in Tier 1 English-speaking markets. Here is what you get as a contributor:
Real Audience Reach
Your articles reach readers actively researching products across the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
Author Bio and Link
Every published article includes a contributor bio with a link back to your own website or portfolio.
Strong Editorial Platform
Publishing on an established review site with SEO-optimised content adds genuine credibility to your portfolio.
Editorial Support
Our editorial team reviews and refines submissions, helping you publish your best possible work.
Subject Matter Recognition
Position yourself as a recognised voice in your field through in-depth, bylined content.
Growing Platform
CritiqueHQ is in active growth phase. Early contributors benefit as the platform and its authority scale.
What We Are Looking For
We publish content that is genuinely useful, rigorously honest, and clearly written. Clever writing is welcome – but it never comes at the expense of accuracy or reader usefulness.
Content Categories We Accept
| Category | Types of Content We Want |
|---|---|
| Technology and Software | Software reviews, SaaS comparisons, app roundups, cybersecurity tools, hosting, VPNs, productivity tools |
| Health and Wellness | Supplement reviews, fitness programme comparisons, wellness product assessments, mental health app reviews |
| Finance and Money | Fintech app reviews, platform comparisons, budgeting tool roundups, investment platform assessments |
| Home and Living | Appliance reviews, home product comparisons, lifestyle subscription reviews, smart home tools |
| Food and Nutrition | Meal kit reviews and comparisons, health food brand assessments, supplement and nutrition product reviews |
| Digital Learning | Online course platform reviews, e-learning comparisons, course reviews, skill-building programme assessments |
Content Standards and Requirements
All submissions must meet the following requirements before we will consider them for publication:
- Original content not published elsewhere
- Minimum 1,500 words of substantive depth
- Honest, evidence-based assessments
- Clear structure with H2 and H3 subheadings
- Correct grammar and clean, professional English
- Factual claims with verifiable sources
- Balanced coverage including limitations and cons
- First-hand product experience where possible
- AI-generated content submitted as original
- Plagiarised or spun content
- Purely promotional articles with no critical balance
- Content that makes unsubstantiated claims
- Articles written primarily to insert external links
- Thin or superficial content under 1,000 words
- Content outside our seven category areas
- Previously published or duplicate content
Linking Policy
Contributors may include one contextually relevant link to their own website in their author bio. We do not accept paid link insertions within article body text. All external links in published articles are at the discretion of our editorial team and must serve the reader – not the contributor’s SEO agenda.
How to Submit
Follow these steps to submit your pitch or completed article:
Send a Pitch or Draft
Email us at support@critiquehq.com with the subject line “Write For Us – [Your Topic]”. Include a brief pitch (what you want to write, why you are the right person to write it, and which category it falls under) or attach a completed draft in Google Docs or Word format.
Editorial Review
Our editorial team reviews every submission. We aim to respond within 5 to 7 business days. We may accept, decline, or return your submission with feedback requesting revisions before we can consider it further.
Revision Round
Accepted submissions typically go through one round of editorial feedback. We will share specific, constructive notes. We ask contributors to respond to revision requests within 7 days.
Publication
Once approved, we schedule and publish your article. You will receive the live URL upon publication. Your author bio and link will be included on the published page.
What to Include in Your Submission Email
- Your full name and a brief professional bio (2 to 3 sentences)
- Your website or portfolio URL
- Your proposed topic or article title
- The target keyword if you have one in mind
- A brief outline or pitch explaining the angle, structure, and what value your article provides to our readers
- One or two writing samples from other published work, ideally in a similar format to what we publish
- Your draft if it is already written
Email us at support@critiquehq.com with subject line: Write For Us – [Your Topic]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a payment for contributions?
At this stage, CritiqueHQ offers contributor compensation in the form of a bylined article, an author bio with a dofollow backlink, and inclusion in a growing editorial platform. Paid contributions may be introduced in the future as the platform scales.
How long should my article be?
A minimum of 1,500 words for reviews and comparisons. Best-of listicles and guides benefit from 1,800 to 2,500 words. We prioritise depth and usefulness over raw word count – do not pad articles simply to reach a number.
Can I republish my article elsewhere after it is published on CritiqueHQ?
No. By submitting an article for publication, you grant CritiqueHQ exclusive first publication rights. You may share a link to the published article and reference it in your portfolio, but you may not republish the full text elsewhere without our written permission.
Will you edit my article before publishing?
Yes. Our editorial team may make light edits for grammar, style, and formatting consistency. Any substantive changes will be shared with you before publication.
How long does the review process take?
We aim to respond to all submissions within 5 to 7 business days. During high-volume periods, this may extend to 10 business days. We respond to every genuine submission – if you have not heard from us after 10 days, please follow up.