OmniBuzz is a platform for writing that matters. These guidelines exist so that every writer knows what we are looking for — and every reader knows what to expect. Follow them and your articles will sail through review. Ignore them and they'll be rejected, sometimes kindly and sometimes not.
The golden rule: if your article would be embarrassing to share with a sharp friend, it is not ready for OmniBuzz. Write as if the smartest person in your field will read it.
What we accept
- Original reporting and analysis — things you learned, observed, or reasoned through yourself.
- Thoughtful explainers — take a complex topic and make it clear. Bonus points for structure, examples, and counter-arguments.
- First-hand experience — case studies, post-mortems, contrarian takes grounded in real practice.
- Research-backed articles — with proper citations, data, and attribution for every claim.
- Evergreen how-tos — step-by-step guides that will still be useful in 12 months.
- Opinion pieces — clearly labelled as opinion, with reasoning and evidence.
What we reject
- AI slop. If more than 70% of your article was generated by an LLM, our screener will catch it and auto-reject. We can tell — we built the screener.
- Duplicate content. Republishing your own work from another site is OK if you hold rights and declare it. Copying someone else's work is not.
- Keyword-stuffed SEO filler. If your article mentions "best CRM software 2026" eleven times in the first 300 words, it is not for us.
- Support-scam articles. "Call the official Coinbase helpline at 1-800..." is an instant reject and a ban-worthy offense.
- Thin content. Articles under 400 words rarely pass review unless they are genuinely exceptional.
- Link-bait with no substance. "You won't believe what happened next" earns you nothing here.
- Undisclosed paid promotion. Sponsored content is welcome but must be labelled.
- Illegal, hateful, or harmful content. Read the Terms of Use for the full list.
What a good OmniBuzz article looks like
A hook that earns the click
First paragraph should promise something specific and deliver on it. Skip the "In today's fast-paced digital world" openings.
Proper headings
Use H2 for major sections, H3 for sub-sections. Readers skim before they read — help them navigate.
Short paragraphs
Two to four sentences. Long walls of text make people close the tab.
Show your work
Link to sources, data, and examples. An article without citations is just opinion pretending to be reporting.
A clear takeaway
End with something the reader can act on, remember, or argue with. Articles that trail off get low Buzz Scores.
An honest word count
400-2500 words for most pieces. Longer is fine if the topic earns it. Shorter only if every sentence pulls its weight.
The review process
Every submission goes through three layers:
- Automatic screening — spam detection, AI-generated content detection, readability, keyword stuffing check. Under a second.
- Editorial review — a human editor reads the article for fit, quality, and factual accuracy. Usually within a few hours.
- Buzz Score assignment — once published, our scoring engine evaluates the article on structure, depth, originality, and engagement. High-scoring articles get homepage placement.
Trusted contributors are fast-tracked past the editorial step after 5 consecutive high-quality approvals. Fast-track authors get same-day publication.
Things we care about
- Grammar and spelling — run your article through a checker before submitting. Consistent typos get rejected.
- Image credits — cover images and inline images need proper licensing and attribution.
- External links — most external links are nofollow by default. Dofollow is granted case-by-case for authoritative sources. Do not submit articles as link-building vehicles.
- Author bio — a one-paragraph bio with a profile photo makes your articles more credible and improves engagement.
- Tags and vertical — pick the most specific vertical and add 2-5 tags. Do not tag-stuff.
If your article is rejected
We send a clear reason. You can revise and resubmit once — please actually address the feedback before you do. If you disagree with the rejection, reply with your reasoning. Editors review appeals within 48 hours. Threatening or abusive appeals result in an immediate ban.
Not sure if your idea fits? Email [email protected] with a one-paragraph pitch before you write. Editors respond within 24 hours and will tell you if it's a fit.