ArticlePole Editorial Guidelines: Quality, Links, and Rules

Welcome to ArticlePole’s official publishing guidelines. This page is our quality rulebook the standards every article must meet before it can be published. These guidelines exist to protect readers, reward high-quality writers, and ensure the platform remains a trusted destination for useful, original content.

If you plan to submit an article, please read this page carefully. Submissions that do not meet these requirements may be returned for revisions or rejected.

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Content We Accept

ArticlePole publishes content that is designed to help a general audience learn, solve problems, and make better decisions. We accept articles that are clear, informative, and structured.

Accepted content types include:

• How-to guides (step-by-step practical help)
• Explainers (simple breakdowns of complex topics)
• Case studies (real lessons, results, and insights)
• Tutorials (tools, processes, workflows)
• Opinion pieces (only when supported by reasoning and examples)
• Industry insights (trends, lessons, frameworks, and analysis)

Reader-first writing

Your article should be written for an everyday reader, using simple, clear English. Avoid unnecessary jargon. If you use technical terms, define them briefly.

Rule of thumb: A reader should understand your main idea without needing special background knowledge.

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Minimum Quality Requirements

Every submission must meet these baseline standards. These are not “nice to have.” They are required.

1) Original content only

• No plagiarism.
• No copied paragraphs.
• No “rewritten” versions of existing articles.
• No direct translations of other websites’ content without original contribution.

2) Clear structure and formatting

A publishable article must include:

• Headings (H2/H3 style sections)
• Short paragraphs (easy scanning)
• Bullet points where helpful
• Logical flow from introduction to conclusion

3) Real value for the reader

Your article must offer practical value, not vague statements. Strong articles include:

• Actionable steps
• Real examples
• Clear definitions
• Frameworks, checklists, or common mistakes to avoid

4) Grammar and readability

We do not require “perfect academic English,” but we do require:

• Clean grammar
• Readable sentences
• Clear meaning
• Minimal spelling errors

If an article is difficult to read, it cannot be published until it is improved.

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Originality & AI Policy

ArticlePole supports modern writing tools, including AI assistance but only when used responsibly.

What is allowed

You may use AI tools to:

• Brainstorm ideas
• Improve grammar and readability
• Create outlines
• Generate drafts as long as you review, edit, and verify everything

Your submission must reflect your ownership: your experience, your structure, your editing, and your responsibility for accuracy.

What is not allowed

• Publishing “AI-spun” rewrites of other people’s content
• Copying articles from other sites and lightly rephrasing them
• Translating an article word-for-word and submitting it as original
• Submitting content you did not review or verify
• Using AI to produce misleading claims, fake statistics, or invented sources

Important: If your article reads like a generic rewrite with no unique insight, it may be rejected even if it is technically “original text.”

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Link Policy (Backlinks & Promotions)

Links are allowed only when they serve the reader. Our platform is not built for link farming or promotion-first content.

What links are allowed

• Relevant references that support a claim
• Useful tools or resources related to the topic
• Citations (especially for statistics or important facts)

What is not allowed

• Spam links or low-quality websites
• Link shorteners (bit.ly and similar)
• Direct advertising inside the article (e.g., “Buy now,” “Check this offer”)
• Aggressive calls-to-action such as “click here to purchase”
• Over-optimized backlinks designed only for SEO manipulation

External link limits and placement

To keep content clean and reader-focused:

• Keep external links minimal and relevant
• Avoid placing promotional links in the title or introduction
• If a link does not improve the reader’s understanding, remove it

Editors may remove links that violate these rules, even if the article is otherwise accepted.

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Prohibited Content

To protect users and platform trust, the following content types are not allowed.

1) Misleading or dangerous advice

• Medical, financial, or legal advice presented as guaranteed outcomes
• “Certain” recommendations without sources or responsible context
• Claims that can put readers at risk

If you discuss health, finance, or legal topics, you must use careful language and provide credible support. Articles that pretend to provide professional advice without evidence are likely to be rejected.

2) Harmful or illegal content

• Hate speech, harassment, incitement
• Threats, violence, fraud, scams
• Adult sexual content
• Content promoting illegal activity

3) Fake news or unsupported claims

• Fabricated “news” or invented events
• Claims without evidence, especially when presented as facts
• Fake statistics, fake quotes, or fake references

4) Low-value content

• Keyword-only pages
• “SEO filler” content with no real meaning
• Extremely generic articles that add nothing new
• Spun content created only for publishing volume

If the article is clearly written “just to be published,” it will not pass.

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Formatting Rules

Formatting is not cosmetic it determines readability. Submissions must follow these standards:

Required structure

• A clear, specific title (no vague clickbait)
• A short introduction that explains the benefit to the reader
• Subheadings that organize the main points
• Bullet points where appropriate for clarity
• A conclusion with summary or next steps
• Key Takeaways (recommended) to highlight the core lessons

Images and media

If you include images:

• Use content you own, have permission to use, or is properly licensed
• Provide credit/source when applicable
• Avoid low-quality or irrelevant images

If image rights are unclear, editors may request removal before publishing.

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Editorial Rights

To keep the platform consistent and high quality, ArticlePole editors have the right to:

• Edit for grammar, clarity, and readability
• Improve titles for accuracy and professional style
• Adjust headings and structure for better flow
• Remove or replace links that violate the link policy
• Request revisions when the article has potential but needs improvement
• Reject submissions that do not meet standards

Final decision

Submission does not guarantee publication. The final decision is based on editorial standards, reader value, originality, and overall quality.