Welcome to our team of esteemed contributors! As we strive to offer valuable insights to lawyers, businesses, and individuals seeking to understand various legal topics, we invite you to be a part of this educational journey. Below are the guidelines designed to help you create impactful and user-friendly content.
Target Audience
- Primary Audience: Lawyers and legal professionals seeking domain knowledge.
- Secondary Audience: Businesses and individuals aiming to comprehend legal matters simply.
Language and Style
- Language: Your content should be in English, accessible to a 10th-grade student. Use clear, concise language.
- Sentence Structure: Opt for shorter sentences and paragraphs to enhance readability.
- Headings: Use multiple headings (H2) and subheadings (H3, H4, etc.) to structure your article, making it easy to navigate.
Content Originality and Value
- Originality: Ensure all content is original, offering fresh perspectives or insights not readily available elsewhere.
- Unique Proposition: Each article should include at least one unique feature (e.g., step-by-step instructions, screenshots, statistics) that adds more value than existing content on the web.
- User Intent: Focus on the user’s intent. Aim to answer all potential questions a reader may have about the topic.
Introduction and Body
- Introduction: Keep it under 100 words, briefly stating what the article will cover.
- Body: Use hyperlinks naturally within the text to guide readers to additional information, turning your article into a valuable resource hub.
Content Standards and SEO
- Evergreen Content: Focus on creating evergreen content that remains relevant over time.
- SEO Practices: While SEO is important, we encourage a general understanding rather than in-depth technicalities. Use keywords naturally.
Understanding Headings
- H2 (Heading 2): Use for main section titles.
- H3, H4, etc.: Use for sub-sections within each H2 section, helping break down information into digestible chunks.
Thoroughness and FAQs
- Examples: Provide examples to illustrate points, enhancing understanding and engagement.
- FAQs: Include a section for related Frequently Asked Questions to address common inquiries and enhance content value.
Additional Recommendations
- Accessibility: Ensure content is accessible to all readers, including those with disabilities.
- Visuals: Incorporate relevant images or infographics to complement and clarify the text.
- Proofreading: Thoroughly proofread your work to maintain high quality and credibility.
- Engagement: Encourage reader engagement by posing questions or inviting feedback.
By adhering to these guidelines, you’ll contribute significantly to our mission of demystifying legal topics and fostering informed decisions. We look forward to your valuable contributions!
Note:
All submissions are bound by the contributor terms and conditions.
Articles not meeting the standards will be rejected, with or without notification. If you don’t hear back within 30 days of submission, feel free to publish your article elsewhere.