Questions people actually ask

Is it really free?

Yes. Submitting a Build Log or Quick Win costs nothing, and free submissions stay free forever — there's no upsell later to keep a published piece live. Featured is just our editors' selection of stories worth reading first — nothing you need to do or pay to get published.

Can I include my links?

Not in the body of a free submission — no backlinks, no product or company mentions in the write-up itself. That rule is what keeps free stories trustworthy instead of reading like disguised advertising. What you can do: add your website, LinkedIn, or X link to your author profile, where they're visibly yours, not folded into the story as a pitch.

What does Featured mean?

Featured stories are chosen by the editors because they're especially clear and useful. Right now no one pays for a placement here, and links in the body of stories are never for sale. If that ever changes, paid placements will be labeled as paid on their own page, and this answer will say so.

Who owns my story?

You do. Publishing here doesn't transfer ownership of what you wrote — it's your byline, your work. The full terms of that arrangement will live on a dedicated Terms of Service page; this answer states the intent, not the final legal language.