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πŸ’° 15+ Websites That Pay You to Write Technical Articles in 2025

**If you're a developer, tech writer, or just passionate about sharing knowledge, you can get paid for writing technical content. Many platforms are actively looking for high-quality tutorials, guides, and deep dives on programming, AI, cloud computing, and more.

Here’s an updated list of 15+ websites that pay for technical articles in 2025, along with payment details and submission guidelines.**

πŸ“ High-Paying Tech Writing Platforms
1. Smashing Magazine
Topics: Web dev, design, UX, JavaScript, CSS

Pay:
200
–
200–500 per article

How to Apply: Pitch via email with a topic outline

2. SitePoint
Topics: Frontend, backend, JavaScript, PHP, Python

Pay:
150
–
150–400 per article

How to Apply: Submit a proposal through their form

3. LogRocket Blog
Topics: JavaScript, React, Vue, DevOps, Testing

Pay: $350+ per article

How to Apply: Fill out their contributor form

4. DigitalOcean
Topics: Cloud computing, Linux, DevOps, Kubernetes

Pay:
300
–
300–600 per article

How to Apply: Submit via GitHub

5. Auth0 (Okta)
Topics: Identity, security, OAuth, cybersecurity

Pay:
300
–
300–500 per article

How to Apply: Email with topic ideas

πŸ’» Developer-Focused Blogs
6. Dev.to (via Paid Partnerships)
Topics: Any programming-related content

Pay:
100
–
100–500 (Sponsored posts & partnerships)

How to Apply: Build an audience first, then collaborate with brands

7. CSS-Tricks (via Sponsor Posts)
Topics: CSS, JavaScript, web design

Pay:
250
–
250–500 (Sponsored content)

How to Apply: Reach out to their team

8. Hackernoon
Topics: AI, blockchain, programming, startups

Pay:
100
–
100–500 (via their Partner Program)

How to Apply: Submit through their platform

9. Stack Overflow Blog
Topics: Programming, career advice, tech trends

Pay: $400+ per article

How to Apply: Pitch via email

πŸ”§ Niche Tech Blogs
10. Twilio Blog
Topics: APIs, cloud communications, automation

Pay: $500+ per article

How to Apply: Submit a pitch via email

11. Linode
Topics: Linux, cloud, DevOps, networking

Pay:
250
–
250–500 per guide

How to Apply: Submit via GitHub

  1. CircleCI Blog Topics: CI/CD, DevOps, automation

Pay:
300
–
300–600 per article

How to Apply: Fill out their contributor form

13. DZone
Topics: Java, cloud, big data, AI

Pay:
100
–
100–300 per article

How to Apply: Submit through their portal

🌐 Open-Source & Community-Driven
14. FreeCodeCamp News
Topics: Programming, career advice, open-source

Pay: $300+ per article

How to Apply: Pitch via email

15. Scotch.io (via Toptal)
Topics: JavaScript, Vue, React, Node.js

Pay:
200
–
200–400 per article

How to Apply: Join Toptal’s network

16. The New Stack
Topics: Cloud, Kubernetes, AI, DevOps

Pay:
300
–
300–800 per article

How to Apply: Pitch via email

πŸ’° Bonus: Medium Partner Program & Substack
Medium (~
5
–
5–50 per article, based on reads)

Substack (Monetize via subscriptions)

πŸš€ How to Get Started?
Pick 2-3 platforms that match your expertise.

Study their guidelines (each has different rules).

Start pitching with strong outlines.

Build a portfolio (GitHub, personal blog).

πŸ’‘ Pro Tip: Reuse & repurpose content (e.g., turn a blog post into a Twitter thread).

πŸ“Œ Want a step-by-step guide on pitching? Like & repost!
πŸ’¬ Which platform interests you the most? Drop a comment!

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