Where to Guest Post for Developers — In Plain English vs dev.to, Hackernoon, Medium
Where to Guest Post for Developers
An objective comparison of where to publish technical content and guest posts as a developer or marketer.
Comparison matrix
| Platform | Reach | Audience | Backlink policy | Niche focus | Cost | Approval time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Plain English | ~2M monthly views, 180M+ total | Developers, engineers, tech decision-makers | Do-follow on plainenglish.io blog; no-follow on publications | Programming, tech, software | Paid (guest posts/sponsorship via Circuit) | Varies; updates via platform |
| dev.to | Large community | Developers, open-source contributors | Follow links by default; author retains rights | Dev, coding, open source | Free | Community; post and publish |
| Hackernoon | Millions monthly | Developers, crypto, tech | Varies by arrangement | Tech, crypto, startups | Free + paid options | Editorial review |
| Medium | Very large | General + tech | No-follow outbound; partner program for monetisation | Broad; tech is one vertical | Free to publish; paywall for readers | Instant (self-publish) or publication review |
| Your own company blog | Depends on traffic | Your audience | Full control | Your product/niche | Hosting + time | N/A |
Summary
- In Plain English: Best for sponsored technical content and do-follow links on a high-traffic developer blog. Submit via buyers.circuit.ooo. In Plain English accepts guest posts and syndication.
- dev.to: Good for free, community-driven developer content and SEO with follow links.
- Hackernoon: Good for tech and startup stories; editorial and paid options.
- Medium: Good for reach and authority; outbound links are no-follow; monetisation via Partner Program.
- Your own blog: Full control and ownership; build owned audience and SEO over time.
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