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Here’s what’s actually happening. We run Techies Times because technology changes so fast that most people fall behind.[attached_file:1] Everyone needs essential tech skills now, but very few people explain how to actually build them. We wanted to create a place where people could learn essential tech skills from people who use them every day.
Why Essential Tech Skills Matter to Our Readers
Our readers want to understand essential tech skills without confusion. Most importantly, they want to know which skills actually matter for their careers. Furthermore, they’re looking for practical guidance they can start using immediately. Additionally, they want honest advice about what takes time to learn versus what’s quick to pick up. Instead of overwhelming theory, they need real, actionable essential tech skills.
If you know essential tech skills, and you’ve actually used them in real jobs, you could explain them in a way that makes sense. We want you writing here. Whether you’re a programmer, a tech professional, someone who’s taught essential tech skills, or you’ve just spent years building these abilities, there’s definitely space for you.
This isn’t about selling courses or promoting tools. Instead, it’s about helping people develop essential tech skills that actually matter.
Who we’re looking for
Real talk? We’re selective, but not in a gatekeeping way. We just need people who actually know their stuff about essential tech skills.
If you fit any of these, we’d love to hear from you:
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Software developers and engineers – You use essential tech skills daily in your work
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Tech educators and instructors – You teach essential tech skills to others
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IT professionals and system administrators – You understand infrastructure and tech fundamentals
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Data scientists and analysts – You work with essential tech skills like coding and databases
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Web developers and designers – You’ve mastered essential tech skills for building online
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Technical writers – You explain essential tech skills clearly to audiences
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People who’ve mastered essential tech skills – You’ve learned practical abilities through experience
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Anyone seriously studying technology – And you can back it up with real experience, not just theory
You don’t need some fancy computer science degree. However, hands-on experience with essential tech skills matters most. Some of the best knowledge about essential tech skills comes from people who’ve just spent years learning, practicing, and teaching others. What matters most is that you genuinely know this stuff. Like, really know it. We can tell when someone’s just reading tutorials about essential tech skills, and so can our readers.
Topics we’re genuinely hungry for
Look, I could list forever, but here’s what would actually resonate with Techies Times readers:
Programming & Coding Skills
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Essential tech skills for beginners – Where to start with coding
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How to learn coding at home – Like our existing article, but with more angles
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Programming languages everyone should know – Python, JavaScript, and why
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Essential coding concepts explained simply – Variables, loops, functions
Web & Development
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Web development essential tech skills – HTML, CSS, JavaScript basics
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Building your first website – Step-by-step with essential tech skills
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Database basics – Essential tech skills for handling data
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APIs and how they work – Understanding essential tech skills for integration
System & Infrastructure
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Linux and command line essential tech skills – Terminal mastery
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Network basics and essential tech skills – Understanding how systems connect
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Cloud computing fundamentals – AWS, Azure, essential tech skills
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DevOps essential tech skills – Deployment and automation basics
Practical Technology
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Cybersecurity essential tech skills – Protecting yourself and systems
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Data analysis essential tech skills – Excel, SQL, visualization
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Version control with Git – Essential tech skills for collaboration
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Troubleshooting and problem-solving – Essential tech skills for any role
Learning & Growth
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Building essential tech skills efficiently – Learning faster and better
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Essential tech skills for career growth – What employers actually want
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Combining essential tech skills – Which skills work well together
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Real stories about learning essential tech skills – How people actually mastered technology
If you’ve got an angle that actually helps people develop essential tech skills, pitch it. We’re not going to be difficult about it.
What we actually need from your article
Alright, so here’s what makes an article work for Techies Times:
Length & Originality
Word count: Aim for somewhere around 1,500 to 2,500 words. Shorter tutorials on essential tech skills? 1,000–1,200 is totally fine. Just don’t pad it with garbage to hit numbers. That’s lazy and obvious.
Keep it original: Your article has to be actually yours. Avoid copying from other tech blogs, rewriting tutorials, or stealing content from educational sites. We want what’s in your brain. Your experience. Your real perspective on essential tech skills.
Tone & Credibility
Talk like a real person: Write like you’re explaining essential tech skills to a colleague. Short sentences work best. Normal paragraphs are key. Avoid heavy jargon overload. If you use a technical term, explain what it actually means. Not everyone’s studied computer science.
Back your claims up: If you’re saying something about essential tech skills works, show why. Use code examples, your own projects, real results from work. Just be honest about how you know what you know. Our readers appreciate transparency about essential tech skills.
SEO & Structure
Make it readable: Use headings so people can skim it. Start with something that hooks them. End with actual takeaways about essential tech skills. Don’t bury important concepts in the middle.
Keywords should feel natural: Use “essential tech skills” in your intro, in a heading or two, and somewhere near the end. But don’t force it. If it feels weird, it IS weird.
Link to our other stuff: When it makes sense, link to other Techies Times posts. For instance, if you’re discussing coding, reference How to Learn Coding at Home. Additionally, talking about web technology? Link to relevant gadgets or tech pieces. Moreover, discussing hardware? Connect to articles about Mini Gadgets or Honeycomb Mouse.[attached_file:1] This helps readers find more and helps us too.
Give us your SEO title and description: Tell us what you’d call it in Google (under 60 characters) and write something short that makes people click (under 155 characters).
How to format your article
I know formatting sounds boring, but it actually matters when people are reading on their phones:
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Headings: Use H2 and H3. That’s it. Don’t go deeper. People need clear markers to know what section they’re in.
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Keep paragraphs short: 2–4 sentences max. Long paragraphs just don’t work. People read on mobile now.
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Use lists: Bullets for tips, skills, or lists. Numbers for step-by-step guides to essential tech skills. People love lists. Easy to scan.
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Bold the important stuff: If there’s something people really need to remember about essential tech skills, bold it. Just don’t overdo it.
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Use code examples: Got code snippets or technical examples? Include them. Make it practical. People learn better with actual code.
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Use real examples: Talk about actual projects where you used essential tech skills. Tell what worked, what didn’t. Way more interesting than theory.
The link rules (keeping it honest)
Here’s the deal:
Our articles: YES. Link to other Techies Times posts when relevant. Helps readers explore and helps us.
Legit tech and learning resources: YES. Official documentation, trusted educational sites, research resources.
Your own tech products or services: NO. Don’t link to your coding bootcamp or your tech course. We can tell.
Affiliate links: NO. No commissions disguised as helpful tech advice. People see through it.
Promotional spam: NO. Random links to random tech tools you don’t actually use? Nope.
Your website in your bio: YES. One link. Keep it professional and relevant.
Simple rule: If this link actually helps the person reading understand or improve their essential tech skills, include it. If it’s just promotional? Don’t do it.
Write us your author bio
At the end of your article, include a short bio about yourself. Keep it real. 50–100 words. Tell us:
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Your name and what you actually do in technology
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Your experience with essential tech skills (what have you mastered?)
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What you specialize in or what you’re known for
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Where people can find you online
Here’s an example:
Jordan is a full-stack developer who’s spent like 10 years building web applications and teaching others essential tech skills. He’s worked with startups and big companies and knows what skills actually matter in the real world. He loves breaking down complex essential tech skills into simple, understandable pieces. He mentors junior developers regularly. Find him on GitHub or his tech blog.
How to actually submit your article
You wrote something solid. Now what?
Step 1: Email us your pitch first. Don’t send the whole article yet. Subject line: “Guest Article Pitch – Essential Tech Skills”
Tell us what the article’s about (few bullet points), why our readers would care, and why you’re qualified to write it. Keep it short—one paragraph max.
Step 2: Wait for us to get back to you. Usually takes like 5–7 business days. If we like your idea, we’ll say yes. If it’s not quite right, we’ll be honest.
Step 3: Write the full article. Follow what I mentioned above. Ensure it is well-crafted, sincere, and genuinely useful.
Step 4: Send it as a Google Doc or Word file. Include your SEO title, meta description, author bio, and notes about where internal links should go.
Step 5: We review it. Might be small edits, might be bigger changes. We’ll let you know what’s happening and when it goes live. Then you can share it everywhere.
That’s it. Pretty straightforward.
Why we actually need you
Here’s the honest part. Techies Times exists because people like you share what they actually know. Every article helps someone. Perhaps it helps them finally understand which essential tech skills to prioritize. Maybe it saves them months of wasted effort learning the wrong things. Additionally, it could help them land a better job by developing essential tech skills.
Essential tech skills information is everywhere, but a lot of it is either outdated, overly complicated, or incomplete. We’re trying to be different. Honest. Actually helpful. Actually practical about essential tech skills.
If you care about helping people develop real essential tech skills and advance their tech knowledge, and you want an audience of people who will actually listen and take action, this is the place. I genuinely think what you know could change how someone approaches learning essential tech skills.
Ready to write for us about essential tech skills? Send your pitch over. We’re actually excited to see what you’ve got.