How to Get Featured on daily.dev
Overview
We're thrilled you're interested in sharing your content on our platform. This guide explains the various ways to feature your content on daily.dev. Whether you're an individual developer, content creator, or representing a company, these pathways help you reach and engage with our diverse and vibrant developer community.
Methods to Feature Your Content on daily.dev
There are three primary ways to have your content featured on daily.dev:
- Start a Squad: A Squad is a group where you and other developers can come together around your content on daily.dev. Think of Squads as developer-specific online groups where you can publish content, share with the community, and build a following.
- Suggest a Source: daily.dev collects posts from various unique sources across the web. All sources are added based on community requests, reflecting our community-driven approach.
- Direct Posting: You can now contribute content directly by clicking "New Post" anywhere on daily.dev. This replaced the previous Community Picks system, making content contribution simpler and more direct.
Eligibility and Ideal Users for Each Method
| Method | Eligibility Criteria | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|
| Squads | Open to all daily.dev users. | Individual developers, content creators, and companies looking to build a community and followership. |
| Sources | Must own a well-known publication or developer blogging platform. Corporate and personal blogs are excluded. | Owners of established publications or platforms in the developer community, excluding corporate and personal blogs. |
| Direct Posting | Open to all daily.dev users. | Any daily.dev user looking to share their own content or valuable content they've discovered, with direct attribution and increased visibility. |
Remember, all featured content must adhere to our content guidelines regardless of the submission method.
1. Starting a Squad
Create a Squad on daily.dev to actively engage with the community by sharing your content. This feature is ideal for individual creators, professional bloggers, and companies aiming to grow their audience on daily.dev.
As a Squad leader, you’ll create a dedicated space for your content, interact with Squad members, and build a community around your shared interests or expertise. Whether you’re an individual blogger, a tech influencer, or a corporate entity, starting a Squad can significantly amplify your reach within the developer community.
→ Learn more about Starting a Squad
2. Suggesting a Source
If you’re the owner of a prominent publication or a developer-focused blogging platform, you can submit your platform to be a content source on daily.dev. This method is designed for established tech and developer publications. By submitting your platform, the content you produce is automatically considered for featuring, increasing visibility. Please note, this method excludes corporate and personal blogs to maintain diversity and community focus.
→ Learn more about suggesting a source
3. Direct Posting
Direct posting on daily.dev is open to all users, offering a simple way to share and promote content directly. Simply click "New Post" anywhere on the platform to contribute your content. This system replaced Community Picks in 2025, making content contribution more streamlined while giving contributors more credit and visibility. Your content is attributed directly to your profile, helping you build your following and reputation.
→ Learn more about the transition from Community Picks
Wrap Up
Getting your content featured on daily.dev is a straightforward process. Each method - Starting a Squad, Submitting a Source, or Direct Posting - serves different goals and needs. Choose the method that aligns best with your content strategy and audience.
Adhering to our content guidelines is crucial to ensure a positive, constructive environment for all daily.dev members. By following these steps, you can effectively showcase your content and engage with a dynamic community of developers and tech enthusiasts.