- Use short sentences and paragraphs, and include bucket brigades.
- Include more than two descriptive H2 headings to organize content.
- Capitalize headings according to the AP Stylebook (use this tool)
- Include an introduction with at least two paragraphs before the first H2 section.
- Use appropriate formatting (bold, italic, underline), notes, quotes, TLDRs, and key points.
- Incorporate
code elements
andMarkdown format
where appropriate. - Ensure at least one visual element per “screen” of the article (screenshots, diagrams, tables, graphs, lists, sidenotes, blockquotes).
- Verify all facts and data points included in the article.
- Save images in the
/assets
folder. - Follow naming conventions:
YYYYMMDD_title_of_the_article_IMG_NAME_NO.png
. - (Optional) Create a GitHub repo for the code referenced in the article and share it.
- (Optional) Include a link to this Loom video in the PR comments.
- Use
CTRL+F
to search for relevant keywords in: - Interlink keywords using the appropriate URLs.
- Create new definition in
/defitnitions
folder.
- Ensure articles address the needs of the target audience and their search intent.
- Read the article out loud to catch any awkward phrasing.
- Run the draft through Grammarly or a similar grammar tool.
- Double-check adherence to the style guide and repository guidelines.
- Use the name of the article for the title of the PR.