The Layout is a daily design publication that features how-to articles on WordPress. Their articles range from 700 to 1,200 words. They pay between $50 and $150 per article, depending on the subject and word count. Additionally,
they provide a list of articles they need written that you can choose from. To learn more, read contact their editors here.
WordCandy is a publishing company that sells and syndicates articles about Wordpress. They pay 6 cents per word. If you're a Wordpress expert, they may be a good fit for you. Keep in mind that many other publishers in this area pay 20 cents per word. Learn more about them here.
SQLServerCentral is a community and education website for things related to SQL Servers. They accept any SQL-related article. Certain columns are unpaid. Pay: $150 per article; regular contributors are sometimes paid more Details here.
SitePoint is a resource geared at web professionals. They’re looking for articles and tutorials on HTML and CSS. They pay $150 for articles, $200 for tutorials, and $300 or more for lengthier pieces that the editors “feel will do well traffic-wise.” To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
Real Python pays up to $300 for in-depth about coding in the Python programming language. To learn more, read their contributor guidelines.
Source pays $200 to $500 "for introductions and walkthroughs of tools developed in and for newsrooms, along with detailed case studies and examinations of specific issues in news development and data journalism." To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
Air & Space/Smithsonian is a magazine for aerospace enthusiasts, and is an adjunct of the Smithsonian Institute’s National Air and Space Museum. Writing a department piece is one of the best ways of breaking into the magazine. This includes book reviews, which should be 200-450 words about a soon-to-be-released or recently released book, and reviews of videos, movies, aerospace-related recreational products, or software. They also publish other departments and in-depth features. They want queries, not complete articles. Rates vary, and they offer kill fees. Details here.
Popular Mechanics reaches millions of people via in print, video, and online. They cover science and technology news, as well as how to guides and product reviews. They are open to new freelancers and are committed to hiring BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized identities. Payment reports indicate pay of up to 40 cents per word. Read their pitching guide here.
Scotch.io publishes a wide array of programming courses and tutorials. They pay up to $150 per article. Learn more about how to become an author for them.
Technopedia.com is a website providing “insight and inspiration to IT professionals, technology decision-makers and anyone else who is proud to be called a ‘geek’.” Editors look “for tech experts who work in the field, follow the news and know how to tell a good story.” Editors pay contributors “competitive rates for producing Web content.” To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: https://www.techopedia.com/about/contributors.