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Contributor Guide
Reefapedia is built by reef keepers, for reef keepers. Your knowledge helps others succeed. Follow these guidelines to write, edit, and improve articles that are accurate, helpful, and easy to trust.
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Every edit makes our content stronger
Quality first
Accurate, clear, and evidence-based
Community trusted
Revisions keep content reliable and up to date
1. At a glance
What belongs in Reefapedia
What belongs
- Evergreen guides and references
- Care instructions and best practices
- Troubleshooting and how-to content
- Information with clear, verifiable facts
- Content with enough structure to follow
What does not belong
- Forum debates or personal opinions
- Commercial listings or promotions
- Pricing, marketplace, or sales copy
- Speculation or unverified claims
- Low-effort or duplicate content
Think: Next Reader
Write for someone who is new to the topic. Be clear, respectful, and thorough. If it helped you succeed, it can help someone else.
2. Writing guidelines
Write for the next reader
Titles & Summaries
Use a specific title and a short summary that tells the reader what they will learn.
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Structure
Break long articles into sections with headings, lists, and steps where helpful. Use clear order and short paragraphs.
Categories & Tags
Pick the primary category that best matches your article. Add tags that aid discovery and help readers find related information.
Images & Media
Use clear photos or diagrams that support the instructions. Annotate when helpful. Focus on clarity, not decoration.
3. Article types
What you can write
Article
General reference or explanatory content
Care Guide
Species or subject care references
How-To Guide
Step-by-step procedural guides
4. Revisions
How revisions work
Propose an Edit
Suggest improvements, corrections, or additions.
Community Review
Other contributors review and discuss the changes.
Accepted & Published
Approved changes are merged and the article is updated.
History & Transparency
All changes are tracked so readers can trust the content.
Your knowledge makes a difference
Every article you write or improve helps someone succeed in their reefing journey.