Publisher articles
Practical articles local editors can use for free.
I write short, useful reader-service pieces that help people make better decisions before they buy, switch, book, subscribe, or trust a new online tool.
The intent is simple: credible, practical copy that a local publisher, newsletter, community site, or small newsroom can adapt quickly when the topic fits their readers.
Current examples
Ready-to-edit reader-service samples.
These show the tone: practical, source-backed, editable, and written to help readers check a decision before they act.
Open the article examples- Before you switch broadband, check these three things.
- What to check before the July energy price cap change.
What I can cover
Useful consumer and operator decisions.
Most pieces sit at the point where ordinary people face too much sales copy and not enough simple checks.
- Online shopping, scams, and practical digital safety checks
- Household bills, broadband, mobile, and switching decisions
- Travel extras, booking caveats, airport parking, and car-hire checks
- Home equipment decisions, batteries, chargers, cooling, and useful gadgets
- Small-business reporting, operational checklists, and practical systems
Editorial basis
Clear terms for editors.
- Articles are offered free for non-exclusive editorial use.
- Editors may trim, localise, or reject the piece without obligation.
- Copy is written as reader-service guidance, not advertorial.
- No publication fee, sponsorship claim, hidden paid placement, or affiliate link is required.
- If a piece relies on a public source, the source is named or linked in the copy.
Example topics
Recent reader-service angles.
- Broadband and mobile switching checks before opening sales pages
- Energy price cap checks before fixing or switching
- Summer travel extras families often forget to check
- Hidden checkout fees and total-cost checks
- Air fryer, oven, and microwave decisions by household fit
About the writer
Mark Hay
I work on practical intelligence systems, business reporting, decision-support tools, and clearer operational writing. My writing usually focuses on clear checks, visible evidence, and decisions people can make with less noise.
I also build and operate UK Shortlists, a buying-guide product focused on structured shortlists, caveats, and practical before-you-buy checks for UK consumers.
If an article would suit your readers, email mark@markhay.net.