> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.eurekanews.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Best Practices

> Writing quality content and SEO best practices

## Writing Quality Content

### Research First

* Verify facts and sources
* Link to official announcements
* Cite data and statistics
* Include multiple perspectives when appropriate
* **Source from siloed platforms** - Transform Discord announcements, Twitter threads, and Telegram updates into comprehensive, well-structured articles

### Write Clearly

* Use clear, concise language
* Break up long paragraphs
* Use headings to organize content
* Include examples and explanations
* **Think beyond social media** - Write comprehensive, well-structured content that serves readers first

### Engage Readers

* Start with a compelling hook
* Use storytelling when appropriate
* Include visuals (images, charts)
* End with a clear conclusion or call-to-action

## SEO Best Practices

### Why This Matters

Quality, well-structured content naturally performs better. Our platform is built to help your articles:

* Get indexed by search engines quickly
* Be referenced by AI systems when people ask about Abstract projects
* Build long-term value as a persistent resource
* Reach wider audiences through RSS feed syndication

### Title Optimization

* Include relevant keywords naturally
* Keep titles under 60 characters
* Make titles compelling and clear
* Write titles that accurately describe your content

### Meta Descriptions

* Write unique descriptions for each article
* Keep under 160 characters
* Make it compelling and accurate
* Summarize what readers will learn from your article

### Content Structure

* Use H2 and H3 headings to organize content
* Include keywords in headings naturally
* Write descriptive alt text for images
* Use internal links to other Eureka News articles
* H1 comes from the Title you input, do not use it in the body (best practices)
* **Build topic authority** - Each article contributes to comprehensive coverage of Abstract ecosystem topics

## Image Guidelines

### Featured Images

* Size: 1200x630px (optimal for social media)
* Format: JPG or PNG
* Quality: High resolution, not pixelated
* Content: Relevant to your article topic

### In-Article Images

* Use images to break up text
* Include captions when helpful
* Optimize file sizes (use compressed images)
* Credit sources when required

## Tag Selection

### Choose Wisely

* Select 2-6 most relevant tags
* Use specific tags over generic ones
* Consider your target audience
* Don't tag spam (more tags ≠ better)

### Examples

* ✅ Good: "Abstract Chain" + "DeFi" + "Tutorials" + "Aborean"
* ❌ Bad: "News" + "Update" + "Market Overview" (too generic)

## Submission Checklist

Before submitting, verify:

* Title is clear and engaging
* Excerpt summarizes the article well
* Content is complete and proofread
* Featured image is uploaded and relevant
* Tags are selected (2-6 relevant tags)
* All links work correctly
* Images have alt text
* No placeholder text remains
* SEO fields are filled (optional)