📌 Overview
When an article is assigned to you as a publisher, you review it before it goes live on your website. You are not expected to publish content that is unsourced, off-topic, or a poor fit for your site. This article explains your two options when an article is not ready: requesting revisions or rejecting the article. It also covers how to write a request that gets you the update you need.
🧭 Revision Request or Rejection: Which Should You Choose?
Most issues can be fixed with a revision, so we recommend requesting one first. Rejection is best kept for cases where the article cannot reasonably be fixed.
Request revisions when:
- Claims, statistics, or statements need supporting sources
- A few sections do not match the tone or topic of your website
- There are small factual, formatting, or style issues
- Links or references need to be adjusted to meet your site guidelines
Reject the article when:
- The overall topic is outside what your website covers
- The article conflicts with your editorial or content policy and cannot be fixed with edits
- The content has serious problems, such as being inaccurate or inappropriate, that go beyond a rewrite of a few sections
✍️ How to Write a Clear Revision Request
The more specific your feedback, the faster you will receive an update that works for you. Vague notes like needs improvement often lead to extra back-and-forth.
- Name the section. Point to the heading or paragraph that needs a change.
- Say what is wrong. For example, a claim has no source, or the tone does not match your site.
- Say what you need. Ask for a credible source, a rewritten paragraph, or removal of the section.
- Share your site standards. Mention your preferred sources, style rules, or topics to avoid.
- Group everything in one request. Sending all your points together saves time and avoids multiple rounds.
Here is an example of a well-written request:
I reviewed the article and have a few points to address before I can publish it. The statistics in the second section need supporting sources from reputable publications. The section on pricing does not fit the overall content of my site, so please remove it or replace it with a more general overview. Please send an updated version with these changes.
🔄 What Happens After You Request Revisions
- Your feedback is sent to the team responsible for the article.
- The article is updated to address your points, and a new version is made available for your review.
- You review the updated version and publish it if it meets your standards.
- If something is still missing, you can send another request with the remaining points.
Review times can vary depending on how many changes are needed, so please allow some time for the updated version to arrive.
🚫 Rejecting an Assigned Article
If you decide an article cannot work for your website, you can reject it. Please follow these guidelines so the process goes smoothly:
- Give a clear reason. A short explanation helps us understand what went wrong and improve future assignments.
- Reject only when needed. If the article just needs sources or a few edits, request revisions instead.
- Do not publish a rejected article. Once you reject an assignment, the content should not be posted on your site.
- Act promptly. Responding soon after assignment helps the article be reassigned or corrected without delay.
Repeated rejections without clear reasons may affect how future articles are matched to your site, so detailed feedback is always appreciated.
✅ Tips to Reduce Future Revisions
- Keep your site topics, tone, and content guidelines up to date in your publisher profile or settings.
- List any restricted topics, banned phrases, or required source types.
- Use the same feedback format each time so requests are easy to act on.
- Review the full article carefully before sending feedback so you can raise all issues at once.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I request more than one round of revisions? Yes. If the updated version still has issues, send a new request that clearly lists what remains.
Do I have to publish an article after requesting revisions? No. You can publish only if the updated version meets your standards. If it still does not fit, you can reject it with a clear reason.
Can I edit the article myself instead? Minor edits for style on your own site are generally fine, but changes to key claims, links, or meaning should go through a revision request so the content stays accurate and consistent.
What if my feedback is about sources only? Ask for specific sources to be added for each claim that needs support, and mention any types of sources you prefer.
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