Stage 1
In this project, you’ll be creating and optimizing content on a device page that already exists on iFixit. Your improvements will make it easier for people from around the world to find repair information relevant to their device.
Checklist
You are finished with Stage 1 when you:
Sign up for an iFixit account using your school email address
Join a student team
Create a profile
Choose a device page you want to optimize
Send a proposal email to techwriting[at]ifixit[dot]com
Incorporate all feedback from the iFixit technical writing team
Get approval to move on to Stage 2
Email us when…
...you have a proposal. You must email us with a proposal, even if it is informal. Proposals allow us to give you the necessary privileges to work on the site without problems.
Please note: It can take the iFixit technical writing team up to two business days to respond to your email, so make sure to plan accordingly.
If you have any questions or concerns about your involvement in the project, be sure to check out the Student FAQ page, talk to your instructor, then reach out to our technical writing team at techwriting[at]ifixit[dot]com.
Overview
We have thousands of user-submitted device pages on iFixit, for everything from laptops and smartphones to cars and household appliances. A device page serves as the hub of all the repair information about a device, including background and identification, technical specifications, and links to repair guides.
Some of these device pages are missing key details, making them hard to find by people searching for—or wanting to contribute—repair information. This is where you come in! Flexing your technical communication skills, you’ll flesh out and polish up a device page to help your readers locate the knowledge they’ll need to keep their devices in good working order.
Why does this project matter?
Here at iFixit, repair is our way of life, and we want to provide the world with the proper know-how and tools to fix anything. What does this mean for your project? First, it means that the work you do on the SEO Writing Project will help people from all over the world find the repair information they are searching for. Second, it means you'll be contributing to an open-source community dedicated to keeping stuff working longer—and out of landfills.
Find out more about why we are so passionate about repair by watching our mission video below and checking out ifixit.com/right-to-repair.