CONTRIBUTING.md

# Contributing to Gingiris Go Global

Thank you for your interest in contributing! This playbook is built from real-world experience and we welcome contributions that add practical value.

## How to Contribute

### Content Contributions

- **Case studies**: Real go-global stories with specific data points
- **Channel updates**: New platform strategies, algorithm changes
- **Tool recommendations**: Verified tools for specific go-global tasks
- **Translations**: Improve existing translations or add new languages
- **Corrections**: Fix outdated information or broken references

### Process

1. Fork this repository
2. Create a feature branch (`git checkout -b improve/topic-name`)
3. Make your changes
4. Submit a Pull Request with clear description of what you added/changed

### Guidelines

- **Be specific**: Include numbers, timelines, and real examples
- **Be actionable**: Every recommendation should be executable
- **Be honest**: Don't oversell strategies; include failure modes
- **Cite sources**: Link to original data when possible
- **Keep it concise**: Respect readers' time

### What We Don't Accept

- Generic marketing advice without specific execution steps
- Promotional content for specific paid tools (unless genuinely best-in-class)
- Theoretical frameworks without real-world validation
- Content that contradicts the core philosophy (fix the bucket first)

## Questions?

Open an issue or reach out to the maintainers.

## License

By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the MIT License.