Penguin stated that "Sugg did not write Girl Online on her own", stating that she "has worked with an expert editorial team to help her bring to life her characters and experiences in a heartwarming and compelling story".
Penguin declarou que "Sugg non escribiu Girl Online pola súa conta", declarando que"traballou cun equipo editorial de expertos para axudala a dar vida aos seus personaxes e experiencias nunha historia conmovedora e convincente".