Any Thoughts on Guest Blogging?

Angela Kambarian · 08-31-2009, 03:14 PM

Have any of you ever contributed to other websites as a guest blogger?
I thought it might be a good way to gain more visibility.
Considering, we are talking about a good, professional-looking website
that attracts a lot of traffic. Not some obscure destination...

Any thoughts on that?
PS: Of course, it should be related to your line of business...

Thanks, folks!

Angie

miwriting · 09-04-2009, 07:16 PM

I've done this a few times and I think it's a great way to get another source of traffic to your site. I was approached by a few different sites to trade guest posts, and I've also had a few different people offer their guest posts for my site. It definitely can't hurt and it gets your name out there as an expert in your field.

bigcat1967 · 09-04-2009, 10:34 PM

I second that. This can't hurt - but rather help. It gives a lot of exposure.

mitchman3 · 09-10-2009, 11:27 PM

I've guest blogged a couple of times; it's not bad, and you might be seen by a group of people not used to reading your stuff and get visits.

Jag82 · 09-11-2009, 05:25 AM

I guest blog for a local marketing institute.

It's great for credibility and exposure. But do be wary that
it may be a double-edged sword if you are not careful.

I once got a feedback from a reader complaining that I made
grammatical and spelling mistakes. And she mentioned that these errors
may mar a reader's impression.

She is right.

Now, I proof read and run a spell check on all
my guest posts first.

Jag

BiancaRaven · 09-13-2009, 04:57 AM

I've been a guest blogger a few times for various people I know or network with and it's been a good way to generate some extra visitors back to my own site. It's also generated a few good work enquiries and offers too, so it was worth the effort in the end.

Angela Kambarian · 09-14-2009, 02:43 PM

Well...looks like there is no downside to it.

You never know who might stumble upon your article or tipsheet.
The more often you get your name out there and demonstrate your
expertise, the more likely you are to attract more traffic to
your website. I am guest blogging for a lady who also happens to
be a social media maven. She posts links to my articles on twitter,
facebook, plaxo and other social media sites. And she has thousands
of followers.
No downside whatsoever...
Thanks for your responses, guys!!

08-31-2009, 03:14 PM	#1
Angela Kambarian Active Warrior Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: in New York Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Any Thoughts on Guest Blogging? Have any of you ever contributed to other websites as a guest blogger? I thought it might be a good way to gain more visibility. Considering, we are talking about a good, professional-looking website that attracts a lot of traffic. Not some obscure destination... Any thoughts on that? PS: Of course, it should be related to your line of business... Thanks, folks! Angie
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09-04-2009, 07:16 PM	#2
miwriting Active Warrior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Any Thoughts on Guest Blogging? I've done this a few times and I think it's a great way to get another source of traffic to your site. I was approached by a few different sites to trade guest posts, and I've also had a few different people offer their guest posts for my site. It definitely can't hurt and it gets your name out there as an expert in your field.
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Jag82 Create More Value War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Small World Posts: 1,108 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 371 Thanked 529 Times in 154 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Any Thoughts on Guest Blogging? I guest blog for a local marketing institute. It's great for credibility and exposure. But do be wary that it may be a double-edged sword if you are not careful. I once got a feedback from a reader complaining that I made grammatical and spelling mistakes. And she mentioned that these errors may mar a reader's impression. She is right. Now, I proof read and run a spell check on all my guest posts first. Jag

09-13-2009, 04:57 AM	#6
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09-14-2009, 02:43 PM	#7
Angela Kambarian Active Warrior Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: in New York Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Any Thoughts on Guest Blogging? Well...looks like there is no downside to it. You never know who might stumble upon your article or tipsheet. The more often you get your name out there and demonstrate your expertise, the more likely you are to attract more traffic to your website. I am guest blogging for a lady who also happens to be a social media maven. She posts links to my articles on twitter, facebook, plaxo and other social media sites. And she has thousands of followers. No downside whatsoever... Thanks for your responses, guys!!
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