Struggling to Find Guest Blogging Opportunities?
Guest blogging is a great way to get new visitors for your blog. It is a way to position your content in front of new eyes. Guest blogging enables you to get more visibility for your brand. It also allows you to network with other blog owners and get your name out there, which could lead to future blogging engagements and assignments.
Well, are you struggling to find guest blogging opportunities?
Tom Treanor of FamousBloggers believes that guest blogging is one of the quickest ways to develop your blogging skills. It allows you to grow as a writer because another person is reviewing your work and holding you accountable in terms of deadlines and topics.
Treanor details some strategies to land the perfect guest blogging gig. He notes that your goal should be to guest blog for blogs that are bigger than your own. You shouldn't settle for just any large blog audience though.
You need to make sure that the blog you choose is similar to your own or directly adjacent to your topic. That way you can be sure that the readers of the blog you are writing for are similar to those you might expect to garner with your own blog. Writing for the guest blog won't entail such a stretch in topic or style.
Treanor goes on to list 9 ways to find guest posting opportunities:
9 Ways to Find Guest Posting Opportunities
#1 Ask Someone You Know
Treanor notes that one of the easiest ways to begin guest blogging is to write an article for a blog or website owner that you already know or are working with. A gig like this is easy to land and makes for great exposure and experience.
#2 Reach Out to Blogs That You Like and Read Already (And Possibly Comment On)
Treanor mentions that you reach out to those blogs that are on your radar. You may be able to author a guest blog for a site that you already follow. Look to those blogs that you like and read already and those that you comment on. Consider whether there are holes in their content that you may be able to fill with a guest post. Once you have identified possible gaps, you can do a better job of proposing a guest post. Make sure you mention these gaps to the blog owner in your proposal.
#3 Reach Out to Sites That Are Actively Seeking Guest Bloggers
You can also reach out to sites that are actively seeking guest bloggers. Treanor suggests that you take note of articles shared in social media that have the words "guest post" attached to them. These blogs are probably actively seeking guest bloggers and would probably be open to receiving a proposal from you. Some blogs may mention that the author of a post is a guest blogger in the byline. In addition, many sites feature menu items on their site that say things like "write for us," "contribute," or "guest posting."
#4 Use A Guest Blogging Matchup Platform
A guest blogging matchup platform can match you with blogs that are looking for guest writers. Some of these platforms are:
My Blog Guest
Blogger LinkUp
Triberr's Guest Blogging bonfire Blog
Zone's Guest Blogging sub-group (search for the Blog Zone Group in LinkedIn)
#5 Find A List of Guest Blog Sites
Another thing you can do is search Google for "list of guest blog sites". Finally, you'll find websites that have put together lists of those blogs looking for writers and frequently they are sorted by industry or by Google Page Rank.
#6 Use AllTop
AllTop lists blog categorized by industry. Once you find your category, you can click on those blogs that interest you and see if they are looking for guest bloggers. The bylines will help you determine this and also if they say something like "write for us." You can also ask the blog owner that doesn't appear to accept guest posts if they will accept one.
#7 Search Google for "Guest Post" + Your Industry
You can also use Google to search for blogs in your industry that are accepting guest posts. You simply type into the search field "guest post (your industry)." Your search term should not include parenthesis.
#8 Search Twitter for "Guest Post" + Your Industry
Just as you can use Google to search for blogs, you can also use Twitter to search for blogs in your industry that are accepting guest posts. Search for "guest post (your industry)." Your search term should not include parenthesis.
#9 Industry Associations, Software Providers and Other Non-Competing Organizations
Industry associations, software providers, and other non-competing organizations are often interested in having guest bloggers for their websites or blogs. Reach out to them and see if they are seeking this kind of arrangement.
Parting Words...
Some people might hesitate to contact a blog owner to inquire as to whether they are accepting guest posts. Treanor mentions that you should not feel afraid to approach these blog owners. They are often actively seeking content so they will most likely welcome your proposal. If you do land a job, Treanor cautions guest bloggers such as yourself to be respectful of the blog owner that you are working for. You should follow through with your commitments and do your best work. It is also important that you accept qualified guest bloggers for your own blog as well. This is a way to add fresh content to your blog, build relationships, and pay it forward.
Kristi Hines of KissMetrics notes that guest blogging is an effective way to start to position yourself as an expert in your field, get exposure back to your website or blog, and build backlinks to your website. Hopefully these tips have given you some ideas as to how you might land a guest blogging gig. The benefits to guest blogging are clear. Perhaps you can follow some of these tips and start guest blogging today!
Well, are you struggling to find guest blogging opportunities?
Tom Treanor of FamousBloggers believes that guest blogging is one of the quickest ways to develop your blogging skills. It allows you to grow as a writer because another person is reviewing your work and holding you accountable in terms of deadlines and topics.
Treanor details some strategies to land the perfect guest blogging gig. He notes that your goal should be to guest blog for blogs that are bigger than your own. You shouldn't settle for just any large blog audience though.
You need to make sure that the blog you choose is similar to your own or directly adjacent to your topic. That way you can be sure that the readers of the blog you are writing for are similar to those you might expect to garner with your own blog. Writing for the guest blog won't entail such a stretch in topic or style.
Treanor goes on to list 9 ways to find guest posting opportunities:
9 Ways to Find Guest Posting Opportunities
#1 Ask Someone You Know
Treanor notes that one of the easiest ways to begin guest blogging is to write an article for a blog or website owner that you already know or are working with. A gig like this is easy to land and makes for great exposure and experience.
#2 Reach Out to Blogs That You Like and Read Already (And Possibly Comment On)
Treanor mentions that you reach out to those blogs that are on your radar. You may be able to author a guest blog for a site that you already follow. Look to those blogs that you like and read already and those that you comment on. Consider whether there are holes in their content that you may be able to fill with a guest post. Once you have identified possible gaps, you can do a better job of proposing a guest post. Make sure you mention these gaps to the blog owner in your proposal.
#3 Reach Out to Sites That Are Actively Seeking Guest Bloggers
You can also reach out to sites that are actively seeking guest bloggers. Treanor suggests that you take note of articles shared in social media that have the words "guest post" attached to them. These blogs are probably actively seeking guest bloggers and would probably be open to receiving a proposal from you. Some blogs may mention that the author of a post is a guest blogger in the byline. In addition, many sites feature menu items on their site that say things like "write for us," "contribute," or "guest posting."
#4 Use A Guest Blogging Matchup Platform
A guest blogging matchup platform can match you with blogs that are looking for guest writers. Some of these platforms are:
My Blog Guest
Blogger LinkUp
Triberr's Guest Blogging bonfire Blog
Zone's Guest Blogging sub-group (search for the Blog Zone Group in LinkedIn)
#5 Find A List of Guest Blog Sites
Another thing you can do is search Google for "list of guest blog sites". Finally, you'll find websites that have put together lists of those blogs looking for writers and frequently they are sorted by industry or by Google Page Rank.
#6 Use AllTop
AllTop lists blog categorized by industry. Once you find your category, you can click on those blogs that interest you and see if they are looking for guest bloggers. The bylines will help you determine this and also if they say something like "write for us." You can also ask the blog owner that doesn't appear to accept guest posts if they will accept one.
#7 Search Google for "Guest Post" + Your Industry
You can also use Google to search for blogs in your industry that are accepting guest posts. You simply type into the search field "guest post (your industry)." Your search term should not include parenthesis.
#8 Search Twitter for "Guest Post" + Your Industry
Just as you can use Google to search for blogs, you can also use Twitter to search for blogs in your industry that are accepting guest posts. Search for "guest post (your industry)." Your search term should not include parenthesis.
#9 Industry Associations, Software Providers and Other Non-Competing Organizations
Industry associations, software providers, and other non-competing organizations are often interested in having guest bloggers for their websites or blogs. Reach out to them and see if they are seeking this kind of arrangement.
Parting Words...
Some people might hesitate to contact a blog owner to inquire as to whether they are accepting guest posts. Treanor mentions that you should not feel afraid to approach these blog owners. They are often actively seeking content so they will most likely welcome your proposal. If you do land a job, Treanor cautions guest bloggers such as yourself to be respectful of the blog owner that you are working for. You should follow through with your commitments and do your best work. It is also important that you accept qualified guest bloggers for your own blog as well. This is a way to add fresh content to your blog, build relationships, and pay it forward.
Kristi Hines of KissMetrics notes that guest blogging is an effective way to start to position yourself as an expert in your field, get exposure back to your website or blog, and build backlinks to your website. Hopefully these tips have given you some ideas as to how you might land a guest blogging gig. The benefits to guest blogging are clear. Perhaps you can follow some of these tips and start guest blogging today!
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