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How to Do Guest Blogging: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide 

 January 2, 2021

By  Julian

How to do Guest Blogging - Guide 2020

Guest blogging:

Back in the day, people used to guest post strictly for SEO purposes.

But a little while back, Matt Cutts of Google told the search world that one of their favorite link building tactics were now garbage.

But that doesn't necessarily mean that guest blogging is totally dead.

No. Not even close.

Posting on someone else's blog can be very, very rewarding. It can:

  • Expand your reach.
  • Send you a tidal wave of targeted traffic.
  • Gain a good amount of subscribers and social followers.
  • Get you seen as an expert in your area.
  • And more.

So how do you land guest posting gigs on reputable blogs?

How do other bloggers score their own guest posts?​

Well, the answer is pretty simple... Follow a proven strategy.​

And in this post, I will show you the step-by-step process of how the other bloggers score their own guest posting gigs.

Let's get to the nitty gritty.​

Download the PDF version of the guest blogging guide.

The Only Guest Blogging Guide You Will Ever Need

Note: By following these exact steps, I was able to land a few guest posts in a short period of time. One on the Jeff Bullas blog, one on Successful Blogging, one on Mad Lemmings, another on Matthew Woodward's blog, and a bunch more.

Step 1 - Make Your Hit List

​This is where you'll gather up all of the blogs you'd like to write for.

It might take a bit of searching, but, it's a must.

So, open up a new word doc and create a table (Excel, Google Docs, Pages, etc).​

You'll need about 4 or 5 columns and around 10 to 30 rows, maybe  even more. And set it up like this:

Guest Blogging Table
  • Name - this will obviously be where you'll enter the blogger or editor's name.
  • Blog URL - this is where you'll paste the URL of the blog you're targeting.
  • Email - this is where you'll enter the blogger or editor's email address.
  • Level/Tier (1 to 5) - after a bit of research, you'll rate the blogs from 1 to 5 based on their size (we'll get into this later).
  • Contacted - this is where you'll enter a simple YES or a NO.

Now...

i) Fill in the list a little bit.

Right now, I'm sure you're following at least a few blogs. Those are the ones you're going to add to your table first. It doesn't matter how big or small they are right now, we'll talk about that in a little bit.​

Add their names, URLs, and email addresses.​

Guest Blogging Table 1

Next, you're going to find out which of those accept guest posts and which don't.

To do this, go to the site and take a look at their menus (header and footer).​

footer guest post

If they do have a link, click through and skim the page. Sometimes, they'll have a "We aren't accepting anymore requests at this time" either in the beginning or end of the page. If so, then just remove them from your hit list.

If you don't see something like "Write For Us" or "Contribute" on their menus, like this:

quicksprout menus

Look around for their search box. It'll either be in their sidebar, header, or footer.

​When you find it, search for a guest post related term. Like "submit guest posts", "looking for guest bloggers, or "write for us".

guestpost search

And if they do accept guest requests, you'll see their page in the results.

guestpost

Now do this with all the blogs on your list. And if they are accepting requests, keep them on your hit list (don't rate them yet). If not, you can remove them.​

Plus, you'll need their email address. You can find this on their About page or one of their legal pages (like the Privacy Policy). Another way is to subscribe to their email list.

And when you're done with all that, you'll have a list that is a little bit better.

Guest Posting Table 3

Note: Do NOT Put Anything Under the "Level" Column Yet.

Now, the next thing you're going to do is:

ii) Find more guest posting opportunities.​

​There are a lot of ways to find new blogs to put on your guest blogging hit list.

Below, I will show you 3 ways to find blogs you could add to your hit list.

And remember, every time you find a potential blog, do what you just did above...

Find out if they're really accepting guest posts, ​grab their email address, and add them to the list.

​1. Google Search

Google's search engine is so advanced now that there are a ton of search strings to use when you're looking for something specific.

Here are a set you can use to guest posting opportunities through Google:

(Note: replace "keyword" with the topic you want to write about)​

  • "keyword" + "write for us"
  • "keyword" + "write for"
  • "keyword" + "guest posts wanted"
  • "keyword" + "guest post"
  • "keyword" + "looking for guest bloggers"
  • "keyword" + "guest article"
  • "keyword" + "guest blogging"
  • "keyword" + "guest posting guidelines"
  • "keyword" + "guest post submission"
  • "keyword" + "guest posting opportunity"
  • "keyword" + "contribute"
  • "keyword" + "looking for contributors"
  • "keyword" + "contributors wanted"
  • "keyword" + "become a contributor"
  • "keyword" + "become a guest writer"
  • "keyword" + "become a guest blogger"
  • "keyword" + "submit guest post"
  • "keyword" + "submit a post"
  • "keyword" + "submit a guest post request"
  • "keyword" + "blogging guidelines"
writeforussearch
write for us google search
2. Google Reversed Image Search​

This one's awesome. I didn't even know about this until the other day when I was doing research for this post.

Anyway, here's what to do:

Find a blogger who does a lot of guest posts and copy their headshot image address.​

b-lang bio

Go to Google Images and hit that little camera icon...

Google Reverse Image Search 1

Paste the image URL and then search...

Google Reverse Image Search 2

TA DA! 

Google Reverse Image Search 3

You've got a list of blogs where the man in the image has been featured in. Check them out, and if they accept guest bloggers, you know what to do.

3. Other Bloggers' Lists

​There are a bunch of bloggers that have their own "ultimate lists of guest posting sites" on their blogs. And this is great for everybody. They get traffic, we get a whole list of blogs that accept guest posts. 

And finding them is extremely easy... Google it.

guest post search

If you're not up to it, here are a couple ready-made lists you can check out:

iii) Rate Them

Right now, you should have a list of around 20 blogs with their owner's name and email address.

Now it's time to give them a rating (the Level column).

To do this, you'll find out the size of their following (social following, email subscribers, blog readers), their Domain Authority. and their blog comments.

1. Domain Authority (DA)

To find out a domain's DA​, you'll have to either enter the domain into Moz's Open Site Explorer, or download the browser extension (MozBar).

I'd recommend the installing the MozBar​ because the Open Site Explorer only allows 5 searches per day.

The following are links to the download page:

Once you have it all set up, go to the first site on your hit list.

You'll see the MozBar on top of your web page, under your bookmarks.

MozBar screenshot 1

A good DA is anything above 25. That means they have a pretty good link profile. Which also means they get a nice amount of traffic.

But if it's way high, like 60+, that'll mean they get a large amount of backlinks and traffic and it'll be hard to score a spot on their editorial calendar.

But all this doesn't mean you automatically scrap the blogs with DA's of 24 or less.

So if a blog's DA is between 10 and 24, leave them on your list. It'll be easier to get accepted. Which also means you'll be able to build up your guest post profile.

But anything under 10 would almost be a waste of time.​ Unless, they have a lot of engaged readers and a decent social media following...

2. ​Blog's Following

​Now let's find out how large (roughly) the blogs' audiences are (blog traffic, social following).

To find out their traffic, there are several tools around to help you out. Though they're not 100% accurate, they're good at estimating.

Ankit wrote a good post on 5 tools that'll help with this at Bloggers Passion. So you can go ahead and check that out real quick.​

And here's an example using SimilarWeb:​

Similar Web Search Website Stats
Similar Web Traffic Stats

2000 or less visitors per month would be ok. 2000 to 10000 would be better. And 10000+ would be the best.

But anything above 100,000... That would be considered as a level 5. Even without counting the social following and comments.

As for the social media following, it's simple...

Check out their major social profiles (Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, LinkedIn).​

Kevin Twitter Followers

Ok, so... Less than 1000 would be the lower end of it. 1000 to 5000 would be alright. And anything above 5000 would be great.

3. Blog Engagment

The easier and more obvious way to find out how engaged a blog's audience is is through the number of comments their posts get.​

BeaBetterBlogger blog comments

A great amount of comments would be 100+. Anything around 50 would be good. And 0-15 would be low.


Note: If you need more blogs for your list, here's a list of 50 top blogs. Some may accept guest posts.

So after you've added up everything up, give it a level 1 to 5.

Here's an example:

  • Level 1 would be a DA10, 750 blog/social followers, and 0-10 comments.
  • Level 2 would be DA15, 1500 blog/social followers, and 5 comments.
  • Level 3 would be DA20, 3500 blog/social followers, and 20 comments.
  • Level 4 would be DA 35, 10000 blog/social followers, and 50 comments.
  • Level 5 would be DA 60+, 100,000+ blog/social followers, and 100+ comments.

Do this with every blog on your list and you'll have a pretty nice hit list.

Guest Blogging Table complete

Moving on...

Step 2 - Research Your Targets

In step 2 of this guest blogging guide, you're going to do 2 things:

  • Get to know your targets.
  • Find a topic for your guest post.

Let's do this!

Note: You might also need a new word doc / table to keep track of your blog post ideas. But if you have enough space for your potential headline in your original table, use that.

i) Get familiar with​ the blogs.

​Read their guest posting guidelines. Read their most popular posts (including guest posts).

Find out their writing and formatting style. Find out the types of content they publish and which of them attract the most readers (how-to's, list posts, guides, etc).

And most importantly, find out who their audiences are. If they're targeting the same type of people, that's a big factor for you. Some questions to ask yourself are:​

  • Are they beginners who are just getting started?
  • Are they struggling with what they are trying to do?
  • Are they intermediate-leveled who want to take things to the next level?
  • Are they more advanced who want to become the go-to experts?
  • Are they experts who want to be at the top?
  • Are the just regular people who are looking for products?

ii) Find the right guest post topic.

Now that you know about their audiences, their writing and formatting style, their guest post guidelines, and the types of content they like to publish, it's time to come up with a topic they'd want to publish.

To do this, you'll need to look at their popular posts, who they're aimed at, and find out what they haven't covered yet.​

Let me show you an example:

I'll use Successful Blogging from my hit list.

After digging through their posts, I found that most of them are written for the struggling blogger. Which is a win for me because they're my target audience.

I also found that they get a lot of guest bloggers and a lot of comments (which means there are a lot of engaged readers).

Successful Blogging Posts

From these posts, you can see that:

  • Their readers are bloggers who need major help.
  • Their readers are pretty engaged (or whatever).
  • They feature a lot of guest posts.They publish list posts, guides, and how-to's.

So, what would be a great blog post idea for Successful Blogging?

How about "big blogging mistakes", or "reasons why a blog sucks", or even something like a "quality blog checklist" where you point out everything that makes a great blog great. You know, something that would help the struggling blogger.

To make sure that your ideas haven't been done before on their blogs, do a Google search. Use the "site:domain.com + keyword" search string.

Google domain search

And if your idea has already been covered, like in the example above, take a look at that post because this doesn't necessarily mean that you can't write about it.

Like this:​

SuccessfulBlogging blog post

See? Since their post on "blogging mistakes" is a measly 200-word blog post, I could still pitch them my idea (we'll get into "the pitch" in a bit).

Next, you'll need a headline. And I mean a real, eye-catching headline.

If you need help with this, here's one of the best headline formulas:​

Simple Headline Formula

Now do this with everybody on your guest blogging hit list.​ When you're done, you'll have something that looks like this:

Guest Blogging Reseach Table

Step 3 - Get on Their Radar

Step 3 of this guest blogging guide is where you'll let your bloggers/editors know you exist.

And there are 3 ways to do this. I'd suggest you do all of them.

1. Share their content on social media.

Browse around their blog and choose one that you like. Also, try to pick one that your followers would find useful.

For instance, if you were me, your audience would be struggling bloggers. Right?

So, you'd look for a blog post that would help them get out of their rut. Something like, content promotion strategies, blogger outreach guide, blog writing tips, or traffic generation tactics.

When you find something, hit one of the sharing icons.

And always make sure that you're tagging them. This is a biggie. It's how they'll know that you've just shared their content.

social share tag - tweet

So do this a few times each with everybody on your guest blogging list.

Pro tip: Sign up with Buffer. Schedule their posts to get shared multiple times throughout a few-day period.

2. Comment on their posts.

​This is another great way to get you on the bloggers' radars.

But the thing is...

A lot of bloggers and marketers leave comments these days. Especially the little one or two liners....

"Hey [blogger], great post. It helped me a lot. Cheers, [name]."

And most blog owners won't even acknowledge these kind of comments.

So, what are you going to do?

Leave a well thought out, 50+ word comment that will add value to the post or discussion.

Like this one from Adrienne Smith, the commenting queen, IMO:

Boost Blog Traffic's blog comment

As you can see, a great comment starts off with a friendly greeting. Then it gives the blogger a nice compliment. Next, it adds value to the post or discussion. And finally, it ends with a bang... a promise.

In you need more help, check out Anuradha's Guide to Blog Commenting and  Kevin's guide at Smart Blogger.

3. Link out to their content.​

This might be the best way to get a blogger's attention.

Why? Because a backlink says a lot... It helps a web page's search ranking.​ It tells the reader that the linked page is something epic, which means that the person who wrote it knows his stuff.

​So, you can either do this on your next blog post, or you can look through your older content and add your blogger's link there.

But you've got to make sure it's relevant. Don't make it look like you're just linking for the hell of it.

For instance, the last link I shared here was Kevin's guest post on Boost Blog Traffic. Did you see how it looked natural?

backlink example 1

That's what you need to do.

Another way would be right inside your paragraphs. Like this:​

backlink example 2

After you've linked out to your blogger's content, you'll need to let them know about it.

​You can do this through email or social media.

email outreach 1
social outreach 1

Now do this will everybody on your guest post hit list. Let them know you're alive.

And then move onto the next step.​

Pro tip: Always be making them feel special. Do this for at least a 2-7 days before you take action on the next step.

Pro Tip #2: Another great way for this is through social media chat. Start a conversation with one of your bloggers. Ask them for help with something and take action on it, then let them know your results.​

Note: If you need more help with "getting on people's radars", check out this post at Mad Lemmings.​

Step 4 - Pitch Them Your Idea

Let's see where you're at right now:

  • You have a great list of guest posting opportunities.
  • You have a great post idea + headline for each of your bloggers/editors.
  • You have a little relationship going on with all of them (this can grow in time).
  • You know what type of readers they attract.
  • You know what they want in a guest post + pitch.
  • You're ready to pitch them your guest post idea.

Pretty cool, huh?​

So...

Now it's time to put together a solid guest post pitch.​

This is the most important part. If you send them a lousy pitch, your email will go straight to the trash bin.

So how do you pitch them your cool idea?

​You probably already know the answer to this. You did read their guest posting guidelines, right?

Most blogs that accept guest bloggers have guidelines. Sometimes they're on a separate page, but most of the time they're on the same page as their "write for us" page.​

And most of them give you instructions on how to pitch your idea.​

But to really make sure your pitch is awesome...

Here's what you need to do:​

Open up a new email composer (or whatever). Enter the first blogger's email address into the "To" box, and write something like "Possible Guest Post on [sitename]" or "Hey [name], guest post?" in the subject line.

Some blogs, though, have a certain subject line they want you to use. You'll find this in their guest blog guidelines.

Now for the email itself...​

Start off with a friendly greeting. Nobody likes the stupid Dear Sir/Madam, To Whomever it May Concern, Hey Blogger, or anything like that. So use their real first name, ok?

Next, you'll let them know it's you. And if you followed step 3, they'll know a little bit about you and your blog.

Also, you can remind them of what you did for them (ex: I was the one who left that big ass comment on [post name] hehe).

Then, let them know you want to write for their blog. You could say something like, "I see you're accepting guest posts. I'd love to write a post up for you."​ OR even something like, "I know it must be have been hard writing all those quality posts on your blog. So maybe you need a hand with that?"

Now, give them your idea. It'd also be cool if you'd give them 2-4​ backup ideas, so they'd have something to choose from.

And finally, leave 3 links to your best posts and end it with a simple farewell.

Now, before hitting that magical SEND button, ask yourself these questions:​

  • Is my pitch personal? Did I greet them using their first name?
  • Is my pitch short and to the point? Did I state that I want to write for them?
  • Did I give them good ideas? Is the headline catchy/compelling?
  • Did I link to my BEST content?
  • Does my pitch sound all good? Are there no mistakes, like spelling and grammar mistakes?

Hey! - If you need a bit more help with your pitch, go see our comprehensive guide - How to Craft the Perfect Guest Post Pitch

Bing. Bang. Boom. Now you're ready to send them your pitch.

Most bloggers and editors might take a second for a response. Some won't even reply.

But don't worry. If you sent them an amazing pitch, they should answer within a couple days or so.​

When you get the go ahead, you're ready to move onto the next step...​

Step 5 - Deliver the Goods

Now that you've scored a guest post and know what you're going to blog about, it's time for the fun stuff to really begin.

This is where you'll write your blog post, whip up a badass author bio, promote your guest post, and reply to comments.

Now depending on the blog's guidelines, you may need to send them your post in HTML. Some might give you a contributor account on their blog. Some will ask for some sort of word doc / file with links to the images. And some will simply ask you to email the post with the images attached.​

So, before you begin writing, make sure you got that part right.​

Alright... Now, your guest post is going to have to be great. It's got to be one of, if not the best blog posts you've ever written.​

A great guest post will:

  • Be written and formatted like the ones on their blog.
  • Be written for their audience.
  • Be all about helping the readers. That means no affiliate links or anything promotional.
  • Have links to their older blog posts.
  • Have links to the content of relevant/related blogs.
  • Have a solid headline, intro, body, and conclusion.
  • Have a solid call-to-action at the end (preferably asking for comments or shares).
  • Have a bunch of screenshots and images.
  • Have no spelling and grammar errors.
  • [Roughly] have the same amount of words as their blog posts.

As soon as you've written your guest post, make sure it meets their guidelines. And make sure it's epic.

Now there's only one more task left to do before you send it in...​

Your author bio.

author bio 1

This is going to be the most important piece to your guest post (for you).

This is how you'll attract new visitors, subscribers, and social followers.​

​Here are some tips for writing your bio:

  • Write in third person. Ex: Julian is a blogger at BloggingAid.com.
  • Tell them why they should listen to you. Ex: He's built several blogs that went on to become successful.
  • Keep it short and sweet. 50 words is perfect. (Some blogs will specify the bio length - this will be in their guidelines.)
  • Include links to your site and favorite social media account(s).
  • Make sure your email address is connected to Gravatar. This is so your photo will show.

For more info on writing author bios, see HubSpot's tips.

Now you're ready to send in your guest post.​

When they get it and read it, they'll likely send you an email. It'll either say "we've published your post" OR "your post needs a little work".

If they want you to take a second look at your content, don't feel bad. Just go over their notes and guest guidelines again, fix it, and send it again.​ Some bloggers and editors will even work with you.

When your guest post is published, there are a couple things you'll still have to do if you want to become forever cool with the blogger and their readers.

Promote it and be active in the comments.

Share it on all of your social media accounts. At least once or twice per day for a few days.

There are several content promotion strategies you can look into.​ Here's one from Robbie Richards to get you started.

And for the comments... Reply to every comment you can. Try to be active for about 3-7 days.​

Pro Tip: If you really want to be the best, send the blogger a checklist in a PDF format. This may not work for some posts, but most of the time you can. A perfect example would be a checklist for the ultimate blog post, or fixing common blogging mistakes, or even a top 10 list of a SEO tools.

Download the PDF version of the guest blogging guide.


Conclusion

Scoring guest posts can do wonders for your blog.

It can get you a tidal wave of targeted traffic, high-quality backlinks for search rankings, expand your reach, and most importantly...get you seen as an expert in your field.

And with the 5-step guide I just shared above, you have all that you need to land​ a spot on some editorial calendars.

Do you need more help? Ask your questions in the comments below.​

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About Julian


Julian started his first blog way back in the summer of 2014. He is very passionate about building websites and watching them grow. He has made many mistakes over the years and is now dedicated to sharing his knowledge on Blogging Aid so he can help beginner and intermediate bloggers become successful bloggers.

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  1. Great post, Julian! Very actionable and detailed. Just to add on a couple of points: instead of manually list the people you plan on reaching out to, you can also use this method:

    1. Extract the list of search results from Google using the search queries listed above using MozBar (Export SERP Analysis on CSV)
    2. Upload links to Buzzstream; the tool will take care of figuring out the DA and contact details. It will also let you mark those whom you have contacted

    This method is paid (Buzzstream costs $19/month), but it’ll let you save time so you can focus on other things mentioned in the post.

    Hope this helps.

  2. Hi there Julian.

    I am so impressed with this article on guest blogging. So easy to follow yet contains an exceptional amount of detail. I have often thought about trying out guest blogging some time to spread the word about my site.

    Would you say that guest blogging can be effective in any niche?

    I have bookmarked this post. It really is the best article on guest posting I’ve ever read and I’ve read quite a few articles on this topic!
    Hannah.

  3. Hi There, I am really interested in what your website has to offer, in fact I am going to go through your step by step guide on how to find bloggers. I have my own website and this stuff is really of interest to me and would love to know more, have you got an email address i can email you on directly? I will also be signing up for your newsletter. Keep up the great website and work. Cheers, Michael

  4. Hey there. Wow! This is really easy to follow and very nice information. I liked how you used pictures because it really gave me a clear understanding of what you were doing. I’m always looking for ways to generate traffic and what you showed me here was an extra to my knowledge of generating traffic. Thanks for the information and I look forward to more of your posts. 🙂

    1. Hey Bradley.

      I’m glad you liked it.

      I’m going to be sharing a lot of content that can help you improve your blog, so look out. Sign up with email so you won’t miss out.

  5. Hi Julian!
    You have a wonderful post here! Not only is it very detail-oriented, but also attractive to several readers. I particularly like your group listing method because it keeps track of potential bloggers who is looking for an opportunity to “sell” their talents. All I can say is, nice job bro! Keep up the good work!

  6. Hey Julian!

    This is a sick post.
    Love the number of details and especially the thrive themes layout.

    Not sure why you still have SumoMe though, they have their own social media thing.

  7. Hey Julian,

    Wow, what a detailed post you’ve written on this topic. Seriously, this is very impressive sharing all the steps you’ve taken to help anyone eager to dip their toes in and start guest posting on other people’s blogs.

    I don’t venture out and ask people if I can guest post on their blogs. Everyone I’ve done up to this point was because they invited me. I do agree though that it’s a great way to get in front of someone else’s audience. It’s no longer about SEO, hasn’t been for a very long time. If people just understood how connecting with those they might not have had the chance to get in front of, well that’s just huge.

    I’ve passed this one around already but will be sure to do it again since the new year is upon us now. Sorry for my late visit too, was off for the holidays and just couldn’t find the time to get by. So glad I did though and my friends are going to thank me for this share.

    You have a great week and Happy New Year!

    ~Adrienne

  8. Hey Julian,

    This was a really informative article and perfect timing too because I’m looking for guest post opportunities. I shared this article on Twitter also. I particularly like the tool you mentioned – Similar Web – I used to use Buzz Sumo but it only lets you check a few websites a week (free version). So, anyways, I agree guest posting has a lot of benefits, the most important being social proof.

    Thanks for taking the time to write this article and I can’t wait for your next articles!

  9. Guest Blogging sounds like a great idea to get more traffic to your site, if you can find the time to create more unique content, other than for your own sites.

    The only thing that I wonder about is if the blog that you are writing for takes all these guest bloggers on, won’t that mean a lot of links going out of his site, thus dropping his rankings in Google?

    1. Actually, you should try and guest blog rather than post on your own site IF you don’t have much of an audience (or if you’re just starting out).

      Guest blogging is one of the fastest ways to grow your blog, business, and brand.

      If you’re publishing post after post on your site, and getting little to no results, I highly suggest you get into guest blogging.

      If you sit around and wait for Google or other search engines to send you traffic, you’re in for a long and lonely wait. Trust me. I’ve been there.

      One other thing…

      Blogger outreach. Ever heard of it? See this post .

      And no, linking out does not drop rankings.

      – Julian

  10. Wow Julian, I’m definitely going to bookmark your website! The amount of great information you’re sharing with us is awesome man. I’m having some trouble blogging on my website but now I will try to follow your step by step guide and hopefully this will help me with my problem. Thank you very much for sharing, appreciate it. Cheers!

    1. That’s awesome. Thanks.

      And I hope you get out of your troubles. Let me know if you need help.

      I’m always here.

      – Julian

  11. Hi there.

    This is a great article. I’m considering this option to grow my reach and get more exposure for my website but I’m not there yet. I’ll bookmark this post for future use. I didn’t finish all the content but I enjoyed every part so far.

    Can I ask you what are you using to create such nice looking posts? I am a graphic designer and I have to admit your work looks perfect. Are there some plugins or a service you’re using?

    Thanks.
    Imad

  12. Thanks for such a thorough guest blogging guide. You anticipated and answered every question. I appreciate that you also have a pdf download available too.

    You have a wealth of information on your website. I bookmarked and signup for your Best Tips for Successful Blogging.

    How long does it take you to write such a detailed post?

    I admire your entire website. It’s extremely fast and dynamic. I scrolled to the bottom to find out what theme you are using and see that it’s Thrive Themes. Now, I’m off to check them out.

  13. Hi Julian,
    First of all thanks for sharing such kind of informative post. I love guest blogging and yes it still works very well if we do according to Google. I think we should guest blogging for making strong relation with bloggers not only just a getting link.
    My latest blog post at successfullblogging

  14. Hi Julian,

    Wow, this was a comprehensive article. I totally agree with your approach and love the way spreadsheets are used to keep track of everything.

    Researching your targets is essential if you want to successfully guest blog. I haven’t guest blogged on anyone’s site yet but I am certainly thinking about it.

    Thanks for sharing this post!

  15. Great list of the blogs. I am looking to find a suitable option in order to get huge response from the Guest Blogging and was looking to find the top blogs. Where I can submit my posts.

  16. Hi Julian,

    Your post was very helpful. I learned so much. Keep up the good work!

    I linked to this post on my blog in the Contact section so that future guest posters have something to refer to. I would love if you checked it out!

  17. I was under the impression that Google had kicked guest blogging into touch? (stick a pin in it and forget about it – as Matt Cutts said!).
    I take it you use this form of content for driving traffic back to your own site now – not for backlinks (which are pretty much worthless?).
    I can see the expert side of things – having published work on competitors sites will help you look like an authority!

  18. Hi Julian

    I was very enthralled by your blog on guest blogging. I found it particularly useful as it captures all the details of art of blogging. I used to think that writing is an art and a good artist would always certainly take you on a journey through writing. A good artist should make you experience those exact journey that he/she has traversed without you actually experiencing it. Blogging used to be just like that long before. It was an art with the artist being trailblazer and their readers the travellers. But just now it has become commercialized. Blogging became a means for getting merely backlinks. The art component of blogging started to fade away as very rightly pointed out by your blog. All the colours started to show up on canvas leaving it white and thus calling for another master piece. This happened by Matt Curtis of Google announcing the change in the algorithm that crawls backlinks. Now again blogging has started to be in the right place as pointed out by your blog. I really appreciate this blog and as a blogger myself who writes about kindle I learned a lot about it. You can checkout my own blog at and don’t forget to leave a comment.

    Thanks

  19. I agree with your Guest Blogging views. Apart from the traffic generated; it will also develop our learning and keep us up-to-date of the latest. When I go to a blog wherever I’m thinking to post, it is a known truth that it does produce quality traffic, helps in link-building and backlinks, increases our learning, and we easily get to engage so many different and innovative readers those want to talk on your post. The guest blogging done properly is an excellent source for not only to build traffic but a lot of other advantages connected with it. I always get continuously with new information I can use. We’re all studying and growing as we go with all new ways including guest blogging.

    Once you begin guest blogging, it’s necessary to keep the momentum moving. I have lots of things on my mind right now with recycling, re-editing my old blog posts, but guest posting is way up at the top of the list which involves both publishing and posting guest posts. It’s interesting to understand the progress you have detected from the guest blogging. From my point of view, guest post is very beneficial for several bloggers since sometimes what happens when any blogger is working in different work then guest post prove quite effective in that days for that blogger besides that it’s too profitable for staying in touch with other bloggers.

    All the technics shows, the guest blogging encourages you to gain traffic, get in front of your readers, and increase your domain authority. Thanks for this article and allow me to express my words.

  20. Sir this is best collection of profile link creation. But I am new in SEO. So I dont know how to create profile backlink. Can you please tell me?What is good way to create profile to get backlink.

  21. Good idea. But I don’t know the industry too well, so it’s going to take a while If you have ideas, I’m happy to check them out and add to the list if they look like a good match.

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