How to Blog - Finding People to Guest Post on Your Blog is Easy If You Know Where to Look
Finding someone to guest post on your blog can kill two birds with one stone.
First, you get fresh content to make available for your readers.
Content which you don't have to create.
Second, you get access to another source of traffic.
The guest blogger will promote the upcoming post to their list and blog readers.
Many blog owners are not sure how to go about finding someone to guest post on their blog.
Below are a list of 7 ways to find guest bloggers for your blog: 1.
Post A Request on your blog - This is the best place to find potential guest posters.
Your audience is already interested in your subject.
As regular readers they like your style.
So, they would be the most likely candidates.
2.
Network within your personal contacts - Remember birds of a feather flock together.
Ask people you associate with, do business with and know.
This is a resource many people dismiss without giving a 2nd look.
3.
Find a blog you like & invite blogger - Are there blogs you like to read on a regular basis? Well, guess what? Many of them are looking for ways to increase their readership.
Usually you are both blogging about the same topic, and would compliment each other perfectly 4.
Post a request on a forum - Pretty much every topic, subject or niche has a discussion forum.
Head on over and start a post asking for guest bloggers.
Make sure you know the rules of the forum before you start the post.
Plus, it will be better received if you are a regular contributor to the forum.
5.
Twitter the request - Tweet you are looking for someone to guest post on your blog.
People who follow you are usually interested in the same subject.
Extend the reach of your tweet by asking your followers to re-tweet your request.
6.
Send a request to your list - Your list is another great place to ask for guest bloggers.
This group of people are on your list because they know, like and trust you.
You should expect your best response from your list.
7.
Respond to other bloggers requests - Many times other bloggers will post a request to guest post on their blog.
You have to recognize the request when you see it.
They might not call it a guest post, but many times they will call it an interview.
First, you get fresh content to make available for your readers.
Content which you don't have to create.
Second, you get access to another source of traffic.
The guest blogger will promote the upcoming post to their list and blog readers.
Many blog owners are not sure how to go about finding someone to guest post on their blog.
Below are a list of 7 ways to find guest bloggers for your blog: 1.
Post A Request on your blog - This is the best place to find potential guest posters.
Your audience is already interested in your subject.
As regular readers they like your style.
So, they would be the most likely candidates.
2.
Network within your personal contacts - Remember birds of a feather flock together.
Ask people you associate with, do business with and know.
This is a resource many people dismiss without giving a 2nd look.
3.
Find a blog you like & invite blogger - Are there blogs you like to read on a regular basis? Well, guess what? Many of them are looking for ways to increase their readership.
Usually you are both blogging about the same topic, and would compliment each other perfectly 4.
Post a request on a forum - Pretty much every topic, subject or niche has a discussion forum.
Head on over and start a post asking for guest bloggers.
Make sure you know the rules of the forum before you start the post.
Plus, it will be better received if you are a regular contributor to the forum.
5.
Twitter the request - Tweet you are looking for someone to guest post on your blog.
People who follow you are usually interested in the same subject.
Extend the reach of your tweet by asking your followers to re-tweet your request.
6.
Send a request to your list - Your list is another great place to ask for guest bloggers.
This group of people are on your list because they know, like and trust you.
You should expect your best response from your list.
7.
Respond to other bloggers requests - Many times other bloggers will post a request to guest post on their blog.
You have to recognize the request when you see it.
They might not call it a guest post, but many times they will call it an interview.