10.7.15

THOUGHTS ON DOING GUEST POSTS

10.7.15

When reading guest posts previously on, not much thought about the time and strategy behind these posts passed my mind, but after reading this post at I Will Teach You To Be Rich, it came to mind that no matter how many comments I leave on other posts, I will never be able to get the same amount of visitors as a well written guest post can. But how does that perfect guest post that can drive 150.000 visitors to your blog in the first week look like?

As always when unconventional questions, my boyfriend isn't able to answer, appear, I turn to Google. And as always I Will Teach You To Be Rich has a great guide, like this on writing guest posts for high-traffic bloggers, that is very helpful. Ramit has written numerous successful guest posts himself as well as countless articles about promoting and improving your blog, so his blog is the first place I come looking when in doubt. 
Though Ramit's article covers the most basic, there can easily be found others tips and experiences online. This article covers some of the mistakes you should avoid making as a guest blogger and is very helpful. You can do just as good when knowing precisely what you shouldn't do.

 One of the things I was struggling with was why someone would send perfectly great content to someone else to post at their blog, when you could easily post it on your own blog. But after researching some more I've leaned that the visitors you get from doing guest posts isn't just more likely to come back, but also stays on your blog for a longer period of time. Besides the huge amount of traffic, you are improving both your domain authority, online influence, portfolio and exposure.
All of that just for giving one post away. If I wasn't convinced before, I am now. Now I just need some bloggers to write for. Is that you?

34 comments:

  1. I wasnt sure about having it done on my blog either, but after much research I decided to give them a shot!

    Pam xo/ Pam Scalfi♥

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    1. That sounds great! Did you have some great experiences with it then?

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  2. I am a huge fan of the guest post idea. Not only does it give another blogger exposure it also can be a breath of fresh air to a blog! x
    TrudyJohanna | UK Lifestyle Blog

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    1. Me too! It can be pretty hard creating new and unique content several days a week though, so opening up to guest bloggers might help a lot!

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  3. Ive never tried doing guest post ever but i think its an awesome idea!

    sarahrizaga.blogspot.com

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  4. I get the merits of guest posting but I agree, what if that person's tone isn't right? I think interviews can be a lot more fun and rewarding. I'd be willing to try a guest post though! My blog's about travel and fitness. If you're interested, you should totally send me an email at gymbagsandjetlags@gmail.com :) I'm still obsessed with your hair btw. haha
    xx, Pia

    http://gymbagsandjetlags.com

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    1. If the persons tone isn't right, I would just say no and explain why. Therefore if you have accepted that another blogger writes something for you, always make sure that you get the final look!
      Thank you very much by the way!

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  5. Super interessant indlæg! Jeg har faktisk aldrig skænket det en tanke! :)
    God weekend til dig!
    Kram,

    http://nikkilund.dk

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    1. Mange tak for det! Tror ikke at mange i blogland skænker det en tanke, ser også mest guest posts på udenlandske blogs. Ikke det mest udbredte i Danmark

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  6. Oh seems like it`s time for me to do a guest post!
    Thanks for visiting my blog, sure we can follow each other, I`M following you on GFC,follow back? :)

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  7. Synes personligt også, at det er super smart og sjovt med gæste bloggere, så lærer ens læsere også andre bloggere at kende! Rigtig fedt indlæg. :-)

    Knus www.blogbysine.blogspot.com <3

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  8. I'm scared of doing guest post all because I don't know if I will be able to create a good content :(

    Dice, '96 Wild Heart

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  9. I've never heard of guest posts up until now... (((am i even a blogger??))) haha ! Anyways, as long as it helps the parties involved, then I don't think it's such a bad idea ! (:

    <3,
    rgmendoza.blogspot.com

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    1. I think there's a lot of bloggers that doesn't know about guest post, mostly because not a lot of bloggers accept guest posts. Such a shame!

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  10. Doing a guest post seems a bit scary because I'd never know if my content would be good enough for someone to want it on their blogs! But definitely is an interesting idea! Xx

    riitamacedo.blogspot.pt

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    1. I hear ya', but your content is great enough to attract followers and traffic to your blog, so why shouldn't it be good enough for someone to want on their blog? I think you should give it a go!

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  11. cool post!

    www.bstylevoyage.blogspot.com

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  12. Well, I write for a blog once a week and I have different content than in my blog and I try to have the same quality as I want for mine! One thing I can tell you, comments are really amazing, I love them, who doesn't, but many times they only come to advertise blogs and the ones who come back to our blogs are the ones who liked the content! I am following you on bloglovin now, I liked the contents of your blog!
    DenisesPlanet.com

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    1. Would love to have the time to write for another blog as well, it sounds great! And I think it's important than you don't produce lower quality content guest post than you normally would. Just because it doesn't go on your blog, it still links back to you, and if the content isn't the best you can, you might not get any traffic to your blog, and that would be a waste!
      Thank you very much, that means a lot to me!

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  13. Well written! Blogging can be quite difficult to navigate!

    M + K
    Bloglovin

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  14. There's a lot of guest posting offer on my blog but I don;t confirm yet.
    I think it's better if it's related to what your blog is

    The Bandwagon Chic | Instagram | Bloglovin

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  15. Hmm... I find it kinda hard. I prefer writing everything myself.
    xo.
    FROM HATS TO HEELS
    www.fromhatstoheels.com

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  16. Vil super gerne lave et gæst indlæg hos en anden blogger og også en for mig, bare for at prøve det men har aldrig rigtig tænkt mere over det..

    sisepuedee.blogspot.dk
    -Milla

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    1. Så er det jo bare at finde en (eller flere?), der kunne være interesseret! Det skal der i hvert fald nok være

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  17. I haven't tried guest posting, but I am totally open to it. I bet it helps a lot. Have a great week!

    xo, Bry

    Swept.Away.to.Santa.Barbara.Naughty&Nice

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  18. I used to accept guest bloggers on my old blog and also sign up on websites where you can bid for guest posts. It's actually nice to share fresh contents (when my mojo isn't up) to my readers from people who have a different take on things or way of writing. :)

    - Tricia @ withtricia.me

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    1. Used to? How come you doesn't do this anymore?
      I can see that, and the main reason I would accept guest posts is if it would be completel different than what I normally does, or else I could do it myself!

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  19. Thanks for sharing and I really love your quotes <3
    Have a wonderful day! :)

    instagram : @marissagunawan

    new post on WHITE JOURNAL
    WHITE JOURNAL by Marissa Abigail

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  20. Guest blogging does sound useful in driving new traffic, thanks for sharing!

    Prudence
    www.prudencepetitestyle.com

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  21. I've been hearing about guest posts recently, I think its a good idea! Great post…

    www.mandybajwa.blogspot.com

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  22. great post!!!follow me on gfc and i follow you back!!!now i follow you on bloglovin,google+,i hope you follow me too!!kiss

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  23. Interesting idea!
    xx

    www.mybeautrip.com

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  24. I've never had guests posts, but I'm going to do first time soon. If you want, you can to write for my blog too, if you have some ideas, text me on my e-mail.
    anna_alinablog@yahoo.com


    http://anna-alina.blogspot.com/

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  25. I've been asked to do guest posts a few times but never asked anyone else to do one for me. I've not really done it because I find that my blog is really personal so allowing someone else to write on it feels like I'm giving away something really personal, I dunno it's a bit weird to think like that but I may give it a go in the future. I've just been scrolling through your posts and I love your content, you have such a good blog!!

    -Nabeela xo
    http://nabsticle.blogspot.co.uk/

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