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<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re trying to establish yourself as an authority in your field, there\u2019s no better way to start than by guest blogging.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s guest blogging, you ask?<\/p>\n
Guest blogs are articles that you write for, and are credited with, a blog on someone else\u2019s website.<\/p>\n
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Guest blogging not only helps you gain credibility in your niche, but it\u2019s also a great way to drive more traffic to your own website and social media profiles.<\/p>\n
To help you get started, we\u2019re breaking down exactly how guest blogging works.<\/p>\n
The best place to start looking for guest blog opportunities may be on websites that you\u2019re already familiar with.<\/p>\n
Chances are, you already read a number of blogs related to your particular industry. Pitching an online publication that you already know well has its benefits.<\/p>\n
First, you know they report on a subject that you\u2019re knowledgeable in. Second, you already know what types of articles that particular website tends to publish.<\/p>\n
Maybe you\u2019re wondering why a well-known blog with an existing readership would want you to write for their website.<\/p>\n
Well, in many ways, guest blogging is beneficial for both you and the website you\u2019re writing for.<\/p>\n
You benefit from being exposed to a new group of readers. Chances are, the blog you\u2019ll be pitching to has a much larger following than yours. Here\u2019s your chance to show off your expertise to a large pool of potential followers!<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the host publication is going to benefit by getting a great piece of new content to put on their website for free.<\/p>\n
Win-win, right?<\/p>\n
Once you decide you\u2019re ready to try your hand at guest blogging, you\u2019ll want to make a list of all the industry blogs you\u2019re interested in pitching.<\/p>\n
Ideally, you\u2019re looking for websites that likely have a similar audience to your own.<\/p>\n
After all, the point of guest blogging is to try to turn their readers into YOUR readers as well.<\/p>\n
Once you\u2019ve created a targeted list of websites, it\u2019s time to work on your pitches.<\/p>\n
Even if the website you\u2019re pitching hasn\u2019t published guest bloggers in the past, that doesn\u2019t mean they won\u2019t be open to the idea.<\/p>\n
So, go ahead and send the pitch, you never know!<\/p>\n
Your pitch letters should include the following:<\/p>\n
Your Bio<\/strong>: You want to let the publication know a little bit more about yourself and your accomplishments in your field. If you have a decent following on social media or a substantial email list, that\u2019s good information to share in your pitch as well.<\/p>\n Your Story Idea:<\/strong>\u00a0Let them know what you plan to blog about, why you think it will resonate with their readers, and why you\u2019re the best person to write the article. If you\u2019ve already begun writing the article, you can share the first couple of paragraphs with them so they have an idea of what your writing style is like.<\/p>\n You\u2019ve been assigned your first guest blog. Congratulations!<\/p>\n Now, here are some tips for making sure that your guest blog is a success.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t try to completely change your writing style because you feel like you need to appear in a certain light.<\/p>\n Remember, the whole point of guest blogging is to expose\u00a0your<\/em>\u00a0work to an expanded audience, so be yourself!<\/p>\n There is so much competition for readers\u2019 attention out there, so how can you make sure your guest blog will stand out?<\/p>\n First, make sure that you have an eye-catching title that will really draw readers in.<\/p>\n Second, make sure that your opening paragraphs are really strong. You have a very limited amount of time to capture a reader\u2019s full attention before they decide to finish your blog or move on to a different page.<\/p>\n If possible, add a backlink to your own website in your guest blog. If you have an article on your own blog that is relevant to your guest blog, link back to that blog post.<\/p>\n Another option is to link back to your website or social media profiles in your author\u2019s bio below your guest blog.<\/p>\n No one has the same personal experiences as you do in your niche, which means that you have something unique to offer readers. Figure out what that is and make sure that you tell\u00a0your<\/em>\u00a0story in your guest blog.<\/p>\n Try to avoid making a guest blog too generic. The idea is to really show readers of your guest post what sets you apart from the rest.<\/p>\n Finally, you want to track your success.<\/p>\n How?<\/p>\n To really track your success, you need to start before you even write your guest blog post.<\/p>\n You should always have a goal in mind when it comes to guest blogging.<\/p>\n Are you looking for general traffic to your own website? More social media followers? Or maybe you want your new readers to sign up for your email list.<\/p>\n Whatever your particular goals are for your guest blog, it\u2019s important you figure out how you will measure the ROI of the time and effort you spent writing it.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve published your first guest blog, don\u2019t forget to share it with your current audience. Showing your followers that other publications want to publish your work is a great way to build more clout with your existing readers.<\/p>\n If your guest blog earns a substantial amount of views, your host blog will more likely than not ask you to continue to write guest posts for them in the future.<\/p>\n In a short amount of time, you may find that it becomes easier to pitch your guest blogging services to other websites. Once you\u2019ve built a reputation for yourself as a qualified writer in your niche, it could lead to other opportunities such as paid writing assignments or even speaking opportunities.<\/p>\n Now that you have a plan, you\u2019re ready to go out and pitch your first guest blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" How to Get More Traffic by Guest Blogging If you\u2019re trying to establish yourself as an authority in your field, there\u2019s no better way to start [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4845,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\nTips for a Successful Guest Blog<\/h1>\n
Promote Your Unique Voice<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Make a Strong First Impression<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Include Backlinks to Your site<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nTell YOUR Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nTrack Your Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n