What do you do when you need a guest post for your blog and no one’s responding to your invitations?
Have you ever been in dire need of fresh content for your blog, but there’s no time to write and no matter how many times you post an announcement that you are “Now Accepting Guest Posts!” – your in-box remains empty? Now you’ve got to skip a day and leave your blog stagnant, yet another day.
Everyday you leave your blog untouched, you loose traffic and reduce the chance that your blog will reach new readers. No new content means no new retweets, Stumbles, or shares on Facebook or other social networks. No new update means your blog is not growing – it’s sitting stagnant.
Of course, everywhere you look you read about the benefits of guest posting on other blogs, but you rarely read about where to find guest posts for YOUR blog.
It’s true guest posting is the best way to grow your blog – it gets you the exposure you need and brings in traffic and new subscribers like no other method. But it has a downside (link to old post) – it may hinder your ability to keep up with your own blog’s need for fresh content. With so many guest posts going out to others, how do you keep your own blog updated?
What do you when you need guest posts, but no one seems to be interested in submitting anything to your blog?
You can organize a guest post contest, but without lots of sponsors for cash prizes, you might not get very many quality submissions.
Thankfully, Ann Smarty has come to the rescue with her new site and forum – MyBlogGuest. She’s recently added the ability to search a gallery of submitted guest posts that you may use for your blog.
This feature used to be a premium member only benefit, but now it’s open to everyone.
You can visit this site and find guest posts, already written and ready for publication. How awesome is that?
So the next time you’re in a pinch and need fresh, unique content for your blog, jump over to MyBlogGuest.
Have you been trying increase your incoming guest posts? Do you think this is a service that could help you? What other tips could you offer bloggers who need more guest posts for their blog?
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Hi Kiesha,
Thanks for sharing the alternate perspective. We hear mostly about writing guest posts, not receiving them.
I’ve hard a similar experience when asking for guest posts in the past. This sounds like an awesome idea.
Thanks for sharing with us
Ryan Biddulph
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Hi Ryan,
Yeah, it’s an awesome site than can really help. I hope you get a moment to check it out.
Kiesha Easley´s last [type] ..Soap Opera’s Guide to Blogging
Very good site!I need some guest posts too
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Have some $ per Guest Posts is the good idea for getting many guest posts
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Pumam,
Yeah, that’s a great idea.
Thanks for the nice comment.
Thanks for the information on getting more guest post for blogger who needs more content. Actually I didn’t know there was a site that does this sort of benefit. I will sign up and see what’s in it for guest blogger and blog owner. It sounds kind the new to me.
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Yeah, it really excited me when I read about it, too. I hope you discover some awesome content there.
Kiesha Easley´s last [type] ..Soap Opera’s Guide to Blogging
Excellent pointer, Ms. Keasley. LOL I feel funny addressing yo so formally.
I discovered Ann’s excellent service some time ago. It’s a great place to stir up some guest posts or find places to guest post yourself.
Blog Angel a.k.a. Joella´s last [type] ..The Sunday Blogging Paper – Great Reads From Around The Web
Hi Joella!!
Such a great idea.
Yes, it’s definitely a mutually beneficial site. It’s one of those, “why didn’t I think of that?” sites
Kiesha Easley´s last [type] ..Soap Opera’s Guide to Blogging
Hi
This is great post and getting guest post is what everyone want but I only want quality guest post on my blog which has some practical advice.
Thanks For Sharing
-Abhishek
Hi Abhishek,
Yeah, quality content is hard to come by, but I think this site makes it easier to find.
Kiesha Easley´s last [type] ..The Entreprenuerial Blogger
Hey Kiesha,
I have to say this is an awesome share….
This could be a great way to outsource blog posts which can help save time for bloggers to work on other aspects of building a business….
Hi Adam,
Exactly, writing blog posts everyday does often take away time for finishing projects such as ebooks and other business building activities.
Kiesha Easley´s last [type] ..The Entreprenuerial Blogger
This is really a good idea. I visited the site and found interesting. Great for the people like with multiple blogs or the people who does not have much time to write the article.
Thanks for sharing this to me.
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Hi Pritam,
Glad to help!
Kiesha Easley´s last [type] ..The Entreprenuerial Blogger
Awesome tip! I just started trying to accept guest posts at my own site and have had little success. I am going go check out her site now. Thanks!
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Hi Matthew,
Good luck – let me know how it works out for you!
Kiesha Easley´s last [type] ..The Entreprenuerial Blogger
Hey Kiesha,
That is a very cool feature indeed that has been added to My Blog Guest. I need to get myself active over there, I had every intention of doing so when the site launched but ended up being inundated with work (not that I’m complaining)…
Regards,
Karl
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Hi Karl,
Don’t feel bad, I totally understand how that happens!
Kiesha Easley´s last [type] ..Soap Opera’s Guide to Blogging
Good Forum
may i ask if there’s somekind of sites with the paid review design but for gathering the guest bloggers ?
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Hi Hokya,
I’m sure there are, but I’m not very familiar with them. Sorry I couldn’t be more of a help.
Kiesha Easley´s last [type] ..Soap Opera’s Guide to Blogging
This is something I have been looking forward, getting a guest post on my website. Its very true most people will show you how guest posting can drive traffic to your blog but, I haven’t read a post like this before. Thanks for sharing.
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Hi Mandeep,
I’ve been doing a lot of guest posting and I so I totally understand the strain it can put on you when it comes to keeping your blog updated. Ann’s site is an awesome solution.
Kiesha Easley´s last [type] ..Soap Opera’s Guide to Blogging
Nice article. I also need Guest post writers for my blog.
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Hi Rahul,
I hope you will check out the site and let me know how it works out for you.
Kiesha Easley´s last [type] ..Soap Opera’s Guide to Blogging
great ..awesome , I am lovin it
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Hey, that’s a great idea! Luckily, I don’t have this problems
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Hi Moon,
You are lucky indeed
Kiesha Easley´s last [type] ..Soap Opera’s Guide to Blogging
MyBlogGuest is an interesting concept – I guess it will come down to the quality of posts offered and whether or not they are 100% unique, but I will watch with interest.
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Hi David,
It’s definitely a good idea to do a little research because quality is important.
Kiesha Easley´s last [type] ..Soap Opera’s Guide to Blogging
When I am looking to write guest posts for other blogs I often search in Google for related phrases to find blogs that readily accept guest posts.
For example I might search for “[niche] write for us” or “[niche] submit article” so creating a dedicated page on your blog that targets these types of keyword phrases, and then explains what you’re looking for from guest posts is, I think, a very smart idea and will increase the number of submissions you get.
Of course in addition the more popular your blog is (in terms of most metrics – traffic, links, PR etc.) the more benefit there will be to guest bloggers and so the more submissions you will normally receive.
in this way standard marketing of your site should also increase submissions. After all, would you rather get a post published on CopyBlogger (for example) or “BlogYouHaveNeverHeardOf.com” ?!
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Hi Richard,
LOL @blogyouneverheardof.com!! Hilarious! You’re right, though, you definitely need to make it easier and more advantageous for guest posters. It should be a mutually beneficial venture.
Kiesha Easley´s last [type] ..Soap Opera’s Guide to Blogging
Always wanted these tips. Thanks for posting them
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That is one cool feature. Having guest posts provide different perspective to your blog and also take off the load of writing every day, especially when you are busy.
But are the articles unique?
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Hi Paul,
From my understanding, they are supposed to be unique, however, I can’t guarantee anything, all I can say, is try them out – it’s easy to check to see if the content has been duplicated, just type in a sentence or two as a google search and see what comes up.
Kiesha Easley´s last [type] ..Soap Opera’s Guide to Blogging
cool post…..i have heard of it but was did not knew that it is such a great place to blog
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Hi Tushar,
Give it a try and let me know how it works out for you.
Kiesha Easley´s last [type] ..Soap Opera’s Guide to Blogging
That site has come along for me at the perfect time. I made one post on there, asking for a guest post, and received two offers within hours.
I really hope to be able to return to that site more often. Not just for the guest posts though, I’m hoping to get some tips and suggestions from the forum there.
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Hi Dean,
I’m so glad to hear that you’ve had a great experience there! Thanks for letting us hear about it.
Kiesha Easley´s last [type] ..Soap Opera’s Guide to Blogging
Kiesha, thanks so much for sharing MyBlogGuest and its new feature with this awesome community! You are too nice to us!
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Hi Ann,
I think it’s such an awesome idea that I couldn’t help but share it.
Kiesha @ WeBlogBetter´s last [type] ..How to Heal Blog-Related Relationship Rifts
Hi Kiesha
After reading this post it’s not hard to see why you made Abhishek’s list. Well done!
I wasn’t aware of ‘MyBlogGuest’ so thanks for bringing this to my attention. This is something I will consider pursuing.
Thanks for sharing.
Michael
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Hi Michael,
Thanks for your kind compliments. I like knowing that whenever I need a guest post, I can find one with ease
Great article , will try your suggestions.
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I skimmed the comments to see if this was mentioned; I’m a little surprised to see it wasn’t…
You’re right, “It’s true guest posting is the best way to grow your blog – it gets you the exposure you need and brings in traffic and new subscribers like no other method.”
Every blogger I read, lots and lots, has written about it on their blogs.
Well, no offense intended to anyone, but if it is sooo good, and sooo well known, then if you’re having THAT much trouble getting them, I’d say it’s time to look internally also.
Any good guest blogger worth their weight is going to thoroughly investigate the blogs offering openings.
Stats aside, if your content…generally speaking…sucks, no real guest blogger is gonna want an association. Sorry.
MGB is not going to help in this situation.
Contests might, but with another problem. Their only going to be there for a prize, and few will give you near their best work.
Something to think about…
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Dennis,
This is super insightful – an awesome blog will attract awesome guest posts and you’re right, no site in the world including MGB can fix a low quality blog.
Kiesha Easley´s last [type] ..Soap Opera’s Guide to Blogging
Btw, “But it has a downside (link to old post) – it may hinder your ability to keep up with your own blog’s need for fresh content.”
Did you forget to link o something?
Dennis Edell @ Direct Sales Marketing´s last [type] ..The Official DEDC-Network Comment Policy
Hi Dennis,
It’s weird how no one else noticed that – I love your awesome attention to detail. I did forget to link to something but didn’t catch it until it was too late.
Just in case you’re curious, here’s the link:
http://weblogbetter.com/2010/04/23/3-disadvantages-of-guest-posting-and-5-tips-for-handling-them/
Kiesha Easley´s last [type] ..How to Heal Blog-Related Relationship Rifts
Some noticed, just not as suicidally bold as I. LOL
Where some don’t want to “waste the time” Iv simply look at it as another way to help a fellow blogger.
Although, I do apologize, I usually do such things through private contact email.
Dennis Edell @ Direct Sales Marketing´s last [type] ..The Official DEDC-Network Comment Policy
LOL! Suicidally bold… That’s hilarious! No worries, I’m easy going.
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I’ve actually started up a new revenue sharing program on my blog with my guest posters, allowing them to make money when they write guest posts for my site, check it out with the link below
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Hi Robert,
Hey that’s so cool of you to do that!
Kiesha Easley´s last [type] ..My blogging dreams- Does this mean I need blogging rehab
Thanks for sharing and it appears it will provide a great relief and this will be proved to be a new venue for bloggers!
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Let me try this and see how many guest posts that I can receive
Thanks
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Hey Kiesha,
I’m also a member of MyBlogGuest and agree you can find some great guest bloggers there. It’s a very friendly community, and it’s great for networking as well. Nice writeup.
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Hi Kiesha,
It is very creative idea, usually there are very few people who are creative and rest all copy cats including me.
Moreover it is helpful for both Blogger and blog owner for getting more content.
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