{"id":18738,"date":"2011-12-30T00:02:32","date_gmt":"2011-12-29T14:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/problogger.com\/?p=18738"},"modified":"2011-12-20T12:31:58","modified_gmt":"2011-12-20T02:31:58","slug":"a-quick-and-dirty-guide-to-your-first-guest-post","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/problogger.com\/a-quick-and-dirty-guide-to-your-first-guest-post\/","title":{"rendered":"A Quick and Dirty Guide to Your First Guest Post"},"content":{"rendered":"

This guest post is by Neil Patel of KISSmetrics<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

You can\u2019t really turn anywhere these days and not hear somebody telling you that in order to grow your blog, you need to guest post.<\/p>\n

I know you\u2019ve heard that before, but have you actually done it?<\/em><\/p>\n

Or are you looking for somebody to tell you how to actually go about creating a guest post content strategy, finding the right blogs to guest post for, approaching that blogger and actually writing that post? If so, then you\u2019ve come to the right place.<\/p>\n

Develop your guest writing strategy<\/h2>\n

Your first step is to create a content strategy. There are a couple of decisions you need to make. Listen: guest posting is not easy work<\/em>. If you have a full schedule and your own blog to keep up with, you now need to find the time to write posts in addition to your regular guest posts.<\/p>\n

There are two common approaches:<\/p>\n

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  1. Slow and methodical:<\/strong> This is very strategic and targets one, maybe two blogs and dishes out guest posts for them at least once a month. This is a really great way to ease into the habit of guest posting. You\u2019ll stay sane with this method, but results will build up more slowly over time.<\/li>\n
  2. Fast and furious:<\/strong> The other method is simply to write as many guest blog posts as you possibly can in a short period of time. The way to make this happen is to blast an announcement to your social media sphere announcing that you\u2019d like to write a guest post for anyone who signs up. You\u2019ll be surprised how many takers you\u2019ll get. People are desperate for content. Next, set aside large chunks of time \u2026 like every night of the week from 6pm to 10pm, or devote your entire weekend to it. Then write non-stop. This was The World\u2019s Strongest Librarian\u2019s approach when he wrote 42 blog posts in a seven-week period<\/a>. It\u2019s one that may make you go nuts, so don\u2019t over commit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Which approach you choose will determine the quantity and quality of your guest posts, so choose wisely.<\/p>\n

    Brainstorm for fresh, relevant guest posts<\/h2>\n

    It doesn\u2019t matter which approach you chose above, the following brainstorming ideas will help you come up with ideas for your guest posts.<\/p>\n