Google likes fresh content.But what with writing , researching getting images tailored for the log and sharing on social media writing every day can seem difficult if not downright impossible.
That’s why most big websites have an option of guest posting .Guest posting on sites with good domain authority will help you improve your site’s value in Google eye.
How does that happen?
Generally guest posts are allowed one link in their author bio .This link is to their blog and may be to their twitter handle .
So that’s great right ?
Yes , it’s great .But the main problem is people get into two minds about guest posting .
Shouldn’t they write to increase their own blogs content ?
Yes you should .But in early days of your blog your traffic and regular readers may not be enough to do justice to your content.That’s when guest posting on authority sites help .
What do you look for when you guest post?
What’s the DA of the site ?Check ahref .It should definitely be better than yours .Previously alexa was a big deal.But nowadays its importance is being re evaluated .But still definitely look at the Alexa of the site you want to guest post at.
Whether the blog is in my niche?
Is my audience here ?
Check buzzsumo for most shared content for that blog.You will get an idea what kind of topic does well there.
What should you do then ?
Write an amazing post on a well researched topic with preferably a wonderful tailor made opt in ready for the audience which comes from the other site .
Do not use churned content.This is the most important thing to remember.You want to make a great impression on the audience and the blog owner .Using second-hand content is the best way to put people off.
Sign up to get the complete list of sites that allow guest posting here
Should you allow guest post on your site ?
Guest posts on your site can be perfect for the times you want to go on a vacation .
What should you know before accepting a guest post ?
1)Whether the author is using this guest post as a sponsored post ?
2)If it has a link to a site which sells something or a brand page be careful about allowing them to post on your site for free.It will appear as a sponsored post .
3)Is it original content ?
None of us like churned content.
There’s a reason why Ezine article directories are no longer popular.Having a lot of duplicate content on your site is plain bad news for your site’s ranking and authority. While it’s great to trust people to be honest,you have to be careful with your baby ,hubby ,family and blog .
Do you want your good name to be under scrutiny ?
Even worse Google may give you a penalty for having such content on your site .At worst you may be blacklisted ?
So what should you check before accepting guest posts for your site ?
Does it fit your audience interest?
Is it original content ?
Plagiarism checker free tools are available online .
You can also use copyscape to check the content after privately publishing it .
Also don’t forget to use Google to check whether content is copied?
Just type the title in the search bar and see what Google throws up .
Then read through at least some of the posts to see whether your guest post is inspired or churned?
Sometimes the plagiarism checker can’t tell if the language is changed keeping the content same.Believe me these things happen.It has happened with me!Professional churners know exactly what to do.
Also some people may offer you authorship and money for guest posting on your site .Again it may look lucrative but don’t forget to check.Why would someone guest post and give you authorship ?
That’s because their names may be blacklisted by Google .Content churning can make google search results of poor quality .That’s why Google actively stops that by penalizing sites and authors who does that .
Simple Rules for guest posting on my site
I never accept churned , duplicate content .No amount of money will help you with this one , so don’t try it.
Check the niches specified for my blog . I accept guest posts on health,wellness, lifestyle , parenting , travel and blogging tips targeted for women.
I accept only well written and researched articles with proper references cited(depending on topic).
Only submit articles ,whose copyright you have.
After publishing on my site all rights are mine.
For sponsored posts please mention upfront.
For guest posts linking back to paid content and service pages, terms and conditions vary.
Write to me at dramrita@healthwealthbridge.com with your website link, your bio and a few words on why you think my blog is a good fit for you. Don’t forget to send me links to other guest posts you have done.
Get the 200+ list of Guest post sites by clicking here
What do you think of guest posting on your site and others?
Comment below to let me know.
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Hello,
This is a great list combined by you
Very helpful.
We also accept guest post
thank you so much for this information
Glad you found this useful
Hi, there
You can add this health blog to your list. It also accepts guest posting.
http://vigorousplanet.com
Great post Amrita. Thank you for writing about Buzzsumo.
I’ve never done guest blogging but always wondered how it works. Thanks for breaking it down!
What an awesome list. I know so many bloggers who are always looking for sites to guest post on.
Wow, this post is packed with great information! Thanks for the Buzzsumo tip. Very useful.
Thanks Ola .Glad you liked it.
I have been very tempted, but I have not tried guest posting yet. I barely have time to write my own content, much less create for someone else. However in the future I may be open to having guest posts on mine. These are some great tips to think about.
Thank you.
Very informative and helpful post. I keep on getting lot of queries from people for guest post on my blog. I am not sure who to believe and who not to. This is useful.
Thank you Deepa.Guest posting has its pros and cons,A fine balance
This is very well written, informative and a guide in the truest sense. Thank you for sharing 🙂
This is such an informative post!!! Great content , i am sure its gonna help me a lot keeping it bookmarked 🙂
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Thanks Richa
I get tons of guest posting inquiries every day but I don’t accept all the requests. I’ve certain parameters for the guest posting and I do check the content later. Thanks for sharing the wonderful tips for the Guest posting!
Yes very important to keep parameters up!
Great points here to think about. I allow guest posting and have done some but need to do more.
You post is so informative. Some points are not normally being discussed and I’m glad you wrote it! Thanks for the reminders too.
Thanks for all of the helpful info!! I had so many questions about guest bloggers and guest posts so this was great!
These are good tips. I think guest posting is huge in the blogging world, but it’s murky about how and when. I think this gives some good guidelines!
I have never thought about this. This is a really great idea. Might actually do it on mine!
I agree that guest bloggers should only showcase original content and never publish copied content. Great post, btw!
This is really helpful. I have to check out the list of 200 places to guest post at. Thanks for sharing!
This is a really great resource! I recently started guest posting and having guest posts on my site and I really appreciate all the insight!
I just had someone do a guest post on my site and it was one of the most popular posts. She’s a really good writer and sent me some samples of her work beforehand and just wanted to add an additional publication in to her portfolio.
This is great advice. I personally do not allow guest posters on my blog at the moment. I prefer it to be my work and when I go to other blogs I prefer to see content written by the actual author. But that’s just me!
I don’t allow guest posting on my blog, but I have done guest posting for client websites that have a similar audience to my own.
Thanks for these ideas. I once open my website for guest posting, and receive tons of inquiry and some not related to my blog. And I decided to closed it.
Thanks so much for the information. I have not a guest post yet, but would love to! These tips will help me make sure I choose the right ones.
Wow!
That is a lot of information, and very helpful links, that no body shares.
Thanks for writing this informative post, Amrita!
Thanks Mayuri ????
Thanks a lot Amrita for an informative post, it’s a must read for newbies like me.. I have been searching high & low to understand what to do, where to post, how to go about, etc…. This gives me a headstart. Hope to be associated with you & blog more 🙂
Glad you liked this Dipika.
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