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Why Bother with Guest Posts

in blog, blogging, content marketing on 05/17/16

Look into guest bloggers or blogging for new contentGuest blogs have been circling around me lately and I reached out to a few people to blog on my website. Then, more recently I had a conversation with another close friend and business partner about a close circle of resources; and I again mentioned guest blogs so thought it would be ideal to have a discussion about them.Who benefits from guest blog.

Who do YOU think benefits from the guest blog post – the guest writer or the blog website hosting the guest blog?  If you answered both, you would be right.

Guest blogger

  • The guest blogger benefits from having their expertise hosted on another site.
  • Likely the host website owner will share the blog which provides extra exposure for the guest blogger.
  • Therefore, it is clear that the guest blogger will get more reach and likely from a different audience than just the guest blogger pushing out their own blog.

Host website

  • The hosting website gets content that could benefit their target market that may not be their typical experience.
  • This additional knowledge is pushed out to businesses and furthers the value by more content that is needed by the target market.
  • Additionally, the guest blogger will push out the blog on the host website which extends the reach beyond the host website’s normal reach.
Guest blogging benefits the blogger as well as the hosting website in reach and added value to consumer. Click To Tweet

Hopefully you are seeing that having a guest blogger on your website as well as being a guest blogger on someoneConsider guest blogging for your website or be a guest blogger else’s website can benefit both parties for the reasons that both parties receive further reach and eyes on their content and/or website.

So, if you are considering having an ‘inner circle’ so to speak for your referral partners and maybe include a bio,
consider each doing guest posts for each other so that you both can get the reciprocal benefits of valuable content to your target market of business owners.

Social sharing for Evergreen content

One other thing to mention, if you are sharing your blogs on social media on a regular basis because it is Evergreen Content, then you will continue the value, on a regular basis for both parties.

If you have any questions about guest posts, are considering wanting to guest blog for me or would like me to guest blog on your website, contact me or leave a note in the comment below and we can be sure the content would benefit our target markets.

~Kristen

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About Kristen Day

Kristen is a small business owner and thus dedicated to other small business owners by helping them improve their online presence with having a professional and mobile responsive website, then implementing search engine optimization and pay per click advertising all of which are necessary 'evils' in the digital marketing sphere but enables small business owners the opportunity to compete with larger companies. When not in the digital arena, you can find her hanging with her girlfriends, husband, drinking a margarita or shooting competition (not in that order).

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Comments

  1. Susan Mary Malone says

    05/18/2016 at 9:51 AM

    I really appreciate this, Kristen. I’ve had a lot of folks asking me to guest blog of late, and I’ve been sorta stumped as to whether to do it. This makes perfect sense–thank you!
    Now, to carve out the time . . . 🙂

    Reply
    • Celea Star says

      05/19/2016 at 3:09 PM

      Always great to share, being a guest blogger make sense.

      Reply
      • Kristen Wilson says

        05/19/2016 at 5:07 PM

        Thanks Celea… glad it makes sense

        Reply
    • Kristen Wilson says

      05/23/2016 at 3:15 PM

      Maybe do a swap, Susan.. when you are blogging for someone else, have someone guest blog for you so you aren’t creating extra work. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sabrina Quairoli says

    05/18/2016 at 11:20 AM

    I agree, it benefits both parties. I also think it is important to really get the posts out there on social media. I didn’t do this early on and so wish I had. The last two years, I have been sharing a lot more and have seen a growth of interest. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Kristen Wilson says

      05/23/2016 at 3:15 PM

      Yes, great point Sabrina… we need to be sharing our evergreen blogs all the time.

      Reply
  3. Jane Gramlich says

    05/18/2016 at 2:53 PM

    I’ve had the opportunity to guest post once, and I have to say it felt like an honor to be asked. But I think it may be difficult the first time around. I wasn’t sure if I was ready for it just yet. In my case it worked out very well for me, and I hope it has been the same for my host site.
    In addition to benefits for both the host and guest blogger, there are responsibilities for each party. I had a lot of good guidance from my host on what was needed and when. It was up to me to ask for clarification if I needed it, and to honor the requirements.
    So, now I’m “getting ready to be ready” to ask for guest posts on my blog.

    Reply
    • Kristen Wilson says

      05/23/2016 at 3:14 PM

      That is SUPER Jane… glad you got over the new guest blog jitters. lol

      Reply
  4. Beverley Golden says

    05/18/2016 at 5:27 PM

    I think that my posting on Huffington Post and on Family Guiding, is considered guest blogging, as it isn’t my site. Lately, I have been approached by people, who I don’t know, asking if I would consider hosting a guest blog from one of their clients. I haven’t pursued this, as it seems that the posts are either affiliate link heavy, or are meant to feature products or services that I may, or may not, want to look like I condone. The latest one today looks more intriguing, so I will request more info and see if who they are and what they want to write about, is a fit for my blog. Thanks for sharing the pros of guesting and hosting guest blogs, Kristen! Appreciate the perspective.

    Reply
    • Kristen Wilson says

      05/23/2016 at 3:13 PM

      Yes Bev, you do a bit of guest blogging and having yourself on Huffington Post increases your readership which is great. You bring up a great point… having you guest blog on a site that is more about affiliate links wouldn’t be something I would do as that might create some negative publicity… as I get irritated with all the ads, personally.

      Reply
  5. Roslyn Tanner Evans says

    05/18/2016 at 7:48 PM

    Many months ago I created a blog series on Aging Gracefully. As we decided to aim for 1 blog a month on the topic, my coach suggested I explore having guest bloggers. I’ve done that & it has been wonderful. What I didn’t do was select based on their having a hugh readership. I would love that.My selections have been relationships where I know their expertise. I always learn something topic wise too.
    I just asked someone in a group to be a guest blogger for July & request was accepted. It often feels like a partnership.

    Reply
    • Kristen Wilson says

      05/23/2016 at 3:11 PM

      It IS like a partnership Roz because you BOTH help promote it and it just extends the reach.. period.

      Reply
  6. Heather says

    05/19/2016 at 9:49 AM

    I love doing these and having people on the blog. I make it a point when I am the guest to really promote it to show that I’m putting in the work. I always offer to the image too if they want it. Anything to make it easier on the host. My goal last year was to be a guest once a month and I only missed two months so not too shabby!

    Reply
    • Kristen Wilson says

      05/23/2016 at 3:11 PM

      That is super Heather and I would love to have you a as a guest on my blog as well and offering the image is perfect, I think that should be part of it. 😉

      Reply
  7. Melanie Boylan says

    05/19/2016 at 10:25 AM

    Gosh I hadn’t thought of asking people to do it before. I was asked by someone else to do guest blogs for 3 months which I did a few years ago and hadn’t thought of it since. I must revisit this definitely, I would love to have a few guest bloggers. Great post to get people thinking!

    Reply
    • Kristen Wilson says

      05/23/2016 at 3:09 PM

      YAY! Glad to get you thinking Melanie and I think you are going to be revisiting it again! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Teresa says

    05/19/2016 at 10:34 AM

    This is a topic close at hand right now. Thank you for clearly pointing out benefits. I like the idea even more and will pursue. Great info as always.

    Reply
    • Kristen Wilson says

      05/23/2016 at 3:09 PM

      I am glad that you are seeing better value in guest blogging now Teresa. 🙂 Happy to help encourage you.

      Reply
  9. Jennifer says

    05/19/2016 at 11:56 AM

    I love guest blogging. It’s such a great way to get yourself out there. I’ve done it once so far, and it was a great experience for me and for the blog that hosted my piece. I agree that it’s a wonderful reciprocal relationship – Win-win all around. So… wanna do a guest blog? 🙂

    Reply
    • Kristen Wilson says

      05/23/2016 at 3:08 PM

      Awesome Jennifer and of course I would love to trade a guest blog with you! 😉

      Reply
  10. Alene Geed says

    05/19/2016 at 3:22 PM

    thanks for this information. All of it made perfect sense. This is something I have not done so far (although I do have my PERSON OF INTEREST) column where i feature other people.
    this now goes on my MUST DO list.

    Reply
    • Kristen Wilson says

      05/19/2016 at 5:06 PM

      You are welcome Alene.. glad you are adding to your must do! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Sonya says

    05/20/2016 at 9:57 AM

    I totally don’t do this enough and wouldn’t know who to approach. If you fancy guest blogging and swapping posts, let me know.

    Reply
    • Kristen Wilson says

      05/23/2016 at 3:08 PM

      You blog enough Sonya but yes… I wouldn’t mind guest blogging with you.. just holla!

      Reply
  12. Robin says

    05/20/2016 at 10:46 AM

    Awesome information! Will definitely put this on my to-do list. Blogging is moving up my priority list, and this fits perfectly. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Kristen Wilson says

      05/23/2016 at 3:07 PM

      I hope blogging stays in the forefront for you Robin… but guest blogging with complimentary businesses could be great for you.

      Reply
  13. Jackie Harder says

    05/20/2016 at 2:05 PM

    Excellent! Thanks for dotting the T’s and crossing the I’s. 😉

    Reply
    • Kristen Wilson says

      05/23/2016 at 3:07 PM

      Silly girl. You are welcome and looking forward to your blog Jackie!

      Reply
  14. Tamuria says

    05/20/2016 at 6:32 PM

    Haven’t done this yet but I appreciate the advice and tips. Sounds like a win, win for both host and guest.

    Reply
    • Kristen Wilson says

      05/23/2016 at 3:06 PM

      Yes ma’am, it sure is. Hope you can find a complimentary site to work with on that! Thanks Tamuria

      Reply
  15. Joan M Harrington says

    05/21/2016 at 3:30 PM

    Hi Kristen,
    Thank you for sharing the wonderful breakdown of the kind of benefits that bloggers as well as site owners get when guest blogging is allowed 🙂 Just makes sense to utilize it not just for us as bloggers but for the site owners who will get MORE exposure too!

    Reply
    • Kristen Wilson says

      05/23/2016 at 3:06 PM

      Yes Joan, everyone is a winner here.. as long as the content benefits the hosting site’s customers.

      Reply
  16. Sherman Smith says

    05/21/2016 at 4:07 PM

    Hey Kristen,

    I like that you showed how both parties can benefit from guest blogging. I’ve written guest posts as well as had guests on my blog and it has helped both os us get exposure to other audiences resulting in more traffic and leads.

    Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend !

    Reply
    • Kristen Wilson says

      05/23/2016 at 3:05 PM

      You nailed it Sherman and that is right… it is win-win-win… for the blogger, the host site AND the customer, which is more important! 😉

      Reply
  17. RACHEL LAVERN says

    05/23/2016 at 11:10 AM

    Kristen,

    What do you think of the bloggers who are doing guest blogging solely to acquire links, especially with optimized anchor texts, with the goal of improving their SEO and the search rankings of their pages?

    Reply
    • Kristen Wilson says

      05/23/2016 at 3:04 PM

      Great question Rachel and I don’t really see that as a bad thing as long as they aren’t being spammy about it… like using the same anchor text and linking to the same page on their site or whatnot. Bloggers get paid to do reviews all the time so I see that sort of the similar. As long as someone writes well, represents themselves honestly and they are welcomed to do the guest blog by the hosting site (that isn’t a microsite or article site) I don’t see any issues. Guest blogging is great for SEO as you mention. Go for it!

      Reply
  18. John Lombaerde says

    06/21/2016 at 9:23 AM

    Here is a post on guest blogging I wrote that explains how to be a super guest blogger promoter, instead of another “me too” in the long list of guest bloggers that most companies ignore. I hope you like it.

    Reply
    • Kristen Wilson says

      06/22/2016 at 9:34 AM

      Thanks John… I hope you liked mine as well!

      Reply
  19. Lori ENglish says

    07/14/2017 at 11:02 AM

    Kristen.
    A greats blog on guest posting and it will get you to be seen by others that cab =n be connected to your buisness and blog for more traffic. thanks for sharing,

    Lori English

    Reply
    • Kristen Wilson says

      07/19/2017 at 9:21 AM

      So very true Lori!

      Reply

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