How to Get Guest Posts
1. Find Target Sites
Look for websites in your niche that accept guest contributions.
Methods:
- Use Google search operators: csharpCopyEdit
[your niche] + “write for us” [your niche] + “contribute” [your niche] + “guest post guidelines” - Tools like Ahrefs, SEMrush, or BuzzSumo to find backlink sources of competitors.
- Explore blog comments or author bios for link patterns.
2. Check Site Quality
Before reaching out, check:
- Domain Rating (DR) / Domain Authority (DA)
- Organic traffic (via Ahrefs or SimilarWeb)
- Spam score (via Moz)
- Relevance to your niche
Avoid PBNs or spammy guest post farms.
3. Craft a Winning Outreach Email
Keep it personal, relevant, and value-focused. Example:
Subject: Guest post idea for [Site Name]
Hi [Name],
I’m a big fan of your blog — especially your post on [mention specific post].I’d love to contribute a high-quality, original article tailored for your readers. Here are a couple of topic ideas:
- [Title Idea #1]
- [Title Idea #2]
I’ll make sure the content is 100% unique, well-researched, and adds value.
Looking forward to hearing from you!Cheers,
[Your Name]
[Your Website]
4. Write Valuable, Non-Promotional Content
- Make it informative, not salesy
- Add useful images, stats, or examples
- Naturally place your backlink (contextual is best)
5. Follow Up
If they don’t respond within 5–7 days, send a polite follow-up email.
6. Build Relationships
If a blog accepts your post, thank them and stay in touch. Over time, they may accept more posts, refer others, or even offer paid placements.
Bonus: 🚀 Other Smart Ways to Get Guest Posts
- Hire a Guest Post Outreach Agency (like yours)
- Buy placements on platforms like:
- Fiverr / PeoplePerHour (low-end)
- Authority Builders, Link-able, or GetMeLinks (mid to high-end)
- Use HARO / Qwoted for expert quote links
- Offer content swaps with other bloggers