4 Articles to help you achieve your Guest Blogging Goals

This month’s guest blogging round includes a couple of different posts that focus on blogging guidelines and we’re also introduced to a Hub and Spoke method that will help to streamline your guest blogging activities. I’m also sharing an article about how you can gain a competitive advantage of other guest bloggers who are pitching the same host blogs as you. All of these articles will help you to make the most efficient use of your time.

(1) 17+ Guest Blogging Rules All Blog Managers Wish You Knew

Ann Gynn published an article on The Content Marketing Institute’s blog about focusing on the “guest” part of guest blogging.

If you see the value in incorporating guest blogging into your content marketing strategy, invest the extra time to be a good guest. By exploring the host blog, creating content around a topic relevant to its audience in an appropriate format, and promoting your post and the site, you’ll exceed your host’s expectations – and you’re likely to receive an invitation to return.

(2) The Hub-and-Spoke Method of Guest Posting: Do More With Less Effort

Arvind Kesh published an article The Content Marketing Institute’s blog on how to increase your guest blogging efficiency so that you can achieve more rewards with less effort. Who doesn’t want to save themselves some time?

Using the hub-and-spoke method to guest posting, you can improve your efficiency and save hours every week. It’s like the best of both worlds – you’re able to contribute valuable content to other blogs without spending too much time on research and idea development.

(3) Guest Blogging Strategy: 11 Ways To Generate Massive Traffic And Credibility

Adam Connell wrote an article about how to gain a competitive advantage over other guest bloggers that are vying for the same host blogs as you. He kicks off the article by talking about where most guest bloggers go wrong and provides you with tips for getting it right.

When you build on the right foundation, and couple that with a clever strategy that has your end goals in mind, you’ll be far more likely to make guest blogging work for you. It’s essential to keep in mind that the benefits of guest blogging won’t take hold immediately – it takes time, determination, hard work and a lot of patience.

(4) 5 Tips Every Blogger Must Follow When Writing Guest Blogs

Vartika Kashyap wrote an article for Digital Doughnut that recaps some guest blogging guidelines we should be following when we guest blog.

Aim for a guest post with a long term strategy and not just 10 hours of buzz. For instance, with a solid keyword research, you will be able to boost your reputation and credibility in that particular niche. Also, this ensures that the guest post ranks well on Google.