Always willing to try a new thing, if you have not noticed lately we have had a number of great guest postings here on Mitchelaneous. From copywriting to Ubuntu - I think it has been nice to see a few new posts from another opinion here on the web site. Apparently so do you - because the number of page views over the past few weeks has gone up.
Want to get a few guest writers on your own web site? Here is something to keep in mind.
Make sure you go after your friends first. If anybody will be willing to help you out, it will be the people that know you best. After that - recruitment might move into the realm of blogs you like to read or people who like to read your blog. All I did was post the offer or deal out there, and I have been more than happy with the result.
So what will your carrot on the stick be for your writers? If your small offer them an author mention, such as “Article by Mitch Keeler”. If your a little bigger give them a bio and and a link back. The big boys can offer cash - but I won’t go down that route, cause the big boys to need little ol’ Mitch’s help.
Don’t offer the world, because the world is not yours to give. If your not one of the hottest spots on the Web, don’t pretend to be to impress would be writers on your web site. If they are interested let them know your popularity level and always remember that they are the ones doing you a favor - not the other way around. Say “thank you” and learn to be gracious.
Now I am new to the game so I am sure I’ll have more tips on the whole corner of the blogging world known as “guest writing” soon.
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