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How can I begin guest blogging?

AlinaJoseph

AlinaJoseph

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To broaden my audience and offer links to my website, I'm thinking about writing as a guest blogger on other blogs. What steps do I need to take in order for my blog posts to be accepted, and where can I find hosts of websites that allow guest posts? Can I contact them through social media?
 
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hubmag12

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First of all Plan your blog post by choosing a topic, creating an outline, conducting research, and checking facts.

The second step is to craft a headline that is both informative and will capture readers’ attentions.

Step 3: Write your post, either writing a draft in a single session or gradually word on parts of it.

Step 4: Use images to enhance your post, improve its flow, add humor, and explain complex topics.

Step 5: Edit your blog post. Make sure to avoid repetition, read your post aloud to check its flow, have someone else read it and provide feedback, keep sentences and paragraphs short, don’t be a perfectionist, don’t be afraid to cut out text or adapt your writing last minute.

Example of website that allow blog post is hubslides.com and you can contact them on their social handles. Their twitter handle is Hubslides@hubslides while their facebook is Hubslides.
 
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MaximusCooper

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I'm really glad you asked this, as it's an area I've been exploring as part of my own blogging journey. I remember sitting down one weekend, a cup of coffee in hand, and thinking about how I could expand my readership. It struck me - guest blogging! But where to start? I decided to begin by searching for websites that accept guest posts. Just like the time I was hunting for pictures of alec baldwin for a blog post I was writing about my favorite actors (funny story, I ended up on a fan page full of rare photos I'd never seen before),I found myself deep into a search. Soon, I stumbled upon a goldmine - lists of hundreds of sites welcoming guest bloggers. Sites like "bloggerspassion.com" and "wittypen.com" had extensive lists. I even found niche-specific lists, like technology blogs on "linkub.io".

The next step was to familiarize myself with these blogs. I spent days reading their content, understanding their style, and identifying topics they hadn't covered yet. Once I had a few ideas, I started reaching out. Some blogs had clear guidelines for guest posts, while others required a bit of social media detective work to find the right contact.

It's an ongoing process, but I've already seen some positive responses. It's a lot like the thrill I felt when I finally found those Alec Baldwin pictures - rewarding, exciting, and inspiring all at once. So, I'd say go for it! Start researching, reach out to blog owners, and soon enough, your work might be featured on various platforms. Good luck!
 
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