Comments on: How to Steal Readers and Traffic Through Guest Blogging

By: Michael Hoppal

Michael Hoppal — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:23:23 +0000

Thanks for the post. I have been looking for places to guest post for a while, but I can never seem to find anything relevant to my own site. Do you have any suggestions for how to go about doing that?

Oh, and I tried carnivals. They did not work out so well for me.

By: Nicholas Z. Cardot

Nicholas Z. Cardot — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:44:37 +0000

Good post. Now that I have my blog established I really need to start getting out and doing some guest posts. Thanks for the tips and the inspiration. Then I can start stealing some web traffic!

By: Jodi

Jodi — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:34:12 +0000

Wow! You weren’t kidding about actively neglecting lisabarone.com (I’m anal retentive. I just had to check.). Thanks so much for this post. I am almost a month into my first “real” blog and am really interested in how to generate more traffic to my site. I think an editorial calendar may be a good way of ensuring that I have the type of content in place that will draw the audience I’m seeking. Thanks for taking the time to help out those of us who are just getting started! — Jodi

By: Tim Danyo

Tim Danyo — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:04:52 +0000

Thanks Lisa. Love the info. It keeps me coming back. Thanks. Ohh I just told someone about you guys today :-)

By: Jackie Adkins

Jackie Adkins — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:05:24 +0000

Hi Lisa,
I really enjoyed this post and am always excited to see guest posts on blogs that bring in slightly different viewpoints. Why use the thoughts of just one person when others are willing to help contribute. You focused a lot on the benefits of the guest poster, but I think there are also tremendous benefits for the owner of the blog, being able to put a different viewpoint out there and even bring in some of their loyal readers. It’s really a win win for everyone!

By: Ali

Ali — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:08:51 +0000

Hi Lisa, well what should we do when the author himself closed the comments box.? What if the author doesn’t left something in the content which others can write there we have to just say “Nice and Good article” like yours.

By: Matt Cheuvront

Matt Cheuvront — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:16:56 +0000

Lisa – great thoughts here. I am a HUGE proponent of guest blogging (just had a guest feature up today actually). As you said – it helps both you and the author you’re blogging for – a win/win situation. Really enjoy what you’re doing here @ Outspoken Media. Give me a shout on Twitter – Pretty sure we swing in similar social circles – @mattChevy

By: Lisa Barone

Lisa Barone — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:22:01 +0000

Kenny: Don’t call us, we’ll call you.

Ben: I think the picture component is very valid. I also like the idea of mimicking the style readers are used to. However, there’s also something to be said coming out guns blazing looking totally unfamiliar. :)

Rebecca: Way to proposition me in the comments of our blog. But, uh, yeah, let’s chat about that. I believe you have my email. :) If not, ask Charlie. He definitely has it.

Joe: Re: the answering comments. Yeah, I think it is good blogging behavior, but sometimes its hard to keep up with every comment that comes in. I know I probably let some fall through the cracks sometimes (for example, I just skipped over Graywolf’s comment ;) ).

jlbraaten: [high five]

By: jlbraaten

jlbraaten — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:57:58 +0000

Thanks, Lisa. This is really great information as I’ve been invited to guest blog on a site or two and had questions. It’s good to know that it’s OK to promote yourself a little and not get to many eye rolls. This post hit the mark for me… thanks again.

By: Preparedness Pro

Preparedness Pro — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:06:59 +0000

This is an awesome article, Lisa! You’ve really opened my mind to the benefit of utilizing guest blogging. Thanks!