Comments on: In Consideration of Guest Blogging

By: JEMi | InMyHeels

JEMi | InMyHeels — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:30:42 +0000

I've written for another blog before and plan to do more of it. I am always careful though - I want to make sure I am providing quality content in my own voice .. I never want to make someone's blog look bad

I accept guest posts but I am rather selective. My site is my baby and I work very hard to provide a high quality to my readers. I want my site to grow and be known as a resource of sorts. I think people have a lot to offer so I will definitely read an offer.

It helps but I think blogs who have too many guest posts (unless thats the actual point) hurt its readership because there is no consistent voice to count on.

By: Christopher

Christopher — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:05:02 +0000

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By: GetSmartGal

GetSmartGal — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:03:25 +0000

Guest blogging I think benefits both parties. When a guest blogs for you they typically bring over some of their peeps while also being exposed to some of your readers and vice versa for you as a guest blogger.

I do understand that added stress factor in guest blogging, I want my guest post to rock for my buddy blogger, so I get a little critical/crazy about it being a good post.

By: Nishadha

Nishadha — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:17:01 +0000

If your guest post is adding value to readers then it is perfectly ok to allow a guest post.

By: TrishaLyn

TrishaLyn — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:47:49 +0000

Hey, I never said my argument was sane or reasonable lol that's just what's in my head about it. Good points, of course!

By: Andrew Wee

Andrew Wee — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:15:19 +0000

Erm, why would you see a guest blogger as a “gang member from a rival gang?”

If they're posting great content, isn't that a credit to your brand?

If they're an A-List and are asking you to publish some dubious content, I'd say “no” in a heartbeat.

It's all about managing your brand, isn't it?
And co-opetition can be a valid asset in the space.