In the "blogosphere", there is a common trend called Guest Blogging. This is when Blogger A invites Blogger B (or an expert in a specific field) to write a post that will be shared on Blogger A's blog.
Many bloggers have a certain theme in their blog. For example, my personal blog is called Beyond ELT. It is mainly about writing. If I invited a guest blogger to that blog, I would probably invite a self-published writer. I might ask him or her to share a post about publishing an eBook.
Why do bloggers request guest blog posts?
1) It gives a blogger's readers a fresh voice to read.
2) It helps attracts new readers. (The guest blogger may have an audience who will help spread the word about Blogger A.)
3) It shows that you admire and respect other bloggers. (Your blog is not all about you.)
4) A blogger will often return the favour. (I guest blogged for you, will you guest blog for me?)
How to invite a blogger to write a guest post
1) Send a request to a blogger you admire. (You can link to this post if you want.)
2) Ask the blogger if he or she would write a guest post for your blog. You can give him or her the topic or ask your guest to choose a topic. Give your blogger your email address. (On MyEC you can just send your request and/or guest post via "Send Message")
3) Write a short introductory paragraph to introduce the post. Place it at the top of your post in italics.
4) Copy and paste the guest's post below your introduction.
5) Use an appropriate title to show that it is a guest post.
6) Check the formatting. Sometimes the formatting may need to be fixed. Don't change the words (unless you see a typo), but you can fix it to make sure it looks good.
7) Add a short bio of your guest blogger at the bottom of the post. You can ask your guest to write this, or you can write it yourself. Include a link to the blogger's blog or website.
My Example: Coming soon. I've sent my request for a guest post to a blogger I admire. I hope she'll accept!
Your Example: If you invite a guest blogger to your blog, please share a link below!
Comments
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Good idea!! Hope the memebers adapte it seriously and studiously.