In case you are new to the idea of guest blogging, let me just outline what it is and how it can benefit you. Quite simply, the basic idea is that you contribute an article to a blog or another website within your niche in return for the exposure that such distribution can bring to your online projects and activities.
It is a win-win idea because everybody wins by the arrangement if it is done well. Firstly the hosting blog wins because it gets unique, quality content, secondly the contributor wins because he/she gets their article in front of a targeted and interested audience. Thirdly, the reader wins because they get an opportunity to access the wider perspective provided by alternative experts within their field of interest.
There is a potential problem however for the hosting blog. As pointed out by Kevin Muldoon, many of the submissions fall short of the quality required by professional bloggers. They are poor quality articles churned out solely for the purpose of generating backlinks for the contributors site. Kevin’s proposed solution to this is to think about charging for guest submissions. It is an interesting idea, but not one that we will be pursuing, at least for the present.
However, we do take quality very seriously, so if you would like to be considered for a guest post, make sure you review the following guidelines first, then send me your contribution using the form below:
Guidelines for Guest Bloggers
We only accept articles on subjects related to the main themes of our site. We are looking for posts that are truly inspirational. Your article should be of a reasonable length; around 1000 words is ideal.
- Your submission must be an original work written by You. Please note that we do not accept articles that have been published elsewhere on the web.
- Please ensure your submission is grammatically correct, properly punctuated and free from spelling errors.
- You retain the full Copyright to your Article. You will be fully credited as the Author of your piece should it be published.
- By submitting your Article, you grant White Dove Books the full rights to distribute and print the Article, by any means at its disposal.
- You may include an author bio/resource box (5 lines max) and may include up to 2 relevant links anywhere within the article and/or resource box. However, please note that affiliate links are not acceptable. We do not accept Articles which are blatant attempts at marketing.
If your Article is rejected, it does not imply criticism of any kind; it would simply mean we do not deem it suitable for our site. Our decision is final & we will not enter into correspondence on this matter.
If accepted, your Article will be published at this Blog and also in the Inspiration Newsletter. Although we cannot promise to do so, we will make an effort to publish guest posts within 24 hours of submission.
Please use the following Contact Form to Submit a Guest Post
Hi Will,
Love your site! I have been reading you now and then and appreciate the info and tools you generously make available for free. Well worth the time!
Lloyd
I like you will, “You get it ” most people go through life looking for what you know and understand. You most know a few people that help you or support you. I find it hard to get any positive feed back from family members. I personally know that it takes work. so I do not give up I keep on plugging away at the meaning of life. I just want to say thanks for helping me see that.