The answer to the question this article poses is debatable because the word “effective” is actually subjective. As in, it all depends on your perspective. Yes, there’s ample evidence that guest posting in a specific manner is a great way to market your business, blog or online identity. There’s also an immense amount of backlash against […]
For some writers, TechCrunch stands as a mecca in the technology world. If only you could publish there, right? You’d have it made. Apple and Samsung would send you all their products six months in advance, you’d get to drive Tesla’s newest cars, and the latest in human-like robotics would just show up at your […]
“Writer for Hire” is a legitimate job description these days. With the sheer amount of content that’s needed to power corporate blogs, individual blogs, niche blogs, news organizations, fake news organizations, clickbait social phenomena, and top 10 lists about movies from the ‘90s, it’s very clear that this is the age of the writer. If […]
If you want the quick answer to “how long should a guest blog post be”, here it is: it depends. If you look up this topic online you’ll find a handful of conflicting and competing advice. Some bloggers say that 200 word posts (or less) is the only way to produce content. Others claim that […]
So you want to become a guest contributor at Forbes. You want the glory, fame, and resume perks that come with that regal distinction. I totally get it. First, though, before getting into the whole how to, I’d like to be very straight with you about what it means to be a Forbes contributor. The […]
Writing for Mashable sounds pretty awesome, right? A major blog with tons of content and thousands of readers would be the perfect platform to solidify your identity as a writer. You could schmooze with the staff and get the insider scoop on new tech, new startups, new everything. Maybe, just maybe, if you’re good enough, […]
One must remember that the word “perfect” is subjective, not objective. There is a perfect piece of pizza for me, and it’s likely different from the perfect slice for you, and it’s most definitely different from the perfect slice from any born and raised Chicagoan. My point with the pizza is that writing the perfect […]
The barrier to entry in the guest post world often begins with an email. There are a number of factors that go into the email, all of which can make any hopeful blogger pause, worried they will do irreparable damage with the attempt at connection they are about to send. The blogger (you) must compose […]