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 […]

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, […]

Those midnight hours pouring over the blogs in your niche, scanning every square inch for an email address, are perfectly normal. You’re not stalking, you’re researching. You’re not obsessive, you’re driven. There are many specific reasons you could be scouring the blogosphere for that email address. Maybe you want to contact the owner just to […]

Research is a blog owner’s best friend. It doesn’t matter if you’re experienced or just beginning; knowing where you stand in a field is incredibly important for developing a successful strategy, and therefore blog. Where does the research start? With traffic. One could argue (I just might!) that, if you’re really into the blog game […]

Power words are the utterable commands issued by high-wizards in the game Dungeons and Dragons, to be used to persuade party members, NPCs, and humanoid monsters to do whatever the wizard desires. Wait. That doesn’t sound right. It sounds cool, but not accurate or on-topic. I’ve peaked your interest though, right? I mean, who doesn’t […]

Guest posts are a strong support limb — like your leg — for any solid blog. The backbone would be your original content, the heart would be your readers, and the brain your sales platform. If pushed I could probably list every part of the body as some part of your blog (I’m a very […]

Free stuff! Wahoo! This is so much better than buying things! It’s like you’re a famous rockstar that never has to pay off the tab, right? It’s like you’ve subverted the whole idea of capitalism by creating a blog, talking about products on your blog, and therefore getting all those products for free. Can this […]

“Yo, you had a chance to read my guest post yet? It will be too good for your readers, you have no idea. Kindly waiting your acceptance. Cheers.” The editor’s mouse jabs the “trash” button as vigorously as possible. They drink more coffee than they should have as an involuntary response. They cannot sleep because […]

You don’t need to be a magician to get a guest post published — you just need to have the proper education. Having a decent knack for English (or the language you plan to write in) certainly helps, as does having a few connections in the industry. When it comes down to it, though, most […]