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By: James Duthie

James Duthie — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:44:54 +0000

@ Steven - It’s simple karma really, as I have written before. And on that note I’m going to go check out Shalom’s blog as I haven’t read it before. As for Sphinn, I’m well aware that you try and it is appreciated. Maybe you’ll have a better shot now that Dave’s out of the picture

@ Shalom - Thanks for dropping by. Guest blogging really is one of the better ways to build authority, particularly as a newbie. Hopefully I’m in a position one day where I can hand the reigns to others to help them build their own profile.

By: Shalom Issenberg

Shalom Issenberg — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:01:34 +0000

Great article. The idea has been used by and played out for years by larger news sites that take on contributing authors and bloggers. I think that in addition to the great networking potential the overall authority gained by guest blogging makes every word you write even more powerful than if it were on your own blog.

By: Steven Bradley

Steven Bradley — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:50:07 +0000

So true James. It’s really from the principle that the more you give the more you get back. I know with my round up post any time someone comments on my blog. or links to me, or does most anything to get my attention in a positive way I’m much more likely to check out their blog, subscribe and respond in kind.

Glen one thing I do when guest posting is to really look at someone else’s blog. I look through their categories to find where my own writing overlaps and then look deeper into places where the blog may not be fully represented. It’s not always easy, but I see it as a challenge and a way to stretch myself and grow as a writer.

@James - by the way the only reason I don’t submit your posts to Sphinn more is because Dave and Shana live on the east coast and have a two hour head start on me. Believe me I try.

By: James Duthie

James Duthie — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:01:13 +0000

@ Glen - I know the feeling. I gave Tad a post recently that I knew would do well. He got 100 new subscribers from it. I could have taken the selfish perspective and held that article for myself. But ultimately, your guest posts need to be good to attract new readers (which is often the primary objective).

By: Glen Allsopp

Glen Allsopp — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:50:58 +0000

Sometimes it can be difficult to decide what to write for others and what to put on your own blog, especially if you want to offer value to the readers of the other blog.

I’ve written less than 10 guest blog posts in my life but definitely recommend them

By: James Duthie

James Duthie — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:10:01 +0000

@ Dave - it has been fun… especially when I get my mittens on a blog like yours or Tad’s where I’ve got free reign to be a jackass

No need to ‘owe’ me a post. Remember… I benefit out of this whole thing as well. But your thoughts on the benefits of having guest bloggers would be a more than welcome addition to the series!

And by the way… the world tour ain’t finished by any means. I’d be happy to drop by for an encore at the Trail any time…

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:32:05 +0000

Well as long as your having fun tho right mate? It has been a fun year so far with plenty of laughs tears and fears… and we’re just over 1/2 way through.

Guest blogging is certainly always fun IMO if it’s posting on a friend’s site or having great peeps drop by your own blog - brings new energies and stimuli (keep yer mind outta the gutter)

I guess I owe U a post then ….. hmmmmm…. maybe I should do one on the benefits of having guest bloggers… complete the series here…lol

Well, was fun watching the world tour in motion - talk to U soon