{"id":19423,"date":"2023-09-12T15:01:26","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T07:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=19423"},"modified":"2023-09-12T17:13:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T09:13:42","slug":"guest-blogging-sins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/guest-blogging-sins\/","title":{"rendered":"The Seven Sins of Guest Blogging: Real Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s easy to see why <strong>Matt Cutts is <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mattcutts.com\/blog\/guest-blogging\/\">displeased<\/a> with the current landscape of guest blogging<\/strong> \u2013 it\u2019s become problematic. The catalyst for his annoyance was an unsolicited email that offered money for a blog post, along with two questionable backlinks. Clearly, not a wise move.<\/p>\n<p>Although many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/wordpress-multi-author-plugins\/\">multi-author platforms<\/a> depend on and even appreciate guest bloggers for their valuable insights, there are some behaviors that are simply not acceptable. This post elaborates on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/guest-posts-tips\/\">how to differentiate between good and bad guest posts<\/a>, enriched by real-world examples.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s just say, truth is often more bizarre than fiction. (Note: Names have been omitted as they are not remembered.)<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/guest-posts-and-google-ranking\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: How Guest Posts Can Harm Your Google Ranking\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How Guest Posts Can Harm Your Google Ranking<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/guest-posts-and-google-ranking.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-17937 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/guest-posts-and-google-ranking.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">How Guest Posts Can Harm Your Google Ranking<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you own a blog or website that depends on content and Google's Panda, then you know the...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>1. Paying Attention to the Little Things Matters<\/h2>\n<p>Getting off on the wrong foot during a pitch can have severe consequences. Even if you believe you have an 80% chance of winning over your audience, certain blunders can quickly reduce those odds. In this section, we\u2019ll discuss these common errors and how to sidestep them.<\/p>\n<h3>Don\u2019t Underestimate the Impact of Spelling Mistakes<\/h3>\n<p>One common error is <strong>misspelling crucial details<\/strong>, like the name of your contact, the site owner, or even the blog you\u2019re pitching to. For instance, our blog\u2019s name is often misspelled, which may seem trivial but can be the tipping point in a sensitive situation.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/guest-blogging-sins\/spelling-errors.jpg\" alt=\"Common spelling errors to avoid\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Treat Your Readers with Respect<\/h3>\n<p>Another frequent mistake is using <strong>patronizing language<\/strong> towards your readers. Phrases like \u201cWRONG!\u201d, \u201cThat\u2019s a foolish approach,\u201d or \u201cAre you uninformed?\u201d have no place in a post meant to impress. Always be courteous and considerate in your language.<\/p>\n<h2>2. The Pitfalls of Being Unnecessarily Rude<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Discourtesy has no place in guest blogging<\/strong> \u2013 much like a child fussing over the color of their new gadget, it\u2019s not acceptable. You can\u2019t just submit a lengthy article on an unrelated topic and expect it to be published. <strong>No.<\/strong> Trust me, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/practices-that-make-blog-less-professional\/\">if we publish just <em>anything<\/em><\/a>, you <em>wouldn\u2019t want<\/em> your work featured.<\/p>\n<p>If your article is rejected, don\u2019t pester the editor for the \u201cmagic\u201d title that will ensure publication. Blogs are <strong>not required to feature your content<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Keys to Successful Guest Blogging<\/h3>\n<p>If you submit a top-notch guest post, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/in-depth-article-improve-site-traffic\/\">this example<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/understanding-google-penguin-updates\/\">this one<\/a>, we will reach out to discuss publishing your work. The authors of these exemplary posts were cooperative, patient, and professional, making the guest blogging process a <strong>mutual endeavor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>3. The Importance of a Relevant Pitch<\/h2>\n<p>Some of the submissions I\u2019ve received would astonish you. Topics have ranged from trekking in Nepal to hotel reservations in Mumbai, and even peculiar subjects like \u201cwhy controversial figures deserve your affection.\u201d Clearly, these are not suitable for our blog.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Before submitting, ensure your article aligns with the blog\u2019s focus<\/strong>. If it doesn\u2019t, it\u2019s best not to submit it. Sending an irrelevant article will likely result in silence, as blog owners are not obliged to engage with off-topic submissions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/rejected-guest-post\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 5 Things to Do with Your Rejected Guest Post Pitch\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">5 Things to Do with Your Rejected Guest Post Pitch<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/rejected-guest-post.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-19322 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/rejected-guest-post.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">5 Things to Do with Your Rejected Guest Post Pitch<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn why your guest post was rejected and how to improve your writing to get accepted in the...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>4. The Art of Patience in Guest Blogging<\/h2>\n<p>Being a guest, whether in someone\u2019s home or on their blog, requires a certain level of patience and understanding. Just like you wouldn\u2019t expect immediate attention from your Aunt Ellen, you shouldn\u2019t expect instant responses from blog owners.<\/p>\n<p>Guest blogging operates on a set schedule, and your contribution, no matter how important to you, is still a \u201cguest\u201d in this system. Being overly demanding can make the blog owner reconsider your submission.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/guest-blogging-sins\/waiting-for-response.jpg\" alt=\"The art of waiting for a response in guest blogging\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\"><\/figure>\n<p>Remember, the blog can function perfectly well without your article. So, avoid being high-maintenance. If you\u2019re truly exceptional, some leniency may be granted, but remember, there\u2019s only room for one diva.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/asking-busy-people-for-favors\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: How to Get Buzy People to Answer You\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Get Buzy People to Answer You<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/asking-busy-people-for-favors.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-17688 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/asking-busy-people-for-favors.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">How to Get Buzy People to Answer You<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIn business, there is a right way and a wrong way to do just about everything. This certainly...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>5. The True Objective of Guest Blogging<\/h2>\n<p>The main reason blogs accept guest contributors is to obtain high-quality content. In return, you gain valuable exposure. However, if you come with demands like link swaps or sponsored posts, don\u2019t expect a warm welcome.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re considering a financial investment, look into the blog\u2019s advertising options. If you have a team capable of writing diverse topics, perhaps starting your own blog is a better route. Guest blogging is a win-win situation when everyone brings the right elements to the table.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/tips-to-getting-guest-post-published\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 8 Tips to Getting Your Guest Post Published\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">8 Tips to Getting Your Guest Post Published<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/tips-to-getting-guest-post-published.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-17032 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/tips-to-getting-guest-post-published.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">8 Tips to Getting Your Guest Post Published<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn how to get your guest post published with these helpful tips. Increase your online presence and reach...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>6. The Unacceptable Act of Plagiarism<\/h2>\n<p>It happens more often than you\u2019d think. <strong>Far too often, actually<\/strong>. I\u2019ve even received a guest post that was a direct copy of an article from another site \u2013 which had originally taken the content from <em>our<\/em> site.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/chatgpt-plagiarism-detection-tools\/\">plagiarism tools to detech bot generated content<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine the absurdity of being shown your own stolen car at a dealership. It\u2019s unacceptable on multiple levels.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/guest-blogging-sins\/writing-fake-plagiarized-content.jpg\" alt=\"The pitfalls of plagiarized content in guest blogging\" width=\"1000\" height=\"723\"><\/figure>\n<h3>The Wasteful Use of Skill<\/h3>\n<p>Some individuals attempt to dilute their work by merging multiple authors\u2019 pieces into one. Others <strong>spin their articles, changing tenses or sentence structures<\/strong>. Sometimes, it\u2019s so well-done that it\u2019s hard to catch unless you\u2019re particularly observant.<\/p>\n<p>It raises the question: <strong>Why not produce an original piece to begin with?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/ways-to-lose-your-clients\/\">successful relationships<\/a> start with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/trust-building-practices\/\">trust and understanding<\/a>. <strong>No blog owner wants to feel deceived<\/strong> by accepting a fraudulent guest post.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/guest-posts-tips\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: Guest Posts: 10 Tips to Distinguish the Good from the Bad\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Guest Posts: 10 Tips to Distinguish the Good from the Bad<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/guest-posts-tips.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-13716 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/guest-posts-tips.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">Guest Posts: 10 Tips to Distinguish the Good from the Bad<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGuest posting is a powerful marketing strategy that bloggers and website owners are increasingly utilizing. It serves dual...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>7. The Dangers of Identity Deception<\/h2>\n<p>Just as you wouldn\u2019t want to go on a blind date with someone hiding their true identity, you wouldn\u2019t want to accept a guest post from an impersonator. If a submission comes with a suspiciously attractive photo, <strong>perform an image search<\/strong>. You might find it\u2019s just a stock image.<\/p>\n<p>Be wary of submissions featuring two first names. It could be a sign that the individual hastily chose two common names to create a fake identity.<\/p>\n<p>The most egregious case I\u2019ve encountered involved an author claiming to have \u201cmultiple personalities.\u201d After initially accepting the post, I found that the author had <strong>copied content<\/strong> directly from product descriptions.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/guest-blogging-sins\/impersonator.jpg\" alt=\"The dangers of identity deception in guest blogging\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\"><\/figure>\n<p>When confronted and officially <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/rejected-guest-post\/\">rejected<\/a>, the author reacted poorly. He insisted that I honor the initial approval and accused me of using \u201can unjust reason\u201d to withdraw the post. Ironically, he signed the email with another contributor\u2019s name, revealing that he <strong>had lost track of his own impersonation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the hurdles, we continue to welcome guest submissions as they offer a <strong>meaningful platform for skilled writers<\/strong> genuinely interested in delivering quality content.<\/p>\n<p>Many guest bloggers have even transitioned into becoming regular contributors on our platform. Implementing a stringent screening process for submissions has proven more effective than completely eliminating guest blogging opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>By adhering to this approach, we maintain high content quality without sacrificing the fresh perspectives and diversity brought by guest bloggers. 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