If you have a blog, you’re probably already aware of the amount of time it takes to write and manage it, in addition to coming up with new ideas for it. Creating fresh, original content is an absolute must if you’re using your blog to increase traffic to your site and build trust with your target audience. Guest blogging is often viewed as a way of helping you to increase your own page rank and web traffic; however, it is also important for you to consider using guest bloggers, as this can be very advantageous for both parties.
- Free Content
Not many things in business are free, yet guest blogging is a completely free resource, just waiting for you to use it. You can hire writers to update your blog, but, sometimes, budgets do not allow for that. Free content helps keep the blog active with new information, increasing the amount of pages on your website and showing visitors that your business is alive and kicking. By offering guest bloggers a link or two at the end of their blog post, you are rewarding them for their hard work. Then everyone benefits and you have saved some valuable marketing dollars in the process.
- Increased Traffic
By adding fresh content on a regular basis, it’s possible to attract more traffic to your website. Each time a new post is published, the search engines have more pages to index, increasing your chances of being found in a search. It really is that simple. If you also spend a few minutes each day linking the new pages to your social networking sites, or making sure they are linked automatically, you can also increase your traffic through social sharing.
- Boost Natural Growth through Exposure
By accepting the work of other bloggers, you increase the amount of exposure given to your website. A guest author is apt to promote their work, even if it is on your website. By sharing their blog post with their followers and subscribers, the guest bloggers make it more likely that your site’s exposure will grow naturally.
- Expertise in Your Niche Area is Promoted
The more information you have to share with your target audience the better. If you show off knowledge and make your website valuable to your readers, it becomes easier to build trust and faith in your services or products. This marketing technique of building credibility is invaluable, and, with the help of other writers, your updated blog will thrive, resulting in higher conversion rates.
- Your Blog Looks Alive
It can be a big turn-off to visit a website with a neglected blog. Without frequent content being posted, visitors are left wondering if your company is still active. Guest blogging is the perfect way to keep the site fresh and full of up-to-date information, making sure every visitor knows you are available and active.
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Blog Post Written by Spencer Powell
Spencer is the Inbound Marketing Director at TMR Direct. Spencer specializes in helping clients create and execute effective inbound marketing campaigns.