{"id":14474,"date":"2010-08-09T18:40:03","date_gmt":"2010-08-09T13:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=14474"},"modified":"2026-10-28T17:26:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T11:56:08","slug":"get-guest-blog-post","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/08\/get-guest-blog-post\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Guest Blog Post Accepted: 5 Ways to Find Opportunities (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want to <strong>get a guest blog post<\/strong> published on a respected site? Guest blogging is still one of the best ways to reach a new audience, build your name in a niche and earn a few relevant links. The hard part is finding blogs that accept guest posts and writing a pitch that gets a yes. Here are 5 ways to find guest post opportunities in 2026, and how to pitch them.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/get-guest-post-opportunities.webp\" alt=\"Blue typewriter with a pink flower, ready to write a guest post\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/get-guest-post-opportunities.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/get-guest-post-opportunities-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/get-guest-post-opportunities-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/get-guest-post-opportunities-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/get-guest-post-opportunities-768x403.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> Find blogs that accept guest posts with Google searches such as &#8220;write for us&#8221; plus your niche, check where people in your niche already publish, look at the blogs you read and the communities you belong to, and build relationships before you ask. Then send a short, personal pitch with two or three specific topic ideas that fit that blog&#8217;s readers.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aebd403d4df0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aebd403d4df0\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/08\/get-guest-blog-post\/#1_Search_Google_for_%E2%80%9Cwrite_for_us%E2%80%9D_pages\" >1. Search Google for &#8220;write for us&#8221; pages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/08\/get-guest-blog-post\/#2_See_where_people_in_your_niche_already_publish\" >2. See where people in your niche already publish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/08\/get-guest-blog-post\/#3_Start_with_the_blogs_you_already_read\" >3. Start with the blogs you already read<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/08\/get-guest-blog-post\/#4_Use_communities_newsletters_and_social_media\" >4. Use communities, newsletters and social media<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/08\/get-guest-blog-post\/#5_Build_relationships_first\" >5. Build relationships first<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/08\/get-guest-blog-post\/#How_to_pitch_a_guest_post_that_gets_accepted\" >How to pitch a guest post that gets accepted<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/08\/get-guest-blog-post\/#What_has_changed_since_2010\" >What has changed since 2010<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/08\/get-guest-blog-post\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/08\/get-guest-blog-post\/#How_do_I_find_blogs_that_accept_guest_posts\" >How do I find blogs that accept guest posts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/08\/get-guest-blog-post\/#Is_guest_blogging_still_worth_it_in_2026\" >Is guest blogging still worth it in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/08\/get-guest-blog-post\/#Should_I_pay_to_publish_a_guest_post\" >Should I pay to publish a guest post?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/08\/get-guest-blog-post\/#How_long_should_a_guest_post_pitch_be\" >How long should a guest post pitch be?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Search_Google_for_%E2%80%9Cwrite_for_us%E2%80%9D_pages\"><\/span>1. Search Google for &#8220;write for us&#8221; pages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many blogs publish their guest post guidelines. Combine your niche with phrases like these:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><code>your niche \"write for us\"<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>your niche \"guest post guidelines\"<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>your niche \"contribute\" OR \"submit an article\"<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>intitle:\"write for us\" your niche<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read the guidelines carefully: topic, length, image rules, link policy and how to pitch. QuickOnlineTips has its own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/guest-blogging\/\">guest blogging guidelines<\/a> too.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_See_where_people_in_your_niche_already_publish\"><\/span>2. See where people in your niche already publish<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Look up writers and experts you admire. Their author pages and bios often list the sites they contribute to, and a site that published one guest author is open to others. Search for a known contributor&#8217;s name plus &#8220;guest post&#8221; or &#8220;contributor&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Start_with_the_blogs_you_already_read\"><\/span>3. Start with the blogs you already read<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best pitches go to blogs you genuinely know. You understand the audience, you can mention posts you liked, and the editor may already recognise your name from thoughtful comments or social shares. Contact them through the contact page or the editor&#8217;s listed email.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Use_communities_newsletters_and_social_media\"><\/span>4. Use communities, newsletters and social media<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Niche forums, Slack and Discord groups, LinkedIn and Facebook groups often have threads where editors ask for contributors.<\/li>\n<li>Follow editors on social media: many post &#8220;we&#8217;re looking for writers&#8221; calls.<\/li>\n<li>Industry newsletters and associations sometimes accept member articles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Build_relationships_first\"><\/span>5. Build relationships first<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Share an editor&#8217;s posts, leave useful comments, answer questions in their community, or mention their work in your own posts. A pitch from someone the editor already knows is far more likely to be read.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/write-post.jpg\" alt=\"Write a guest post\" width=\"499\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/write-post.jpg 499w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/write-post-150x54.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/write-post-300x108.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_pitch_a_guest_post_that_gets_accepted\"><\/span>How to pitch a guest post that gets accepted<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Be a person, not a template.<\/strong> Use the editor&#8217;s name and mention one or two specific posts on their blog.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offer 2-3 topic ideas<\/strong> that fit their readers and that the blog hasn&#8217;t already covered, each with a one-line summary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Show you can write:<\/strong> link to one or two of your best published pieces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be honest about links.<\/strong> Ask about their link policy instead of slipping keyword links in later. Many sites mark guest links nofollow or sponsored, and that&#8217;s fine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep it short<\/strong> and follow up once, politely, after a week or two.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once your pitch is accepted, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2008\/08\/guest-blogging-secrets\/\">secrets of successful guest blogging<\/a> show how to write a post the editor and readers will love.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_has_changed_since_2010\"><\/span>What has changed since 2010<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WHOIS lookups rarely show emails now:<\/strong> since GDPR, most domain registrations hide owner contact details, so use contact pages and editors&#8217; public profiles instead.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guest post &#8220;marketplaces&#8221; are risky:<\/strong> MyBlogGuest, the forum our original article recommended, was penalised by Google in 2014 for helping spread links. Sites that sell guest posts for links are a link scheme.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quality over volume:<\/strong> a few excellent articles on respected sites beat dozens of thin posts. Google&#8217;s spam policies name large-scale guest posting with keyword-rich links as a link scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And if an editor says no, nothing stops you from improving the article and offering it to another blog, or publishing it on your own.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_find_blogs_that_accept_guest_posts\"><\/span>How do I find blogs that accept guest posts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Search Google for your niche plus &#8220;write for us&#8221; or &#8220;guest post guidelines&#8221;, and check where other writers in your niche publish.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_guest_blogging_still_worth_it_in_2026\"><\/span>Is guest blogging still worth it in 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, for reach and reputation. Do it for the host&#8217;s readers, not just for links.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_pay_to_publish_a_guest_post\"><\/span>Should I pay to publish a guest post?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Paid links must be labelled as sponsored, and buying guest posts for SEO links breaks Google&#8217;s spam policies.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_a_guest_post_pitch_be\"><\/span>How long should a guest post pitch be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A few short paragraphs: who you are, two or three topic ideas, and links to your best work.<\/p>\n<p><em>Originally written by guest author Steve Miller, who was interested in guest blog posting and imported video games. Updated for 2026 by QuickOnlineTips.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to get a guest blog post published on a respected site? 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