My original goal for JAFDIP was to create a site that was not only easy but friendly to bloggers new and old. I wanted to create a site that has the freedom to span multiple subjects without rigid adherence to dogmatic guidelines. In other words you just never know what you are going to read on the site from week to week. Obviously the site has focused on several core areas and we shall continue to provide our usual stream of content but I think it is time that the site branch out. Therefore I would like to invite you to be our guest.
No we are not going to sponsor a retreat or some other get away. What I am talking about is blogging. Many people are apprehensive about writing but I am here to say that you should not be. In fact I would like you to write a guest post here on JAFDIP.
There many values point for guest blogging especially if you have never blogged before. The most obvious is that you have the opportunity to work with some experienced bloggers. Generally the editorial staff will assist you with polishing and formatting your post to ensure that it is easily digestible to their reader base. In addition you can take advantage of the site existing reputation.
As a beginning blogger it is easier and probably better to start off writing a few guest posts in lieu of launching your own site entirely. It is easier to dip your feet into the blogging pool, giving yourself time to develop your style and subject area. While I realize that there are numerous platforms allowing to easy launch of new sites it is not always in your best interest to do so. In addition being a guest blogger affords you the opportunity to write when you have time so that you can build your reputation at your own pace. Many new bloggers fail because they lake the discipline to publish something on a routine basis. For blog readers consistency is a very important commodity.
Guest blogging for existing bloggers is a vital avenue for opening your work to new markets. Although you may be running a very successful blog of your own it is a difficult climb to the top and spreading some of your expertise around can really expedite this effort. In addition you have the opportunity to collaborate with other writers and editors sharing experience while building your repertoire. In addition you are able to take advantage of blogger diversity.
By not placing all of you eggs in one basket you broaden your reach across the wide spectrum of blogging efforts. Obviously you have to use caution not to spread yourself to far but generally speaking if these guest posts are unique and posted far enough apart it will demonstrate the demand for your skill. A blogger exchange can cross pollinate readership between sites which ensure you have a healthy stream of new readers to comment on your work.
As anyone who’s blogged for a while reader comments are the life blood of any blog. Without a healthy discussion about posts it is difficult for a blog to mature. Guest posting increases the opportunities for reader commentary. Readers should always be encouraged to leave comments and discuss the subject matter of each post.
So before I leave you to debate your future in the blogoshpere take a moment and think about some subjects that you feel you could write about. I will wager that everyone could come up with a short list of at least three subjects that they could comfortably write about.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mikel King has been a leader in the Information Technology Services field for over 20 years. He is currently the CEO of Olivent Technologies, a professional creative services partnership in NY. Additionally he is currently serving as the Secretary of the BSD Certification group as well as a Senior Editor for the BSD News Network.