1,506,013
Jeff, it is a good strategy to build reciprocal links which some SEO people recommend. Especially to build your reputation score with links from high ranking sites. Key thing is, if they write for you, you need to write for them. AHREFS has a good video series about this kind of stuff. Not a lot of it is applicable to us, but some of it is. Look for them on Youtube, they use their tool which they sell a subscription to, but the free version (which I have) is pretty good too. Lot of stuff they consider "Blackhat" tactics, but are legal so more like "Greyhat" in reality.
Now, do I do it? No. Would I allow it? No. Why? I don't write many blogs that aren't market reports/etc. so it isn't a real option for me.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge, CO
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Laura Filip
Whitesboro, TX
266,389
I have asked , offer and promted. No one has taken me up on it.
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
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Laura Filip
Whitesboro, TX
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
5,583,328
I have had that request in the past and I declined to allow that to happen....
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Laura Filip
Whitesboro, TX
4,582,184
I have received a few requests but have not done it.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Laura Filip
Whitesboro, TX
5,772,581
Jeff,
We have received similar requests, and we have been offered $$$. The answer is NO. One guy actually called us to lecture us on the errors of our ways. He was really upset, when we said that our blog is only written by us. A
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge, CO
4,800,132
No, not here. But, occasionally on my Word Press site.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Laura Filip
Whitesboro, TX
290,969
I have not been in that situation yet Jeff Dowler CRS. I think it would depend if I knew the Guest Blogger or not, in my case. I will be reading replies below, regarding the 'Pros & Cons'. Good question!
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
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Laura Filip
Whitesboro, TX
2,684,569
They usually want a back link.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
991,252
I used to both don't anymore - I think Anita Clark does
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
5,112,471
I've been asked from time to time but those who asked were not necessarily what "fit" into my strategy. I don't see the harm to do it once in a rare while if you really know whom you're allowing to do it.
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
634,532
I think you need content control, Jeff Dowler CRS. Welcome the input but reserve the right to refuse publication if content doesn't suit your goals.
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
4,319,773
Jeff Dowler CRS - so far, I have not thought of 'ourside' blog - though I think I should have one...
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,741,885
Only when Willie the Labradoodle breaks into my computer!
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,988,013
Not so far but I am not opposed to it. i usually want my voice to come through.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,784,566
No guest blogging but comments are more than welcomed
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,224,473
I haven't even thought about this. It might be a good thing to do from an SEO standpoint.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,589,741
Jeff way back in 2009 I did have a few quest bloggers but it didn't represent what I wanted to create so I let that idea go.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,013,979
I've received requests for it, but haven't taken them up on it. Haven't really felt comfortable doing it with people whom I don't know. Most of the time they're completely out of the blue, and I don't know anything about them (especially, if they're whom they say they are). I might consider it with somebody whom I know and trust.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,291,481
As a LO, I don't feel comfortable doing this, Jeff Dowler CRS ... I want to retain full control over the content of my blog and posts. Just too many possible pitfalls and consequences. I also don't want (nor do I have the time) to constantly be monitoring someone else's content or posts. Call me somewhat neurotic ...
Gene
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,349,404
I did once years ago ... I believe it benefits the guest blogger more than my site. No mas!
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
729,563
Thank you for the Question ,,,, never really thought of a guest blogger before. Have used an Attorneys idea and asked if it was ok to use his content and added my own thoughts on the topic .
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,846,901
Yes but I can never get many victims, I mean guests to write. I've asked many people & they freak out like it's the WSJ or something.
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Laura Filip
Whitesboro, TX
2,071,156
I have been getting a lot of requests recently. And i say "no" to all of them. It would have to be someone very special... very unique... for me to allow someone to guest blog in my stead.
Everything on my blog comes directly out of my addled brain.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
6,417,434
I have not and probably never will, however I am sure that it is a smart business choice for many who do.
Many understand that their clients do not hire them as writers but for the many other skills and talents that they excel at.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
1,231,853
No, for the reason others have given. I own what I write and can verify what I post.
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Laura Filip
Whitesboro, TX
1,078,091
I haven't yet, but it's a great way to cross link and drive traffic across partner websites --- I'd only do it with people I could trust (in both their professionalism & their web-savvy)
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
4,347,402
I have received a couple of requests, but say NO each time.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,810,349
Hi Jeff - I've been asked a few times, but decided against it - I don't want links to someone else's stuff in my blog unless it directly benefits my business.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
4,900,966
No, but then again no one has ever asked.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,728,156
2,191,798
1,280,848
I did when I first starting blogging, but I was the one that initiated and they didn't follow through.
1,292,119
Yes, sometimes, I have used quest bloggers who might write something that I can use in my business. Never take credit for their work. Most of the time it has been about Home Improvements.
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No..The ActiveRain site is for agents and others connected with Real Estate
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No, just me Jeff! If someone else wrote my posts, then it would not be my voice.
2,375,694
33,345
659,119
I did once, back in the day (2007? 2008?), and it was adequate content as I recall. Since then I have gotten many requests but turned them all down but one. He said he had some awesome local content that would benefit my readers, so I asked him to submit a draft of what he proposed to write. I never heard from him again. C'est la vie...
4,960,449
7,863,184
3,071,489
4,434,177
3,167,614
2,399,936
2,162,898
No, I don't. I recently got a request from someone who was in the luxury car business. I didn't think it would have been appropriate.
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I would providing benefit exists.
Benefit could be exceptional content or creation of authority or expanded audience (or all three).
After all, you are not giving them the password to your blogging account and you still own the DELETE authority.
But, the important response to here follows , "I want to put my blog about CIS Score you your site." If the response is 'No' the matter is settled.