I run a web design blog & forum at sitereviver.com. Currently the blog is updated by me, guest posts are allowed also. But I want to get some writers (just like Sitepoint.com & smashingmagazine.com). On these sites the blog posts are written by more than 1 person and therefore they have wide range of topics and people experts in those fields.
Can anyone suggest me what should be the best way to communicate and invite writers to write on my blog?
I just don’t want to jump and start sending emails to writers, it should be done properly and effectively to get good output.
From all of the friends that I made by commenting on blogs, there are times when they create some articles for me as guest posts. sometimes I make articles for them too. specially if the issue is something that i know about… its a great and easy way to get writers… its even free.
Furthermore, they’re probably the best writers for your blog. They have a passion for your subject (a big plus point), and know your blog pretty well, so it’s a good one to go for
You may want to reconsider, because it can be very effective. Go to a blog directory and search for blogs covering the topics that appeal to you. Then select the ones getting little traffic and ask the writers if they’d like to reach more viewers by writing on your website/blog.
You can try looking by keeping a small ad on the forums and other discussion portals and then check if any body replies you , do they have proper communication skills and how good are they in writing content apart from understanding…
Good Luck… !!!