{"id":4048980,"date":"2020-12-05T22:17:12","date_gmt":"2020-12-05T16:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/?p=4048980"},"modified":"2023-09-22T08:09:58","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T02:39:58","slug":"free-blog-content","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/free-blog-content\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Clever Ways to Get Free Original Blog Content"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>Yes \u2013 you read that title right.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This post will show you 12 creative ways to get free content for your blog.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know it sounds crazy. But if you\u2019re willing to put in some work, you can consistently generate quality blog posts without spending a dime.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s hop right in.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"toc\" class=\"mb-toc\">\n<h2>Table Of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#roundup\">1. Publish a roundup post<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#guestposts\">2. Accept guest posts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#youtubereaction\">3. Write reaction posts to YouTube videos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#infographic\">4. Feature someone else&#8217;s infographic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#directories\">5. Borrow ideas from content directories<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#curate\">6. Curate blog posts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#haro\">7. Use HARO<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#outsource\">8. Outsource content<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#repurpose\">9. Repurpose content<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#interview\">10. Upload interview posts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#quotes\">11. Compile quotes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#write\">12. Write your own content<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">13. Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"roundup\">1. Publish a roundup post<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to get free content for your blog is through roundup posts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I\u2019m not just talking about \u201cexpert\u201d roundup posts.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, a roundup can mean different things.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can round up tools, statistics, books, and contributions from other content writers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the benefits of writing a roundup post:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Benefits-of-Roundup-Posts-1.png\" alt=\"Benefits of writing roundup posts\" class=\"wp-image-4048986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Benefits-of-Roundup-Posts-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Benefits-of-Roundup-Posts-1-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Benefits-of-Roundup-Posts-1-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quickly produce content your readers will read \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>What makes roundup posts \u201cfree\u201d content is that you don\u2019t need to do <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blog-post-research\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2568\">extensive research<\/a>. You just have to list down similar things, write two-line descriptions minimum, and call it a day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get help promoting your content \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;In case you didn\u2019t know, other bloggers, experts, and companies like being mentioned in roundup posts. Covering them in a positive way encourages them to share your roundup, which inevitably leads to more traffic.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use roundups as an excuse to promote affiliate products \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Roundup posts, particularly \u201ctop\u201d lists, are effective in promoting affiliate products to your readers. They offer a natural and engaging way to slide in <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/affiliate-links\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2569\">affiliate links<\/a> and get clicks along the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Eager to write a roundup post?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Let me walk you through the steps in creating some of the most common roundup post types.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to create a roundup of things<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing a roundup of things is pretty similar to writing a listicle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>After deciding a topic, you list them down \u2013 ordered or unordered \u2013 and describe each item to your readers.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a simple roundup I published before about\u00a0<strong>affiliate marketing tools<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"804\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Master-Blogging-Affiliate-Tools-Roundup-1.gif\" alt=\"Master Blogging affiliate marketing tools post\" class=\"wp-image-4048985\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The main difference between listicles and roundups is, you don\u2019t need to write in-depth sections when creating a roundup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You\u2019re merely creating a collection of similar stuff for your readers to see.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To look for a topic for your roundup, I suggest using&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/answerthepublic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2570\"><strong>AnswerThePublic<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin by entering any relevant keyword in your niche.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, let\u2019s start with something broad and basic \u2013 like \u201cpets.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/How-to-use-AnswerThePublic-1.png\" alt=\"How to use AnswerThePublic\" class=\"wp-image-4048984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/How-to-use-AnswerThePublic-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/How-to-use-AnswerThePublic-1-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/How-to-use-AnswerThePublic-1-768x373.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Within seconds, AnswerThePublic compiles questions that the online community asks about your keyword.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1014\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AnswerThePublic-pets-results.png\" alt=\"AnswerThePublic questions visualization\" class=\"wp-image-4048987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AnswerThePublic-pets-results.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AnswerThePublic-pets-results-296x300.png 296w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AnswerThePublic-pets-results-768x779.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since we plan to create a roundup, we only need to look at four specific question types:&nbsp;<em>what, where, which,&nbsp;<\/em>and&nbsp;<em>who.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That should give us a topic idea that makes sense for a roundup, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What pets are legal in the UK<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What pets are easy to take care of<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where pet lovers shop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which pets don\u2019t bite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which pets live the longest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro tip: switch to the&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Data\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>tab when viewing AnswerThePublic results to make them more readable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AnswerThePublic-data-view.png\" alt=\"AnswerThePublic data view\" class=\"wp-image-4048988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AnswerThePublic-data-view.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AnswerThePublic-data-view-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AnswerThePublic-data-view-768x385.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For the sake of this guide, let\u2019s go with the question \u201cwhat pets are easy to take care of.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step is to run a Google search to obtain the information you need from other posts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-search-about-low-maintenance-pets.png\" alt=\"Google results for what pets are easy to take care of\" class=\"wp-image-4048990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-search-about-low-maintenance-pets.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-search-about-low-maintenance-pets-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-search-about-low-maintenance-pets-768x389.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This whole process shouldn\u2019t take long to complete.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that you\u2019re only rounding up ideas from other posts. After creating a list of things, try to describe each of them in just one paragraph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For your reference, take a look at this snippet from a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rd.com\/list\/cutest-dog-breeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2571\"><strong>Reader\u2019s Digest roundup<\/strong><\/a>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"764\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Readers-Digest-roundup-entry.png\" alt=\"Reader's Digest quick roundup\" class=\"wp-image-4048991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Readers-Digest-roundup-entry.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Readers-Digest-roundup-entry-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Readers-Digest-roundup-entry-768x587.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it \u2013 simple, quick, and crispy descriptions that only take a few minutes to write.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You should have your own, original content by the end of the day.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just remember the following when creating a roundup of things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Get ideas from at least three different posts&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Getting your information from multiple sources will maximize the value of your roundup for readers. Furthermore, it will help you avoid being flagged for duplicate content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rearrange the items&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 To make your roundup more original, rearrange the order of things in your roundup. This works better if you\u2019re already pulling information from different sources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Categorize the items if possible&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Categorizing the items in your roundup makes it easy for readers to find what they need. Again, this will also make your content more unique than the sources.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to create a roundup of other blogs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a simple strategy that personally got me multiple pieces of free content in the past.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When writing a blog roundup post, you barely need to do any research.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You just look for popular blogs in a specific niche and describe them in two sentences.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you\u2019re in the pet niche.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google should be more than useful when looking for pet blogs to include in your roundup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-best-pet-blogs.png\" alt=\"Google results for best pet blogs\" class=\"wp-image-4048992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-best-pet-blogs.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-best-pet-blogs-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-best-pet-blogs-768x305.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like when writing a roundup of things, remember to collect ideas from multiple sources.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More importantly, rearrange the blogs on your list to make it more unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When putting together the actual roundup, just describe each blog as simply and concisely as you can.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>About two sentences per blog should be enough when creating a roundup.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Master-Blogging-blog-roundup-entry.png\" alt=\"Master Blogging blog roundup description\" class=\"wp-image-4048993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Master-Blogging-blog-roundup-entry.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Master-Blogging-blog-roundup-entry-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Master-Blogging-blog-roundup-entry-768x444.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For more examples,&nbsp;<a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/best-food-blogs\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2572\"><strong>click here<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>to read my roundup of the best food blogs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure how to describe each blog?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Easy: just look at their \u201cAbout\u201d page to get ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at the \u201cAbout Us\u201d page of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.entirelypets.com\/aboutus.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2573\"><strong>EntirelyPets<\/strong><\/a>, for example:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/EntirelyPets-about-us-page.png\" alt=\"EntirelyPets about us section\" class=\"wp-image-4048994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/EntirelyPets-about-us-page.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/EntirelyPets-about-us-page-300x97.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/EntirelyPets-about-us-page-768x249.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With a little creativity, you can come up with something short and sweet, like:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cEntirelyPets is a go-to online resource if you\u2019re looking for pet supplies and non-prescription pet medications. They also run one of the best pet blogs in town \u2013 focusing on pet product brands and care tips.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Easy, right?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can probably whip up descriptions like that in three minutes or less. And, before you know it, you\u2019re done writing descriptions for 30-50 blogs in a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to create a guest roundup post<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a guest roundup post starts with the same step as a regular roundup: looking for a topic using AnswerThePublic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But rather than extracting information from various sources, you send an open invitation for others to chip in their thoughts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This can be done by posting a question or survey and asking for the participants\u2019 permission to share their contributions.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal platform for this strategy is&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/quora.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2574\"><strong>Quora<\/strong><\/a>, which is an open platform where users find answers to questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora_1.png\" alt=\"Quora\" class=\"wp-image-4048995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora_1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora_1-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora_1-768x491.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other platforms like Facebook are great for asking questions as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I do this quite a lot whenever I need to extract ideas from the community for my blog posts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"906\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-Master-Blogging-Community-question.png\" alt=\"Facebook question\" class=\"wp-image-4048996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-Master-Blogging-Community-question.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-Master-Blogging-Community-question-300x272.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-Master-Blogging-Community-question-768x696.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With your question posted, feel free to use the responses to fuel the creation of your roundup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can look for existing questions with answers and round them up in a single post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nikkistalk.co.in\/motivation\/6-best-quora-answers\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2575\"><strong>Nikhila Chalamalasetty<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>published a great example with her roundup of the \u201cbest Quora answers\u201d to life questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She simply listed down existing Quora answers and credit the users who posted them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Nikkis-Talk-guest-roundup-post.png\" alt=\"Nikki's Quora answer roundup\" class=\"wp-image-4048998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Nikkis-Talk-guest-roundup-post.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Nikkis-Talk-guest-roundup-post-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Nikkis-Talk-guest-roundup-post-768x541.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do the same and prepare an article that\u2019s 50-80 percent made out of Quora answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just don\u2019t forget to credit the users who wrote them. Better yet, ask for their permission to use their answers in your roundup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to create an expert roundup post<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of all the different types of roundups, an expert roundup requires the most amount of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you\u2019ve read a roundup post before, you should already know why.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If not, it\u2019s fairly easy to look for an expert roundup to check so you can understand how they work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply enter a keyword on Google and add \u201cexperts share\u201d with quotations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I bet the top three results are expert roundup posts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-looking-for-roundup-posts.png\" alt=\"Google roundup posts \" class=\"wp-image-4048989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-looking-for-roundup-posts.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-looking-for-roundup-posts-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-looking-for-roundup-posts-768x419.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Put simply, an expert roundup post contains contributions from people who are regarded as \u201cexperts\u201d in their industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can be a blogger, social media influencer, author, public speaker, and so on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That\u2019s why writing an expert roundup post is challenging.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you won\u2019t have to pay these experts, you\u2019ll need hours of email outreach to get them on board.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an example you can refer to when writing your outreach email:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"925\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Gmail-roundup-post-template.png\" alt=\"Expert roundup outreach template\" class=\"wp-image-4048999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Gmail-roundup-post-template.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Gmail-roundup-post-template-300x278.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Gmail-roundup-post-template-768x710.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To get more responses from your expert outreach, remember the following tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Send a follow-up email after two days&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Sending a follow-up is not being needy. It\u2019s actually a reliable strategy of squeezing responses from experts who simply missed your initial email.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t ask them to write much&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 If you want more experts to contribute to your roundup, you need to respect their time. Just ask them for a brief response to the questions in your outreach email.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Talk about what it means for them&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Mention the ways you\u2019ll promote the roundup post and how it can increase the experts\u2019 exposure. Sometimes, being mentioned in a positive light is enough to make industry experts tick.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make it personal&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Don\u2019t forget to address the experts by their name and write each email from scratch. If you\u2019re reaching out to actual experts, they can probably tell if an email is authentic or template-based.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, be sure to ask experts to help by sharing your roundup with their readers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they liked how you covered them in your roundup, they have every reason to promote your post. This, in turn, will help get some eyes on your blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need more inspiration for your expert roundup post?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/optinmonster.com\/strategic-seo-tips-from-the-experts\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2576\"><strong>Here\u2019s an example of an expert roundup post by OptinMonster<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"guestposts\">2. Accept guest posts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your blog has been around for a while, you may occasionally get guest post inquiries from other bloggers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s really simple: contributors provide free content, you provide backlinks and extra exposure in return.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Win-win.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/How-Guest-Posting-Works.png\" alt=\"How Guest Posting Works\" class=\"wp-image-4049000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/How-Guest-Posting-Works.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/How-Guest-Posting-Works-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/How-Guest-Posting-Works-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, publishing guest posts isn\u2019t an option for everybody.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To attract guest bloggers, you need to establish a solid online presence first.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>That means good search engine rankings, consistent traffic, and a reputable brand.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With those boxes checked, all that\u2019s left is to put up a notice that you\u2019re accepting guest posts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend looking at examples like this \u201cWrite for Us\u201d page from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/practicalwanderlust.com\/write-us-guest-post\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2577\"><strong>Practical Wanderlust<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Practical-Wanderlust-write-for-us-page.gif\" alt=\"Practical Wanderlust &quot;Write for Us&quot; page\" class=\"wp-image-4049001\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to include in your \u201cWrite for Us\u201d page<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While there\u2019s no right way to create a \u201cWrite for Us\u201d page, there are a few things you must include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Your stats&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Make sure to highlight your important website stats like traffic, audience demographics, and social media followers.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>General content guidelines&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 To ensure the quality of guest posts, post clear content guidelines like word count and image dimensions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Editing process&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 There\u2019s a good chance that a guest post won\u2019t hit the mark in terms of quality right off the bat. With that in mind, talk about the guest blogger\u2019s responsibilities during the editing process.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accepted topics&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 A \u201cwrite for us\u201d page must always include a list of topics that guest bloggers can write about. After all, a guest post must still fit the content needs of your audience.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Backlink guidelines&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 A lot of websites allow around 3-5 backlinks in guest post submissions. Just mention that you have the right to remove or change irrelevant links.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your contact information&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Of course, you need to include your contact information so interested guest bloggers know what to do next. Try to replace symbols with the actual words, like \u201cankit(at)masterblogging(dot)com\u201d to prevent bots from scraping your information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is another example of a \u201cWrite for Us\u201d page from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/woofdog.org\/write-for-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2578\"><strong>Woofdog.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>for good measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WoofDog.org-guest-post-contact-information.png\" alt=\"Woofdog &quot;Write for Us&quot; page\" class=\"wp-image-4049002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WoofDog.org-guest-post-contact-information.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WoofDog.org-guest-post-contact-information-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WoofDog.org-guest-post-contact-information-768x356.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On a side note, you don\u2019t need to be fancy with your \u201cWrite for Us\u201d page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can pack all of the information above in two or three paragraphs, that\u2019s fine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, check out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.geoawesomeness.com\/submit-a-guest-post\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2579\"><strong>this \u201cSubmit a Guest Post\u201d page by Geoawesomeness<\/strong><\/a>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Geoawesomeness-submit-guest-post-page.gif\" alt=\"Goeawesomeness &quot;Submit a Guest Post&quot; page\" class=\"wp-image-4049004\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your \u201cWrite for Us\u201d page is live, just go back to growing your blog\u2019s online presence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There are literally millions of smaller blogs out there looking for backlinks from websites like yours.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All it takes is a \u201cWrite for Us\u201d page and guest blogging pitches should begin filling up your inbox.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"youtubereaction\">3. Write reaction posts to YouTube videos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever seen a reaction video on YouTube?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, it\u2019s just another YouTuber watching and reacting to another channel\u2019s video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>They\u2019re a hit because their subscribers value their opinions and insights as an authority in their niche.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, public speaking expert&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCKZXMa9trFmNTAoGKM-_wfg\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2580\"><strong>David Phillips<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>publishes reaction videos to popular YouTubers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These videos often do very well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"691\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/David-Phillips-react-to-Markiplier.png\" alt=\"YouTube video by David Phillips\" class=\"wp-image-4049005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/David-Phillips-react-to-Markiplier.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/David-Phillips-react-to-Markiplier-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/David-Phillips-react-to-Markiplier-768x531.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do the same by publishing&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esminbound.com\/blog\/5-reasons-you-need-to-be-writing-reaction-blog-posts\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2581\"><strong>reaction blog posts<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;about YouTube videos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I use another channel\u2019s video on my blog?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The short answer is yes \u2013 you can definitely use another channel\u2019s video on your blog with no consequences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rest assured that YouTubers enable the \u201cembed\u201d share option on their videos for a reason. And that reason is to encourage other websites to spread their content, allowing them to gain more views in return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can verify that a YouTuber allows this if they have an embed code available on their videos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Harsh-Agrawal-YouTube-embed-video.png\" alt=\"Harsh Agrawal embed video code\" class=\"wp-image-4049007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Harsh-Agrawal-YouTube-embed-video.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Harsh-Agrawal-YouTube-embed-video-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Harsh-Agrawal-YouTube-embed-video-768x257.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several benefits of reacting to YouTube videos in your blog:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefit #1: You don\u2019t have to think up the rest of your content<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to publish an authentic reaction blog post, you\u2019d write most of the content while watching the material.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That means you can finish a reaction blog post in around 12 minutes \u2013 the average length of YouTube videos.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-average-YouTube-video-length.png\" alt=\"What is the average length of YouTube videos\" class=\"wp-image-4049008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-average-YouTube-video-length.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-average-YouTube-video-length-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-average-YouTube-video-length-768x260.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefit #2: Draw in viewers of the channel you\u2019re reacting to&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After publishing a reaction blog post, loyal subscribers of that YouTube channel will naturally be drawn to your content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You just need a bulletproof&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/promote-blog-posts\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2582\"><strong>blog promotion strategy<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>to boost the online reach of your reaction post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefit #3: Increase the average session duration on your blog<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Embedding a YouTube video is a great way to hold the attention of your website visitors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only rule here is to embed high-quality videos that are relevant to your blog\u2019s niche.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the video you\u2019re reacting to happens to contain ideas that may be offensive to your audience, skip it. The same can be said for low-quality videos that don\u2019t offer original ideas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There\u2019s always another video out there worth reacting to.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This leads us to the next point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefit #4: Endless supply of ideas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube is filled with high-quality videos worth reacting to in practically every niche.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The built-in search feature will help you discover countless video content from relevant YouTube channels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/YouTube-pet-care-videos-search_1.png\" alt=\"YouTube pet care videos\" class=\"wp-image-4049009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/YouTube-pet-care-videos-search_1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/YouTube-pet-care-videos-search_1-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/YouTube-pet-care-videos-search_1-768x351.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to write a YouTube video reaction post<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t know how to turn a YouTube video into a reaction post, remember the following tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start with a simple introduction \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>When writing a reaction blog post, try to include a two-sentence introduction to get everybody on the same page. Just introduce the YouTuber and the topic being discussed in the video.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Note down their key talking points \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;A lot of informational YouTube videos follow a \u201clisticle\u201d format in their script. Write these down and use them as subheadings in your reaction blog post.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Write your raw reactions \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;As you focus on the video\u2019s key talk points, write down your genuine reaction to the YouTuber\u2019s takes. Provide some counter-arguments, bring up additional points, and give your honest opinion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conclude with a summary \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;After finishing your reaction post\u2019s draft, read through it one more time and pluck out the key takeaways. Incorporate these into a simple conclusion using bullet points.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I know \u2013 a lot of bloggers haven\u2019t even heard of a \u201creaction blog post.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To fully understand the concept, let me demonstrate the steps with an example.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Imagine I\u2019m trying to write an Ubersuggest tutorial.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than writing everything from the ground up, I used this video from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_ve9cmRaem0\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2583\"><strong>Neil Patel<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>as a springboard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After watching the video once, I jotted down the following key takeaways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mac-Notes-Ubersuggest-Tutorial_1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4049011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mac-Notes-Ubersuggest-Tutorial_1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mac-Notes-Ubersuggest-Tutorial_1-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mac-Notes-Ubersuggest-Tutorial_1-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With those notes, I can publish a simple post like this on WordPress:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WordPress-quick-Ubersuggest-review.gif\" alt=\"WordPress sample article\" class=\"wp-image-4049012\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nice and easy \u2013 and it only took less than 10 minutes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>That is free content in my book.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just don\u2019t forget to add something original to your reaction post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, try writing a list of things that you liked from Neil Patel\u2019s tutorial.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That is information that wasn\u2019t included in the video \u2013 therefore, giving your post unique value.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m 100% confident that I can write something more comprehensive if I\u2019m actually trying. However, doing so will only needlessly lengthen this post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"infographic\">4. Feature someone else\u2019s infographic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t feel like featuring a YouTube video on your blog?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You can start small by featuring another blog\u2019s infographic in a reaction post.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But before diving any deeper, there\u2019s something you should know about using infographics you don\u2019t own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Am I allowed to feature another blogger\u2019s infographic?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes \u2013 you should be perfectly fine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You don\u2019t even need to ask for the original creator\u2019s permission.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your intent is to report, criticize, comment, teach, or conduct research, you\u2019re legally allowed to use another blogger\u2019s infographic. That falls under \u201cFair Use,\u201d which applies to all copyright-protected works.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-fair-use.png\" alt=\"What is Fair Use on Google\" class=\"wp-image-4049013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-fair-use.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-fair-use-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-fair-use-768x209.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just make sure you\u2019re \u201ccreating something new\u201d by adding your original and honest take on the material.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t just blatantly rip off the infographic and everything written in the original post. Instead, use the infographic as inspiration to craft something new and unique.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also a good idea to properly credit the original source of the infographic \u2013 complete with a backlink.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You can see me do this on certain posts that contain infographics from other brands.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"794\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Master-Blogging-image-source_1.png\" alt=\"Infographic credits\" class=\"wp-image-4049014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Master-Blogging-image-source_1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Master-Blogging-image-source_1-300x238.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Master-Blogging-image-source_1-768x610.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When in doubt, try to ask for permission from the original owner of the visual.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even an \u201cinformal OK\u201d done through a social network like Twitter counts as permission to use someone else\u2019s content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"826\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fox-5-getting-permission_1.png\" alt=\"Fox 5 getting permission through Twitter\" class=\"wp-image-4049015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fox-5-getting-permission_1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fox-5-getting-permission_1-300x248.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fox-5-getting-permission_1-768x634.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for infographics to feature in your content<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The most straightforward way to find infographics for your blog is through Google.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply enter keywords that describe the infographic you want to use, add \u201cinfographic\u201d with quotations, and run the search.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-infographic-search.png\" alt=\"Looking for infographics on Google\" class=\"wp-image-4049016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-infographic-search.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-infographic-search-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-infographic-search-768x436.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The initial results should take you to articles that contain infographics you can use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in a hurry, switch to the&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Images\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>tab to have Google fish out the infographics for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-images-search.png\" alt=\"Google image search\" class=\"wp-image-4049018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-images-search.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-images-search-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-images-search-768x426.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Image sharing networks like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2584\"><strong>Pinterest<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>are also loaded with infographics you can feature.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Keywords go in, infographics come out.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Pinterest-infographics_1.png\" alt=\"Pinterest infographics\" class=\"wp-image-4049019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Pinterest-infographics_1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Pinterest-infographics_1-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Pinterest-infographics_1-768x301.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to use an infographic in your next blog post?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget the following pointers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gather the key takeaways \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>A well-designed infographic should clearly highlight the content\u2019s key takeaways. Use them as the headings or subheadings and you have yourself a good content outline.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paraphrase existing content sections \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Plenty of infographics contain informative bits of text that you can use in your post. Paraphrase them so your post won\u2019t come off as a shameless copy of the original.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Turn raw information into actionable steps \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;Despite being packed with information, a lot of infographics lack concrete actionable steps that readers can follow. Adding clear and tangible instructions to your blog post is a surefire way to elevate its value.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"directories\">5. Borrow ideas from content directories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before I talk about the next strategy, I want your full attention for a second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the internet, there are websites called \u201carticle directories\u201d where authors from around the world submit content for free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some websites, like&nbsp;<strong>EzineArticles<\/strong>,<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>allow other users to publish or reprint submitted articles on their own channels. It can be a blog, RSS feed, business website, forum, or print publication.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/EzineArticles.png\" alt=\"EzineArticles\" class=\"wp-image-4049021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/EzineArticles.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/EzineArticles-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/EzineArticles-768x385.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If something is published on EzineArticles, you are allowed to copy and paste the exact article on your blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Free content right there.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s the catch?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are actually a handful of lines you ought to remember on EzineArticles\u2019s \u201cTerms of Service\u201d page:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/EzineArticles-terms-of-service.png\" alt=\"EzineArticles terms of service\" class=\"wp-image-4049022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/EzineArticles-terms-of-service.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/EzineArticles-terms-of-service-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/EzineArticles-terms-of-service-768x390.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the fine print, it\u2019s worth mentioning that copying and publishing content from EzineArticles can negatively affect your SEO.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why I strongly advise against relying on article directories to get free content for your blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Article directories, however, can provide you with tons of content ideas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I mean, go ahead and search anything on EzineArticles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You\u2019re guaranteed to find thousands of articles that contain original ideas from legitimate authors.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/EzineArticles-affiliate-marketing-articles.gif\" alt=\"EzineArticles posts\" class=\"wp-image-4049023\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If I were you, I\u2019d compile ideas from these articles and use that information to create something new.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can probably get away with republishing one or two posts from EzineArticles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, it may give your readers something new to read in the meantime. But, to be honest, the quality of content from EzineArticles isn\u2019t worth risking a Google penalty for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"curate\">6. Curate blog posts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Curating content from other blogs and sharing them with your social media followers will help you keep them engaged.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You can also curate content and publish it as a list post on your blog.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s just like rounding up other blogs. But instead of compiling the blogs themselves, you\u2019re only listing down specific posts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at this example from&nbsp;<strong>Intelagree<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Intelagree-curated-post.gif\" alt=\"Intelagree curated blog posts\" class=\"wp-image-4049025\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Why is this free content?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Because you can easily write something similar in less than 10 minutes.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at the example above, two sentences are more than enough to describe what each post is about.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, the post titles themselves should already give readers an idea of what to expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for blog posts to curate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I know what you\u2019re thinking.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re wondering if you can simply run a Google search and compile the first-page results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can technically work. But what\u2019s the point of publishing a post if users can simply glance at the search results themselves?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make your post valuable to readers, you need to dig a lot deeper.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Show them posts that they won\u2019t easily find using a content research tool like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/buzzsumo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2585\"><strong>BuzzSumo<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BuzzSumo.png\" alt=\"BuzzSumo\" class=\"wp-image-4049027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BuzzSumo.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BuzzSumo-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BuzzSumo-768x307.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To look for content to curate, enter a relevant keyword or phrase, and click the search button.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s try something basic, like \u201cDIY home improvement.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BuzzSumo-DIY-home-improvement.png\" alt=\"BuzzSumo DIY home improvement\" class=\"wp-image-4049028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BuzzSumo-DIY-home-improvement.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BuzzSumo-DIY-home-improvement-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BuzzSumo-DIY-home-improvement-768x288.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>BuzzSumo will then present you with a list of the latest, popular posts that are relevant to your query. In addition, it will also pull in metrics that gauge the engagement generated by each post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BuzzSumo-results-page.png\" alt=\"BuzzSumo results\" class=\"wp-image-4049029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BuzzSumo-results-page.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BuzzSumo-results-page-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BuzzSumo-results-page-768x334.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Curating your own blog posts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also get free content by curating your own blog posts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is useful for several reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bring traffic to old posts \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Curating old blog posts is a great way to bring them extra traffic. Not only that, you\u2019re also encouraging readers to discover more of your blog and increase their time on site.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bolster your website\u2019s internal link structure \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Internal links help search engine crawlers index more pages from your website, helping them get higher rankings. Curating your own blog posts allows you to&nbsp;<strong><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/internal-linking\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2586\">build internal links<\/a><\/strong> naturally.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improve user experience \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;Giving readers a central hub for relevant information will definitely boost user experience. With a curated list of related blog posts, they\u2019re able to learn everything they need in one place.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you\u2019re curating your own blog posts, writing descriptions for them should be a piece of cake.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I\u2019m confident you can get it done in just a few minutes.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For an idea of how it is done, look at the example below from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2012\/12\/33-hbr-blog-posts-you-should-r\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2587\"><strong>Harvard Business Review<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Harvard-Business-Review-curated-posts.gif\" alt=\"Harvard Business Review curated posts\" class=\"wp-image-4049031\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"haro\">7. Use HARO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpareporter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2588\"><strong>HARO<\/strong><\/a><strong>,&nbsp;<\/strong>short for Help a Reporter Out, is a website that connects journalists with information \u201csources.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Let\u2019s go over how it works real quick.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the site, you can sign up as either a journalist or a source.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/HARO.png\" alt=\"HARO\" class=\"wp-image-4049034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/HARO.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/HARO-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/HARO-768x447.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Every morning, afternoon, and evening, HARO sends out queries to their sources.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A query is a request from journalists \u2013 asking sources to supply their opinions and expert insights on specific subjects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Queries will then be compiled and forwarded to sources, who can then choose to respond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mac-Mail-HARO-queries.png\" alt=\"HARO emails in my inbox\" class=\"wp-image-4049035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mac-Mail-HARO-queries.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mac-Mail-HARO-queries-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mac-Mail-HARO-queries-768x383.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In a previous post, I mentioned how signing up as a source on HARO will help you&nbsp;<a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/how-to-get-backlinks\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2589\"><strong>earn quality backlinks<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This time around, you\u2019ll have to sign up as a journalist.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That way, you can request for contributions from sources, which you can use as building blocks for your blog post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/HARO-submit-a-query.png\" alt=\"HARO submit a query form\" class=\"wp-image-4049036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/HARO-submit-a-query.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/HARO-submit-a-query-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/HARO-submit-a-query-768x456.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Did I mention that HARO has a network of expert sources who can provide you with up-to-date, fact-based insights?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t even have to pay them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019ll be happy to provide you with top-notch writeups as long as you credit them in your post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that, my friend, is how you get free blog content through HARO.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Being a journalist on HARO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>HARO specified a few qualifications for journalists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, your website must be a month old before you send your first HARO query.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your website must also have an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2590\"><strong>Alexa<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;ranking of one million or less.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To check your Alexa ranking, head over to their website and scroll down to the \u201cBrowse Top Sites\u201d tool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Alexa-browse-top-sites.png\" alt=\"Alexa browse top sites tool\" class=\"wp-image-4049037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Alexa-browse-top-sites.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Alexa-browse-top-sites-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Alexa-browse-top-sites-768x326.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, plug in your website\u2019s URL and click&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Find.\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be taken to an overview page that displays your Alexa rank.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Alexa-rank.png\" alt=\"Where to find your Alexa rank\" class=\"wp-image-4049038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Alexa-rank.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Alexa-rank-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Alexa-rank-768x368.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s less than one million, congratulations \u2013 you\u2019re qualified to be a journalist on HARO!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also several rules you need to remember before submitting queries as a journalist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpareporter.com\/journalists\/rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2591\"><strong>You can find all of the details you need here<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"outsource\">8. Outsource content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay \u2013 outsourced content isn\u2019t technically free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you can find an excellent writer who charges a fraction of the price of western-based writers, you\u2019re golden.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That, to me, is too sweet a deal to pass up.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I created&nbsp;<a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/hiring-writers\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2592\"><strong>this in-depth guide<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>on hiring talented freelance content writers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may want to give that post a quick read.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"repurpose\">9. Repurpose content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Got some old content gathering virtual dust in your blog?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Now might be a good time to learn about content repurposing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a nutshell, content repurposing involves updating old posts \u2013 sometimes converting them to a different content type.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take information from old posts and turn them into infographics, slideshows, emails, and so on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you can also breathe new life into old posts by editing them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve done this a couple of times. After all, I\u2019ve had a lot of leftover posts back when my site was called \u201cBloggerTipsTricks.com.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Master-Blogging-outdated-content.png\" alt=\"Outdated content from Master Blogging\" class=\"wp-image-4049039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Master-Blogging-outdated-content.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Master-Blogging-outdated-content-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Master-Blogging-outdated-content-768x396.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding content to repurpose<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily find your oldest blog content by jumping to the last page of your blog roll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my case, I can find old content by jumping ahead to page 22.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Master-Blogging-old-content.png\" alt=\"Finding old content\" class=\"wp-image-4049040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Master-Blogging-old-content.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Master-Blogging-old-content-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Master-Blogging-old-content-768x342.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, remember that posts don\u2019t have to be old for them to require an update.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a blog post isn\u2019t doing well, consider giving them another chance with a revamp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a tool like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/analytics.google.com\/analytics\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2593\"><strong>Google Analytics<\/strong><\/a>, you can gauge the individual performance of every page on your website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by expanding the&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Behavior\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>tab, selecting&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Site Content,\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>and clicking&nbsp;<strong>\u2018All Pages.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Analytics-all-pages.png\" alt=\"Google Analytics all pages\" class=\"wp-image-4049041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Analytics-all-pages.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Analytics-all-pages-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Analytics-all-pages-768x380.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the \u201cPages\u201d report, select&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Page Title\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>as your \u201cPrimary Dimension.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will display all your website\u2019s posts using their page titles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Analytics-primary-dimension.png\" alt=\"Sorting pages on Google Analytics\" class=\"wp-image-4049042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Analytics-primary-dimension.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Analytics-primary-dimension-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Analytics-primary-dimension-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, click on the&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Pageviews\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>column header to start the list with your least popular pages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"695\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Analytics-least-popular-content.png\" alt=\"Least popular content on Google Analytics\" class=\"wp-image-4049043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Analytics-least-popular-content.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Analytics-least-popular-content-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Analytics-least-popular-content-768x534.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I don\u2019t know about you, but I have plenty of content with almost non-existent pageviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Too much than I\u2019d like to admit, If I\u2019m being honest.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"982\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Master-Blogging-low-pageview-posts.gif\" alt=\"Google Analytics least popular pages\" class=\"wp-image-4049044\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These are posts that I could revisit and repurpose \u2013 given, of course, I still find the topic interesting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"interview\">10. Upload interview posts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Publishing interview posts involve some preparation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you do it a certain way, you don\u2019t need to spend a single cent to create them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That\u2019s why I classify interview posts as free content.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You won\u2019t have to think about what you\u2019ll write, either. You only need to transcribe key parts of your conversation \u2013 perhaps with additional notes here and there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s how most blogs do it, like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prontomarketing.com\/blog\/interview-with-link-building-expert-brian-dean\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2594\"><strong>Pronto Marketing<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>right here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Pronto-interview-with-Brian-Dean.png\" alt=\"Pronto Marketing interview post\" class=\"wp-image-4049045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Pronto-interview-with-Brian-Dean.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Pronto-interview-with-Brian-Dean-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Pronto-interview-with-Brian-Dean-768x347.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But before you get ahead of yourself, you need to go through the tedious parts of creating interview posts first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step #1: Looking for a question<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To create an awesome interview post, you need to come up with an awesome question.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hint: getting question ideas from AnswerThePublic is a good start. But I suggest coming up with something more specific to make things significantly more interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AnswerThePublic-questions-for-interview-post_1.png\" alt=\"AnswerThePublic visualization\" class=\"wp-image-4049046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AnswerThePublic-questions-for-interview-post_1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AnswerThePublic-questions-for-interview-post_1-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AnswerThePublic-questions-for-interview-post_1-768x489.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a great interview post, you can look for specific questions on platforms like <strong>Quora<\/strong> and&nbsp;<strong>LinkedIn<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, suppose you want something along the lines of \u201chow email marketing makes money.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Plug that into Quora and you\u2019ll find better questions within seconds.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for something more specific, like \u201cHow can I make money from my email list through affiliate marketing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-better-questions-for-interview.png\" alt=\"Looking for a better interview question on Quora\" class=\"wp-image-4049049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-better-questions-for-interview.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-better-questions-for-interview-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-better-questions-for-interview-768x419.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not rocket science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Better questions get better answers.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That, in turn, will maximize the value of your interview post in the eyes of readers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step #2: Turn that question into even more questions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When preparing interview questions, you should try to keep things as barebones as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overpreparing interview questions will result in a rigid flow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, interviewees may respond in a way that opens up interesting conversation topics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>In those moments, you should be ready to come up with new questions on the fly.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a rule of thumb, come up with a total of 10 basic, open-ended questions. These are queries that don\u2019t have a \u201cyes\u201d or \u201cno\u201d answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also important to arrange these questions sequentially so the interview doesn\u2019t abruptly jump between points.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the question \u201chow to make money from an email list through affiliate marketing,\u201d here are potential questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mac-Notes-interview-questions.png\" alt=\"Better interview questions\" class=\"wp-image-4049050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mac-Notes-interview-questions.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mac-Notes-interview-questions-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mac-Notes-interview-questions-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bonus tip: you can ask your followers for question ideas, which you\u2019ll ask somewhere in the middle of the interview.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell the interviewee that it\u2019s a question from one of your followers to make things a tad more interesting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step #3: Decide how you\u2019ll record the interview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s that, you were planning to hold the interview purely through email?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That\u2019s not the worst way to conduct an interview, but it\u2019s not the best, either.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interviews are supposed to be inquisitive, intelligent conversations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can\u2019t have that if you only email a list of questions and just wait for a response.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The perfect scenario would be an in-person interview. This allows you to take photos and videos that can be included in the final interview post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But since traveling somewhere takes money, that beats the purpose of trying to get free content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, I recommend interviewing someone over video chat and recording your conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several apps you can use for this, like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.hecorat.screenrecorder.free\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2595\"><strong>AZ Screen Recorder<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AZ-Screen-Recorder.png\" alt=\"AZ Screen Recorder app\" class=\"wp-image-4049051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AZ-Screen-Recorder.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AZ-Screen-Recorder-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AZ-Screen-Recorder-768x287.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer to hold the interview on your computer, Skype<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>has a built-in call recording feature you can use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can access it from the&nbsp;<strong>\u2018More\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>sub-menu during the call.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Skype-record-call-1.png\" alt=\"Recording a call on Skype\" class=\"wp-image-4049053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Skype-record-call-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Skype-record-call-1-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Skype-record-call-1-768x485.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step #4: Find the ideal interviewee<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019re done with the necessary preparations, the next step is to find an expert to interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Google would be a good place to start.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just enter a relevant keyword followed by \u201cblogger\u201d and you\u2019ll have references for days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-results-for-email-marketing-blogger.png\" alt=\"Looking for experts on Google\" class=\"wp-image-4049054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-results-for-email-marketing-blogger.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-results-for-email-marketing-blogger-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-results-for-email-marketing-blogger-768x353.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, you only need one interviewee in an interview post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interviewing more than one expert can be too time-consuming. Not to mention that the article will become an expert roundup instead of an interview post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also look for experts in your niche on social media using the same steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twitter, for example, will quickly show you popular people who are tied to your search query.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Twitter-potential-interviewees.png\" alt=\"Looking for experts on Twitter\" class=\"wp-image-4049055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Twitter-potential-interviewees.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Twitter-potential-interviewees-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Twitter-potential-interviewees-768x455.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Preferably, you should look for experts who\u2019ve been interviewed before, even with small blogs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you have your eyes on a well-known expert, there\u2019s no harm in reaching out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>After all, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step #5: Blast those outreach emails off<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no grand, master plan in sending outreach emails to experts for a potential interview.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You just need to be quick, clear, and honest when composing your message.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me give you a few pointers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t use a template \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Industry experts get a ton of outreach emails from other marketers \u2013 day in and day out. If you want to be noticed, write the email yourself and don\u2019t just replace the \u201c[Name]\u201d placeholder in a template.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Include an introduction \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;Writing an introduction in your outreach email will help you hook your prospect\u2019s attention. Just write a single line stating who you are and what your website is called.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pull up your stats \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;Whether you like it or not, experts care about what\u2019s in it for them in an interview. If you get thousands of monthly traffic, mention it to pique their interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discuss the topic of the interview \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;Give them a hint of what the interview will be about, but don\u2019t ask everything in the email. Giving away the details may cause the expert to prepare answers in advance, making them sound less authentic.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mention that you\u2019re open to getting in touch&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Finally, ask if they\u2019re interested in learning more about the project and schedule a short discussion via direct messaging. As for the time, you can make a suggestion, but let the interviewee pick a time that suits their schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to see how all that comes together?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an example to help you get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Gmail-interview-post-outreach-email.png\" alt=\"Gmail interview post example\" class=\"wp-image-4049056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Gmail-interview-post-outreach-email.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Gmail-interview-post-outreach-email-300x252.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Gmail-interview-post-outreach-email-768x645.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Bear in mind that the example above isn\u2019t intended as a template.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An outreach email must be handwritten from top to bottom if you\u2019re sending out interview requests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, participating in an interview is far different from answering questions for a roundup. Respect your prospects and send each of them the personalized email they deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step #6: Make it a great interview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Alright, the interview is set and you\u2019re ready to take your blog\u2019s brand to a whole new level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The problem is, you\u2019ve never conducted an interview before.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worry not \u2013 I have here a list of pointers to make your interview great:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Record a short introduction&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Before starting the interview, record a short clip that introduces the interviewee to your audience.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Write down new questions to ask&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 While the interviewee is talking, listen for things that may need further clarification. Write it down on a notepad or anything similar and ask follow-up questions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay calm&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Mind the pace of the interview and don\u2019t be shy to talk about unrelated stuff. Prioritize making the interviewee and yourself more comfortable about the interaction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t make silences awkward&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 If the interviewee gets silent for a few seconds, let them think. Don\u2019t repeat the question unless requested by the interviewee.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Record a short ending&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Lastly, record a \u201csign off\u201d clip that will be played at the end of the interview. Say your thanks and end it with a call-to-action, like \u201ccomment below who I should interview next.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quotes\">11. Compile quotes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Seen quotes on social media lately?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People love sharing tidbits of wisdom through quotes. And websites like Forbes and Lifehack.org capitalize on them to get free content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-top-quotes-results.png\" alt=\"Looking for quote compilations\" class=\"wp-image-4049057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-top-quotes-results.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-top-quotes-results-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-top-quotes-results-768x350.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, there\u2019s still some work involved when creating quote compilations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For one, you still need to write an introduction and conclusion. You may also want to categorize the quotes, especially if you plan to make a huge list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Still, the bulk of your post\u2019s content consists of ready-made text.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just take a look at how&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.pagefreezer.com\/15-inspirational-quotes-from-leaders-in-tech\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2596\"><strong>this post by<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Pagefreezer<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>is structured:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"896\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Pagefreezer-quote-compilation.gif\" alt=\"Pagefreezer quote compilation\" class=\"wp-image-4049058\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do quotes count as duplicate content?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Quotes aren\u2019t considered duplicate content if you properly cite the source and use the right formatting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can effortlessly do both with WordPress\u2019s \u201cQuote\u201d block for the Gutenberg editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WordPress-quote-block.png\" alt=\"Gutenberg editor quote block\" class=\"wp-image-4049059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WordPress-quote-block.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WordPress-quote-block-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WordPress-quote-block-768x223.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not using WordPress, you may need to resort to simple code modifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Don\u2019t worry \u2013 it\u2019s really easy:&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">&lt;blockquote&gt; Insert your quote here &lt;cite&gt; Cite the author of the quote &lt;\/cite&gt;&lt;\/blockquote&gt;<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for quotes to compile<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, there are websites like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brainyquote.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2597\"><strong>BrainyQuote<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>that make searching for quotes a walk in the park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has an integrated search engine you can use to quickly find quotes related to a specific topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BrainyQuote.png\" alt=\"BrainyQuote\" class=\"wp-image-4049061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BrainyQuote.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BrainyQuote-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BrainyQuote-768x319.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After running a search, BrainyQuote will present you with quote cards that you can instantly share or copy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BrainyQuote-results.png\" alt=\"BrainyQuote results\" class=\"wp-image-4049062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BrainyQuote-results.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BrainyQuote-results-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BrainyQuote-results-768x339.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s impressive about BrainyQuote is its range of quote topics. You\u2019ll find quotes about marketing, fishing, motivation, lifestyle, health, design \u2013 you name it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BrainyQuote-topics.png\" alt=\"BrainyQuote topics\" class=\"wp-image-4049063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BrainyQuote-topics.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BrainyQuote-topics-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BrainyQuote-topics-768x518.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making quotes tweetable&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to make your quote compilation extra spicy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Here\u2019s a suggestion: use tweetable quotes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In doing so, you can leverage the power of social sharing to get more value out of your post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress plugins like <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/socialsnap\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"2598\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"SocialSnap\">Social Snap<\/a> can make this happen for you through the \u201cClick to Tweet\u201d Gutenberg block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"249\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Social-Snap-Click-to-Tweet-block.png\" alt=\"Click to Tweet block by Social Snap\" class=\"wp-image-4049064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Social-Snap-Click-to-Tweet-block.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Social-Snap-Click-to-Tweet-block-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Social-Snap-Click-to-Tweet-block-768x191.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just remember that you won\u2019t be able to add citations with tweetable quotes. That\u2019s why you should only use Social Snap\u2019s Click to Tweet block for quotes from you or an anonymous source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"write\">12. Write your own content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting free content through the strategies above are cool and all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But would you like to know my favorite way to get free content?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You guessed it \u2013 I write the content myself.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing blog posts isn\u2019t enjoyable for everybody. And I don\u2019t think I can teach you how to make it fun for yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But if you\u2019re serious about blogging, writing content is just something you need to do.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you with that, my blog is filled with content that will help up your content writing game:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/write-quality-content\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2599\">Step-by-Step Guide to Write High-Quality Content for Your Blog<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/persuasive-blog-posts\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2600\">12 Powerful Tips on How to Write Persuasive Blog Posts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/best-grammar-checker\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2601\">10 Best Grammar Checkers for Ultra-Careful Writers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blogging-tools\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2602\">Top 47 Blogging Tools to Make You a Smart Blogger<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the strategies above, you should have no problem generating free blog content for weeks to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of these tactics allow you to finish an average-length article in just a few hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try testing one strategy per day until you find something that works great for your blog. 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