# Guest post link building — finding sites and running outreach (/docs/off-page-seo/guest-post-link-building-strategy)

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title: Guest post link building — finding sites and running outreach
description: Finding guest-post opportunities with search operators and SEO tools, organizing the list, and running a personalized outreach campaign.
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## 1. Finding guest-post opportunities

Use Google search queries like `"write for us"`, `"guest post guidelines"`,
or `"contribute article"` — these surface sites that accept guest posts.
Example: searching "write for us technology" surfaces relevant tech
sites.[^iskills-course-notes]

## 2. Using SEO tools for guest-post sites

In Ahrefs or SEMrush: Outgoing Links → Linked Domains, then filter for
domains that already publish guest posts, and export the resulting list —
these are sites where guest posting is realistically possible.

## 3. Export and organize

Build a spreadsheet with columns: Domain, Email (editor/owner), First Name.
Keep only domains that look active and relevant.

## 4. Email hunting

Use Hunter.io, Snov.io, or FindThatLead — enter the domain to find
editor/writer emails. If nothing comes back: check the site's Contact Us
page, or search LinkedIn for content editors. Collect at least 2 emails per
site as backup.

## 5. Preparing for outreach

Export the cleaned list into a spreadsheet with columns: Name, Email,
Website — ready to upload into an outreach tool.

## 6. Outreach campaign setup

**Tools:** Instantly, Mailshake, SalesHandy.

1. Create a new campaign.
2. Import the spreadsheet (Name, Email, Website).
3. Select the guest-post outreach template.
4. Add personalization variables: First Name, Website Name, Topic/Offer.
5. Start the campaign.

## 7. Sample outreach email

> Subject: Guest post idea for [Website Name]
>
> Hello [First Name],
>
> I came across your website [Website Name] and noticed that you accept
> guest contributions. I'd love to share a high-quality article on
> [Topic/Keyword] that your readers would enjoy.
>
> All content I provide is:
> - 100% original
> - Well-researched and engaging
> - Optimized for your audience
>
> If you are open to contributions, I'd be happy to send you some topic
> ideas.
>
> Looking forward to your reply!
>
> Best,
> [Your Name]

## 8. Important rules

- Personalize every email — never send generic copy-paste.
- Limit to 15–20 emails per day per account, to avoid spam flags.
- Track replies in the spreadsheet.
- Build long-term relationships with editors for repeat guest posting,
  rather than treating each pitch as one-off.

[^iskills-course-notes]: iSkills SEO course notes, compiled 2025.