<\/span><\/h2>\nBelow are 45 search prompts in a consistent format. Replace {topic}, {synonym}, {brand}, {competitor}, {city}, {country}, {niche}, {year} as needed. Add smart negatives like -jobs -“press release” -template -forum -casino to reduce noise. For the examples:<\/p>\n
Tip:<\/strong> Add smart negatives to reduce noise where helpful, e.g., -jobs -careers -template -forum -coupon -deal -press.<\/p>\n<\/span>1. Guest posts: write-for-us pages<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Query (template):<\/strong> {topic} (intitle:”write for us” OR inurl:write-for-us) -jobs -careers<\/li>\n
- Example:<\/strong> email marketing (intitle:”write for us” OR inurl:write-for-us) -jobs -careers<\/li>\n
- Triage:<\/strong> Recent posts, clear guidelines, non-spammy archives.<\/li>\n
- Action:<\/strong> Pitch a timely tutorial or original case study.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>2. Guest posts: explicit guest author invites<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Query:<\/strong> {topic} (“guest post” OR “guest author” OR “guest contribution”) -press -news<\/li>\n
- Example:<\/strong> email marketing (“guest post” OR “guest author” OR “guest contribution”) -press -news<\/li>\n
- Triage:<\/strong> Avoid sites with wall-to-wall guest posts.<\/li>\n
- Action:<\/strong> Offer a unique angle with data or examples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>3. Contributor guidelines<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Query:<\/strong> intitle:”contributor guidelines” {topic}<\/li>\n
- Example:<\/strong> intitle:”contributor guidelines” email marketing<\/li>\n
- Triage:<\/strong> Confirm editorial standards and turnaround times.<\/li>\n
- Action:<\/strong> Craft an outline that mirrors their style.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>4. Editorial\/submission guidelines<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Query:<\/strong> {topic} (“submission guidelines” OR “editorial guidelines”)<\/li>\n
- Example:<\/strong> email marketing (“submission guidelines” OR “editorial guidelines”)<\/li>\n
- Triage:<\/strong> Check word count, format, and linking policy.<\/li>\n
- Action:<\/strong> Pitch 2\u20133 headline options and a structured outline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>5. Become a contributor\/author<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Query:<\/strong> {topic} (“become a contributor” OR “become an author”)<\/li>\n
- Example:<\/strong> email marketing (“become a contributor” OR “become an author”)<\/li>\n
- Triage:<\/strong> Verify real editors and active publication.<\/li>\n
- Action:<\/strong> Position yourself as a specialist on a subtopic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>6. Pitches<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Query:<\/strong> {topic} (“pitch us” OR “send a pitch”) -podcast<\/li>\n
- Example:<\/strong> email marketing (“pitch us” OR “send a pitch”) -podcast<\/li>\n
- Triage:<\/strong> Make sure they publish contributed work, not just news tips.<\/li>\n
- Action:<\/strong> Send a concise pitch with 3 bullet benefits for their readers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>7. Op-eds and guest columns<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Query:<\/strong> {topic} (“op-ed guidelines” OR “guest column”)<\/li>\n
- Example:<\/strong> email marketing (“op-ed guidelines” OR “guest column”)<\/li>\n
- Triage:<\/strong> Prefer outlets with topical alignment and sizable readership.<\/li>\n
- Action:<\/strong> Propose an opinion piece backed by evidence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>8. Submit an article<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Query:<\/strong>Query: {topic} (“submit an article” OR “submit article” OR “submit a guest post”)<\/li>\n
- Example:<\/strong> email marketing (“submit an article” OR “submit article” OR “submit a guest post”)<\/li>\n
- Triage:<\/strong> Avoid thin content farms.<\/li>\n
- Action:<\/strong> Share a draft or outline showcasing originality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>9. Resource pages: titles<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Query:<\/strong> {topic} (intitle:resources OR intitle:”useful links” OR intitle:”helpful resources”)<\/li>\n
- Example:<\/strong> email marketing (intitle:resources OR intitle:”useful links” OR intitle:”helpful resources”)<\/li>\n
- Triage:<\/strong> Look for curated, editorial resource pages.<\/li>\n
- Action:<\/strong> Suggest your best-fit resource with a 1\u20132 sentence value pitch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n