Are Guest Posts Worth? Especially for C-end Product Startups?

Question

Hey everyone! I'm running a startup focused on productivity, recently i've been diving into SEO to promote my website.

I've found that writing guest posts takes up a ton of time. Seriously, i can only finish one targeted article in an entire afternoon. The worse thing is that there's no guarantee that it'll work out. They might just reject you.

So, I'm just wondering if it's really worth spending so much time just to get a dofollow link? Is it because i'm not good at this or doesit really take this much time no matter what?

Love to hear if any of you have more effective ways to boost the DR of a website.

Thx!

Natalia Toth · Accepted Answer

Hey Lixin! You're right, guest posts are very time consuming and there's no guarantee of an actual placement. I think it's easier to get a backlink by providing an expert quote for an article (digital PR), speaking on a podcast, creating a free online tool.
Our own platform, Ranking Raccoon, can help too. It's a community where you can build links with credible websites directly without any cold emails. You can try it for free, would be super curious about your feedback :)

Zhiqi Shi · Answer

I have the same question, Perhaps you should first focus on acquiring some high-quality backlinks.

Answer

Guest posts can still be valuable for C-end product startups, but they require significant time and effort to secure quality placements. Easier ways to build relevant backlinks include providing expert quotes, appearing on podcasts, or creating free tools that naturally attract links. Platforms like Ranking Raccoon can also help by connecting you directly with credible sites to request links, without the hassle of cold outreach. The key is prioritizing high-quality, relevant link sources over just quantity.

Daniel James Harris · Answer

I think guest posts can still provide value for SEO and brand exposure, but you're right that they are time-consuming with no guarantee of placement. Creating your own high-quality content and building organic links is generally more effective. I use an AI writing tool called Wordsmith to help generate and refine content ideas. It has really sped up my content creation process. There are also link building communities and tools out there that can automate the process of getting relevant backlinks. But I agree, tactics like providing expert quotes, appearing on podcasts, or building free tools tend to get better results than cold outreach for guest posts. Just my two cents!

Are Guest Posts Worth? Especially for C-end Product Startups?

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