Marketing and SEO Guest Posting Sites That Accept Contributors

This list of marketing guest posting sites gives you a vetted starting point of SEO, content, social media, and PPC blogs that accept contributors, grouped by authority tier and focus. Guest posting on real marketing publications earns quality links, reaches an engaged audience, and builds your reputation in the field. Below you will find curated tables, how the list is vetted, how to pitch marketing editors specifically, and the red flags to avoid, since this niche has its share of link sellers dressed up as blogs. Note that the tables mix named publications with categories of site worth seeking out, such as agency and startup marketing blogs. The categories are search directions rather than individual listings, and the section on finding current contributor pages shows how to turn them into real prospects.

Why guest post on marketing sites

Guest posting on marketing publications is especially valuable for three reasons. First, the links come from sites that are directly relevant to SEO and marketing topics, so they carry real topical relevance, which matters more to search engines than a link from an unrelated site. A marketing link pointing to a marketing site is exactly the kind of natural, relevant endorsement that helps.

Second, the audience is precisely the one many contributors want to reach: marketers, business owners, and site builders who may become readers, clients, or customers. A single well placed article in front of that audience can do more than the link alone. Third, being published on respected marketing blogs builds your authority in the field, which compounds over time as editors and peers come to recognize your name. Taken together, these make marketing guest posting one of the higher return activities available, provided you target genuine publications and bring real expertise rather than thin, promotional filler.

How the list is vetted

Every site here is a real, recognized publication in the marketing space, grouped so you can quickly find the right fit for your authority level and focus. We group by tier using rough Domain Rating ranges, since higher authority sites pass more value but are harder to get into, and by focus so you can match your expertise to the right blog. For each site we note its focus, a general submission route, and a short requirement note.

One honest caveat matters most: guest posting policies change constantly. A blog that welcomes contributors today may pause submissions next month, and DR figures shift over time. So treat this as a vetted shortlist to verify, not a guarantee. Always visit the site’s current write for us or contact page and confirm it still accepts guest posts before pitching. A genuinely checked, relevant pitch to a site that fits your expertise beats blasting a stale list every time.

High authority marketing publications (DR 60 plus)

These established publications carry strong authority, so a link here is valuable, but they are selective and expect real expertise. Pitch original, genuinely useful content.

Landing a post on any of these takes a strong track record, but the authority and audience reward the effort for serious contributors.

Mid tier SEO and marketing blogs (DR 30 to 60)

Mid tier sites are the sweet spot for most contributors: real authority and audiences, with a more approachable acceptance bar than the top publications.

These sites reward a clear, well researched pitch and are realistic targets once you have a couple of samples to show.

Accessible starter sites (DR under 30)

If you are just starting out, these more accessible blogs help you build a portfolio of published marketing work and earn your first links, which makes the bigger sites easier to reach later.

Do not underestimate accessible sites; a handful of relevant links from real, if smaller, blogs builds a natural profile and gets you started.

Blogs by marketing focus

You can also target by your specific specialism, since editors value contributors who fit their exact niche.

Find the current contributor page yourself

Every list like this one, including this one, has the same weakness: contributor pages move, and a link that worked last year quietly becomes a 404.

We tested that while updating this page. Guessing the obvious URLs for six of the publications above returned two hard 404s and two redirects away to unrelated pages. None of it meant the programmes had closed. It meant the pages had moved and the guessed addresses were simply wrong. Search Engine Journal’s real guidelines page, for instance, sits at a URL nobody would guess.

So rather than trusting any list’s links, find the live page in about ten seconds:

Search the publication’s own domain. In Google, type site:publication.com “write for us”, then try the same with “contribute”, “contributor guidelines” and “submission guidelines”. One of the four almost always surfaces the current page, and because you are searching their domain directly, what you get is live rather than remembered.

Check the byline route. Open a recent guest article on the site and click the author. Contributor bios often link straight to the programme page, and they also tell you what kind of writer actually gets published there.

One thing worth knowing before you pitch the biggest names: Search Engine Journal invites its contributors rather than taking open submissions. There is an application, but acceptance runs through the editorial team choosing you, so a cold pitch with no track record is unlikely to land. Treat the top tier as something you work towards after you have published elsewhere, not the place you start.

Pitching marketing sites specifically

Marketing editors are, by profession, experts at spotting a weak pitch, so your outreach has to be sharper here than in most niches. Lead with a specific, original angle rather than a generic topic, since these blogs already have countless posts on the basics and reject anything that rehashes them. Show genuine expertise and, ideally, real data, examples, or results, because marketing audiences value evidence over opinion.

Reference a recent article on their site to prove you actually read it, and propose a topic that fills a gap rather than duplicating what they already cover. Avoid anything that reads as a thinly veiled promotion for your own product or service, since experienced marketing editors reject self serving pitches instantly. In short, treat the pitch like a piece of marketing itself: know your audience, offer real value, and make a clear, single ask.

For the full method, see our guide with blogger outreach templates.

How to tell whether a guest post actually worked

Competing lists stop at “here are the sites”. Almost none tell you how to judge the result, which is the part that decides whether you do it again.

Three things to look at, roughly a month after it goes live.

Referral traffic. In Google Analytics, open Acquisition and then Traffic acquisition, and look for the publication’s domain as a referral source. This is the honest number, and it is usually smaller than people expect. A post on a large marketing blog sending thirty engaged visitors is a normal, decent outcome, not a failure.

Whether the link is followed, and whether it survived. Check the live post for your link and read the rel attribute. Many large publications apply nofollow to contributor links by default, which does not make the placement worthless but does change what you got. Check again at three months, because links get stripped in redesigns and editors sometimes remove them quietly.

Whether anything happened that traffic does not show. Guest posts on strong publications tend to produce effects that never appear in analytics: an editor at another site invites you, a prospect mentions they read it, your name starts appearing where it did not before. These are the actual reason to write for the top tier, and if you judge only by referral clicks you will conclude wrongly that it did not work.

The one number that settles whether to continue: time spent against outcome. A guest post is usually a full day between pitching, writing and revisions. If two placements produce nothing across three months on any of the measures above, the problem is target selection rather than guest posting, and the tiers earlier on this page are where to adjust.

Red flags in this niche

The marketing niche has a particular problem: paid link sellers disguised as blogs. Because marketers understand the value of links, many sites exist mainly to sell placements rather than to serve real readers, so watch for warning signs. Be wary of sites that publish a high volume of unrelated guest posts on every topic, since that signals a link farm rather than a genuine publication.

Avoid blogs with thin, low quality content, little real audience, or obvious paid post disclosures on everything. Sites that quote a price for a guest post upfront are selling links, which carries risk under search guidelines, so approach with caution. A simple test helps: would a real marketer read this blog for its content, and would you be proud to have your article appear there? If the honest answer is no, it is a link factory, not a publication, and a link from it can hurt more than help.

Stick to sites with genuine editorial standards and real audiences. For the technology equivalent of this list, see our technology guest posting sites.

How to get the most from a marketing placement

Once a marketing site accepts your post, a few habits turn a single placement into lasting value. Write genuinely useful, original content, because a standout post on a respected marketing blog gets shared by an audience that understands and amplifies good work, multiplying its reach. Place your link naturally within relevant context, and where allowed, link to a genuinely helpful page rather than only your homepage, so readers who click find something worthwhile. Vary your anchor text across placements so your link profile looks natural rather than engineered.

After publication, promote the post on your own channels and engage with comments, which signals to the editor that you bring value beyond the article and makes them likelier to invite you back. Keep a simple record of every placement, including the site, link, and date, so you can track results and avoid pitching the same site twice by accident. Over months, this disciplined approach builds a natural backlink profile, a network of marketing publications that know your work, and a growing reputation in the niche, which is exactly what sustainable link building and personal branding look like when done together.

Finding hundreds more marketing prospects

The curated list above is a strong core, but you can build a much larger prospect list in your exact marketing specialism using search operators. Combine your topic with common contributor phrases, searching your niche plus terms like write for us, guest post, contribute, or become a contributor, and swap in specifics such as SEO, content marketing, or PPC to surface relevant sites. Analyze where competitors and well known marketing writers have contributed by reviewing backlink profiles, since those reveal sites that accept guest posts.

Save every prospect in a spreadsheet with its topic, rough authority, and submission link, then verify and prioritize. This repeatable method, not any static list, is how you scale marketing guest posting sustainably, and it keeps your outreach focused on genuinely relevant, active publications rather than a stale list that goes out of date.

Frequently asked questions

Do marketing blogs pay for guest posts?

Most reputable marketing blogs do not pay for guest posts; instead you contribute valuable content in exchange for a byline and usually a link. Some sites charge you for placements, but paying for links carries risk under search guidelines. The best opportunities are genuine, unpaid contributions to real publications, where the value is the audience, the link, and the reputation you build, not payment.

How do I find SEO guest posting opportunities?

Use search operators that combine SEO or marketing terms with phrases like write for us, guest post, or contribute, then verify each result. You can also analyze where competitors and known marketing writers have guest posted by checking backlink profiles, and watch which blogs regularly publish contributors. Save prospects in a spreadsheet, confirm each still accepts posts, and prioritize the most relevant and reputable for your expertise.

Are paid guest posts worth it?

Paid guest posts are generally not worth the risk, since paying for links can breach search engine guidelines and many paid placement sites are low quality link sellers. The sustainable approach is earning placements through genuine, valuable content on real publications. If a site only accepts paid posts, weigh the risk carefully. In most cases, your effort is better spent on legitimate, editorially genuine contributions.

What DR should I target?

Relevance matters more than DR alone, so a DR 30 marketing blog in your exact niche can be more valuable than a DR 70 general site. As a rough guide, aim for relevant sites above DR 30 with real audiences, while still using accessible lower DR sites early on to build a portfolio. Avoid chasing high DR on irrelevant or low quality sites just for the number.

How do I find a site’s current write for us page?

Search their own domain in Google using site:publication.com followed by “write for us”, then try “contribute”, “contributor guidelines” and “submission guidelines”. One of those usually surfaces the live page. Contributor pages move often, so a link from any list, including this one, can be out of date while the programme itself is still running.

Can anyone guest post on Search Engine Journal?

Not through open submission. Search Engine Journal’s contributors are invited by its editorial team, and while there is an application, acceptance depends on being chosen rather than simply applying. Build a track record on mid tier marketing blogs first, then approach the top tier with published work behind you.

How do I measure if a guest post worked?

Check three things about a month after it publishes: referral traffic from that domain in Google Analytics under Traffic acquisition, whether your link is followed and still present, and whether anything happened that analytics cannot show, such as an invitation from another editor. Referral numbers are usually smaller than expected, so thirty engaged visitors from a large blog is a normal result rather than a failure.