A Comprehensive Guide for Contacting Bloggers

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So there's a blogger you'd like to get in contact with but aren't sure how? Whether it's to promote your business, start a professional relationship, or simply to pass on praise or information -- look no further. Twitter and email likely remain the best ways to get in touch with a blogger but this wikiHow article will go over other ways of contacting any blogger you'd like.

Method 1
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Send a Message Through a Contact Form

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  1. Most blogs will display a series of pages at the top of the home page. Often you can find one which will say "Contact Me" or something similar. Be on the lookout for an "About" page as well.
    • If you can't find any such page on the site, try Googling the blog's URL alongside "Contact" or "About" in quotes. [1]
    • If it's a Tumblr blog, getting in touch is pretty straight forward. Just send them an inbox! All you have to do is enter their URL with /ask at the end.
  2. Typically you'll see an embedded contact form.
    • You might also see links to their socials on their page. Feel free to private message them through any social medias listed on their contact page,
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  3. If there is an embedded form, that is likely the best way to get in touch. Send a friendly greeting, include a personal introduction and a question or two, and you should be chatting in no time!
    • If there is an embedded contact form, any messages sent there will likely go directly to the writer's email inbox.
  4. On some blog-hosting sites, such as Blogger, each writer has their own profile page, separate from their blog. You could try going onto their profile and checking for an email address, or an account on another site. Search for it in a sidebar from their blog, or do a Google search including their name and that of the blog hosting site.
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Leave a Comment

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  1. Find a piece that you particularly enjoy or have a question about, and scroll to the bottom of the page to find a comment field.
    • Not every blogger will keep comments enabled. If you cannot find a space for comments, you may need to get a bit more creative in your attempts to get in touch.
  2. Respond directly to an aspect of the article, or simply let the writer know you enjoyed their work.
    • You often have the option of appearing as anonymous, or using a preexisting account. Some sites may also allow you to leave a comment without creating an account.
    • If you get a response from the blogger themselves, continue to engage! Most writers will appreciate someone taking an interest in their work.
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Method 3
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Investigate Around the Internet

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  1. If there is no direct contact page, you may have to get creative. Try finding the blog and/or its writer on social media yourself. Twitter is a good place to start, but Facebook and Instagram may also prove helpful.
  2. The Facebook "About" section of a profile may include contact info or personal websites.
  3. If Twitter proves unhelpful, LinkedIn may be a good way to get in touch with the blogger. Many writers may view their blog as a professional outlet for their writing, and may promote the blog on LinkedIn as a result.
    • If you find them on LinkedIn, reaching out may be difficult if they are not already in your professional circle. Try finding their contact info on their profile page.
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Method 4
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Use Email Finder Tool

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  1. Email clients like Gmail and Outlook offer support for a variety of email finder tools. Most of these tools come at a low cost, and allow you to search for emails by company or position. Even LinkedIn offers similar plugins, and may be a strong place to conduct your search.
    • If you know the writer's name, popular options may include Clearbit Connect (for Gmail only), Hunter , or Voila Norbert .
    • Not knowing the writer's name can be a bit trickier, but tracking down their contact info is still possible with services like Apollo and ContactOut .
    • Most services offer both a free and a paid version, with the free plan including a limited number of searches per month.
  2. No matter which finder tool you use, the interface is largely the same. The tool offers a search field in which you may type the name of the blog or site you are on. The plug-in will then yield contact info for any relevant persons.
    • A plug-in for Gmail will appear as a small icon alongside your other extensions in Chrome. A plug-in for Outlook may operate as a separate application on your computer.
    • Not every email these tools find will always be active or connected to the blog you are researching. Remain cautious when considering your results and your communications thereafter.
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Method 5
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Use a Blogger Outreach tool

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  1. There are several tools that help individuals and businesses automate the outreach process. Pitchbox is likely the most popular option, but there are several others as well, such as Ninja Outreach or BuzzStream. [2]
    • Because these tools often serve mass publications or marketing firms, they can be quite costly. Research the pricing for each tool before making a decision.
  2. The outreach tool will help you automate your outreach by sending a message and tailoring it to reach recipient you find through the service. Put together a general message that you'd like to send to any bloggers/influencers you are hoping to connect with.
    • Don't worry about crafting a singular message. You can create as many of these as you need, and edit each one before sending it as needed.
  3. The outreach tool will yield any relevant contact info and add it to your contacts.
    • Be sure to filter through these new contacts yourself before saving them, as not every email found will be useful or legitimate.
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Method 6
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Perform a Who.is Search

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  1. Open https://who.is/ . If the blogger you are trying to track down has their own domain, you may be able to find their contact info on who.is, which provides contact info for domain registrations across the internet.
  2. If they own their domain directly, you may see their contact info on the results page.
    • If the blog is hosted on a blog hosting site, the writer does not own their domain.
    • A lot of domain registration is done privately these days, through sites like GoDaddy, so this method may not work for the vast majority of bloggers. Still, it's worth a shot.
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    If I like some blog and want to collaborate with the blogger or ask him /her to write a guest post for my newly launched blog and help me promote my blog, should I contact them?
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    This would depend on how much you know about the blogger. The last thing you want is to be associated with someone that has a bad internet reputation. Other than that, it would be a good idea to contact as soon as possible, since some bloggers have busy schedules.
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      • Leaving an anonymous message/comment is less likely to be replied to. After all, wouldn't you feel better talking to someone you didn't know if you could at least see a picture and/or a name?
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      • These steps can also work similarly for YouTubers and other vloggers. Sites such as YouTube provide users with inboxes and comment sections which are user friendly and easy to use.
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      • Try not to plug your own work in any public forums. Reaching out to a blogger with a pitch is perfectly valid, but don't pitch your work in the comments section of their blog or on their Facebook wall, unless encouraged to do so. Send them an email or private message expressing your interest in writing for them.
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      Warnings

      • Be careful. Remember that you most likely do not know the blogger personally and, if this is the case, that you should not give them your personal information.
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      • Respect their privacy. They are people too and have their own personal lives. If they do not have their contact information somewhere readily accessible, you should respect their decision and not go overboard trying to get their information, as they may not be interested in contact or giving out their personal details.
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      • Don't go to the extreme just to get a reply. If you leave a few comments and a tweet for them with no response, it's best to just leave it alone. If you're suddenly bombarding them with emails and tweets and friend requests on Facebook, they are likely to get freaked out and, obviously, are very unlikely to respond to you.
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      • Be weary when using any domain lookup tools. There are many services out there that claim to be able to find contact info for any domain, but privacy has increased immensely online over the last decade, so most domains are encrypted and the resulting contact info will likely be irrelevant. [3]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.pointvisible.com/blog/guide-finding-contact-info-blogger-outreach/
      2. ↑ https://www.pointvisible.com/blog/outreach-tools-spotlight-pitchbox-vs-ninja-outreach-vs-buzzstream-vs-mailshake/
      3. ↑ https://www.contentpowered.com/blog/find-contact-bloggers-industry/

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