Vendors Websites | Free GBOB Course Lecture 3 | Guest Posting Full Course by Shahzad Ahmad Mirza

Free GBB Course 2025: Module One, Lecture Three

Introduction to Vendor Research

• The lecture focuses on using the "Write for Us" method to find vendors for guest posting deals.

• It emphasizes advanced search operators and tools for bulk data extraction to save time in vendor research.

• The lecture is designed for those who prefer quick methods and aims to provide effective learning strategies.

Methods of Finding Vendors

• Various methods will be discussed, including the "Write for Us" method, referring domains, and keyword overview techniques.

• A specific focus will be on country-specific domains, addressing common challenges faced by students when clients require sites from particular countries.

Importance of Targeting Specific Sites

• The conventional method involves searching Google with "Write for Us" to identify websites that accept guest posts.

• Websites with dedicated pages like "Submit a Guest Post" indicate a higher likelihood of accepting submissions, improving response rates.

Utilizing Keywords Effectively

• It's crucial to target sites inviting guest posts; thus, keywords like "Submit a Guest Post" should also be explored alongside "Write for Us."

• ChatGPT can assist in generating additional relevant keywords that websites use when accepting guest posts.

Search Strategy Implementation

• By changing keywords while maintaining the niche category (e.g., technology), users can discover numerous unique results.

• Each keyword change yields different results; utilizing multiple keywords can lead to finding hundreds of unique sites suitable for outreach.

Response Rate Insights

• Targeting sites with a "Write for Us" page typically results in a response rate exceeding 30%, compared to lower rates from other sites without such pages.

Filtering Suitable Sites

• After identifying potential sites, it's essential to evaluate their SEO metrics (Authority Score - AS, Domain Authority - DA).

• Different agencies may use various terms (AS, DA, DR), but they all refer to website authority or power.

Tools and Extensions

• To streamline the process of checking site authority scores quickly, an extension called SEO Quick is recommended.

• Users should install this extension and connect it with SEMrush's free account to access authority scores directly on search result pages.

Initial Testing Criteria

• Initially filter websites based on AS (minimum 20); if they meet this criterion, further checks on DA and DR can follow after receiving responses from outreach efforts.

Traffic Evaluation

• Use traffic checker tools like Ahrefs or similar services to assess site traffic before adding them into your database. Aim for at least 1000 visits per month as a baseline metric.

Conclusion & Next Steps

• This lecture concludes with an introduction of the next method involving paid accounts in SEMrush for more efficient vendor discovery processes.

Exploring Backlink Analytics and Referring Domains

Understanding the Basics of Backlink Analytics

• The main domain has been retained after deleting other URLs, allowing for search and display of stats. The authority score is good at 47, indicating decent traffic.

• Clicking on the backlink analytics option opens a page showing multiple sections, including referring domains which indicate websites linking to the main site.

Analyzing Referring Domains

• There are 37,603 websites that have linked to this site through guest posts. This suggests potential for similar guest posting opportunities for our own content.

• A method was chosen based on referring domains; only those with an authority score between 20 and 60 and traffic over 1000 should be targeted.

Filtering Data for Relevant Sites

• Although there is no traffic filter available, an authority score filter can be applied. Setting it between 20 and 60 will yield relevant data.

• After applying the filter, a total of 10,596 sites meet the criteria of having given links to another site.

Shortlisting Potential Websites

• It’s essential to check if these sites have a "Write For Us" or blog page where guest posts can be submitted.

• A category filter exists but may not be reliable as SCM Rush auto-selects categories that might not accurately represent the site's focus.

Exporting Data for Further Analysis

• With a paid account, exporting this data allows further analysis. Bulk analysis can provide combined authority scores and traffic metrics for selected sites.

Finding Country-Specific Websites

Methods to Identify Country-Specific Sites

• Two methods exist: using referring domains or searching directly in Google with specific country TLD filters (e.g., .fr for France).

Utilizing Filters Effectively

• By clicking on the countries option in filters after setting authority scores, one can select specific countries like France to find relevant sites.

Advanced Search Techniques

• Using Google search with "site:.fr" followed by keywords helps locate French websites specifically tailored to desired topics like technology or health.

Enhancing Search Results with Language Considerations

Importance of Language in Searches

• Translating keywords into the target language (e.g., German or Spanish), when searching for country-specific sites enhances results significantly by yielding more relevant local content.

Conclusion on Vendor Outreach Strategies

• The lecture emphasizes understanding various methods to find vendors effectively as they are crucial for long-term client relationships. Assignments involve practical application of learned methods across different countries and niches.