# How to Find Bloggers For Sponsored Posts?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-find-bloggers-for-sponsored-posts/658005>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [May 10, 2013, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-find-bloggers-for-sponsored-posts/658005 "2013-05-10T16:30:25Z")\
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**Author:** ![LMarie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c68b51/32.png) [@LMarie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LMarie)\
**Post date:** [May 10, 2013, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-find-bloggers-for-sponsored-posts/658005/1 "2013-05-10T16:30:25Z")

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I could use some suggestions here as I’m looking for bloggers who are willing to write and publish a blog post that include two links to a client’s blog within the post in exchange for a fee. Understanding that this sort of backlinking strategy isn’t for everyone, I’d rather skip the pro/con debate if we can. 😉

So far, I’ve posted Craigslist ads, asked on forums and have even contacted a number of bloggers directly. Using these methods, I’ve found a few good bloggers, but I need more. I’ve also received a pretty good response from bloggers who either don’t have any Page Rank or who are Internet marketers with great PR, but I’m not looking for these types. Mainly, I need bloggers who are focused on DIY, parenting or survival niches.

Can anyone offer any suggestions on better ways to approach this search? Do you know of a special forum or classified site where this sort of search is popular? I’m going to continue with the methods I’ve been using, but I sure could use some fresh ideas if you have any. I thought it would be a lot easier to find quality blogs in the niches I’m looking for, but it’s getting to be a bit of an uphill battle now.

Thanks!

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**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\
**Post date:** [May 10, 2013, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-find-bloggers-for-sponsored-posts/658005/2 "2013-05-10T17:32:02Z")

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My gf is in advertising, and they do some of what you are asking about. They use contacts within local universities to attract students.

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**Author:** ![LMarie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c68b51/32.png) [@LMarie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LMarie)\
**Post date:** [May 10, 2013, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-find-bloggers-for-sponsored-posts/658005/3 "2013-05-10T17:48:48Z")

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Hmm, might give that a try. Perhaps I can contact a few colleges to post ads on their job boards.

Good idea. Thanks!