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Guest posts on real publications, without the spammy bit.

I write and place guest posts and digital PR for UK SMEs. Editor-friendly guest posts placed on real UK publications, with outreach and DR-informed target lists included. No PBNs, no link farms.

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The problem

Why most guest posts briefs go wrong.

Three patterns I see in almost every rescue project. If two of these sound familiar, the brief (not the writer) is usually the bottleneck.

01

PBN placements

Links bought on networks of zombie sites that exist to sell links. Worked once in 2016. Risks a manual penalty now.

02

"DA 50+" promises

Domain Authority is a Moz metric, not a Google one. Selling on DA targets a vanity number while Google quietly ignores the link.

03

Spun content

The same 600-word post placed on 30 sites with one word changed. Editors and Google both notice. Brand damage is permanent.

What\'s included

Everything in a typical project.

One quote, one writer, one timeline. No à la carte upsells, no surprise add-ons.

01

Verified target list.

Real publications with real editors and real traffic. Checked manually, not scraped.

02

Custom pitch per site.

No templates. Each pitch references actual recent posts and explains the gap your piece fills.

03

Editor-friendly draft.

900–1,400 words. Researched, on-topic, written to the host site's house style.

04

Sensible link.

One contextual link to your site, placed where it genuinely adds value. Two on bigger pieces.

05

Editor revisions handled.

When the editor sends changes back, I handle them. You stay out of email threads.

06

Placement report.

URL, publish date, host DR (Ahrefs) and a screenshot. Plus the rejection list, useful intel.

How it runs

Four steps, no surprises.

You always know what’s next. Each step gates the next. Nothing moves forward until you sign off the step before.

1

Targets + angle

I build a target list of 8–15 verified sites in your niche. You pick the ones to pitch.

2

Outreach week

Custom pitches sent. I expect a 25–40% positive response rate on properly-fitted pitches.

3

Write to brief

Once a placement is confirmed, I write the post to the host's editorial brief, not a generic one.

4

Place + report

I handle editor revisions, confirm publication, and send the URL + screenshot back to you.

Recent work

Want to see real examples?

Sage Writers is a new freelance copywriting agency, so I'm not sharing a public portfolio yet. Email me with a line or two about your project and I'll reply with writing samples relevant to your brief, or a short sample rewrite of one of your pages, free.

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Questions

Common guest posts questions.

Are these paid placements?+
No. These are editorial placements. I do not pay site owners for links. If a publication asks for a "sponsored post" fee, it's removed from the target list. Paid links violate Google's policy and I won't place them.
What's your placement rate?+
On properly-fitted pitches (right topic, right site, real angle), my acceptance rate runs 50–65%. I quote on placement, not on pitches sent, so you only pay for landed posts.
Can I see the target list before pitches go out?+
Yes. Every list goes to you for approval first. If there's a competitor or a site you'd rather not appear on, I strike it.
What about anchor text and link placement?+
You brief me on the target page and anchor preference. I write the post so the link is contextual. If the host editor pushes back on the anchor I'll renegotiate, but I'll never force an unnatural link.
How long until placements go live?+
From kick-off, expect 4–6 weeks to first publication for single placements, 8–10 weeks for a 4-post pack. Editors' calendars set the pace, not me.
Send a brief

Have a brief I should read?

Tell me a little about your project below. Even a rough idea is enough. I'll come back with a few clarifying questions and a written quote.

  • I reply to every enquiry myself, usually the same working day
  • No autoresponders, no “I'll be in touch” form letters
  • I'll tell you honestly if I'm the wrong fit
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