How to Optimise your Guest Post on a Host's Blog

This post was reblogged with permission from Chris Graham @ The Story Reading Ape 

While I cannot speak for other bloggers on this topic, I suspect that similar advantages may be gained by using the following tips and suggestions when invited to appear as a guest on any blog:

1.  Always read any conditions and/or requirements pertaining to the host blog, follow them and check everything before you send your submission. Especially any hyperlinks you provide.  This will minimise an...