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Track Guest Post Pitches From Outreach to Published

Run guest posting like a pipeline. Log every pitch, advance stages on replies, and follow up so opportunities don't stall.

difficulty Intermediatesetup 35 minresult Your guest posting effort stays organized and productive, turning pitches into published backlinks.
  1. 1

    Log Pitches

    Add an Airtable node recording each site you pitch with a Pitched stage.

  2. 2

    Advance on Replies

    Add a Gmail Trigger node matching replies to move pitches forward.

  3. 3

    Follow Up on Silence

    Add a scheduled check reminding you to follow up on stalled pitches.

  4. 4

    Track to Published

    Add a step updating stages through accepted, drafting and published.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow and log a test pitch. Confirm stage advancement works.

Frequently asked questions

How many follow-ups?

One or two polite nudges; editors are busy, so persistence within reason pays off.

Can I track backlink value?

Record each published post's domain authority to focus future pitches on high-value sites.

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