Guest Post Outreach Templates for Discord communities

Hi [Editor Name],

I’ve been following [Publication Name]’s deep dives into community management for a while—your recent piece on [Previous Article Topic] was particularly insightful regarding [Specific Detail from Article].

I’m the founder of [Your Community Platform/Service Name]. We’ve recently analyzed anonymized engagement data from our user base of 5,000+ active Discord communities and discovered a surprising trend: communities are now experiencing a significant drop in active member participation, directly correlating with a decline in effective moderation and engagement loop design.

I’ve put together a draft titled: 'The Silent Churn: What Our Data from 5,000+ Discord Communities Reveals About 2024 Community Health'.

It’s less of a 'how-to' and more of a 'why-this-is-happening' piece that I believe your audience of community managers and server owners would find incredibly valuable, highlighting actionable insights into [Specific Engagement Metric] and [Moderation Strategy].

Would you be open to an exclusive first look at this data-driven analysis?

Best,
[Your Name]
[Your Title/Community Platform]

Hi [Editor Name],

I noticed [Publication Name] has been doing an incredible job covering community engagement and growth strategies lately. One thing I didn't see extensively mentioned in recent articles is the impact of advanced AI moderation tools on scaling community moderation efforts without sacrificing human touch.

At [Your Service Name], we’ve spent the last year developing and refining AI-driven moderation frameworks specifically for platforms like Discord. I’d love to contribute a technical 'deep dive' guest post that fills this gap.

Specifically, I can cover:
1. Why manual moderation becomes a bottleneck in communities exceeding 10,000 members.
2. The 3-step framework for integrating AI moderation to identify and flag toxic behavior, spam, and rule violations.
3. A ROI analysis for implementing AI moderation in terms of moderator time saved and improved community sentiment.

I’ve written for [Notable Community Blog 1] and [Notable Community Blog 2] before, so I can ensure the quality and technical depth matches your high standards for actionable advice.

Are you open to a guest contribution on this topic right now?

Cheers,
[Your Name]
[Your Title/Service Name]

Hi [Partnership Lead Name],

We’ve seen a lot of overlap between the users of [Your Platform Name] (e.g., tools for managing Discord bots, analytics) and your readership at [Publication Name]. Both are intensely focused on building and scaling engaged online communities.

I’ve put together a 'Tactical Workflow' guide on how community managers are using [Relevant Tool/Feature on Publication's Site or Related Platform] alongside our [Your Platform's Key Feature] to achieve [Specific Community Growth Metric, e.g., increased retention, higher event participation]. It’s a very practical, 'zero-fluff' guide with step-by-step screenshots and command examples.

I’d love to publish this on your blog as a way to provide more value to our shared ecosystem of community professionals. We’ll also be promoting it to our [Number] community leaders and across our social channels, driving traffic back to your publication.

Let me know if you’d like to see the outline or a rough draft!

Best,
[Your Name]
[Your Title/Platform Name]

Hi [Editor Name],

I came across your guide on [Community Building Topic, e.g., 'Onboarding New Members'] ([Link]) while researching [Related Community Strategy Topic]. It’s still one of the best foundational resources out there.

However, with the recent shifts in user behavior, the rise of AI-powered engagement tools, and the increasing complexity of moderation challenges, some of the advice around [Specific Outdated Advice Area] has become a bit dated for the current 2024 landscape.

I’ve built a modernized '2024 Community Playbook' that incorporates [New Technology/Strategy, e.g., gamification mechanics, advanced bot integrations, sentiment analysis]. I’d love to write an updated version for you that serves as a 'Part 2' or a 'Complete Refresh' for your audience.

My goal is to help you maintain that page’s authority and keep it as the #1 resource for [Community Building Topic] in the evolving digital space.

Would love to hear your thoughts!

Best,
[Your Name]
[Your Title/Community Focus]

Hi [Editor Name],

I’m [Your Name] from [Your Community/Platform Name]. We’re launching a series of deep-dive interviews with the most forward-thinking voices in the community space, and [Publication Name] is at the top of our list for its influence on [Specific Community Niche, e.g., gaming servers, developer communities].

I’d love to interview you for our blog (reach: 10k+ monthly visitors focused on community strategy) about your insights into [Specific Topic of Interest to Publication].

In tandem, I’d like to write a 'Guest Response' piece for your blog that summarizes the 3 most actionable takeaways from our conversation—driving your readers back to the full interview while providing them with immediate value on your platform. This would focus on [Key Insight Area].

It's a great way to cross-pollinate our audiences and highlight leadership in the community space. Are you interested in a 30-minute chat next week?

Best,
[Your Name]
[Your Title/Community Focus]

Hi [Editor Name],

Most guest posts are just 'how to succeed.' I want to pitch you something different: Why we invested $10,000 in a custom Discord bot for [Specific Purpose, e.g., advanced anti-raid measures] and why it was a total disaster.

At [Your Community/Platform Name], we believe in transparency. I’d love to share the technical 'post-mortem' of this experiment with [Publication Name] readers.

It’s a cautionary tale with very specific data points on what community managers should avoid when implementing [Type of Automation], and the 3 'pivot moves' (e.g., leveraging specific bot APIs, focusing on human moderation training) that actually ended up doubling our [Metric, e.g., report resolution time, reduction in user complaints].

I think your audience would appreciate the honesty and the tactical takeaways for effective community moderation.

Does this sound like something you'd publish?

Cheers,
[Your Name]
[Your Title/Community Focus]