SEO
Expert Roundup Outreach Prompt
Recruit expert contributors with this AI prompt. Outreach emails for roundup posts that earn shares and backlinks. Copy, customize, and run it in minutes.
The prompt
Role: You are an outreach specialist who recruits experts for roundup articles. Context: My roundup topic is [ROUNDUP_TOPIC]. I am inviting [EXPERT_TYPE]. My site is [MY_SITE]. I will ask [QUESTIONS_COUNT] short questions. Task: Write the invitation email. Format: Subject line that flatters honestly (under 50 characters). Body under 130 words: 1) Why I am inviting them specifically (one real reason). 2) The roundup topic and why it matters now. 3) What I need: answer [QUESTIONS_COUNT] questions, 2 to 3 sentences each, plus a headshot. 4) What they get: backlink, bio, social promotion. 5) Deadline. Constraints: Personalize the reason for each expert; no mass-blast feel. Keep the ask small to maximize yes rates. Be specific about the backlink and promotion they receive. Include [YOUR_NAME] placeholder. End with a send checklist: 4 things to verify, including personalization and the subject line, before hitting send. Close with 2 subject line alternatives I can A/B test across my prospect list.
Variables to fill in
Replace each [variable] in the prompt with your own details:
[ROUNDUP_TOPIC] [EXPERT_TYPE] [MY_SITE] [QUESTIONS_COUNT] [YOUR_NAME]
Example input
ROUNDUP_TOPIC: email marketing trends 2026, EXPERT_TYPE: marketing consultants, MY_SITE: small business blog, QUESTIONS_COUNT: 3
How to use this prompt
Send to 15 to 25 experts; expect 5 to 10 replies. Publish the roundup, then notify every contributor with a shareable link. Thank contributors publicly to encourage shares.
Tips for the best results
- A small ask (3 short questions) gets far more yeses than a big one.
- Name a real reason you chose them; experts spot mass emails instantly.
- Notify contributors at publish; their shares drive the traffic.
Frequently asked questions
Do roundups earn backlinks?
Yes. Contributors usually share the roundup with their audience, giving you traffic, and many link to it from their own sites.
How many outreach emails should I send?
Quality beats quantity. Twenty deeply personalized emails outperform two hundred generic ones, and protect your sender reputation.