How to Never Run Out of Blog Post Ideas

How to never run out of blog post ideas
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🖊 This article was last updated on June 12, 2019

Struggling with writer’s block? Want to update your blog with fresh content but you’re out of ideas? Believe it or not, inspiration is everywhere. It’s enough to take a look around you. Think about the millions of questions that pop into your head every single day. Go online and see what other people are interested in.

In September 2018, there were more than 70 million new posts published on wordpress.com. Not to mention this doesn’t include smaller platforms like Squarespace, Wix, and Blogger.

Source: Worldometer

The competition is tight; if you want to build and engage your audience, you need to come up with original content. Posting articles once every few weeks won’t do the trick. After all, blogging is like any other business. The more effort you put in, the better the results.

Would you register a business and then forget about it for weeks or even months? Probably not. The same goes for your blog.

But how can you make sure you never run out of post ideas? Where should you look for inspiration? Most importantly, how to write content that your audience will love? Here are some foolproof ways to come up with blog post ideas whenever you need it!

Leverage the Power of Social Media

Rather than scratching your head and wondering what to write, ask your fans about it. Most likely, they post comments and ask questions already anyway, so why not use those to generate blog post ideas that get attention?

Check out existing questions left by your Social Media followers. Start a new thread on a topic of your choice. Encourage them to ask questions and express their concerns. This will get you more than enough material for your next posts. Plus, it’s a great way to connect with your audience and sparkle conversions.

you probably have followers on social media or on your mailing list. Why not just ask them what they'd like to learn about most?
you probably have followers on social media or on your mailing list. Why not just ask them what they’d like to learn about most?

Do the same with the comments left on your blog. See what your readers have asked and what their pain points are. Write everything down and you’ll find a way to compile all that information into engaging posts.

Get into the Habit of Taking Notes

How many times have you stumbled over an interesting article or forum thread, and bookmarked it for later? Check your bookmarks and put the most interesting ideas on paper (or a text doc).

Make a habit out of taking notes whenever you find something that’s worth reading. It doesn’t necessarily have to be related to your niche. With some creativity, you can connect just about any topic to your business.

Take notes whenever you get an idea. Maybe don't use post-it's but something like Evernote or OneNote though ;-)
Take notes whenever you get an idea. Maybe don’t use post-it’s but something like Evernote or OneNote though 😉

Let’s say you’re working as an online marketing consultant. Look for websites, blogs, forums, and social media groups in the following niches:

  • Business
  • Startups
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Small business tax
  • Finances
  • Internet marketing
  • Blogging
  • Digital nomads
  • Cryptocurrencies
  • SEO
  • PR and advertising

Read whatever you find interesting. To narrow down your options, search by topic popularity and rating. Check out any post that looks controversial.

Use Online Tools to Generate Blog Post Ideas

You’re not the only one struggling with writer’s block. Most bloggers are facing this problem once in a while. That’s why web developers are constantly launching new tools, from title generators to headline analyzers. Use these to maximize your reach with the right topics and get the creative juices flowing!

Portent, for example, generates topics and blog post ideas based on your subject of choice. All you need to do is to enter a word or phrase in the designated space. This handy tool will generate dozens of headlines that you could use for your posts.

Another option is Hubspot’s Blog Topic Generator. Here you can enter up to three nouns related to your niche. Hit “Give Me Blog Ideas,” and you’ll get a week’s worth of topics. If you sign up, you’ll receive a year’s worth of ideas for your blog. Sounds cool, isn’t it?

hubspot's blog ideas generator
hubspot’s blog ideas generator

Need more options? Try Blog About by Impact! Enter a keyword or keyphrase and then click Next. This tool will generate headlines that you can fill out as you wish.

You can also try SEO Pressor’s Blog Title Generator, which provides fresh headlines based on your keyword and type of post. Users can opt for generic posts, brand or product reviews, events, skills, and other criteria. This will ensure that your headlines are relevant and grammatically correct.

Answer the Public

Answer the Public is a website that aggregates results provides by Google and Bing. You can enter a topic or keyword in the designated box and choose your preferred language. This free tool will generate hundreds of questions that people typed into their favorite search engines.

For instance, if you enter the word “fitness,” you’ll get hundreds of results, such as:

  • Why Fitness Bands Don’t Work
  • Why Fitness Is Important
  • Which Fitness Tracker Is the Best?
  • Are Fitness Bootcamps Worth It?
  • And so on….

Furthermore, you can sort the results by type of question, such as where, why, when, how, which, who, and more.

PS: Don’t let the weird, impatient, old guy on the homepage freak you out. 

Check Out Q&A Sites

You’ve probably noticed that sites like Quora and Reddit pop up a lot on Google’s first pages whenever you were looking for information online. These platforms are a goldmine for bloggers and marketers.

The average person uses them to find answers to questions related to just about everything, from saving money to paying taxes or losing weight. Since users don’t have to display their real names, they’re more likely to ask about sensitive topics.

For example, many women wouldn’t ask about menstrual cups or pregnancy problems on Facebook, but they can easily do it on Quora where no one knows their identity. If your blog appeals to future moms, you could cover such topics in your next posts.

sixteen and pregnant, with a twist
Sixteen and pregnant, with a twist. Please don’t go down the “Quora rabbit hole” like I just did.

Once your article goes live, go back to these sites and drop a link to your blog. It’s a great way to get insights into your audience and provide them with the information they need when they need it the most. Not to mention that your traffic will skyrocket!

Review Products and Services in Your Niche

Last, consider writing unbiased reviews for products and services in your niche. These could be anything from books to kitchen appliances and smartphone apps. There are literally millions of things you can write about, so it’s impossible to run out of blog posts ideas!

So, what are you waiting for? Leverage the power of the Internet to create the most amazing blog posts ever! With so many resources available, you’ll always find something to write about.

Be bold and approach controversial topics. Write from your own perspective rather than saying the same things found on other sites and blogs. The only way to succeed in today’s competitive world is to be different.

Which approach do you like most?

Kristof
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