At the start of the blog post challenge I get reminded that some people find it really difficult to find blog post inspiration I try to dis-spell this myth as soon as I can and that’s why I like to spend time going over how to become an expert in your niche.
But I thought I’d do a whistle stop tour of place to find blog post inspiration. Once you have got this clear in your mind and taken some time to research your niche you will have a constant stream of new ideas to write about. No longer will you have an excuse not to write about what is happening your world.
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Other Blogs in Your Niche – Find blogs and website that already have a strong presence and authority online and subscribe to their RSS feeds. With one click you will be able to see their latest stuff.
Forums – Forums are one of my favorite stomping grounds because they are home to some of your most targeted prospects. Many people use blogs to ask questions and if people have questions it wont be long until you find something to write about that will solve someones frustrations.
Podcasts – I talk about podcasts a lot but they are my favorite way of finding new information on the go. Listening to content in your niche while you are out and about is a great way to have your brain cells sparking and ready for when you put pen to paper or fingers on the keyboard.
Videos – Use the questions your find in forums and other places to find the answers to them on youtube and other video sites. Are there some good authority figures in your niche doing a lot of great content? Subscribe to them and get in to the habit of watching their stuff.
Twitter – Twitter is a great place to find content relevant to your niche. You can search twitter and find what people are tweeting about in your specific niche right away. Follow these people and visit their blogs, connect with them and see what they tweet about next.
Facebook – Facebook has a wealth of information you just need to do a bit of digging first. Use the Facebook Graph Search to find groups and fan pages in your niche. Listen to what people are talking about and provide content that matches this.
There are lots of other ways to find blog post inspiration, you just have to be open to finding them. One last thing is be social. Don’t just go in search of information but actually interact with people in these places, start building up a reputation as someone that wants to help and is a credible personality in your niche.
What’s your best way to find blog post inspiration? Have you got any good ways to get your brain cells buzzing? Please comment and share this post if you have found it useful.
December 16, 2013 at 1:24 am
Hi Beth,
These are great ways to get inspiration for your next blog post. There is so much out there and so many ways to find out what is going on in your niche.
For me, most of my inspiration comes from my comment section. Someone may ask a question, or want me to elaborate on something. Also, whenever I learn something new, I like to share it as a blog post!
-Donna
December 16, 2013 at 3:09 am
I agree, some great idea’s Beth.
For me it’s mostly from reading other blogs, that’s where I get most of my ideas. Forums are probably my next place to grab idea’s.
Although Donna had another fantastic way to come up with blog post idea’s.
December 16, 2013 at 8:03 am
Great tips and advice Beth, thanks for sharing as I know I also struggle sometimes. I sometimes go to the MLM PLR Store (which I used to use) and get ideas from the titles on there !
December 16, 2013 at 2:16 pm
Hey Beth,
Thanks for sharing and appreciate the write. Oh yes, whenever I get writer’s blog, I will head over to Feedburner and check on my latest feed. Take those ideas and form them into something better 🙂
Most of the time, we just don’t see those ‘treasure’ even when they are right in front of our eyes!
Great write and thanks for that.
December 17, 2013 at 4:06 am
Great ideas, Beth! I also find that the longer I am on-line and marketing, the more I see blog-fodder everywhere!
I think I also have the gift of the gab as I sometimes find a post getting far too long, so Ta-daa!! I have a three-parter!!
December 17, 2013 at 2:22 pm
Creating fresh content is always a challenge but like you said there is tons of info everywhere..
December 17, 2013 at 2:22 pm
Hehe,
Agnes, that is so true about chopping blog posts into parts, its a great tip who don’t know when to stop 🙂
Beth 🙂
December 17, 2013 at 2:28 pm
You absolutely true Reginald. We have to train our eyes and brain to see all the good inspiration that is out there.
Beth 🙂
December 17, 2013 at 2:29 pm
Hi Merle,
That’s a nice little tip looking at other titles 🙂
Beth
December 17, 2013 at 2:31 pm
Hi Ron,
Yes the comment section is a great place, especially if you have taken the time to leave a question for your readers to answer 🙂 That way you can be sure to give people what they need.
Beth 🙂
December 17, 2013 at 2:31 pm
Hi Donna,
Yes I agree about the comment section, this is a great place to get some inspiration. Because you can be sure that you are actually creating content that people actually want to read.
Beth 🙂
December 17, 2013 at 3:02 pm
A timely reminder of places to find inspiration.
I’ve learned a lot since starting the blog challenge but there’s still a long way to go.
December 17, 2013 at 3:06 pm
Hi Suzanna,
Thanks for your comment, I also run blogging challenges which you are welcome to join if you hop on my newsletter you’ll be notified in the new year when we have the next one. 🙂 https://simplebloggingnetwork.com.its-so-blogging-simple
Beth
December 17, 2013 at 6:05 pm
Great, ideas thank you. I do find the more blog the easier it is to think of ideas. I’m learning quick ideas are just as important as longer blogs. There are still days where I have writers block so these are great ideas to go to when that happens.
December 17, 2013 at 9:41 pm
Great post! A lot of people struggle with finding something to talk about. Using these strategies will help anyone. Don’t over think…just do it!!
December 18, 2013 at 3:37 am
Hey, I’m so glad I found your Blog, Beth. I’ve been going through some of your posts and find them most interesting! I especially like this one about different ways to get blog post ideas. I know I will be back for more! Thanks! Peace.
December 19, 2013 at 10:47 pm
Hi Jeanne,
Thanks for stopping by my blog and I am glad you found my posts interesting. I just read your post about the donkeys 🙁
Regards,
Beth 🙂
December 19, 2013 at 10:48 pm
Thanks for your comment Mike and thanks for stopping by
Beth
December 24, 2013 at 10:59 am
Stopping by other blogs is the easy peasy way to never run out of ideas. I publish 5 posts daily using this approach. Great tips Beth!
December 28, 2013 at 10:49 pm
Other blogs in my niche and forums are the most effective places to get my inspiration.
Being social is important, too.
Great posting!
Thank you for reminding me Beth…
March 4, 2014 at 7:01 am
Creating a fresh which is not only unique but also engage the readers is a more difficult. You mention great idea here. Thanks Beth..
March 14, 2014 at 2:48 pm
I have just started a new blog and hope that after implementing some of the afforementioned tips things will get better. Thanks for the blog post inspirations!
April 6, 2014 at 8:29 pm
Hope my blog post helped Pierro. If you liked this one, you might like to get on my newsletter here
Beth