Blog Post Ideas

by rita braun

Stumped on what to blog about?Stumped over what to blog about?

The internet is loaded with ideas for blog posts. Not wanting to feel left out, I created a list of my own.

Take a look. If something here inspires, get writing!

  • What will make your readers smarter? What will make their lives easier? Write about that.
  • Announce industry events you attended and the changes you made in your services as a result.
  • Announce a new tool, software, or online subscription you use for your business. Explain how it helped you and whether it improved your service in any way.
  • Announce events (workshops, seminars, etc.) your blog readers might be interested in attending. Explain why they would be interested.
  • Provide a thoughtful point of view on an article about your or your readers’ industries or services.
  • Refer readers to a helpful resource. Explain why you like it and how it might help your blog readers.
  • Announce new industry rules or trends, or new public policies that might affect your blog readers. Explain the potential effects.
  • Quote a thought leader. Explain the quote’s significance as it relates to you, your product or service, or target market.
  • Post an interesting industry fact and the significance of it.
  • Lighten it up. Post a funny industry-related story.

Related Reading
From problogger.com
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12 Essential Tips for Revitalising Your Blog in 2012

 Rita Braun writes and edits B2B publications for people who research, teach, market, and sell. Take a look at her work samples here, and contact her here.

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Marcy Phelps January 11, 2012 at 8:42 am

Thanks, Rita, for this great checklist. For me, selecting a topic is the most challenging part of developing any sort of content.

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rita braun January 11, 2012 at 9:02 pm

Marcy,

What I didn’t mention in this post and should have, but I just thought about it now. My REAL source of blogging inspiration has come from my site stats–the words people use to find me. I found viewers were looking for information I hadn’t blogged about. Lightbulb!

Thanks for the note, r.

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