What was that brilliant blog post idea I had yesterday that I didn’t write down? Yep, I’ve been there. We’ve all been there. Where did all those thoughts go, and why can’t we remember any of those topic ideas? I don’t know.
But, what I do know, is that when you have these million dollar blog ideas, write them down! Because, guess what, you’ll forget. Which brings me to the reason for this post. For the times when you don’t have a pen and paper handy or, err, I mean computer nearby and your brain is spilling out the most awesome, unforgettable ideas, you can click over to this post for some new ones.
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HERE ARE NO FAIL BLOG POST IDEAS:
SPIN-OFF POSTS.
Pay attention to what you’re searching for on Pinterest or on the Internet. Then, spin that topic to something you could write about.
Let me give you some examples. If you have a home living blog like me, and your next home project is updating your bedroom, you’re probably searching on Pinterest for bedroom ideas. While you may be doing a post on your bedroom update, consider writing some spin-off posts from that. Think details and specifics. You may mention in your bedroom update post about how you made a new headboard, but couldn’t your headboard project be an entirely separate post?
Look back on your previous posts, too. Re-read them. Find sentences in those posts that trigger you for a similar spin-off topic. Spin-off posts are great because you can link to a previous post and encourage your readers to remain on your site, thus reducing your bounce rate.
MAGAZINE-BASED POSTS.
This idea is so wonderful because you can go look through magazines anytime. You don’t have to actually subscribe to them, though you can subscribe to many magazines for free (just Google “free magazine subscriptions” if you’re interested).
You can instead hit up your local Barnes & Noble or any other bookstore in your area (heck, even the grocery store carries magazines) and peruse the ones that have a similar topic to that of your blog. I think it goes without saying, but do not plagiarize. Just get ideas and run with them. You may skim the magazine’s contents and find a title that grabs your attention and gives you an idea for your next blog post.
IDEAS FROM OTHER BLOGGERS.
If you’re going to be a blogger or are already blogging, I’d recommend subscribing to receive blog posts via email from your favorite bloggers, especially bloggers who blog about the topics you like to write about. Check your email often, and you may see a post that sparks your interest. Then, think spin-off.
Maybe you read a blog post about fun family games to play when you’re board. Maybe you have a fun homemade game you play with your family that this blogger didn’t mention (because the game was invented by you!). BAM! A post idea. It’s always good to bring new ideas to your blog. Your uniqueness and ideas will begin to set you apart from the other bloggers out there, and that’s when you’ll start to gain loyal followers.
TIME-RELATED POSTS.
This one can mean many things, including:
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- Holiday posts. Say you have a DIY blog and Valentine’s Day is approaching. What better time to do V-day crafts with your kids and blog about it. If you’re having trouble coming up with fun DIY crafts to do, go back to # 3 on this list (ideas from other bloggers). Do a few Pinterest searches. I’m sure you’ll find some ideas you hadn’t thought of. Then, apply #1 on this list (spin-off posts). Think of a way you can alter what that blogger did to make it your own, fresh twist.
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- Time of year posts. If it’s the beginning of a new year, the middle of the year, or the end-of-year, you’ve got a ton of post ideas right there. If you have a travel blog, think “Best Places to Visit in 2017” or “Vacation Spots to End Your Year with a Bang.”
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- Weather-related posts. Indoor and outdoor posts are glorious. When I’m stuck indoors, I’m constantly searching for “Fun Things to Do on a Rainy Day” or “Indoor Ideas with Kids.”
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- Seasonal posts. Some ideas: “10 Ideas to Get you Through a Cold Winter,” “No-Fail Summer Activities with Your Toddler,” “Awesome Photo Shoot Ideas During Fall.”
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- Month-driven posts. The beginning of each month is great because it’s like a new beginning twelve times a year. Think about how you can apply spin-off content to a new month, or a new beginning, such as: “10 No-Bake Cookie Recipes for December,” “How to Be Productive this April,” and “How to Get Organized in September.”
Keep in mind that you can use these ideas anytime and come back to them when you’re in a blogging rut!