If you are interested in starting a blog but don't know what you want to write, here are five suggestions for finding blog topics to help you get started.
1.
Find 5-6 people whose work you admire.
See what they are writing about.
Is there a common theme in their writings? Are the topics similar? If people are writing about the same topics, it is likely because there is new information to share or readers are demanding the information.
You might even combine all their writings into one or two new ideas of your own.
Is there a position with which you disagree? Controversy can be polarizing, and many people avoid it because they are afraid it will drive people away.
But really, people are often drawn to controversy because it represents two points of view.
2.
Google the topics you found in Step #1 above.
Is Google suggesting themes or topics that could be appropriate for a blog post? These often come from topics that are entered into Google Search, so they represent topics that people want to know.
Also visit forums on your topics to see what kinds of questions people are asking.
They will often be asking for solutions to problems they have and information they need, so give it to them in your blog posts.
3.
Look at current affairs or hot trends.
What's on the magazine covers and in newspaper headlines? What is TMZ covering? How about other TV shows and talk radio? These can give you ideas for blog topics, too.
4.
Reprint articles from Ezinearticles.
com in your blog posts.
You must follow the rules, including keeping live links in the reprinted material, but this is a good way to provide solid information to the readers of your blog.
It also allows you to share information from other experts with your readers and show them which experts you are following as well.
You can also use videos from YouTube in your blog posts.
Search for messages that are consistent with the theme of your blog and that will provide value to your readers.
When using information from other experts or sources, it helps to add your own perspective or thoughts in your blog posts.
You can use information from others as an introduction to showcase your voice as an expert.
5.
Synthesize information from other sources.
Of course you should never steal information outright, but most research is based in taking information from other sources and putting it together in new ways.
Develop your own voice and perspective, and you will attract followers who are drawn to your message.
These five steps will help you get started in finding good blog topics.
You should test a variety of blog topics to see which ones your readers find most useful and most interesting to them.
1.
Find 5-6 people whose work you admire.
See what they are writing about.
Is there a common theme in their writings? Are the topics similar? If people are writing about the same topics, it is likely because there is new information to share or readers are demanding the information.
You might even combine all their writings into one or two new ideas of your own.
Is there a position with which you disagree? Controversy can be polarizing, and many people avoid it because they are afraid it will drive people away.
But really, people are often drawn to controversy because it represents two points of view.
2.
Google the topics you found in Step #1 above.
Is Google suggesting themes or topics that could be appropriate for a blog post? These often come from topics that are entered into Google Search, so they represent topics that people want to know.
Also visit forums on your topics to see what kinds of questions people are asking.
They will often be asking for solutions to problems they have and information they need, so give it to them in your blog posts.
3.
Look at current affairs or hot trends.
What's on the magazine covers and in newspaper headlines? What is TMZ covering? How about other TV shows and talk radio? These can give you ideas for blog topics, too.
4.
Reprint articles from Ezinearticles.
com in your blog posts.
You must follow the rules, including keeping live links in the reprinted material, but this is a good way to provide solid information to the readers of your blog.
It also allows you to share information from other experts with your readers and show them which experts you are following as well.
You can also use videos from YouTube in your blog posts.
Search for messages that are consistent with the theme of your blog and that will provide value to your readers.
When using information from other experts or sources, it helps to add your own perspective or thoughts in your blog posts.
You can use information from others as an introduction to showcase your voice as an expert.
5.
Synthesize information from other sources.
Of course you should never steal information outright, but most research is based in taking information from other sources and putting it together in new ways.
Develop your own voice and perspective, and you will attract followers who are drawn to your message.
These five steps will help you get started in finding good blog topics.
You should test a variety of blog topics to see which ones your readers find most useful and most interesting to them.