Blog post ideas. Sometimes we sit down, we open WordPress (or whatever platform you use) and we want to write a post. But we draw a blank. What did I do this weekend? No that’s not interesting. Wait, what are my favorite lip glosses? No I wrote about that! What should I write about? There are ways to never run out of blog post ideas and I am going to tell you!
Keep a Running List: I have a running list in my phone of ideas. Sometimes it may be a word or a phrase. Sometimes it’s a complete title or idea. These come to me at random times. I may be on the couch watching TV, working, running errands, or heck even on a plane. I go to this list and write it down immediately! Keeping a list on your phone is a great way to always have ideas.
Go to Pinterest: Pinterest is a great place for inspiration! I love scrolling through Pinterest when I’m bored or when I need inspiration. Be it for my blog or general life inspiration. You never know what kind of picture can trigger an idea. Remember though, be VERY careful about giving credit. Both for ideas and photos.
Get Inspiration From Others But DON’T Copy: Other bloggers posts are a great place to get inspiration. We all do it. You read a post a blogger posted and think “wow that’s a great idea” then put your own unique spin on it. The key is putting your own spin on it and NOT COPYING.
Think About What You Like To Read: What kinds of posts do you gravitate towards? Fitness advice? Beauty tips? Fashion posts? Whatever you love reading is probably a hint that you should be writing about those things too! Now granted I LOVE reading fashion posts, but I am no fashion blogger and will never be a fashion blogger. So there are exceptions to the rule.
Think of Your Focus: I wrote this post about if your blog needs a focus. My main reasoning is that no you don’t need ONE focus, but having a few topics that are your GO TO topics are a good idea. So think about your focus. If recipes, family stories, and crafts are the things you blog about most when you run out of ideas, think about those things and think about something you’ve wanted to blog about in that area. What’s a recipe you made recently that people would love? What’s a great book you read that someone should know about?
There is an endless amount of blog topics out there. You can also go to really old posts you’ve written and write something similar. Write a part two or three or seven. Write a personal story about your childhood. There is a way to never run out of blog post ideas, and following the above steps will really help you.
I’ve just started keeping a running list for post ideas and now I’m all scheduled out on my blog editorial calendar for 6 weeks! I love the idea of using Pinterest as inspiration for posts too!
This is such a great post! I keep a running list on my phone, so I can easily add to it whenever something pops up in my head (often in the middle of the night). I always try to think of what are posts I would like to read or what are posts I feel passionately about. I love that you say to take inspiration from others without copying. Certainly no blogger has claim to makeup posts or writing about their Instagram success, but like you said, just put your own spin on it.
These are excellent tips! If I hit a dry spell, I participate in weekly link-ups or do an old school blog survey and that usually gets the juices flowing again.
These are great ideas. When I’m having a little trouble thining of something I turn to the memo on my phone. I keep a list of post ideas, I jot them down whenever I think of something. I check out Pinterest for inspiration at times too though.
These are awesome tips! How many times have I been stuck trying to come up with ideas?! Too many times, lol. I love the idea of keeping a running list. Thanks for sharing! x Natalie http://www.thegirlwithbangs.com
YES YES YES, running list!! I sit down to schedule out my week ahead of time and can go to that running list to make it easy, especially when other ideas aren’t inspiring me. Also, I think about what *I* need or want to hear or know more about. It may make the post take a bit longer to write with the research needed but it helps ME while also then helping my readers!
I have a blog journal that I keep ideas in, or a running note on my phone then each week I have a google hangout with a blog friend and we talk about the ideas, write posts and chat
Awesome tips! I keep a pen and notepad in my bag at all times. I like to take advantage of times when I’m inspired and just write and write. Makes up for days I want to do anything but 😉 Great post!
I definitely keep a running list of blog ideas! I’m like you and they come to me at totally random times and if I don’t write them down I’ll just forget them. Once you have a running list going it will exceed what you need to have and you’ll always have a few back up options 🙂 thanks for sharing!
Great ideas!! I keep a running list in my phone to jot down ideas and a small notebook in my purse for notes and anything that pops up. Thanks for sharing!!
A running list always comes handy! I use my iPhone’s notes to keep adding new ideas to an existing note & whenever I run out of ideas, it’s my absolute rescue.
These are really great ideas! I keep a list of ideas in my note app and it really helps. Ideas come at different times and normally right when I’m about to go to sleep or sometimes in my sleep so having that phone near by helps! Thanks for sharing…
I love this post!! I always am thinking of blog post ideas and it’s always at the most random times! I try and write things down in my notes app and then fit them into my editorial calendar! Thank you for the tips!
Really good ideas! I’ve realized that it’s impossible for me to permanently run out of blog post ideas–my usual strategy is if I can’t think of anything to write, I just don’t write and go do something else. Odds are I’ll have plenty to write about next time.
Great tips! I really should start making a list of post ideas. I haven’t yet run out of things to say on my site, but I know I forget a quarter of the ideas I’ve thought to discuss.
Love this post! I like to keep a giant list going. Whenever I come up with a new idea, I add it to my list or create a rough draft in my WordPress dashboard. I also get a ton of inspiration from others. Like you said, it’s important to put your own spin on topics rather than directly copying another blogger’s thoughts. Great list!
These are great tips. I also keep a list of ideas, so I won’t forget. Sometimes, when I’m walking, an idea pops up, then I would just add it to my list.
This post is a great resource because one can certainly get burnt out of ideas when writing every single day. It’s important to always have fresh and meaningful content.
I also take notes in my phone! The best way I’ve found to come up with new content is just to drive or walk around downtown and get inspired–by places, by people, by events. I also tend to come up with a lot of ideas when I’m trying to fall asleep (kind of annoying, but also good). I highly suggest keeping a notebook by your bedside – we are our most creative in the time right before falling asleep!
I keep a list on my phone or write it down right before I fall asleep. That’s usually when my ideas come to me! Haha
I’ve just started keeping a running list for post ideas and now I’m all scheduled out on my blog editorial calendar for 6 weeks! I love the idea of using Pinterest as inspiration for posts too!
This is such a great post! I keep a running list on my phone, so I can easily add to it whenever something pops up in my head (often in the middle of the night). I always try to think of what are posts I would like to read or what are posts I feel passionately about. I love that you say to take inspiration from others without copying. Certainly no blogger has claim to makeup posts or writing about their Instagram success, but like you said, just put your own spin on it.
I never ever run out of blog ideas, it’s weird how my brain works – but I love it! ha ha!
These are excellent tips! If I hit a dry spell, I participate in weekly link-ups or do an old school blog survey and that usually gets the juices flowing again.
I have found this to be harder the longer I am blogging, which is not too long, but you know!! I love all of these tips!
I carry a notebook in my purse that is full of half written titles and partial lists. It’s great for those days when I just don’t know what to write.
I am huge with getting inspiration with others. If I like a style of a post, I often ask the blogger if it’s okay to use that same style.
These are great ideas. When I’m having a little trouble thining of something I turn to the memo on my phone. I keep a list of post ideas, I jot them down whenever I think of something. I check out Pinterest for inspiration at times too though.
My problem is that I have so many ideas but not enough time to write everything! I have a list of posts that I want to write someday.
These are awesome tips! How many times have I been stuck trying to come up with ideas?! Too many times, lol. I love the idea of keeping a running list. Thanks for sharing! x Natalie http://www.thegirlwithbangs.com
YES YES YES, running list!! I sit down to schedule out my week ahead of time and can go to that running list to make it easy, especially when other ideas aren’t inspiring me. Also, I think about what *I* need or want to hear or know more about. It may make the post take a bit longer to write with the research needed but it helps ME while also then helping my readers!
Thanks for the advice. Lately, I’ve been very distracted and unable to dedicate more time for my blog. I’ll surely keep a running list! 🙂
Since I do some food, there is always a holiday I can create a recipe. I definitly feel defeated after xmas so enjoy a little break.
i get random ideas at random moments,..like sometimes in the shower but i forget to write it down. i need to utilize my notes more often.
Great tips, i keep my ideas in a book at my bedside
I have a blog journal that I keep ideas in, or a running note on my phone then each week I have a google hangout with a blog friend and we talk about the ideas, write posts and chat
Awesome tips! I keep a pen and notepad in my bag at all times. I like to take advantage of times when I’m inspired and just write and write. Makes up for days I want to do anything but 😉 Great post!
I definitely keep a running list of blog ideas! I’m like you and they come to me at totally random times and if I don’t write them down I’ll just forget them. Once you have a running list going it will exceed what you need to have and you’ll always have a few back up options 🙂 thanks for sharing!
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Great ideas!! I keep a running list in my phone to jot down ideas and a small notebook in my purse for notes and anything that pops up. Thanks for sharing!!
A running list always comes handy! I use my iPhone’s notes to keep adding new ideas to an existing note & whenever I run out of ideas, it’s my absolute rescue.
These are really great ideas! I keep a list of ideas in my note app and it really helps. Ideas come at different times and normally right when I’m about to go to sleep or sometimes in my sleep so having that phone near by helps! Thanks for sharing…
Great tips! I keep a running list in my phone too but I’m going to start scouring Pinterest, too! That’s a great idea!
Great ideas for blog post ideas!! I have found carrying a message on my phone to keep ideas listed out on.
I love this post!! I always am thinking of blog post ideas and it’s always at the most random times! I try and write things down in my notes app and then fit them into my editorial calendar! Thank you for the tips!
This is a great post. We started doing rotating themes and find its easer to narrow it down as we do our editorial calendar
Yes! I totally agree with these, especially keeping a running list on my phone. So helpful when I’m in a creative rut!
Yes, Pinterest has indirectly made me think of a few things. I love that about it!
Really good ideas! I’ve realized that it’s impossible for me to permanently run out of blog post ideas–my usual strategy is if I can’t think of anything to write, I just don’t write and go do something else. Odds are I’ll have plenty to write about next time.
I’ve never thought of using Pinterest for blog ideas. Definitely will start now though! Thanks for the tips.
Great tips! I really should start making a list of post ideas. I haven’t yet run out of things to say on my site, but I know I forget a quarter of the ideas I’ve thought to discuss.
I need to just sit down and get a running list going. It really is my downfall but I know it’ll help so much.
Great advice!
I need to brainstorm and build up my post ideas again.
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I really need to start keeping a notebook with me. I need to write down ideas as they present themselves.
I like to scan magazine titles as y go through to grocery check out! Perfect inspiration.
Love this post! I like to keep a giant list going. Whenever I come up with a new idea, I add it to my list or create a rough draft in my WordPress dashboard. I also get a ton of inspiration from others. Like you said, it’s important to put your own spin on topics rather than directly copying another blogger’s thoughts. Great list!
These are great tips. I also keep a list of ideas, so I won’t forget. Sometimes, when I’m walking, an idea pops up, then I would just add it to my list.
I have a notebook filled with ideas and a schedule of when to post, so I think I’m good! But this post was still so helpful! Thank you for sharing!
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I love this post! I keep ideas all over the place, notepads, my phone, post it notes. I also love finding inspiration by reading other blog posts.
This post is a great resource because one can certainly get burnt out of ideas when writing every single day. It’s important to always have fresh and meaningful content.
I also take notes in my phone! The best way I’ve found to come up with new content is just to drive or walk around downtown and get inspired–by places, by people, by events. I also tend to come up with a lot of ideas when I’m trying to fall asleep (kind of annoying, but also good). I highly suggest keeping a notebook by your bedside – we are our most creative in the time right before falling asleep!
Brilliant ideas – I have tried to plan and schedule more this year. I am going to pin this for future reference. Kaz