One of the challenges many bloggers face is coming up with fresh content on a regular basis. I have several blogs in my stable and try to post at least one post per day. Some days are easier than others and there have been quite a few days where it took me longer to think about what to write than to actually write the post.
A while back, I wrote a post entitled 10 easy blog post ideas and based on the comments it seemed to be a valuable post and helped other bloggers. I wanted to write a follow up post and share some additional ideas for blog posts. An additional bonus is the fact that the ideas I am going to list are all super easy and should take no more than 15 minutes to create.
Easy Blog Post Ideas
- New Blogs you discovered – As bloggers we are always cruising the blogosphere and checking out different blogs in our niche. Why not write a post and introduce your readers to another blogger and link to the other blog and write some thoughts on why they should check it out. Bonus – This is a great way to break the ice and meet new blogging friends .
- Best of Posts – I love reading and writing best of posts. This is a great way to highlight your posts and it is very easy to create especially if you use a plugin to help with your round up posts.
- Ask a question – Another easy idea is to ask your readers a question, you can throw in a poll too. In my last post, I asked what makes a someone an expert blogger . This sparked a great debate in the comment section and drew a lot of traffic to my blog as well.
- Expand on comment – One of the greatest things about blogs is the content that comes after the post in the comment section, why not take advantage of that and find a comment to expand upon and write a post about it.
- Video Post – This is an area I need to dive into deeper as I have only done a couple so far. Why not just turn on your camera or web cam and talk about you topic for 5 minutes or so. Another twist on this idea is to find a video that someone else has made that would interest your readers and pop it on your site with a couple of sentences introducing it.
- Cool Web Discovery – This could be a post about a new twitter follower tool or anything else you think would interest your readers.
- Archived Post – Your old posts are a treasure trove of blog post ideas. Take a look at your older posts and see what you can add.
- Rants – These are post where you spout off about something that annoys you. It will feel good to get it off your chest and chances are if it bugs you, some of your readers may feel the same way.
- Check your google analytics for idea- google analytics will let you know what keywords are drawing people to your site. It is a great idea to continue to write posts about those topics and this will also help you build up your authority.
- Yahoo Answers – Do a quick search for questions that match your niche. As an expert in your niche you should write a post about it and answer the questions on your blog. Again, this will go a long way in building up your authority.
There you have it, 10 more fast and easy blog post ideas.
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I would love your thoughts in the comment section..Can you add any fast and easy bog post ideas?
In one of my comment here, I mention that one can get inspire from blog comment, only if you are the type that read all your comment. Expand on comment is a good and easy way to get inspire for a tittle or complete new post.
Guest post on another blog – one that has a different topic to your own. That way you get to write on a new topic and promote your site.
PS
My blog is always open to a guest post/s.
nina
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i love your blog post idea. you simplify it. i will surely try it. i am a new blogger. im searching for the effective ways to be effective blogger
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Awesome collection
These types of posts are generally really easy to write but they are a little bit fluff.
Either way, it’s good to break up serious posts with the occasional video post now and again.
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Great ideas…I liked the expanding comment and video post..
Some nice ideas for post out there
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These are some great ideas for those looking for something to post about. If you spend enough time on the net surely something will spark and idea for you.
Hi Dan,
That’s me all over though. I’m a hopeless finisher.
Sorry to have not kept in touch recently after your brilliant 30 in 30 challenge. How are you doing with that? I’ve been having such a busy time here, it sort of went out the window
I’ve just joined Carlos’ pre-writing challenge so this post was very timely. I’ve got to write a fortnights worth of blog posts in the next 20 days. This is one challenge I’m determined to finish so off to check out part one of this post
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@Eleanor Edwards @ UK charity GiveABrick, Eleanor, it is great to see you back. The “30 in 30 challenge is going well, I have had about 20 new blogging contacts so far
I will stop by soon to check out your post and learn more about the writing challenge
I like how you think
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I like your ideas especially about video posting. I know google loves video posting for sure. I’ve been wanting to do more with video just need to take the time to do this. Thanks for your great ideas.
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It actually just happening for me, after joing one SEO firm I am not getting time to write article, Although I get time sometime but my brain do not activate to write article as I want to post some new things on my blog.
Well your ideas are some effective for me to get new posting idea. Thanks.
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These are a very nice posts ideas Dan, I follow some of these and need to do more!
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These are good ideas, hey I noticed you dumped the twittley plug-in for Topsy? Did you do a post about this and I missed it?
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Thanks Justin, I just made the change yesterday…the post will be coming soon
great info,i have some more ideas….
1.Do an interview…
2.Tell a story
@mk akan, Interviews are great especially if it is someone interesting and you can get a scoop. I always like hearing stories, that is another good one.
Questions from readers also can be posting ideas. Why don’t create Q&A section where reaaders can ask questions so, we can write an article based on the question..
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@Fazreen, I think I may just do that, great tip !
Interesting Article. Let me add more some tips Dan. Ideas from your readers comments, sometimes my readers ask me about something and if I’m not have an article about it, I’ll create one
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@Latief@AnotherBlogger, Great idea.
Excellent tips. I just posted something similar – basically the same method you mentioned as your fourth. GMTA
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I love your first tip. I think this is a very healthy way to promote other blog owners and at the same time a good way to start and get connected with another blogger.
This is a great, very practical list of idea.
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@Alison Moore Smith@Start Blogging, Thanks Allison
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Great post Dan,
These are some great ideas, I am always looking for ways to add more content. I have enough ideas for adding content where I can blog almost daily. With some of your tips, I think I can come up with some more ideas fill the blank spots.
Now I have to figure how to make more time to post daily.
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@element321 @evolutionary designs, I hear ya. I worked from home because of snow for the last 2 days so I had some time to build up about a weeks worth of posts.
@Dan Keller,
Awesome, I can’t wait to see what you got planed.
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Fantastic list of ideas Dan! This post topic has been written about a lot, but you’ve provided some new and insightful tips.
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@Keller Hawthorne, Thanks Keller for your comment and stopping by. I tried to think of some ideas that are a little different, I am glad you enjoyed.