30 Blog Topic Ideas to Get the Creative Juices Flowing

Suffering from writer’s block? Need some creative motivation?

Writing blog post after blog post can make you feel like you are suffering from a writing hangover. Have you ever felt like your mind turned into jelly and  every ounce of creative juice has vanished from your existence?

OK, so that is a little dramatic, but you get the point. Every blogger goes through a dry spell now and then. And who wouldn’t want a few ideas to jumpstart the creative process?

How about 30 great ideas?

Ok, here goes…

Disclaimer: Ultimately, you need to decide which idea makes sense for your industry and your type of business.

1. Reviews

Write about anything…a product, business, website, book, music artist, travel destination, restaurant. Personal reviews come across as authentic and unbiased. Post pictures to authenticate your experience, like the menu from your favorite restaurant or a personal photo with the product in your hand. Also, occasionally the review can be unrelated to your industry. It is perfectly fine to show your audience a personal side so review away!

2. Events

Planning a business meeting? Going out of town to meet some clients? Taking a marketing class? Advertising a webinar?

Use your business life as impetus for your next blog post. If you are attending a networking event, blog about it. Is your company starting a new website? Changing its branding message? Blog about it. Are you introducing new seasonal products to your inventory? Blog about it. I think you get the point.

3. Valued Content

Link to your favorite online blogs or resources. Show your audience you are secure enough to share with them the myriad of valuable resources on the web.

4. Lists

Virtually any content can be organized into lists—from top 10s to the worst 100s and everything in between. Convert your next idea into a list blog post to change up the content a little and make it exciting. Add a number and keep on going.

5. News

Anything interesting going on in the world? That question is an understatement. Post about a recent news story related to your industry. It can even be unrelated as long as you don’t post unrelated content continually. I would stay away from religious and political topics unless your blog revolves around these controversial subjects.

6. Contests

Contest create buzz around your products and services.

7. How To

Your audience is engaging with your blog because they feel you have the authority to speak. Continue this thread and create some “how to” posts offering valuable information and answering your readers’ questions.

8. Polls

Poll your readers and ask them what type of content they want you to post. Make a post about it!

9. Tutorials and Guides

Product tutorials can come in many forms: how to, problem solving, assembly, cleaning, benefits, protection, etc.

10. Interviews

Conduct video, written or audio interviews with industry experts or staff members. You can also interview people who have used your products and services.

11. The year’s best posts

(i.e. The Best Posts of 2011)

12. Yearly predictions

(i.e. Social Media Predictions for 2012)

13. Highlight industry awards and recipients

Link to recognized experts.

14. Fun quizzes

Capture your readers’ attention with some bizarre topics that will stir up some conversation.

15. Special offers and discounts

Whenever you are offering a special, blog about it so your readers are aware.

16. Promotion post

Give readers a chance to promote their business in the comments.

17. Industry trends

Discuss what is happening in your industry

18. DIY

Creative uses for your product

19. Myths

Post your thoughts on myths that have precipitated from your industry

20. Photos

Share images from a recent event or from a customer’s experience with your products and services.

21. Tips

Tips and tricks

22. Secrets

Share some of your “special sauce” or “inside information” on your personal industry-related tactics.

23. Personal aspirations

People love to get inside the head of blog owners. Share a little of your aspirations in life.

24. Personal experience

Did your daughter just get married? Did you just give birth to a child? Did your sister graduate from college? Blog about a personal event and provide another way for your blog readers to connect with you.

25. Videos

Video please the reader who prefers visual stimulation. When posting videos, it’s helpful to post a written transcript below it for those readers who prefer copy (I am one of those people!).

26. Guest posts

Allow people to guest post on your blog as long as they provide valuable, related content. In return, they can post a link to their website. Specify on your blog that it is a guest post.

27. Local events

This type of posting works well for brick-and-mortar establishments.

28. QR codes

Hide some of your blog post behind a QR code and give instructions on how to scan one to discover what is on it. You can find some information about QR codes here: Use QR Codes for Your Business

29. Feedback

Psychology suggests that people love to be heard and valued. They want to offer their opinions. Write a post asking your readers for recommendations on anything. You may be surprised by the response.

30. Inspirational results

Share your past successes and how you achieved your goals. Every person can use some inspiration from time to time.

One last tip: Vary your post types. Too much of the same is not a good strategy.

Do you have any more creative blog post ideas?

Jenna Scaglione  (93 Posts)

Jenna Scaglione is a content writer, internet marketer, and a lover of family, friends and life. Jenna enjoys learning, growing and discovering the newest and latest trends on the internet. Known as "Lady Content", she lives in sunny Socal where she helps her clients around the world increase brand awareness on the internet through content writing and social media.