How to keep your Blog Fresh – Even when you are out of Ideas
Author: chris | Filed under: Blogging Tips
No matter what you are blogging about, there is a chance that you will run out of ideas from time to time. After all, creating regular content on the same subject can be difficult. Although this can be a major problem, there are a few things you can do to keep your blog fresh.
1. Find guest bloggers. With this idea you no longer have to be in charge of writing every last post. Instead, you can hire one or more people in your place to upload content. Not only will this keep your blog fresh, but it will give your readers a different point of view on your subject matter – which can be a very good thing.
There are a couple of ways to compensate guest bloggers. If you have the money, you may want to offer a flat rate per piece. On the other hand, some are happy to submit posts for nothing more than a link back to their site. Either way, both parties are benefiting.
2. Ask readers what they want. If you do not stay in touch with your audience it can be difficult to know what type of content they are most interested in. Make your next post something similar to “What do you want to learn more about?” or “Ask your Questions Now.” Not only does this serve as a post itself, but it will help to generate future ideas.
3. Look at your traffic stats to determine which blog posts from the past were most popular. From here, you can do one of two things:
- Write another post based around the same topic – just make sure you give it a different spin. If your audience liked it the first time there is a good chance that they will feel the same way the next time.
- Do a round-up post. This is when you simply list popular articles from a particular time frame or on a targeted subject. For example, you could do something such as “The Five Most Popular Posts from Last Month” or “Popular Posts on Freelance Writing.”
4. Write a review. When you are having a difficult time generating your own ideas you can always review a product or service. In addition to giving you an idea for a blog post, you may be able to make some money if you use your affiliate link. Of course, your review should be based on a product/service that serves your niche.
The next time you are out of ideas and think that your blog is on its death bed, turn to the four tips above. They will help you keep your content fresh while generating new ideas.
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Twitter: @shankerbakshi
June 17, 2010 at 11:00 am #
“Look at your traffic stats to determine which blog posts from
the past were most popular”
best solution, i noted down jim and immediately got some fresh ideas for couple of my new posts.
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June 17, 2010 at 2:30 pm #
Look at your stats to see what keywords/phrases are being used to find you in the search engines.
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June 17, 2010 at 10:44 pm #
Please, no.
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June 18, 2010 at 3:31 am #
Love the point #3. I have never thought about that. Thanks.
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step 2 is a good points..
i love point no. 4, because we can got money from reviewing
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Also, by telling people how to keep your blog fresh
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i will implement this tips in my blog thanks.
Look at your stats to see what keywords/phrases are being used to find you in the search engines.
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Look at your stats to see what keywords/phrases are being used to find you in the search engines.
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Love the point #3.
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