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Eight Unconventional Tips for Better Blog Post Ideas Posted: 04 Nov 2013 04:28 AM PST As a blogger, I've come across a lot of well-worn advice on generating ideas. Much of the advice out there is very useful – like using mindmapping, or setting side time for idea generation. Chances are, though, you’ve heard it all before. So today, I wanted to share some tips you might not have come across until now. #1: Write Fewer Posts By cutting the number of posts you write, you free up more time to focus on your ideas. Stick with the same number of ideas, though – that way, you can cut the weaker ones. Further reading: How Many Posts Should You Write Each Week (DailyBlogTips) #2: Try a Different Structure Structures themselves can present lots of new ideas – and if your posts tend to be structured in the same way (e.g. a lot of "how to" posts or list posts), they can breathe new life into your blog. Further reading: 8 Under-Used Blog Post Structures to Try Today – and 24 Inspiring Examples (Zen Optimise) #3: Survey Your Readers Wouldn't it be great to make sure your posts hit the exact topics your readers care most about? An easy way to do this is with a survey: you can ask readers for all their problems and questions. Further reading: Case Study: How an Audience Survey Fueled Real Business Growth (Copyblogger) #4: Add Extra Value Whenever you come up with an idea, ask yourself how you can add more value for the reader. That might be with quotes, examples, further reading, engaging images, practical tips… Further reading: Five Simple Ways to Add Value to Your Content (DailyBlogTips) #5: Use Pen and Paper Although nifty apps and handy websites are often a key part of bloggers' workflow, there's also a lot to be said for the humble pen and paper. Grab a notebook and get away from your desk to brainstorm. Further reading: Why I Use Pen and Paper Notebooks AND Digital Tools To Take Note (Beth's Blog) #6: Work from a Past Post Take a look at a popular post from last month (or even last year). Could you write a follow-up? If the post explained "why", tell readers "how" – and vice versa. There's always a new angle to be found. Further reading: Come up with 10 Post Ideas [Day 11 – 31DBB] (ProBlogger) #7: Read Other Blogs Critically Next time you read a useful blog post, ask yourself how it could be better. (More examples? Quotes? Screenshots? Both sides of the story?) Create your own post using the original idea and take it much further. Further reading: How to Find More Content Ideas than You'll Ever be Able to Create (Copyblogger) #8: Think Win-Win Every time you write a post, ask yourself what you're trying to accomplish. Work toward a particular call to action – like asking readers to comment, getting them to tweet your post, or telling them about your products. Further reading: How to Add a Call to Action to Your Post (DailyBlogTips)   Do you struggle to come up with ideas – or do you have loads of ideas that never make it onto your blog? Let us know your problems or your tips in the comments.       Wanna learn how to make more money with your website? Check the Online Profits training program!

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