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What to blog about when you’re out of ideas.

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blog post ideas

I always keep this little notebook with me, and whenever an idea for a blog post crosses my mind, I make sure to write it down right away. There are those days though, when I sit down to write a post, look at my notes and see nothing but a blank page.

Whenever I feel stuck, I always try to think about a fun and unique topic to blog about. Rather than pushing out content just for the sake of publishing a post, I’d rather take a little break and put some effort into my post. Sort of a “quality over quantity” thing. If you ever feel stuck or don’t know what to blog about, try writing about these things:

What are you good at?

If you are completely out of ideas, try writing about something that you’re good at and share your tips with others. I find that the posts that provide a lot of quality, ones that your readers find helpful, are simply timeless. What this means is that they will stand the the test of time and will keep bringing you new readers on regular basis. Maybe you’re a great cook, an awesome writer, you’re good with computers, are obsessed with working out or you’re crazy good with makeup- whatever it is that you’re good at, share it with others. Your readers will really appreciate it and if they find your content very helpful, they’re more likely to share it with others.

What are you passionate about?

I’ve always liked photography, but it wasn’t until I started blogging that my passion for it really ignited. It also wasn’t until a few years a go that I really felt that I was getting good at it. I loved watching different tutorials, reading photography books and articles. Back in September  of last year my blog was about to turn 2 years old and I really wanted to celebrate it by writing some fun posts. That’s when I got the idea to write a few posts about photography. I decided to show my readers how far I’ve come, share a few tips and tricks that I’ve learned along the way. Because I was so passionate about that topic, it was extremely easy for me to write about it. Even though it’s been months since I’ve published it, my Photography Tips for Bloggers post is still the most popular post on this blog. It still brings me tons of traffic every day, I still get comments on it and occasionally I get emails from other bloggers thanking me for writing that post. Knowing that something that was so fun to work on was so helpful to others is a really awesome feeling.

Get personal.

Getting a little personal can really pay off, especially when you have no idea what to blog about. I think that being a little nosey is just a part of our human nature. I always enjoy reading personal posts, I feel that they always help me get to know the author better. Everything in the blogging world may seem so glamorous and perfect and it can be a bit tough trying to decide how much of yourself to share on your blog. Usually posts that give others a little glimpse into your life get high levels of engagement from your readers. In the girl-talk category, I’ve shared a few personal posts, such as my fears about getting older, struggles with confidence, or learning to live with a more positive attitude, etc.

Make a list

Another thing that pretty much everyone likes to read are lists. Write up a list of your favorite makeup, skincare products, books, or even blogs. Some of my most popular posts from the past couple of months include a list of my Favorite Setting Powders, a list of my favorite No-makeup Makeup Products and a list of my favorite Liquid Pen Eyeliners.

Check out your analytics

Your blog analytics can tell you a whole lot about your readers and their behavior. Take a look at your analytics and see what kind of posts seem to be most popular ones and which ones get the most visits. Maybe there are some categories on your blog that you’ve been neglecting?

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Ultimately, if you really feel stuck and can’t get yourself to write about anything interesting, take a break. Sometimes doing something entirely different from your usual routine can give you tons of ideas and inspiration.

19 Comments

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    Rita Macedo
    June 13, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    This is a great post! Lately I haven’t been suffering with “bloggers’ block” because I have been organising everything much better! I plan what posts I’m going to write at a certain day and like that I have more time so think about an idea if I have a “blank day”! Your posts about photography are always amazing and really helpful! Xx

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      Paula
      June 14, 2015 at 4:06 pm

      Thanks so much Rita! I could never plan my blog posts, even though I tried to, so many times :) I always just go with the flow, but if I don’t post for a few days in a row, then I definitely feel like I’m slacking haha :)

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    Charlotte C
    June 13, 2015 at 5:32 pm

    Recently my mind has been going blank when it comes to writing a new blog post, but this post was really helpful, thankyou! x

    http://allthingsmakeupbeautyandlife.blogspot.co.uk/

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      Paula
      June 14, 2015 at 4:06 pm

      Thanks so much Charlotte!

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    Joanna Joy
    June 14, 2015 at 3:44 am

    This is a great post! Thank you for sharing, it really helped me think of new things to write about. I read your photography post. That is a great one.

    astylishlovestory.blogspot.com

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      Paula
      June 14, 2015 at 4:07 pm

      I’m so happy you enjoyed this post Joanna! :)

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    Maddy
    June 14, 2015 at 4:02 am

    Such a useful post, I’m really stuck for ideas at the moment so this was perfect for me!
    Maddy, xo // UNSTITCHEDD // Enter my £180+ Summer Giveaway here

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      Paula
      June 14, 2015 at 4:07 pm

      Thanks Maddy!

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    Porcelain Beauty
    June 14, 2015 at 9:49 am

    I loved this post! A few weeks back I felt as though I was in a real slump when it came to my blog, I struggled to think of any ideas and if it wasn’t for scheduling ahead of myself the week before, my blog would have missed a few days worth of content. I will definitely be bookmarking this for future!

    Heather, porcelainbeautyx

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      Paula
      June 14, 2015 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks Heahter! I wish I was better at the whole scheduling ahead thing :)

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    Danielle
    June 14, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    Thank you for sharing your ideas, these are very helpful!
    Xx, Danielle

    Danielle Veronica

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      Paula
      June 14, 2015 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks so much Danielle ;)

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    Yasmin
    June 14, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    This is such a helpful post. I’ve been finding it a little difficult to write my new blog which is less personal and I get ideas but then I seem to find it difficult to write! I’m going to have a look at my analytics and take on board your tips too!

    http://www.yasminqureshi.co

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      Paula
      June 14, 2015 at 4:11 pm

      Thanks Jasmin! I’d make sure that I write those ideas down anyway, sometimes I have these awesome ideas but don’t even know where to begin writing about them. Usually I find it much easier to go back to that original idea after some time has passed (I say that I let them “cook” for a little bit) and writing comes much easier ;)

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    Brenda BusyBee
    June 14, 2015 at 4:53 pm

    Such a great post Paula and one I will definitely bear in mind for future. I have been trying to be better at scheduling so that I don’t get moments of panic where I don’t have anything to post about! :) x

    Brenda BusyBee

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    Bree
    June 15, 2015 at 11:34 am

    Great suggestions! I’m all about keeping a list of “back up” post ideas for when I go through a creative block.

    Bree || The Urban Umbrella

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    Siham
    June 16, 2015 at 12:09 am

    These are great suggestions. I like to get slightly personal in a way that be interesting, something like sharing favorite things that might be the same as other people’s or something like that. I’ve stumbled upon your blog and I already love it :) x

    | http://www.noirettediary.com |

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    Dasha
    June 23, 2015 at 4:59 am

    Very helpful, very true, i think we all love personal posts:) Great ideas, sometimes even when i have a few extra post ideas, i have days, when i don’t feel like writting any of them, that’s when i really need some inspiration!

    http://coffeetalkwithdasha.blogspot.com

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    Anita
    October 14, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    pretty helpful post! it’s my first time on your blog and I love your sleek design :)

    Anita|AllThingsAnita

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