What do we want? TRAFFIC! When do we want it? NOW! In all seriousness, traffic, and lots of it, is the key to blogging success. So how do we bloggers generate content that will a) guarantee consistent traffic, and b) get people to come back for more? I have discovered 21 blog post ideas that all top blogging sites feature. Steal these article ideas, and your blog too will become a raging success.
1. Ultimate Guide to [Popular Topic]:
Here’s where you create a comprehensive guide covering everything readers need to know about a popular topic in your niche. This article idea is broad enough to get significant interest in the subject, and it gives you a stage to set yourself up as an authority on the subject.
For example, “The Ultimate Guide on How to Cook Vegan“.
This is a great, all-encompassing article idea for linking to any other articles such as vegan recipes. There would also be affiliate linking opportunities for the best products and recipe books.
2. List of Top [Number] Resources for [Specific Need]:
It’s time to curate a list of the best resources, tools, or websites related to a specific need or interest within your niche. I like this article idea, because it is useful for you as well as your readers!
For example, “Essential Equipment for Sourdough Bread Baking“. This article idea kills two birds with one stone, by giving you a reference point for your go-to tools, as well as being helpful for your readers who are just starting out.
It also provides ample opportunity for affiliate marketing!
3. How to [Achieve Specific Goal] in [Timeframe]:
Provide a step-by-step guide on achieving a specific goal within a set timeframe. This will attract significant readership because of the urgency and the promise of an outcome.
For example, “How To Lose 10 Pounds In A Month, According To Experts“. Who doesn’t want to lose a specific amount of weight by the next special event? An article idea like this is sure to drive significant traffic to your blog.
4. [Number] Ways to [Solve Problem or Achieve Goal]:
Another article idea to drive significant traffic to your blog is to offer a variety of solutions to tackle a common problem.
For Example, “11 Ways to Save Money on Groceries“. Using a number is attractive to readers because it promises an easy, list-style read. Targeting a specific pain point that many people can relate to, such as the rising price of groceries, is a great way to get a lot of clicks through to your blog.
5. Case Study: How [Company/Individual] Achieved [Impressive Result]:
Using a blog post to analyze a successful case study within your niche will provide insights and inspiration to your readers, and drive significant traffic to your blog. Even better, make it your own case study, which makes the goal more personal and seem more achievable.
For example: “How I Make over $10,000 each Month with a Niche Site“. I love reading blog posts like this because they are written from a first person perspective, so it feels like you are on a personal level with the author. What’s more, these blog posts are so inspiring and motivating!
6. Interview with [Industry Expert]:
Another great way to inspire your readers and drive significant traffic to your blog is to interview a well-known expert or influencer in your niche. People who love that influencer will flock to your blog just to read more about them, and discover you in the process!
For example, “Financial Case Study: Michelle Schroeder-Gardner, Millionaire Blogger“. For people who already love these influencers, your interview will give them something a little bit different, and it’s a great way to attract new readers to you!
7. Behind the Scenes: [Process/Strategy] Revealed:
Another great way to drive significant traffic to your blog is to provide a nuts-and-bolts, behind the scenes look at your creative process.
For example, I have written this article on “How to Resurrect a Weak Sourdough Starter“. This blog post provides a helpful look into my plan of action when my sourdough starter is suffering from weeks of unuse (it happens!).
These kinds of blog post articles are not only helpful, but relatable, and reassure readers that they don’t have to have it all together.
8. [Number] Common Mistakes to Avoid When [Specific Activity]:
Here’s a fun one! Highlight common pitfalls and mistakes related to a specific topic, and offer guidance on how to avoid them.
For example, “4 Major Mistakes That Are Blocking Your Pinterest Growth“. This is a great blog post idea, because it address a common pain point for bloggers (Pinterest growth), and delivers advice in a unique and relatable way (it’s a great read!)
9. FAQs: [Topic/Industry] Explained:
Compile a list of frequently asked questions about a specific topic or industry and provide detailed answers.
For example, “Frequently Asked Sourdough Questions“. This blog post idea is great for readers wanting to get a little bit deeper, plus it sets you up as a bit of an expert (since you’re the one with all the answers).
10. Ultimate Glossary of [Industry Terminology]:
Create a comprehensive glossary of terms and jargon commonly used in your industry.
For example, “Sourdough Glossary: 54 Sourdough Bread Terms Explained“. This is another great blog post to show how much knowledge you have, plus it can be linked in your other sourdough blog posts!
11. [Number] Myths Debunked About [Topic/Industry]:
Here’s a fun and controversial blog post idea that’s sure to drive significant traffic to your blog. Challenge common misconceptions or myths related to your niche and provide evidence to debunk them.
For example, “Breaking 5 Myths About Being Vegan“. Again, it’s another opportunity for you to display topical authority (which Google LOVES), plus a lot of people will be interested in hearing how the myths are confronted.
12. [Number] Tips for [Specific Activity/Goal]:
Again, using a number is a great way to get people to click through to your blog post. Here’s where you provide actionable tips to help readers improve their skills or achieve a specific goal within your niche.
For example, “10 Baking Tips for Perfect Cakes“. This blog post addresses a common pain point, thus attracting hordes of people, plus it again sets you up as an expert within your niche.
13. Beginner’s Guide to [Topic/Activity]:
Creating a beginner-friendly guide covering the basics of a specific topic within your niche is a great way to drive traffic to your blog.
For example, “Beginner’s guide to Pinterest for Bloggers“. Targeting beginners is a great way to attract a lot of people, since a LOT of people begin something (not a lot make it further!).
14. Ultimate Checklist for [Specific Task or Activity]:
Create a comprehensive checklist to help your readers stay organized and efficient when completing a specific task.
For Example: “The Ultimate Blog Post Checklist“. This type of blog post is always going to be popular, since millions of people have a blog (I am not even kidding), and it is never not going to be useful. Plus, your personal angle on this topic will still be relevant, even though this is a competitive key word with many experts.
15. [Number] Productivity Hacks for [Specific Audience]:
Offer productivity tips and techniques tailored to the needs of your target audience.
For Example, “20 Simple Productivity Tips To Get More Done as a Stay-at-Home Mom“. Productivity is such a common pain point for SAHM, who has the constant battle between needed rest and getting more done. But this is not a pain point specific to SAHMs – your target audience can definitely benefit from your productivity hacks, so write about it!
16. [Number] Inspirational Quotes to [Motivate/Inspire]:
Curate a collection of motivational quotes related to your niche to inspire your readers.
For Example, “51 Stay-at-Home Mom Quotes That Capture the Many Sides of Motherhood“. Quotes are such a popular searched-for thing, and your list of niche-specific quotes is sure to drive significant traffic to your blog.
17. [Number] Lessons Learned from [Personal Experience/Project]:
Sharing valuable lessons gained from your personal experiences will always be a click-driver, as people love hearing a personal/unique slant on certain topics.
For example: “13 Hardest Blogging Lessons I’ve Learned”. This sort of article is encouraging, relatable, and inspiring. Having a side hustle such as blogging is SO popular right now, so this blog post idea is sure to drive a ton of traffic your way!
18. [Number] Ways to Overcome [Common Challenge]:
Provide practical solutions and strategies to help potential and current readers overcome common challenges in your niche.
For example, “7 Reasons Why Your Sourdough Isn’t Rising“. This is a great article idea to show the extent of your knowledge on the subject, and to set yourself up as the go-to person when people need answers.
19. [Number] Ways to Monetize Your [Blog/Website]:
Passive Income has become such a buzzword in current years that this kind of article will always drive significant to your blog. There are so many different ways to monetize in blogging, your specific, tried-and-true strategies will always be useful.
Here’s a good example to look at: “12 Ways to Make Money Blogging“. People’s unique experiences with making money on and offline are super fascinating, and your experience will be no exception!
20. [Number] Tips for Building a Successful [Business/Brand]:
Offer actionable advice and strategies for building a successful business or brand in your niche.
For Example, “7 Pinterest Hacks for Growing Traffic“. Pinterest is such an integral part of online side hustles, since it is essentially a free marketing tool. Any advice on how to build a successful Pinterest account is sure to drive significant traffic to your blog.
21. [Number] Strategies for [Increasing/Improving] [Specific Metric]:
Provide strategies and techniques for increasing or improving a specific metric, such as website traffic, social media engagement, or revenue.
For Example, “8 Things I did to Get 200,000 Page Views in One Day.” People love hearing your personal success statistics, and will flock to your blog to learn about the exact 8 things you did to get them.
Conclusion:
Crafting engaging and informative blog posts is key to driving significant traffic to your blog. By leveraging diverse content ideas such as comprehensive guides, curated lists, case studies, and interviews, you can capture the interest of your target audience and establish authority in your niche. Remember to optimize your content for search engines and promote it effectively on social media platforms to maximize visibility. With strategic planning and creative execution, your blog can become a go-to destination for valuable insights and information.
