What to Blog About?

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WHAT TO BLOG ABOUT

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WHILE IT MAY BE EASIER TO MANAGE ONE BLOG ON MANY TOPICS, IT DOES NOT ALWAYS MAKE

GOOD SENSE TO DO SO, BECAUSE YOU WILL END UP LOSING A FOCUSED NICHE.

HAVING A NICHE TOPIC FOR YOUR BLOG IS ADVANTAGEOUS BECAUSE IT BRINGS IN LOYAL READERS WHO ARE SPECIFICALLY INTERESTED IN YOUR TOPIC, AND WHO WILL BOOKMARK YOUR

BLOG OR SUBSCRIBE TO IT VIA RSS FEEDS.

HAVING A FOCUSED TOPIC ALSO MAKES YOUR BLOG MORE ATTRACTIVE TO ADVERTISERS WHO ARE

LOOKING FOR SITES WITH CONTENT THAT IS RELEVANT TO THEIR PRODUCT OR SERVICE.

WRITING ABOUT A SPECIFIC TOPIC WILL ALSO BUILD YOUR CREDIBILITY, ESPECIALLY IF YOUR POSTS ARE

REFERENCED BY OTHER BLOGGERS WRITING ON THE SAME TOPIC, ESTABLISHING YOUR REPUTATION AS AN AUTHORITY OR EXPERT ON THAT SPECIFIC FIELD

OR TOPIC.

HOW DO YOU CHOOSE A TOPIC TO BLOG ABOUT

Write about something that interests you. Do not choose a topic just because you think it’s popular, or because you think advertisers will like it.

1. PASSION

Readers will sense if you are truly passionate about what you are writing about. If you choose a topic that you’re not really interested in, your lack of expertise will show through.

1. PASSION

No one wants to read something that the writer is just 'hacking out' for the sake of having something to post.

1. PASSION

It also takes time and effort to become a popular or successful blogger, and it doesn’t happen overnight.

1. PASSION

So ask yourself:

“Am I willing to write about this theme for several weeks, months, or even years?”

1. PASSION

If not, then it’s better for you to choose another topic.

1. PASSION

If you are knowledgeable in your chosen topic, then you should not have any problem coming up with fresh content as the days go by.

2. KNOWLEDGE

If you are NOT knowledgeable in your chosen topic, then chances are you will one day run out of things to say, and that spells the death of your blog.

2. KNOWLEDGE

Find out if you have enough to say about your chosen topic. You should also have access to good sources and reference materials that can help you write about your topic.

2. KNOWLEDGE

If you have good content, traffic to your blog will increase.

2. KNOWLEDGE

While you should not choose a topic simply because it’s popular, it is sensible to consider a theme that a lot of people would want to read about.

3. POPULARITY

3. POPLUARITY

Doing this ensures that there will be a large market for your content.

3. POPULARITY

3. POPLUARITY

Blogs about technology, politics, pets, sports, and making money online are among the most popular topics in the net today.

3. POPLUARITY

Pursue these topics only if you can offer something more valuable than what others blogs are already offering.

3. POPLUARITY

It’s all about striking a balance and finding the right niche. If your aim is to make money out of your blog through advertising or sponsorships, then…

3. POPLUARITY

…consider the less popular themes that only a few seem to be blogging about, but are still broad or popular enough to gather a healthy following.

3. POPLUARITY

In short, choose a popular enough topic, but one that’s not too popular or your blog will be drowned out by the competition.

3. POPLUARITY

Remember that you want to build a community among bloggers, and not create competition.

3. POPLUARITY

What good would it be to blog about something that nobody will care about by next year?

4. POTENTIAL

4. TIMELESS

When deciding on a topic for your blog, choose one that has the potential to persist ‐ a theme that even the succeeding generations will appreciate reading in the future.

4. POTENTIAL

4. TIMELESS

If you really want to write about a common topic, then set yourself apart by giving it a twist. Use a different angle or write it for a specific group of people.

5. TWIST

Instead of just writing reviews about the latest apps, why not make a blog that shares how‐to’s, tips and tricks, and useful 'hacks' for specific apps?

5. TWIST

If one of your aims is to make money out of your blog, then you should consider a topic that has obvious potential income streams.

6. INCOME

There are many different ways to earn money through blogging such as affiliate programs, Google Adsense, etc., but not every topic is suitable for each of them.

6. INCOME

NOW THAT YOU KNOW WHAT TOBLOG ABOUT AND HOW TO CHOOSE

YOUR BLOG TOPIC, IT’S TIME TO THINK ABOUT YOUR BLOGGING PLATFORM

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