2015-07-21

Some of you guys might have noticed that I recently added a “blogging” category here on Thirteen Thoughts. So far I’ve only written a couple of posts about blogging, but you guys seemed to really like them!

I decided that once in a while, in addition to my Photography posts, I will also share some blogging tips here and there. I’m certainly not a pro just yet, but I’ve been blogging for a while now and definitely learned a few things.

Today’s post will come in handy to those fighting a writer’s block, or suffering from lack of inspiration. To make things easier, I’ve separated these ideas for a blog post into a few categories: Food, Beauty, Fashion/Style, Lifestyle, Personal and Blogging. I hope that some of you will find these helpful!



FOOD

If you include food-related blog posts on your blog then you’re not limited to just posting recipes. Maybe you eat out a lot with your friends and have some great recommendations you want to share with your readers? Maybe you are really into healthy eating and want to share some tips on what to eat on a healthy diet?

idea for a date night meal/dinner for two

your favorite spots to eat

a list of your favorite food bloggers/Instagram accounts

ideas for easy snacks/appetizers

a list of your favorite food documentaries/tv shows (I wish I could watch those for a living!)

if you’re into healthy eating you can also write up some tips on how you “cleaned up” your diet

“cheap” ideas for a weekday dinner

your favorite recipe

your food diary

do a home version of Chopped!-grab a friend, or sister, brother, your mom, your boyfriend or your girlfriend, pick some unusual ingredients for one another and try to come up with a three course meal. This could definitely be a very fun post!

write about your favorite recipe book

write about your favorite chef

do a recipe for a nice comfort meal– like a favorite recipe from your childhood



BEAUTY

Naturally, I had to include some ideas for all my fellow beauty bloggers! When it comes to beauty, the possibilities are truly endless and you’re not limited to only writing product reviews (although who doesn’t love reading those?).

product review– maybe try reviewing a different product, something that no one else has talked about yet?

favorite/holy grail products round up

“everyday” products

makeup tutorial

hair tutorial

nail tutorial

skincare routine

diy beauty treatment (but please do your research and whatever you do, don’t encourage people to rub lemons on their face )

favorite hair style

date night makeup look

wedding makeup look

favorite products for a pamper day/night

roundup of your favorite beauty blogs/bloggers/youtube channels

best of… (mac, nyx, L’Oreal, etc. a list of your most-loved products worth recommending from one particular brand)

what’s in my makeup bag

hair care routine

best beauty products on a budget

best luxury products worth splurging on

your favorite fragrance

write about products that are worth the hype

write about products that are NOT worth the hype

“get the look” post inspired by your favorite star

beauty wish list

monthly favorites

your favorite mascaras (including a before and after of each would make this a really cool post)

best product to bring with you when traveling

best products to use “on the go”

compile a list of beauty “dupes”

talk about your favorite subscription box

product empties/mini reviews

FASHION/STYLE

Similarly to food bloggers, if you’re a fashion or style blogger, you’re not just limited to posting OOTD’s.

write about your style icon

10 ways to style… (a white shirt, a leather skirt, converse shoes, etc)

style inspiration board

fashion/accessory haul

write a post about favorite pieces from your wardrobe

style evolution– take a look at how your style has changed over the years and blog about it!

favorite designer/clothing store

style according to… (fill in the blank, I personally would love to see a blog post about JLaw’s style)

your favorite accessories/bags/shoes

tips for shopping– if you’re a fashion or style blogger you probably love a good bargain, maybe there are some tips that you can share for saving money, finding good deals and/or coupons, etc.

do a budget outfit post- give yourself a $50 limit for example to spend at Forever 21 or other store and create an entire outfit

outfit post that’s inspired by one of your style icons

style must-haves (staples)

OOTD

style wishlist

LIFESTYLE

Lifestyle blogs are probably amongst some of my favorites to read. I love seeing little glimpses of other people’s lives (I think it’s our nature.. you know, being  a little nosey )

book review

fitness routine

day in your life

places you’ve visited (say, you’ve visited Paris or NYC, write up a post on best places to go and see, etc. maybe you have some tips about organizing a weekend getaway? )

places you want to visit

do a fun TAG (you guys seemed to love my version of the “50 things that make me happy” TAG)

write up a roundup of the most popular/ your favorite blog post on your blog– this a great idea on how to refresh some content that’s been buried. Maybe there are some blog posts which you are particularly proud of?

share your skills– we’re all good at something, whether it be creating fun makeup looks, cooking, writing, photography. Share your skills with your readers, try to teach them something new, give them some tips. Posts like these usually have a lot of value and are really timeless.

what you did this weekend

list of your favorite inspirational quotes

what’s in my bag

10 things to be happy about

Instagram roundup

what are your favorite outdoor activities?– Maybe you have some tips on how to learn snowboarding, etc.

host a giveaway

talk about your morning routine

PERSONAL

Sometimes getting a little personal on your blog can pay off big time. You don’t have to share all of your secrets, but maybe by sharing a personal story, you will find that some of your readers can relate to you and this can spark some interesting discussions.

write about something you overcame

a letter to your teenage self

write about your dreams for the future

summer bucket list

reverse bucket list– write about the things you’ve accomplished so far in your life

write about your role model and what you’ve learned from them

write about your blog– why you started, maybe start a conversation with your readers, ask what type of blog posts they enjoy the most, etc.

express your opinion on a recent event– It doesn’t necessarily need to be anything controversial

write about who and what inspires you

share a funny/weird story (from work, school, etc.)

how do you stay creative?

what are your hobbies?

share your favorite apps

talk about your favorite places/shops/restaurants in your town/state

write about your pet!-I myself wanted to do this for a while. We have a dog, a hedgehog and a snake (also had a bearded dragon once, RIP Barney). My dog is an American Staffordshire Terrier, which is a breed that is often confused/affiliated with an American Pitbull Terrier (they’re pretty much identical and I absolutely love Pitbulls as well) and during 7 years that he’s been with us, we experienced a lot of discrimination from others (people acting like he’s going to chew their head off, asking us if we ever had him “fight” etc.) Maybe you have similar experiences and can share some tips about owning a particular pet or breed of dog?

share some high school/college tips

write about some things that you couldn’t live without

list of your dreams and goals for the future

share the best piece of advice given to you by someone else

share your playlist

write a story about yourself so that your readers can get to know you better

make a list of things you are grateful for

share your favorite childhood memory

talk about a tough time in your life and how you dealt with it– this, once again can turn out to be something that many of your readers will be able to relate to

do a “get to know me” TAG

Q and A post

BLOGGING

Some of my favorite bloggers blog a lot about..blogging! It’s always helpful to see others share their resources and tips.

what I learned during [___] years of blogging

why you love blogging

create a resource list– (you guys loved my “Take your blog to the next level: over 50 resources for bloggers” blog post) make sure you share only the most valuable and helpful information you can find and remember that quality over quantity applies here as well.

share some of your favorite blog posts from fellow bloggers

share some things that you’ve learned on the technical side of blogging

create a survey or quiz for your readers

share your favorite WordPress plugins

share pictures of your blogging space

share what keeps you motivated

interview another blogger

share some photography tips– if that’s something you’re passionate about

show off your blogging/photography equipment– give some tips about same to others

Hope you enjoyed these ideas for a blog post! Lastly, whatever you blog about, make sure that you’re having fun and make sure that you blog about something that you love. That way, you will never run out of ideas or inspiration.

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