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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