what to blog about when you've run out of ideas

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Blogging is a terrific way to get new customers and generate leads for your business, but what happens when your run out of ideas? This slide deck shares 10 types of posts that you can use to create more great blog posts. Visit http://www.sarkemedia.com/z2b/ for more bloggings tips

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10 THINGS TO BLOG ABOUT IN ANY NICHE

Presented By Sarkemedia.com

#1: CAPITALISE ON THE NEWS

Current events and popular news stories are great blogging fodder. Share your own perspective, direct your readers to important resources and more.

#2: TAKE A PHOTOIt may sound cliché, but it’s true…

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”

Share a picture on your blog today.

#3: TAKE A VIDEO

Whether it’s you talking, demonstrating a process or something interesting you’ve observed, videos are a perfect complement to any blog.

#4: COMMENTARY

When you get stuck for blog topics, the solution is often just a blog away.

Find a blog post from a prominent blogger and share your own viewpoint about the topic on your blog. Be sure to include a reference link to your inspiration.

#5: ANSWER QUESTIONS

If you’re not sure what to write about, ask your readers to tell you what they want to know about.

Answering questions is an great way to create valuable content.

TIP #6: ASK QUESTIONS

Turn the tables and ask your readers a question that they answer in the comments area.

Let your readers create the content FOR you. ?

#7: DISPEL A MYTH

Is there a common misconception in your niche? Create a blog post to set the record straight.

#8: START OR GET IN ON A BLOG MEME

They may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but meme’s are an easy way to come up with content ideas.

If you’re not sure a what meme is, learn more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_meme - or search for “Internet Meme”.

#9: WHAT HAS BEEN POPULAR?

Look back at your previously popular content and expand on that.

Break it into smaller topics or add more information to the larger topic.

Write a follow up post

#10: WRITE A REVIEW

Have you recently used a great product, watched a movie or consumed anything?

If so, you’ve got blog content right there.

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