Want to start a blog, but don’t know what to blog about? Having a blog is all about having a focus.
The best blogs are ones that do that and also expand into other areas. A blog about budgeting, for example, can also include posts on travel (travel on a budget). So the key is to pick a topic you know a lot about, as well as one with flexibility.
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That said, I have seen extremely niche blogs out there – just keep in mind by keeping it very niche you have a smaller audience. It can work, but it’s something to think about when you begin building your brand.
The thing that works best with blogs is advice. People want advice. They will come to you to learn things. So when you’re creating a blog, think about what advice you can give.
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If you have lots of interests in mind but don’t know where to start, here are 25 general ideas for you to get going.
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If you like one, your next step is to differentiate. What makes you an expert to give advice on this topic?
- Finance & budgeting
- Travel on a world scale
- Travel on a local scale
- Style & fashion
- Shopping
- Commuter
- Food
- Sleep
- Happiness
- Career
- Animals
- Local business
- The bar scene
- Hiking
- Art
- Languages
- Videogames
- Movies
- Cars
- Sports
- Education
- Homemaking
- Children
- Books
- Crafting