3 Tips To Create Blog Content That Gets Noticed
Posted by Alan Mater on Nov 12, 2009
If you run a blog I’m sure one of your many goals is to create content that brings in a large readership. Afterall, your content is what matters the most when it comes to getting to gaining readers and having them continue to come back for more. A problem you may face is coming up with ideas on what to write about that’s going to attract a readership.
I’ve put together 3 tips that you can put into action right now to create blog content that gets noticed.
So, without further delay, let’s get right into it…
Tip 1: Find content to write about with YouTube videos
Videos are the new medium on the internet, and there is a TON of information in the form of videos, not just on YouTube, but on every other video site. Videos are great for spreading content in a more personal way. However, there’s no actual content, or text, about what is being talked about.
This is where you can benefit. Find a video that relates to your blog content, and create an article based on what the video is about. It’s just like transcribing an audio file into print form, but with a video instead.
This will be completely unique content, and you can do it for any niche or subject. There’s really no limit as there are a massive amount of videos on literally any subject you can think of.
Tip 2: Use Twitter and other Social Networks to find hot subjects to write about
This strategy will take a little more work, but it can be very effective. With this technique you’ll be blogging about current, hot topics that everyone is buzzing about. This should no doubt get your blog some exposure.
If you’re on Twitter I’m sure you’ve seen a particular subject that everyone is talking about. This could be true for any number of social sites. Start blogging about that subject, if it’s suitable for your blog, of course.
On Twitter, an easy way to find the most talked about subject is to go to the home page, and on the right-hand side, you’ll see Trending Topics. These are the topics that are most talked about, and this will save you a lot time to find them.
Tip 3: Read other blogs to get ideas for your own blog
Most bloggers are subscribed to RRS feeds of other blogs that they find interesting and are related to their own blogs. Sometimes a blogger you follow might write about something that really perks your interest.
One particular blog I follow is Peter Lee’s Work From Home Blog.
When this happens, what you can do is expand on what they talked about or even create a spin on the subject. You can even get a little controversial if you have a different point of view. This is another way to get exposure and a lot of comments.
When going this route, just be sure you don’t copy the post, as this is stealing. It’s okay if you want to quote a portion so that people reading your post can understand what you’re talking about. A link back to the other post wouldn’t hurt either.
What do you do to create blog content that gets noticed? Share your tips in the comments below…
Tags: blog, blog content, blogging, hot topics, peter lee, readership, social networks, twitter, youtube, youtube videos
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Tip #3 is my fave so far.
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Alan Mater
@Dennis Edell, Hey Dennis, what about number 3 do you like? Is it just getting ideas from other blogs, or do you like to blog about controversial topics to stir debate?
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I do get lots from other blogs, and then make it original for me.
I have a few of them post coming up. ;Z)
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Alan Mater
@Dennis Edell, Cool, can’t wait to read them.
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Hi Alan,
Tip 1 is great! I agree, most of the time people wants proof or something that will convince them ans yes! media is the best.
Tip 2, twitter is great when looking for new topics to write. You can see people’s interest and with this you can attract them if you write an article from their interest.
And about Tip 3, I do the same thing. I follow blogs that builds good issue and interest. Like Peter Lee’s blog, I follow his blog too because of his intriguing topics.
Nice Tips Alan, and Thanks for the News Letters. Very helpful.
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