What do you do when ideas don’t come up?
Having a list of sources of inspiration for new content ideas could be very handy.
Here are 25 content ideas you can use to create content ideas in less than 15 minutes:
1. Do a survey
Conduct online surveys asking your fans what they really think about your business, product, or service.
2. Ask your followers
Ask your followers, key to connecting with your audience.
3. Check out trending content
Trending content is content that drives engagement, shares and comments.
4. Use a book title
Book titles give you inspiration to create and develop content.
5. Use Buzzsumo
Run a search to quickly discover content ideas, uncover platform insights, and identify passionate influencers with Buzzsumo.
6. Raise a question and answer it
Question-and-answer routines can be used both productively.
7. Read your blog comments
When it comes to comments on your blog, they are really powerful.
8. Do a Google Search for popular keywords
You can use this free tool to discover new keywords related to your business.
9. Visit Quora to find questions and answer them
Quora is a place to gain and share knowledge. It’s a platform to ask questions and connect with people who contribute unique insights and quality answers.
10. Check out the trending topics in your Twitter sidebar
Get unique and detailed insights into any topic on Twitter using your Twitter sidebar.
11. Do brainstorming
Brainstorming is a method you can use to generate content ideas fast. Get a pen and a paper.
12. Use content of competitors to your advantage.
Check out your competitors’ blogs and social media to get inspiration. Do not copy.
13. Read an industry magazine
Read through to figure out which information you can use to create content.
14. Type a keyword into Pinterest’s search box
When you type a keyword into Pinterest’s search box like Google you will begin to see the most popular phrases associated.
15. Share your achievement
Remember to accept compliments on your work and say “thank you.”
16. Find keyword suggestions with Ubersuggest
Ubersuggest is a free online tool which will help you generate keyword ideas to improve and expand your content marketing strategy.
17. Check out Events on Facebook
Facebook events are a great way to provide helpful information.
18. What’s happening in the news
Check out what’s happening in the news.
19. Visit Linkedin groups
Navigate to the Your communities section on the left rail of your LinkedIn homepage and scroll to Groups.
20. Behind the scene posts
What’s happening behind the brand YOU love like the culture, management, staff, and everyday workings of the business.
21. A photo
A Photo can talk. Listen.
22. Make a poll
A poll is a super tool for on-the-spot feedback
23. Write about your favorite products
What’s your favorite product and why?
24. Ask the mood of the fans
Ask the mood of the fans, and don’t forget that emotions can be contagious!
25. Fun facts
Fun facts can make you laugh while they can make you change your thinking.
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