The following list of ideas was taken from an excellent blog that Rachel Handley posted back in February. Scroll through the list and find great blog ideas for someone in your industry or business. As someone who needs ideas on what to write about each week, I was happy to have run across her list. Don't be surprised to find some of the topics covered in our blogs in the future.
Universal Ideas
You can tailor these blog writing topics to almost any niche. So, you’re sure to find something that will interest your audience.
Write about a goal you achieved and how you did it
Write about a mistake you made and what you learned
Answer frequently asked questions
Share your must-have toolkit
Share a “day in the life” of a person in your niche
Share the most important truths in your niche
Debunk a myth
Ask experts to predict upcoming trends
Share money-saving tips relevant to your niche
Share eco-friendly tips relevant to your niche
Create a list of upcoming events
Compile a list of quotes
Write about the latest trends
Create a themed timeline of historical events related to your niche
Business
If your audience consists of business owners and professionals, these are some of the best blog topics to write about.
Share business success stories
Write about business failures and why they happened
Interview successful business people
Write about industry news and share your insights
Create templates for key documents
Analyze market developments and opportunities
Share productivity tips
Write guides on sales, marketing, and other key topics
Create career development guides
Compile must-have tools and software
Review relevant products and services
Write compliance guides
Attend a business event and write a summary
Summarize the findings of an industry report
Finance
Here are some finance blog content ideas to inspire you.
Share budgeting advice and templates
Try a side hustle and write about your experience
Compare financial products
Review financial products
Compile the best shopping deals
Write investment guides for beginners
Share stock market predictions
Write about financial news and how it could impact your audience
Explain the basics of cryptocurrency
Side note: When writing about finance, it’s important to demonstrate E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness).
Technology
Technology is great for blog article ideas because there’s always something new to write about. Here are some topics you could try:
Predict how AI will affect different industries
Write about the latest technological developments
Interview people who work in the tech industry
Review the latest products
Compare consumer electronics by category
Create a timeline showing how a piece of technology evolved
Write troubleshooting guides for common issues
Predict the next unicorn companies
Fashion
These are some of the top blog topics in the fashion world. Apply your own sense of style to give them a unique spin. And make sure to include high-quality images.
Review new clothing collections and items
Give clothing recommendations by body type
List your favorite items by theme (e.g., little black dresses)
“Get the look”—tell readers how to emulate a celebrity outfit
“Street style”—interview stylish passers-by about their outfits
List your staple wardrobe must-haves
Create style guides for different occasions
Write clothing, shoe, and accessory care guides
Provide closet organization tips
Share the latest sales and discount codes
Go to a fashion show and write about your experience
Beauty
Product reviews and tutorials usually dominate beauty blogs. But there are lots of other blog writing ideas you can try.
Share your beauty routine
Create “get the look” makeup tutorials
Create a beauty treatment planner for brides-to-be
Provide hair care tips by hair type
Write guides to skin care ingredients
Write product reviews and tutorials
Interview beauty influencers
List your favorite products by type
Compare designer products against dupes
Home
Help readers make their homes more beautiful or functional. Sharing unique tips and ideas will help your content stand out.
Write “get the look” interior design guides
Write guides on upcycling furniture
Review home decor products
Share organization tips for every room
Discuss the latest interior design trends
List your favorite products by category
Provide tips for decorating a rental
Create step-by-step DIY guides
Share holiday decor inspiration
Lifestyle
Lifestyle blogs are usually about inspiring people to live a happier life. If you focus on topics you’re passionate about, you’re more likely to connect with your readers.
Share your personal story
Go to events with your kids and review the experience
Write gift guides for different people and occasions
Ask readers to send in their problems and share your advice
Share tips for better sleep
Compile the best time-saving tips
Write about the benefits of prayer
Fitness
Fitness blogs should motivate and educate. Tailoring your content to people with certain goals and fitness levels will help you carve out a niche.
Create workout plans by goal
Share your own workout routine
Review fitness trackers and apps
List the upcoming races in your area
Share tips on recovering from injuries
Go to a fitness class and write about your experience
Share a workout playlist
Recommend the best workout clothes
Travel
If you’re a travel blogger, your own adventures will inspire the best blog post ideas. But these are some of the most popular topics to write about.
List the must-see attractions in a location
Share tips for getting the best photographs
Write packing guides for every type of trip
Share travel deals and money-saving tips
Create etiquette guides for different places and situations
Recommend the best restaurants in a location
Go on a tour and write about your experience
Write in-depth reviews of your accommodation
Create itineraries for popular trips
Interview locals in places you visit
Explain how to get around in key locations
Leisure and Entertainment
When writing leisure and entertainment blogs, you need to engage like-minded people. Don’t be afraid to inject your opinions and personality.
Review the latest movies
Create beginner’s guides for different crafts
Share your reading goals and progress updates
Create video game walk-throughs and strategy guides
List your favorite board games by category
Go to an art workshop and write about your experience
Rank your top 10 TV shows by genre
Create gift guides for franchise fans
Attend a sports event and write a summary
List the can’t-miss releases of the next year
Food and Drink
Whether you’re more of a chef or a critic, make sure to try new things. That way, you can inspire your readers to do the same.
Create unique recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks
Create meal plans for different goals
List creative ways to use one ingredient
Share tips for creating meals on a budget
Give advice on adapting to different dietary requirements
Review restaurants, bars, and cafes
Compile a list of your favorite recipe books
Write about the best meal you ever had
Create culinary cheat sheets (e.g., measurement conversions)
Give an introduction to different cooking techniques
Create buying guides for kitchen products