You sit there for endless minutes staring at the computer screen, trying to formulate something worthy enough to warrant a post. This scenario repeats itself for hours and perhaps even days. You need content that will resonate with your audience, but you’re not sure what that looks or sounds like. No worries! Here are my five strategies that you can use to come up with great, shareable blog content.

Tip #1

Find the communities in which your target audience frequents.  A few years ago, it was all about niche websites and forums. Now, this includes social networks. Wherever your prized peeps are gathering, you need to prop your ears open and listen. Keep your ears to the ground and listen to all the problems in which your audience discusses as well as the hot topics in your industry. This is the relevant content that you should be addressing.

Tip #2

If you’re seeking feedback from a professional audience to generate content for your blog then LinkedIn groups are just for you. Join an open group centered on your industry and once again … listen. Spend some time hearing about your target audience and peers’ likes, dislikes, successes, and challenges. These items make ideal fodder for blogging.

Tip #3

Another method of finding answers as well as to identify common problems is to visit Quora and/or Yahoo Answers. These sites are known as go-tos for people seeking a wide range of answers on endless topics. Try typing in a subject related to your blog topic and see the many responses as well as helpful links to other sites in your genre. This can help you with generating content ideas and/or fuel networking opportunities.

Tip #4

More and more social media sites like Blab and Periscope are integrating Twitter into their operations. What that means for you is that more people will be hoping onto the social network willingly or just out of convenience. Regardless of the motive, there are approximately 300 million current Twitter users. This is an ideal tool for free data mining. If all else fails, this may help you tremendously.

Tip #5

Facebook groups are another method of gaining content. As with the other hubs, guess what you’ll need to do–yes, listen. Stay tuned to the insights or issues that you should be writing about.

Bonus Tip

Why? Because I likey you! Another simple strategy for whipping up content is to look at what’s taking place in popular culture. You can always use this trending topic as a way to weave in your tips. Your goal is to lend perspective. Pull from your latest reality spectacle and provide key takeaways related to your expertise.

This is just a few ways in which you can spark some interesting blog content for you blog. Need in-depth tips on the who, what, when, and why? Sign up for my RAW BRANDED® Courses.