Are you and aspiring blogger or just thinking of choosing the right niche that you would like to blog about? You are at the right place. Here are 17 blog post formulas that can supercharge your blogging spree. I was thinking of what to write that can help the aspiring bloggers and I came up with this quick bite listicle cheat sheet kind of a blog post.
Use these 17 blog post formulas to create incredibly compelling and clickable blog posts. Each formula represents a different type of blog post. Read on and apply these formulas to boost your blog.
17 Blog Post Formulas
Formula #1: How to Guides and Tutorials – Guide your readers step-by-step through a particular process, showing them how to achieve a desired outcome.
READ HERE: How to Write a Blog Post: Step-by-Step Guide.
Formula #2: News and Current Events – Write about relevant news and current events, inserting your own thoughts and commentary.
Formula #3: Controversy – Write about a controversial subject in a way that is helpful to your readers and not overly offensive.
Formula #4: Checklists – Help your readers remember everything they need to about a particular subject by creating an in-depth checklist.
Formula #5: Listicles – Create a very large list of items that are relevant to your readers.
READ HERE: How to Write Excellent Listicles?
Formula #6: Case Studies – Show your readers how you or one of your customers achieved success during a specific timeframe.
Formula #7: Profiles and Interviews – Profile or interview someone who would be of interest to your readers.
READ HERE: Interview posts on my blog
Formula #8: The Expert Roundup – Gather a large number of opinions from experts on a particular subject and compile them into a single post
Formula #9: Reviews and Comparisons – Review a product or compare two different products and let your readers know which one is better, and why.
Formula #10: Resource Roundup – Provide links to a large number of resources that are all related to a specific subject.
Formula #11: Quote Roundup – Gather a large number of quotes that are all related to one topic and compile them into a single blog post
Formula #12: Behind The Scenes / A Day In The Life – Take your readers behind the scenes of your life and business, giving them a snapshot of what a particular day looks like.
Formula #13: Data-Backed Posts – Either do original research and write about it or write something based research done by others.
Formula #14: Inspirational Stories – Tell your readers an inspirational story that is related to your business and furthers your business objectives.
Formula #15: Frequently Asked Questions – Answer questions in your blog post that you are frequently asked either in person or via email.
Formula #16: Top Takeaways – Provide your top takeaways from a particular book, conference, podcast, movie, or other item.
Formula #17: Beginner’s Guides – Create how-to posts that guide beginners through a particular set of actions or process.
I hope this quick bite of 17 blog post formulas helped you taking a direction. I would love to hear from you on this. Do comment on this post and share your thoughts.
You can check out some Useful Resources that can help you in your way forward.
This blog is a part of Blog Away Blog-A-Thon hosted by Seema & Hansa.
sonam jain
wow this is a comprehensive list.. I always struggle and half of my time is wasted on deciding what to write about.. this will help
Shamik
Thank you so much Sonam for your kind words. I’m glad you liked the post and it’s of help to you 🙂
Seema Bardeskar
What a great list to choose a topic for blogpost Shamik. Newbie bloggers will get some great ideas here… So glad you could join the Blog-A-Thon.
Shamik
Thank you so much Seema for your kind words. I’m glad to get a comment like this from a blogger like you. Glad to join Blog-a-Thon 🙂
Sadvika kylash
Love your idea picks. They would be helpful for not just a new blogger but for a blogger who has spend quite a time in the world of blogging. Sometimes we too run out out of ideas.
Shamik
Thank you so much Sadvika. I’m glad you liked the post 🙂
Sudhir
I usually write about how to guides and listicles and also reviews, but through your post today, I discovered more blog post ideas and some I just never thought of. Appreciate the value you put in!
Shamik
Thank you Sudhir for reading my post and sharing your thoughts. I’m glad that my post has added a value to your blogging journey and help you get more blog ideas.