You keep asking yourself the same question over and over again –
Why isn’t anyone coming to my blog and sharing my content?
You may be thinking that being a mommy blogger just isn’t your thing anymore. And you know what? Most mom blogs fail anyways.
I know, that totally sucks. And you want to know the reason why?
It’s because no one knows your mom blog exists!
My new blog generates over 20,000 pageviews a month, and it’s only four months old. This isn’t crazy high, but compared to my other personal blog that I’ve been blogging on for almost two years with around 10,000 pageviews, it’s dang amazing.
Starting TwinsMommy made me realize there’s a recipe to growing your blog.
You need:
- A heaping tablespoon of a strong blog platform
- A cup of a promotional strategy
- A plateful of oh-so-yummy sticky content
That’s it. If you have those in place, your blog will grow.
But, wait? Do you have a blog?
If you’re reading this and don’t have a blog, but want to start one, I have an easy step-by-step tutorial on how to start a blog using SiteGround!
So, let’s tackle the very first ingredient – irresistible content. I already talked about some of this in my other Blogging Basics post. For this post, we are specifically going to tackle the types of posts you need to have on your new blog.
Why Every New Blogger Needs to Have These Types of Blog Posts
Before you started your blog, did you ask yourself why you wanted to blog in the first place?
Was it because you wanted to meet and network with other mama bloggers in your niche?
Was it because you wanted to earn some side income as a stay-at-home mom?
Maybe it was because you just wanted to write about your passions.
Now, if you want to really make your blog a success and actually earn an income from blogging, there’s something your blog has to do.
Your blog has to help others with some sort of transition.
What the heck does this mean? It means that your blog shouldn’t only inspire your readers; it should educate and inform people. And by doing this, you are actually helping them transition into something better.
For example, Twins Mommy helps moms become mompreneurs. My posts are helping you grow your blog’s traffic, income and followers so that you can achieve that mompreneur status.
And you can do that with specific blog posts.
Yes, you! If you’re a new blogger you need to start churning out these specific types of posts right away. Here are the 10 essential types of blog posts you should have on your new blog like yesterday.
1. The Round Up Post
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Round up posts are amazing for traffic, comments and shares. A round up is basically a list of items, people, ideas, strategies, tips etc.. all bundled up in a great blog post.
The bigger the round up, the better it will do on social media for sharing and commenting. My post on 12 Mama Bosses Tell You How They Monetize Their Blog is a post that tells other mom bloggers how to monetize their blog.
I have several other round up posts on Twins Mommy that have all done well. In fact, the month that I decided to actually grow my blog was the month where I wrote three round ups, which totally helped me grow my blog.
2. The List Post
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List posts are super popular on social media. And yes, round ups and resource posts are also list posts. When you can give people a lot of tips in one giant blog post, it saves them time, which becomes highly valuable for moms and other bloggers who don’t have much time to start out with.
My post on 26 Ways to Supercharge Your Productivity as a Mommy Blogger is my longest post on this blog. It’s over 4k words! Yikes. Even if it might take a few minutes to read, visitors aren’t bouncing away from this blog post.
They are using their precious time to read this highly valuable post. So, doing a list post can totally help hook your readers into reading every post on your blog.
3. The Secrets Post
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Having a secrets post can do awesome on social media. While my post on The Secret To Make Your Sales Page Convert Like a Boss didn’t do too well with comments, it’s still one of my popular posts on the blog.
Why? Because people like gossip! If you can offer readers some tried and true tips that you keep under wraps, your post will be that more valuable to them.
This type of post also makes for a great headline too! Any headline on Pinterest with, “secret,” “one thing” or “this way” always gets me!
4. An Opinion Post
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I know, my post on Why Every Blogger Needs a Gravatar (And How to Set One Up) isn’t entirely an opinion piece, but posts where you can adamantly make a claim or suggest a strategy often kicks ass online.
People want to know why you believe in that topic or why they should listen to you. If you can make your post provide convincing copy, then those visitors will be hooked on your blog and what you have to say!
It’s an easy way to grow a tribe of followers because they like YOU and YOUR opinions.
5. How To Posts
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I don’t know about you, but I’m drawn to How-To headlines. You know why? Because it’s perceived as highly valuable. You’re learning something new.
If you’re struggling with something and suddenly you find a post that tells you how to fix it, wouldn’t you read it?
How-to posts are by far the most popular type of posts you can have on your blog. So go ahead, and exploit this blog post type.
6. Traffic and Income Reports
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One thing I did new on this blog versus my other blog is share my blog growth strategy. Sharing your blog growth and income report is popular with a lot of bloggers like Pat Flynn or Pinch of Yum for example.
Readers want to see how you’re building your blogging empire. They also want to see if you fail too. People want to learn from you and if you can share your successes as well as your challenges and failures, you’ll forever have a strong and loyal group of people following you.
7. Tools Post
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I wrote this post before I started growing my blog. My first few blog posts also were targeting a different audience – work-at-home moms (my brand also wasn’t sorted out either).
This post was the first that hit 100 pins on my site.
I was ecstatic.
*Happy dance*
People L-O-V-E tools posts. And bloggers know this. They have tools posts on their blog or they use this as one of their lead magnets.
It’s probably so popular because you can add your affiliate links to these posts. Of course, when I wrote this post, I didn’t know that. But I do now. 🙂
8. A Blog Series
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Two months into this new blog and I was already feeling a bit overwhelmed.
See, I also have a freelance writing blog where I write weekly blog posts as well as write blog posts for my freelance writing clients.
On top of this, I was also writing content upgrades for this blog and two newsletters a week.
I was up to my eyebrows in content and I was slowly getting burnt out.
So, instead of not writing on any of my blogs, I decided to do a blog series. Doing a series is awesome because it sort of gives you automatic content to write about. You just break it up into little blog posts.
This blog post is part of my Blogging Basics series.
But you can do any series you want depending on your niche. For example, if you have a lifestyle blog you can do a blog series on turning your clothes in your closet into a capsule wardrobe. If you have a DIY blog, you can run a blogging series on creating DIY furniture for each room of the house.
The list could go on.
9. Offer Unique Tips
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You know how to generate hundreds of comments? Offer a unique tip. I have two blog posts that fit this bill and together they have generated almost 200 comments.
I know!
People crave new and unique tips and strategies. We all read the same dribble every day so when visitors find your post that actually tells them something they’ve never heard about you start to get comments like this:
People value your tips if it’s easy and helpful.
So, if you are doing something unique with your blogging, WordPress, Squarespace, Pinterest strategy or anything that would help out your target audience, let them know about it!
10. Resource Post
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It’s always a good thing to give back to your readers. I always love to feature other bloggers on my blog. You know why?
Because when you feature someone and their blog, they are more likely to share your post and comment on your post.
Networking should be part of your promotional strategy because without networking you’ll have a hard time trying to grow your blog.
So start visiting other bloggers in your niche and start linking to their posts and even feature them in a resource post. A resource post is a list of curated content. My Epic List of Blogs Mompreneurs Should Devour Right Now is a resource list of the best blogs you should read.
It will be updated as I learn about more blogs that I feel would help out my target audience.
Start Pumping Out Blog Posts
These ten blog posts can help your new blog grow like wildfire. Of course, just writing them isn’t enough. You do have to promote your content. But that’s another post for later!
I hope you’re enjoying my Blogging Basics series. Be on the lookout for more topics to help the newbie blogger navigate this beast we call blogging!
Tell me your favorite type of blog post you like to write on your blog.
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Thank you so much for writing this post. I needed it.
Hi Debbie!
You’re welcome! Glad you found the right blog posts to write!
This is one of the best posts I’ve come across. I loved how you have structured content ideas. Will definitely refer and re refer this article.
I am amazed at your level of detail Elna. I’ve been looking for a new generation of bloggers and found your content very valuable, especially in search of filling Pinterest learning gaps. For finding new ways and techniques that works for most people. While am about to launch my blogging journey at GoodBlogging.com – I felt Pinterest could add more value and would love to share my tried and tested techniques with my readers. Until then, I’ve shared your post on my board as well 🙂
Hi,
Why thanks for that share! So happy you found this post and found it helpful for your blogging content schedule! Good luck and have fun understanding blogging and Pinterest!
Hello Elna!
Always so informative and generous! Thank you for the lists!
I have a lifestyle blog which includes inspiration for a positive lifestyle and I am starting to implement a lot of elements in your list!
The list blog post has become something I am very fond of and I agree that it is a time saver for a lot of people because it’s so much information in one post that you don’t need to search else where…such as this one! Lol!
Hi Elna
unique as always, thanks for the list.
quick question, i had small blog and while i was changing the name it was broken and gone. my host couldn’t recover it and i had to start a new one.
i’m writing posts before launching the blog, i can’t do all of the ones in the list, is it fine? and how many posts should i start my blog with?
Hi!
Sorry to hear that! That’s fine – you don’t have to do all the list right now, but try to incorporate them later! As for how much to start off with, I typically go live with one blog post and then keep writing! Good luck!
Just in time! I’ve been in a little rut and my blog idea list was dwindling. I’ve already got 3 post titles and I’m not even done reading your list!
Hi Samantha,
So happy to hear this! I hope these best types of blog posts will help you change it up and add something new to your blog content!
I genuinely like the post. Meh too bland of a comment but you know as every blogger has their own voice, yours sounds very genuine and up to d point. Thanks for the tips 😉
Hi!
Thanks so much! And no, it wasn’t a bland comment! I appreciated it 🙂
Thank you that is some awesome advice it is really helpful
Although I didn’t get how Do I make Income report post as a newbie
But I will make all this post on my new blog
This is very helpful! Quick question – for round up posts, did you get people’s permission before you used their site?
Hi Camille,
You don’t need someones permission to take a screenshot of someones blog. I write for big brands and often write about other businesses or services/products. I can’t wait for permission to take a screenshot of Dropbox’s front page or Convertkit’s front page…. the only time you would ask permission is if you use a blogger’s image. So DIY bloggers or craft bloggers, you would have to ask permission to use their images/creations. I would also ask permission if you using a long quote from a person’s blog.
Dear Elna, I’ve read through so, SO many posts recently regarding blog topics (turns out, I’m so scared, I’ve forgotten how to write since I’ve started my blog), but none of them was this informative and inspiring as yours above. Congratulations, thank you and keep up the great work!
Hi!
So happy to hear that! Thanks for stopping over and I hope these blog types will help you!
Hi Elna! This is such a great post! I’ve read through it at least three times. The topics listed here have really helped kickstart my brainstorming of content titles and outlines for articles I plan to write. Thank you so much. P.S., I also read your post on “why every blogger needs a Gravatar.” I’ve added it to my to-do list. Thanks again!
Hi Marsha,
Thanks so much! Love your Gravatar image and glad you enjoyed reading this post!
Hi Elna, I’m not necessarily in your same niche, although I am a stay at home mom. I love your suggestions and having just started my home decorating store and blog, I can definitely incorporate them into my niche. Thanks for sharing!
That’s awesome!
Yea these blog post ideas can help you with your home decor blog!
I love this post! I have been blogging for a long time but never really took it too seriously. Now I want to go all out and start to really shine 🙂 So I moved blogs to WordPress and I also started a new one (I got a domain with my hosting so why not use it!)
This is really going to make me think about what to write now in a good way! That was honestly my biggest mistake years ago was that I didn’t have a good plan and I always ran out of things to post. My blogs had lost any traffic I had started to build because of it.
One question I have: Do you use one Pinterest account for both your blogs or do you use one for each?
Hey Dawn!
Thank you so much! So happy you are motivated to keep going. Glad you are self-hosted too! For Pinterest, I was using two blog URLS under ONE account, but had to eventually move one as one of my URLS was growing too fast!
Thanks for the great article. I started my blog 4 months ago and I am receiving very little to no traffic. I will start creating round up posts and list posts, hopefully, this will increase traffic to my page. I also plan to share my blog growth strategies. Thank you for the great tips.
Hey Jen!
YES! Give it a try and see what happens. Those are awesome types of posts for sure!
This is SO helpful, thank you! I am new blogger still working on the logistics of launching my blog! My question is when your first starting launch, how many posts do you first put out? One, 2? If you are planning on posting weekly, do you just have your one post live there until the following post? Any suggestions of which post should be the first? Does it really matter if it’s a list post versus an opinion post? Is there one that would be more appropriate for a first? Sorry this is long!
Hi Sierra!
Those are great questions! I personally launched my blog with one blog post but other bloggers do 3-5 blog posts. The first blog post (or first few) can be about whatever you want. Those posts really won’t be seen and it’s good practice for you as a new blogger.
I like to suggest your first post to be WHY you started your blog. Or why you became a (x- blogger, SAHM, WAHM, etc..). This can introduce yourself to your audience! Good luck and have fun starting a blog!
Hi Elna, these posts are an eye-opener. Will definitely use them as a guide. Thank you
Hi Grace!
That’s great! These blog post ideas are perfect for a new blog so try to incorporate them into your content schedule!
This post is literally saving my blog life right now because i’m pushing to launch in January and really needed help on what type of post to publish first. Thank you, Elna! Soooo helpful!
Hi Frances!
You’re welcome! Figuring out what to blog about is a challenge. These posts are always my go-to!
Useful tips on here! I’ve just starting out blogging which is alien to me. Nice to get your advice on here on them – thanks
Hi Melissa!
You’re welcome! Yes, finding your way around blogging is hard! It took me a long time but the more you blog and the more you start a blog, the faster and better you’ll be! Have fun blogging!
Thanks so much for this! I’m launching my blog in the next few days and this was a great gut check to make sure I’m on track. Thanks!
Hey Cameron,
I’m glad this post helped with your content schedule for your blog! Having the best types of posts will really help with getting that initial blog traffic!
This was a very helpful blog post and I have finally got started with my blog! Thanks.
This was so helpful and simple to follow and understand…i havent started blogging yet but definatly will be using all what youve said to my advantage….
Ive looked up How to start blogging before and its always goes over my head as theyve gone over under and around, you was justvstraight to the point.x
Thank you
Hi Martina!
Wow! Thank you so much! I’m so glad you found the right steps to start a blog!
Hi Elna,
Your blog has tons of useful and inspiring information for new bloggers. I really like your writing style. I have been thinking of how I can get more traffic to my new blog by pumping up content. I want to try round-up posts as I see several bloggers have great success with round-up. Do you know if Facebook round-up group is still a thing? Any recommendation on where to source for round-up posts that give permission to use the images so I don’t have to contact bloggers one by one before I can publish a post?
Hey Carmen,
Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed the post and found some tips to boost your blog traffic! Round up posts are great. You can use FB to ask bloggers if they would like to contribute to a round up for sure! Not sure if there is a group on just round-ups but you can try blogging groups and things like that. They may have threads on collabs or round-ups. As for images I would personally ask the blogger as many use their own images!
Hi Elna,
This post ROCKS! I am a newbie blogger and this will be so useful in helping may craft posts that people want to read. Super helpful tips that I am excited to try! With all the comments and shares, this post itself is proof that your techniques work. Thanks!
Hey DeShena,
So glad you liked this post! Yes, knowing the right types of blog posts to have for a new blog is important to grow your blog traffic for sure!
Hi Elna,
This post is a great example of all of the key points you are talking about. I am just starting out and trying to learn as much as possible! I appreciate your thoughtful advice!
Cheers,
Hi Monica!
You’re so welcome! Glad you found some easy blog post topics for your new blog!
Definitely saving this! I just started my blog June 1st of this year, and I’m so determined to make it huge. This is wonderful information for new bloggers.. I have found myself on your site more than once in the past two months actually. You have such valuable advice!
Hi Morgan,
That’s awesome! Congrats on your new blog. It takes a lot of dedication and persistance for sure to maintain a blog!
Thanks for such an easy to follow and actionable list! This was exactly what I needed to organize my thoughts and start working on content building.
That’s awesome Mel!
I love finding blog posts that have a simple plan to help grow your blog traffic and audience!
Hi Elna,
Thanks for the great post. It gives me more ideas how to planning great blog post in future. Sometimes doesn’t realize that certain type of blog post really doing so well.
Hey Zaini,
You’re welcome! Glad you found some blog ideas for your blog content marketing 🙂 Looking at certain blog post ideas can help you!
Oh, Elna,
Thank you very much for sharing this. I can`t wait to try it on my own blog. I am just new and experiment with everything. So it`s helped.
Hey Julie,
Good to know. So happy you started a blog and need some blogging ideas for new blog posts. These are the best types of blog posts for bloggers to have no matter what niche you are in so good luck!
Loved this one Elna, I am still trying to find time to produce a resource post. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Alvern!
Thanks so much! Yes, creating a resource blog post as a way to grow blog traffic can be a bit time consuming, but well worth it in the long run! I suggest you outline it and do a little bit every day!
Hi Elna,
Thank you for this list! Just had a quick question about roundup posts which I see you have answered already but I wanted to know a bit more.
You says it’s totally ok to do a round up posts and inform the blogs/ bloggers later about it.
But suppose I were to share ideas or latest trends and then give reference of a post or blogger along with using their post feature image in like a round-up layout, or a full image linking back and giving proper picture credits to the post and the blogger, is that OK to do?
Hi!
You can copy a sentence or phrase from the blogger’s blog post and use that as a quote on your blog with a link back to that blog post. That’s fine. As for using THEIR images, I would only take a screenshot of their blog only. I wouldn’t use their direct images unless I asked permission (and ask permission to use them on social media graphics too).
I love all your posts. I’ve been reading your blog for quite sometime and you’re one hard-working lady! I love how you write and I think this was just what I was looking for. This actually works for any field. I’m writing a blog for Illustrators and Artists and it’s very difficult to find blogs that don’t focus on blogging. But this is just perfect. I’m going to round up some Illustrators and put all their advice in one blog post! 😀
Hi Angela!
Thank you so much for your kind words. For your searching blogs, try Pinterest as well as Google for those keywords to see if you can find those niche blogs. Good luck!
Thank you so much for sharing this, definitely useful for new mommy bloggers and it makes total sense! I have had my blog for a while, but have not been able to commit to it because, well life happens and I have no idea of what I am doing. But this time I really want to stick with it. This was very informative, thanks again!
Hi Pamela,
You’re so welcome! Yes, having focus as a new blogger is hard when you have shiny object syndrome!! I hope you use these posts to help you grow your traffic!
I really loved this post! Ive thought about having a blog for months but of course I say to myself there are already so many, too many, it will fail but this gave me a little confidence booster!
thank you for your tips!
whenever mine is up and running I will direct so many people to your blog !
Hi KeiLani!
Thank you a bunch! So happy you got that confidence boost from this post! I can’t wait to hear about your blog!
Thank you so much for your post. I literally made the decision to start a blog yesterday and your whole blog has been very helpful. After going through your blog I’ve decided that though the tech details are important I’m going to focus on Niche and Content and then Traffic and Monetization before launching my blog, so thanks again.
Now on to inspire and educate, yay!
Hi Lei,
You’re welcome! So happy you found some helpful tips to get started! Good luck on your new blog and you have a great plan!
I just began my blog a couple of weeks ago, and your blog is already one of the most helpful that I have seen! I have a long list of topic ideas, but this post has helped me focus on which angles to take on each post. Thank you for your insight and help to those of us who are newbies!
Hi Jessica,
Thank you so much! I’m humbled by what you said. I hope I can serve you more with my blog! Thanks for coming over!
I’m new to blogging…my site is still a work in progress but I’m learning so much from you! Thank you so much for all the information! You’re amazing!!
Hi Amanda,
You’re welcome! So glad you found some great tips for your new blog!
Hi Elna! This is probably a silly question, but I’m assuming that if you do a resources post then you need to contact the bloggers that you want to reference and get their permission to write about them and link back to their blogs. Is this true?
Hi Cheyenne,
No you don’t. You are free to talk about other bloggers on your blog without letting them know. Of course, I would tag them on social media and let them know after you publish that you featured them! I get emails all the time of bloggers saying they featured me and more often than not I see in Google Analtyics that someone linked to me without my knowing!
Hi Elna,
Can you share a step by step of how to do a Round up post? Please.
Lana,
http://www.marieavenue.com
Hi Lana,
If you want to do a roundup post, you figure out your topic and see if you want contributors or you want to feature other bloggers. If you want contributors you need to create a pitch email asking if they want to participate. If you want to feature bloggers then you don’t need to email them (only after you publish the post you can email them or tag them on social media). I hope this helps!
Hello Elna! Thank you very much for this post. I am now absorbing everything in it. Honestly, I had a doubt in opening your link because I need to get up now and fix myself for school. But, I realized that I just made the best decision today of reading this post first hour of my morning because I learned a lot. I hope to say more but I really need to get so Thank you very much! I will get back to your blog later after school because I am currently working on my blog also and yours is an inspiration.
Thanks a lot!
Hi Margarita!
So glad you found some inspiration before school! And I’m glad you clicked on the post! 🙂
Hi Elna,
Thank you for your content and blog strategies. While skimming this post on my phone, I am simultaneously taking your Ready Set Blog for traffic course, lol. Im writing notes on both. Anyway, I am so thankful for the way you explain things. I am looking forward to implementing these strategies.
Wow Tina! Thanks so much for letting me know. I hope you enjoy RSBT course!
I LOVE your blog’s look and colors. Nice!!!! I hope you find some great topics for your blog!
Hello! Thanks for a great post! I am a new blogger and looking for post ideas to get some traffic. These are some really ideas. Thanks again!
http://www.bellesadventures.com
Hi Nyah,
You’re welcome! Glad you found some good blog post ideas!
These are very helpful. I’m just starting out in this blogging venture and appreciate your advice. 🙂
Hi Alissa,
You’re welcome! Glad you found some good blog post ideas!
Hi,
Great blog post, some really good tips for me to hold onto as I progress with my blog.
Writing is definitely the easy bit!
Sending you and the twins well wishes
Tay x
I remember when I first started blogging, I had no idea that there were different types of blog posts to choose from. Literally NO IDEA. As I began to learn more about what I was doing as a freelance writer, I was surprised at what all a freelance blogger like you and me can do. There is much more to our career than meets the eye, y’know? Thank you for all the tips you give us on how to be better at what we do!
Hey Elna,
This Was really a very Nice Article I have read Ever, this helps me a lot thank you for sharing such a great post with us, Keep sharing Be happy God bless you.
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Hi Elna,
Thank you SO much for this post! I just started my blog about a month ago and it can definitely be a bit intimidating and overwhelming at first. I was struggling with understanding what people really want to read about and this post has given me some great ideas! Thanks for helping remind me that a successful blog IS possible. 🙂
Hey Meghan!
You’re welcome. Glad you found it helpful!
These all seem like great ideas and I’m eager to try them out. I think I might hammer out at least half of them and queue them up over the course of a week or two , and while those are posting be working on the other half.
I’m kind of in a unique niche that’s quite a bit different from your own, but I’m sure these methods could work on mine. My thing though is that I’m actually attempting to grow on three or four different platforms all at once and its hard trying to figure out which one to focus on first. I’m thinking my blog would be the easiest and least time intensive because the others are either live content and recorded video content.
Wow, this is awesome. I actually blog but still find it difficult to pick a topic or organize my blog but your tips here is really amazing. Now I know what to do
Hi Elna!
Thanks so much for the helpful ideas. I just started my blog a few weeks ago and, while I’m not a mom (yet), I hope to keep my blog alive and fruitful so that I can write about the things I love while staying home with my family!
Check out my blog at aubreysalyers.com 🙂
Thank you! This is exactly what I needed. I want to get my blog running and every title you had I felt like I wanted to read! I want people to feel like that just from reading my captions as well. So helpful!
Hi Elna,
Thanks for this fantastic post! I have been getting back into my blogging the last few months and struggle with driving traffic to my sites. These helpful hints will hopefully see more traffic and comments on my blog.
Hi Rachel,
Yes! I’m so glad you are back into blogging! Have fun creating new posts!
I’m so glad I found this post on your site! There are quite a few posts that I now know that I need and DONT have. A roundup post is something I plan on doing plus some secret and tips post. Loving your blog!
Thanks for sharing this, Elna! Each numbered tip gave me a few ideas.
Hey Jessica!
That’s awesome! Have fun writing your blog posts!
Hi Elna!!!
I have read through a few of your posts now and have been getting up the courage for a couple of years now to start my own blog (I don’t know why this seems so intimidating lol). After signing up with a hosting site and getting a theme in WordPress I guess my next step is creating content? That’s how I ended up here!! Thank you for the great list of post types! This is just what I needed 🙂
PS. Navigating WordPress has proven to be a little challenging without having launched my blog yet…do you have any suggestions or no any posts that will walk you through it or simplify this process?
Hi Alyssa!
Yay! You have a blog now. Awesome. I love that..and I love that you are ready to publish some posts. I say make your first post and publish it and then spend most of your time promoting it..then create a schedule and content ideas and bada bing bada boom 🙂 ha..I know it’s not that easy, but you get the idea. Here’s a YouTube video that sort of explains WP and writing a post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWlj4SJOswc Good luck!
Thanks so much!! I appreciate the help, crossing my fingers!!
Hi Elna!
This post was awesome! I loved how you even linked to the other posts to show how to do things but also get them in the light again. Very smart! Lots of great tidbits and I’m going to be implementing them! I’m launching this weekend so I’m hoping to get it going!
Hey Danielle!
Thank you so much. So happy you found this post helpful. Yes, I love posts with examples too!
Yes examples greatly help especially when you can figure out what someone is doing and try to replicate it and succeed 🙂
How long did it take you to find your brand and how to monetize?
Hi Danielle,
For this blog, my brand took a couple of months. I changed my theme and added some more colors and I’m still fine tuning my brand. As for monetization, well I waited until I had enough traffic to start, but my hear isn’t in affiliate marketing so I’m not making a lot of money. I’m more interested in building a loyal tribe and then making a course to help my audience with their problems. I’m all about give give and give some more and help my audience first 🙂
I agree with that. I love helping people so I think that’ll be an aspect of my blog. I also have 5 kids so monetization has always been on my mind bc I want to stay home with them and travel with them.
This is an awesome post that was shared with me a couple months ago. I remembered it (which is amazing, because with this case of #mommybrain I have, I don’t remember much) and just came back to it. I’m keeping it where I can see it as a reminder of the great kind of irresistible content I can create! I’m looking forward to reading more on your site! Thanks for sharing this!
Hey Amy,
Don’t worry I have mommy brain and my twins are almost four! I’ll probably always have mommy brain! So glad you enjoyed this post and remembered it! Yay!
This post is AMAZING and such a huge help. I can be super overwhelming when trying to find that audience, so thank you so much!
Hey Maya,
You’re welcome! Yeah finding topics for your blog can be overwhelming for sure! Glad these topics can help you with your blog.
Hi Elna. Wonderful article. Being a new blogger this post gives me ideas that I would have not considered. Thank you.
Hi Kristine!
So happy to hear this! These posts will totally help you get social shares and engagement. Remember, people come to your blog to learn!
Such a great post! Love the advice. Thank you for this.
https://thatkenyanwanderer.wordpress.com
Thanks Niki!
So happy you enjoyed the blog post types….
I always love your tips on your blogging series! Real and early implemented strategies. Thanks again!
Hey Amanda,
Thanks so much! Happy to hear that my blogging series is helping other bloggers 🙂
This is fantastic!!!!!!! I needed to see this! 😀 I love your site ^>^
Brianna!
Woop! Thanks so much. I’m so happy that so many mamas and lady bosses are liking my site. I know my URL name doesn’t really tell you what I blog about, but I’m glad it’s not holding me back!
You’ve inspired me with some new ideas! I think it’s easy for bloggers to fall into the trap of writing the same style of post every time. Love this!
Hey Kellie!
Thanks so much! So happy to hear that my post inspired you to do better on your blog! Have fun writing these blog posts.
This is such a great round up of different posts! I have so many ideas circling around in my head now. Thank you!
Hey Tabitha,
That’s great! That’s exactly what I wanted to happen 🙂 Have fun creating your blog posts!
This is just genius. I love how you linked other blog posts you created to make one giant post, which has to be great for your SEO. The topics you suggested were also on point. Thanks so much. The ideas are flowing!
Hey Lisa,
Thanks so much. I’m learning here and there about SEO so thanks for the heads up! Glad you liked the types of blog posts that will generate you traffic!
Great post!! Very comprehensive and a wonderful resource!
Hi Lisa,
Thanks so much! I’m happy to hear you found some great tips to grow your blog 🙂
Helpful post!! One tip: you might want to double check the definition of a “round up” 🙂
Your blog is on my list of blogs to read daily. Love your graphics/fonts/colors!
Hey Coco,
Thanks! I changed the example for my round up post 🙂
Hi! Love this post- as a food blog I have been trying to venture out more towards informational food related posts and food blogging help posts- this gives me a ton of great ideas! Thanks 🙂
Heather
Hey Heather!
That’s great. Your blog sounds yummy 🙂 Yes you can do these types of blog posts for your food blogger. Glad you have some new posts.
Elna, I love this post! I’m a homeschool blogger, so I thought that perhaps your ideas wouldn’t apply to me … but nine out of ten immediately sparked ideas for great posts! Thanks so much for the tips. Your blog is one of my favorite resources! 🙂
Hey Lynna,
That’s awesome and great! So happy you found nine out of ten types of blog posts are good for your blog. 🙂
Elna,
This article is outstanding! Chock full of blogging tips and strategies! Thank you for such a comprehensive resource.
Rita,
Thanks so much girl! I’m glad you found some good info in this post. Writing blogs is an art you know. You really need to understand the properties that goes in a blog post and the type of blog post is important!
I have a feeling come Nov & Dec I am going to be doing a lot of round up posts, because those 2 months are going to be insanely busy for me, and round-ups are the easiest to do 😉
Hey Gigi,
Awesome! Round ups during the holiday are da bomb! Holiday gift guides, recipes, fitness fat busters etc.. 🙂
Very helpful! Thanks Elna. Jotting down some future blog post ideas right now!
Hi Corina!
That’s so awesome to hear. I sometimes get in a rut and just have to realize that are so many types of blog posts to write! Have fun!
Thanks great post. Am working on adding different types of blog posts and this list is really helpful. I also find doing Review posts work well, they do seem to take longer though, but can be really helpful to your readers.
Will be sharing this post in my FB Group for sure, thanks again.
Hey Sue,
Thanks so much for sharing this post on FB! Yay! So happy you found some awesome blog posts for your website! For me, I tend to write these types of posts only because readers LOVE them!
Elna, I always seem to do a certain type of post all the time. I need to start diversifying as well. Thanks for this list! Always great to pop by your blog. 🙂
Hi Meera!
Yes, we all get into our ruts eh? But, yeah these specific types of posts seem to do well with social shares and/or comments! I’m excited to try out some alternative headlines and see if that helps with generating more buzz. It’s all trial and error!
Great ideas for blog post types, Elna! I think list is my favorite. It’s so easy to write. Once I jot down 5-7 ideas to include, the rest of the post almost writes itself.
Hey Kecia,
Yeah, list posts are awesome! I tend to over use them because they ARE so easy to do. But, I have to make sure to not over do it on my blog 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
I love this Elna! It is hard to get a mom blog going and make it a success. We have to be ready to work hard at it but it’s definitely worth it.
If a mom blogger or any niche blogger for that matter is struggling, they should definitely consider using the valuable information you shared here. I even got an idea or two myself. 🙂
Thanks for always sharing great stuff with us! Hope you’re having a great week so far.
Cori
Hey Corina!
You’re the best blogger friend to have online! You are also the commenting diva girl! Thanks so much and I hope these blog posts types help out new bloggers with their content schedule!
Hey Elna,
I needed this post!! In my niche, it can be a bit hard to diversify the blog topics. I am still in the process of categorizing my how-tos and resources. Thanks for the post, it is quite helpful for newbies.
One question, do you think ‘Guide’ post do well? I am leaning towards writing some guide posts, which might be helpful for my target audience.
Hey Sireesha,
Sure, a guide post is awesome for your audience. I know many bloggers sort of group their guides on the side bar or as a menu item. Have fun!
Thank you for this post, Elna! So far resource posts have done very well for my blog, but you’ve given me a lot more types of posts to try out!
Hey Sarah!
Hooray! Thanks for coming over here. Glad to help you find some more types of posts for your blog. Good luck!
Thank you for this post! I’m new to the blogging world and am trying to devour all the tips and advice I can. You provided a lot of great insight. I’m definitely pinning this for later use! Thanks for sharing! ?
Hey Katie!
That’s great. So happy to know that you liked this post. Have fun writing these blog posts and thanks for sharing my post!
Hey Elna,
Great post – it’s easy to get into a rut and fall into doing the same types of posts over and over. And, it’s definitely true that some types are much more effective than others.
I’m doing pretty well with list posts and how tos and just started doing an income/traffic report 🙂 Perhaps I need to throw a few different types into the mix though – maybe a resource or tools post? Or a series? Hmm. I’ll add it to the (ever expanding) list of things to do!
Hey Cath,
Love your blog! It seems it’s growing fast too 🙂 Yes, you can get in a rut. I know for me I tend to over do on the list posts or How to posts and have to realize there are other posts I could do too!
Yes, having a tools post and resource post is awesome for traffic and comments! They are both very helpful types of posts.
Love your blog! I’ve been wanting to start a blog of my own, and I’m wondering if it’s possible to do all from my mobile device aka my iPhone lol? The last time I pulled out my laptop ended with frustration bc it’s like a magnet my 3yr old is automatically drawn to – he starts wanting to push all the buttons, mess with the power cord etc. I realize I could do it while he sleeps as well. But for the time being, if I could pull it off mostly from my phone that would be amazing. Would love your thoughts!
Hi Jessica,
You can definitely do some blogging tasks using your phone like sharing posts, creating graphics and outlining content. But, I wouldn’t solely use your phone for your entire blogging or business strategy. Only blog during nap times and at night. I had to do this with twins for the first 3 years of blogging. I was able to do 5 hours a day with that schedule!