blog post topic ideas

Keyword Tool

The Keyword Tool really is a limitless resource. I could’ve named this post “1,001 Blog Topic Ideas in an Hour” just by using this tool. Here are some examples of how I would use the Keyword Tool.

Enter a “how to” or another tutorial or problem solving phrase:

How to _______ — I used “how to photograph” and it generated several ideas I could use, such as how to photograph sunsets, snowflakes, stars, the night sky, the Grand Canyon, Christmas lights, and more.

Do you blog about saving money? Budgeting? Try “How to Save for” and see what pops up.

How to save for:

– retirement
– a house
– college
– Disneyland
– vacation
– a car
– a baby

I tried some others, and they worked just as well. No matter what you’re blogging about, this Keyword Tool will help you fill your editorial calendar for the entire year.

Learn how to:

– crochet
– draw (this could be expanded – how to draw a ____)
– apply makeup
– cook healthy
– cook from scratch
– edit photos

How to cook:

– a turkey
– rice
– quinoa

– with a pressure cooker
– dried beans
– pumpkin seeds

Photography Tips for:

– beginners
– moms
– portraits
– iphone

Ask a question like Why Can’t I:

– lose weight
– get pregnant
– poop (Hey, I created an entire site about that. WhyCantIPoop.com)
– sleep

Then create the solution:

10 Ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting

7 Reasons You Aren’t Getting Pregnant Right Away

13 Smoothies to Relieve Constipation

The Ultimate Cheat Sheet to Getting 8 Hours of Sleep

Time: spend the rest of your hour on this part, about 20 minutes
Ideas: TONS – for the purpose of adding up to 100, we’ll say at least 20