I know what you’re thinking, and the answer is no.
The internet doesn’t need another mediocre top 10 list. And don’t even think about writing another Twitter etiquette rant, because that dead horse has been beaten into a quivering, bloody pulp.
But you need fresh content, and you need it fast. So what are your options?
If you have 50 bucks a month to spare, I recommend signing up for Magnetic Web Content, a new weekly newsletter featuring headline and web content ideas. When it comes to web content, Lyndon Antcliff is ridiculously talented, and I have no doubt that the newsletter can pay for itself many times over in links and traffic.
But if you’re strapped for cash, Wordtracker’s Keyword Questions tool is a free and easy way to find ideas for new content and catchy headlines. Unlike typical keyword research tools, this tool returns questions that real people are searching for.
To use it, simply search for a broad keyword related to your niche. For example, let’s say you run a beauty blog and are looking for new post ideas. According to Wordtracker, here are a couple dozen questions that need answering:
Questions about “hair”
- how long does your hair have to be to get cornrows
- how to braid hair
- how to cut hair with clippers
- how to cut your own hair
- how to curl hair
- how to cut men’s hair
- how do i make my hair emo
- how to layer hair
Questions about “hairdo”
- how do you do a finger wave hairdo
- how to make a beehive hairdo
- how to cut a wedge hairdo
- how to do a 1950s hairdo
- how to make a sarah palin hairdo
- how to romantic hairdo
- how to make a poof hairdo
- how did the mullet hairdo get its name
Questions about “hairstyle”
- how to cut a bob hairstyle
- what hairstyle is best for my face shape
- how to choose a hairstyle
- how to make a ballerina bun hairstyle
- how to cut an inverted bob hairstyle
- how to get rihanna’s new hairstyle
- how do i find the perfect hairstyle
- what is a good hairstyle for thin hair
Seen enough? Go try it yourself.
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That tool is useful as it gives a snapshot of what real people search for. It can act as a base for further creativity.
How many questions are there in the world?
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RT @seowoman How to find fresh web content ideas | SEO Woman http://bit.ly/M9NvY (via @tweetmeme)
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I use the wordtracker thingie a lot, as I’m strapped for cash, and it works pretty decently
Thanks for the useful info. It’s so interesting
What a great idea. I really struggle coming up with ideas for fresh content and optimising for searched phrases is a very effective way of driving traffic to your site.
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This is definitely a great little tool when you develop writers block and don’t really have much to write about. This could also be used for article writing not just blog posts.
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This is great for those days when the right idea just isn’t forthcoming. Some days it feels like there is so much to write about, and others, you just draw a blank. Thanks for the tips!
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