8 Types of blog posts that are creative

You know how important it is to keep your blog current and keep your readers interested. It can be challenging to come up with blog posts that won't bore your visitors and is interesting enough to keep them coming back.

It doesn't matter whether you are blogging for fun or blogging to make money, if visitors are your goal then here are eight types of blog posts that you can use to keep your blog interesting, promote sharing, increase followers and encourage comments.

Type 1: The 'QUICK TIPS Blog Post.

These quick tips make great "in-between" posts. These are usually between 100-250 words. If you have ideas that you want to share with your readers but it doesn't justify a full blog post, posting quick tips are ideal. Your tip should focus on one area within your niche. A great tip for a blog about dieting is "How to Eat Less When Eating Out"

Type 2: The 'HOW TO" Blog Post

Let's expand on the quick tips blog article and look at the "how to" posts. These provide expanded and much more detailed information to your readers on how to do specific things related to your niche such as step-by-step instructional detail or specific examples. You could even separate these posts into two or three part courses.

You can find ideas for 'how-to' posts on niche forums and related blogs. These forums are great places to look for answers to questions others have about specific tasks. A well-written, informative and detailed 'how to" post can be very popular and help you become an authority in your field.

Type 3: The 'REVIEW" Blog Post

Product or service reviews are especially useful to readers because it helps them with the decision buying process. This is a great way for you to monetize your blog. This is especially beneficial for affiliate marketers. This gives you an opportunity to earn a commission on every sale you make by reviewing a product and including your affiliate link.

The key to writing a credible 'review' blog post is not to simply go over the major benefits and highlights of the product, but to also mention things about the product that could be improved. This keeps your review balanced and also gives your reader a more objective view. Your blog visitors will appreciate your candid honesty and will be more likely to trust your recommendation.

Type 4 - The RESOURCE Blog Post

Many of the most popular blogs use resource list. Blog readers love lists because they can easily scan the information and focus on what they are most interested in reading.

For example, if writing a post on the '10 ways to lose weight fast' a resource list would mention the posts from related blogs that also have this information. This gives your reader a much broader view of ideas and tips available to them.

By doing this you will also find that readers will look to you as a useful resource for finding as much well-rounded information as possible on the topic at hand.

Type 5 - The INTERVIEW Blog Post

Interviews are a great way to share your knowledge with others, especially if you're able to do it with someone you admire and like. Try interviewing someone in your niche and sharing the results of the interview with your blog readers. Interviews can also be a powerful traffic source as the person you interview will likely post the interview to their blog or elsewhere on the internet, which will bring more traffic back your way!

Type 6 - The 'BEST OF' Blog Post

These are great end of the year or end of season posts. For example, if you do a lot of reading, you might list the 'best of' articles, books or guides that you read during the past year. Additionally, you could also create dream big coaching a post highlighting your most popular blog posts of the year. No matter what niche you are in, take a look at the best items, events, or ideas of the year and write a post about them. This can be a fun, especially for the nostalgic reader.

Type 7 - The PERSONAL STORY' Blog Post

A personal story is something that everyone loves. Anyone that follows you or your blog would be interested in a personal event or happening related to your niche. Did you attend a seminar? Did you purchase a new product? A mishap occurred that could be used as an example. A blog post about your personal accomplishments or activities will draw attention without being too personal.

Type 8 - The 'NEWS' Blog Post

Every niche has some news related items or happenings. Keep your eyes and ears open to what's going on, then find a newsworthy item and write your personal comments. This post is easy to make and quick, but it encourages readers' feedback. Include a link to the post in your comments.