101 Blog Post Ideas and Prompts

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Flashing cursor. Blank screen. You can’t think of a great idea for your next blog post. The struggle is real!

Writer’s block happens to every blogger. So before you get stuck again, it’s a good idea to compile a list of ideas that you can refer to any time writer’s block sets in. Here are 101 blog post ideas and prompts to get your creative juices flowing:

1. Share the worst business advice you’ve received
2. Give a photo tour of your business or workspace
3. Tell about the office products that you can’t live without
4. Describe some lessons you learned while running your business
5. If money were no object, what would you do for your business?
6. Explain how you balance doing versus delegating
7. Describe the traits or habits of successful entrepreneurs
8. Share a list of your favorite Twitter accounts
9. Write a tutorial for getting a task done
10. Describe who or what inspires you
11. Share a personal story
12. Interview some leaders in your industry
13. Share a video that inspires you
14. If you could trade places with someone for a day, who would it be and why?
15. Explain how you come up with your own blog post ideas
16. Describe your biggest pet peeve
17. Explain what you learned from negative feedback and how you turned it into something positive
18. Share what you learned at a recent workshop, conference, or event
19. Explain how you simplify your business so you get more done
20. Describe how you determined your business’ target market
21. Describe the pros and cons of owning a small business
22. Tell about something you learned in the past year
23. Introduce your readers to your favorite bloggers, entrepreneurs, or leaders in your field
24. Highlight your favorite places around your city
25. Highlight the worst moment since starting your business
26. Share something unexpected or unknown about yourself, like a hidden talent
27. Explain how you organize your Pinterest boards
28. Describe your biggest regret in your business
29. Write a letter to your younger self and share things you wish you had known back then
30. Explain your life motto
31. Describe how you balance owning a business with your personal life
32. If you could relive one day of your life, which one would it be and why?
33. Share a behind-the-scenes look at your business
34. Make a list of your current business goals
35. Follow up on how you’re meeting these goals
36. What do you wish you had studied in college?
37. Describe how you identified your ideal client
38. Explain why you started your business and why you love it
39. Describe your favorite childhood memory
40. Give away some secrets of your trade
41. Share a story about a time you failed at something but learned from it
42. Share tips on how to become successful in your industry
43. Share a list of your favorite Facebook accounts
44. Write about something you need help with and let your readers give you advice
45. Tell how you overcome procrastination
46. Compare two different tools that you use in your business and explain why you prefer one over the other
47. Tell about a kind thing someone did for you or your business
48. Where do you want to be in five years?
49. Rewrite an old blog post with updated photos and information
50. Write about the goals you’ve achieved in your business so far this year
51. Share your company’s mission statement and how you created it
52. Are you an expert at something? Share tips!
53. Share items you can’t live without related to running your business
54. Tell about your favorite hobby or downtime activity
55. Create something free to give away to your readers, like printable worksheets or checklists
56. Review the worst business-related books you’ve read
57. Describe how you manage email and take control of your inbox
58. Share old photos for Throwback Thursday
59. Tell your customers and prospective clients what it’s like working with you so they know what to expect
60. Create a wish list
61. Share a list of your favorite Instagram accounts
62. Interview someone your readers would find interesting or inspiring
63. Review the best business-related books you’ve read
64. Explain how you handle disappointment in your business
65. Share your favorite free apps
66. Describe a problem you encountered with your business and how you resolved it
67. Tell about one of the most defining moments of your life
68. Explain the importance of knowing your strengths and weaknesses as a business owner
69. Share the 10 most popular blog posts from your own blog
70. Tell about your first job and how it prepared you for owning your own business
71. Tell a “you’re not going to believe this” story
72. Share your favorite website plugins
73. Discuss a new trend in your industry and give your opinion
74. Describe a pivotal moment in your life that changed everything
75. List 10 random facts about you
76. Tell how you collect subscribers for your email list
77. Share the ways you’re trying to change your world
78. Share a list of your favorite Pinterest accounts
79. Share your favorite inspirational quotes
80. Share some tips and advice for beginners in your industry
81. Describe your definition of a “successful” business
82. Answer the frequently asked questions about yourself
83. Describe what brings you happiness
84. Share about how you use social media for your business
85. Discuss your website or blog design. Did you design it yourself or purchase it? Why did you select it?
86. Feature members of your staff
87. Tell how you have overcome failure, rejection, and obstacles as a business owner
88. Share your tips for managing a team or a staff
89. Compare what you wanted to be when you were a child with your occupation today
90. Share your blog’s editorial calendar and how you created it
91. Explain how you organize your office
92. Post a roundup of blog posts or articles that could help your readers with a specific topic
93. Tell about something you fear or something that challenges your comfort zone. Describe how you overcome it or seek advice from your readers.
94. Which is better – concentrating on one project at a time or multi-tasking?
95. Highlight some of your best business partners or vendors
96. Write the story of starting your business
97. Write about some common misconceptions in your industry
98. Create and share a song playlist that helps you stay motivated while working
99. Create a list of simple tricks to boost your productivity
100. Create a checklist of things your customers never should do
101. Write an “If I knew I could not fail, I would…” post

I’ve collected many of these ideas from fellow bloggers, including A Girl Obsessed, Blogelina, Elle and Company,
Kate the Almost Great, Kludgy Mom, Pink on the Cheek,  and Stay with Me on This.