http://chrisbrogan.disqus.com/enSun, 07 Aug 2011 10:29:25 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-279731981<p>thanks for the info. I try to make my title's controversial but I don't have many hits for my blog. Not many people know about it and I haven't done a whole lot to advertise it.</p>lacoste polo shirtSun, 07 Aug 2011 10:29:25 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-211472595<p> With automatic theme updates and world-class support included, Genesis is the smart choice for your WordPress website or blog.</p>fred perry shirtsWed, 25 May 2011 09:34:39 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-100342513<p>Wow! These are some good ways that I need to start using.</p>Frankie CooperSun, 21 Nov 2010 19:18:55 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-69285399<p>It is really a good post, i like it very much!</p>Chanel designer handbagsTue, 17 Aug 2010 05:16:55 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-60670428<p>I am constantly reading books, blogs, magazines, etc. and always manage to find an angle that hasn't been explored. I seem to get my best ideas when I am away from my computer. The best blogs out there are written from people who don't just talk about their topic--they believe in "living" their topic as well (like you!).</p>Sesli SohbetMon, 05 Jul 2010 16:23:33 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-23433755<p>Swimming helps me clear my mind.</p><p>Some of my best thoughts are when doing a few laps. It cleans away the junk.</p><p>Ivan</p>Ivan WalshTue, 17 Nov 2009 23:11:46 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-23428334<p>I appreciate the quick list, Chris. I especially like the idea of taking photos while out and about. Plus, with tools like <a href="http://www.evernote.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://www.evernote.com/">Evernote</a>, a blogger's life can be more organized and prepared to tackle the dreaded editorial calendar.</p>Dr. Patrick MacNamaraTue, 17 Nov 2009 22:11:02 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-23105418<p>Nice ideas, I am doing a school project and this is really a very helpful start.</p>AsmitaSat, 14 Nov 2009 22:33:41 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-22972786<p>This is the most heavy post I've ever found but I like it. Very deep insight and sharp analysis. I love the term of distribution, content, real time stream. Thank you for the valuable thought.</p>Gunpowder TeaSat, 14 Nov 2009 02:47:14 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-22519332<p>I think of my topics through daily exepriences, and as you mentioned from questions others may ask me and my thoughts on the matter!</p>troymonacoMon, 09 Nov 2009 23:12:38 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-22443908<p>For me, I find that real life activities can greatly contribute to my posting ideas. It's very different from when I started blogging, when the only inspirations I can get is from the top bloggers or hottest news (which of course, still valid in some situations). Now I'm getting more observant. Commenters can be such great idea-givers; also the conversations I had awhile ago that got me thinking, the incident that captured my attention although it's not even blogging-related.. this makes me fall in love with blogging even more. To be who I am, sharing the thoughts and knowledge obtained from others; while input own ideas within. Personalizing, that's what I like to call it. ^^</p><p>@wchingya<br>Social/Blogging Tracker</p>wchingyaMon, 09 Nov 2009 10:34:15 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-22167457<p>100% agreed that rants still very much have a place on blogs. always will. Own your voice...ranting on occasion keeps it real and shows you're human. </p>Christian RussellSat, 07 Nov 2009 21:49:57 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-22137717<p>My ideas come from things and events around me. They're also triggered by other posts that I read that may be totally unrelated to the content I post about. If I have a desire to know about something I begin to think of how to turn what I've found out into a blog post. I have a notebook with over 30 different blog post ideas just waiting to be expanded upon. </p>Fruitfulvine2Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:10:19 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-22126628<p>Nice ideas. It is imperative to think like a visitor and not like a blogger. And offcourse, the heading is the most important part. When i publish my posts, i spend as much time thinking of the heading as i spend for writing the post itself. It is not that difficult as almost all my posts start with "10 ways to...". But now in the un-official category, i have to use my brain now and then! Nice post anyway. Thanx.</p>Gaurav DhakaSat, 07 Nov 2009 08:50:09 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-22126593<p>Nice ideas. It is imperative to think like a visitor and not like a blogger. And offcourse, the heading is the most important part. When i publish my posts, i spend as much time thinking of the heading as i spend for writing the post itself. It is not that difficult as almost all my posts start with "10 ways to...". But now in the un-official category, i have to use my brain now and then! Nice post anyway. Thanx.</p>Gaurav DhakaSat, 07 Nov 2009 08:48:34 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-22124917<p>i personally go for number 2 and yet to invest in a good digital camera! I've been using an old-school one but have to take 2 -3 pictures of each just to get a good shot. lol.</p><p>but seriously, when you are passionate about some particular things, ideas do come even without asking for it. I find some people who run video blogs and still be popular with it. some do great with pictures. but what really matters is their opinions even if it has to fit in 100 or so words.</p><p>I always find your posts helpful. such an inspiration. thank you very much! :) </p>carolSat, 07 Nov 2009 07:16:10 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-22069403<p>Nice post! I find that I sometimes come up with ideas when I'm focused on something totally different. For example, I was watching Popeye a while back and related his quick fix spinach eating to marketing. And I agree with fogofeternity, get away from the computer. It forces you to expand your mind!</p>RachelFri, 06 Nov 2009 18:37:18 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-22066520<p>Always looking for great blog post ideas. And I blog everyday.</p><p>Thanks, Chris!</p>AnatomyofaDinnerPartyFri, 06 Nov 2009 17:44:40 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-22054330<p>Sometimes the challenge isn't only to "get" an idea but to "capture," or retain, an idea. Blog topics flit through my mind all the time...and are gone. WRITE THEM DOWN. Never let forgetting an idea be an excuse. Post-it notes, reporter's notebooks, little portable recording devices, the back of your ATM receipts: whatever it takes, jot down those ideas. Yes, we all get our best ideas when we are somewhere other than at our desks or laptops: running, driving, showering, in the waiting room at JiffyLube. I keep a running list of potential blog topics. Sometimes I can't imagine what I had in mind when I wrote one down...but then the challenge becomes figuring something out to do with it even when I can't remember why I thought it ever mattered.</p>NancyWestFri, 06 Nov 2009 13:53:28 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-22047566<p>Great ideas. As soon as I'm finished commenting I'm heading over to Alltop. Thanks for the info. I also find I come up with the best ideas (or so I thought) for posts when I have absolutely no way of writing it down to remember.</p>tombakerFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:10:16 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-22037400<p>10. Post video reviews that don't review and be "that guy" and flog your book and your blog theme religiously.</p>Tom GentryFri, 06 Nov 2009 09:38:04 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-22028811<p>I truly enjoyed reading this blog post. I was thinking of writing a new blog so, I was waiting for some good idea to write about. Finally I landed up here so that I can learn some tips to write a blog and get some tips to get an idea. I like the third tip given about to read blogs which are out of scope what we write about. Thanks for sharing incredible information.</p>robertphillipsFri, 06 Nov 2009 08:22:11 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-22027609<p>Chris,</p><p>This is such a timely post. In the past week, this has been a topic on forums, where people have wanted to know how you get topics to blog about. I particularly like the idea of taking pictures and writing a speech.</p><p>I am a walkaholic, and one day while returning from High Park (Toronto), I saw a band, a mobile band set up in a truck, there were two guys in the van playing and a third outside on the sidewalk. The truck was parked in front of a pub. These guys were awesome and all the pub patrons were on the sidewalk participating. I stopped and got out my cell phone and recorded the scene. The music seeped into my soul and moved me deeply. When they played Johnny Cash's Ring of Fire, I was in heaven. When they left and I continued walking I was writing the blog post in my head.</p><p>When I returned home, I quickly wrote the post and uploaded the video, but the quality was crappy. I felt so cheated. I know that my readers would have appreciated the video.</p><p>Thank you for always sharing. Avil Beckford <a href="http://www.twitter.com/avilbeckford" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://www.twitter.com/avilbeckford">http://www.twitter.com/avil...</a></p>avilbeckfordFri, 06 Nov 2009 07:40:55 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-22026021<p>Great tips, especially the pictures one. What do you recommend for the other two: discipline and practice? In essence, you can think of blog posts, but how do you think like a blogger?</p>xmas presentsFri, 06 Nov 2009 06:24:11 -0000http://www.chrisbrogan.com/how-to-think-of-blog-posts/#comment-22010335<p>Best way to come up with great blog ideas? - try to have great conversations with great people. (Especially my wife.) Never fails to inspire me.</p>IanThu, 05 Nov 2009 23:30:59 -0000