Starting a blog can be exciting but thinking about what types of blog posts to write in the blogging journey can be challenging.
No doubt, its fun to have a blog but making money with it requires alot of hard work.
There are many ways to make money with your blog, and most of them require a lot of content. The main chunk of this content is writing different types of blog posts.
Every new blogger should understand that starting a blog is just a 5-minute task. But growing a blog requires a lot of dedication and consistency.
Beginner bloggers and the bloggers who are struggling to grow their blogs should be prepared to write different types of blog posts to attract readers and hook them to their content.
Trust me, I’ve been there.
Buying a domain, hosting, and setting up a blog merely took me a few minutes.
But growing it to a level where I can monetize it and make money required a lot of hard work and consistent efforts.
So, here I will be sharing different types of blog posts I wrote, and you should also write to grow your blog.
How to Write a Blog Post
Writing a blog post without any content plan can be very tough.
Starring at a blank screen, not knowing what to write to keep your audience coming back is tough.
But the good news is that if you have figured out the various types of blog posts you can create to attract your target audience, it gets much easier!
Today, I’m sharing the essential types of blog posts every blogger should write, especially if you’re just starting out.
Just grab a cup of coffee, relax, and let’s dive in!
Also read:
How to write an engaging blog post.
Types of Blog Post
Following are the types of blog posts that I wrote to attract readers, and you should too.
Foundational Blog Posts
Foundational blog posts are very essential to build a blog’s credibility.
They form the core of a blog’s content. They provide all the basic knowledge regarding a blog’s niche.
They are important to attract organic traffic through search engines and helps a blog to rank for keywords.
Examples
What are the different types of parenting styles, and which one is the best for you.
What is container gardening, and how can you start one of your own.
Saving for retirement? What you need to know.
Tips & Hacks
These types of blog posts are great to build reader’s interest and keep them engaged.
They are a quick-win type of blog post for the readers.
Tips and hacks type of blog posts provide quick and actionable information to the audience.
These types of posts also get a lot of shares.
Examples
10 genius tips to make your toddler sleep through the night.
10 actionable everyday money saving hacks.
5 time-saving hacks to write a blog post faster.
List Posts
A list post is a great way to write a piece of content that your audience can easily skim through and get valuable knowledge.
I also love creating list posts.
They are easy to write and provide essential bite-size information to the audience.
They are also great for keeping readers on your blog for a longer period.
Examples
10 best affiliate programs every blogger should use.
7 ways to decorate your front porch for Christmas.
10 tips to organize your kitchen drawers to keep them clutter free.
How To
“How to” blog posts are a great way to share your knowledge with your audience.
You can create “how to” guides to teach your audience in a stepwise manner to do a particular thing or to reach a specific goal.
These types of blog posts prove very valuable for your audience.
Examples
How to organize your pantry in 30 minutes.
How to setup a container garden in your balcony.
How to be more productive as a work from home mom.
Round Ups
Roundups are a way to share multiple resources in a single post.
They can be about anything like products, reliable experts in a particular niche, or the best blogs you want to share with your audience.
Example
Best 10 home decor blogs to follow.
Best blogging resources for new bloggers.
Top 10 gardening tools you need as a beginner.
Tutorial Posts
Tutorial posts are similar to “how to” posts but are more detailed and in a stepwise pattern.
It helps readers understand how to reach from point A to point B or how to solve a particular problem in a step by step manner.
These type of blog posts are best for all types of blogs.
But they work particularly well for food bloggers who share recipes, crafter bloggers who share DIY projects, and for tech bloggers who share tutorial posts regarding some software.
Examples
A step by step guide to create a Christmas wreath.
A complete tutorial to start a raised bed vegetable garden.
A beginner friendly tutorial to setup a WordPress blog.
Personal Story with Advice
Sharing your personal stories with your audience is a great way to connect with them and build a strong relationship.
Your sincere audience wants to know more about you and your journey.
Creating blog posts to share your struggles and lessons learned is a great way to keep their interest alive and connect with your audience.
Sharing personal challenges and their outcomes with your audience also helps to build a strong community.
Examples
How I turned my hobby into a money-making business.
How I adopted a healthy lifestyle and managed to lose weight.
How I balanced my work and family life as a mother of two.
Ultimate Guides
These are a more comprehensive and detailed blog posts than “how to” guides.
It takes longer time to write ultimate guides but they are worth it.
They provide a complete way forward and knowledge about a particular topic to the audience.
They are jampacked with knowledge and provide all the information a reader requires about a particular topic.
Examples
Ultimate guide to start a baking business from home.
Your ultimate guide to declutter your home.
A beginner’s guide to set up a Pinterest profile and optimize it for rank high in search results.
Interviews
Interview-type blog posts are a great way to provide variety and different perspectives to your readers.
You can reach out to different bloggers in your niche and ask about their willingness to answer a few questions that will be helpful for your audience.
As a new blogger, you may feel nervous about asking another blogger to give you an interview, but most of them are happy to be featured.
So, you must step out of your comfort zone and reach out to fellow bloggers.
Examples
Interview a pro fashion blogger about how to follow fashion trends without breaking the bank.
Ask a fellow blogger about their journey and what lessons did they learn.
How did this blogger make $5000 passively by selling digital products?
Review Blog Posts
Review blog posts are best for building trust with your audience.
They are also a great way to share your genuine review about a particular product or service.
They can help your audience to make decisions based on your review and can greatly benefit.
These types of posts are particularly great for affiliate blogs.
Examples
Which budgeting app helped me pay my debt in a year.
The best parenting book I read that changed my parenting style.
Best productivity planners for an organized daily routine.
Quotes
Everyone loves to read and share quotes and inspirational thoughts.
So, why not include this in your content plan?
You can compile quotes related to your niche and share them with your audience.
These blog posts attract more engagement and get more shares.
Examples
20 inspiring quotes for a beautiful home.
Inspirational quotes for financial freedom.
Travel quotes to inspire your next travel adventure.
Seasonal Blog Posts
Seasonal blog posts are a great way to benefit from an increase in interest and traffic in a particular time of year.
These type of blog posts help you answer the queries your audience has at a particular time of the year.
Seasonal blog posts tend to drive a lot of traffic and engagement. They are a great way to boost your blog traffic.
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Examples
Must-have accessories for a stylish summer.
Fun Halloween crafts your kids will love to make.
How to keep your kids busy during the summer break.
Case Studies
These type of blog posts are where you can share your strategies and the outcomes you achieved.
You can share what was your plan, and what strategies you used to get a certain type of result. And were you able to get those results or not?
In this type of blog post, you can share your exact steps and the results you achieved.
Examples
How did I achieve 10,000 blog visitors in my first month of blogging?
How did my Pinterest outbound clicks increase 2x in a month?
How I potty trained my toddler on a weekend.
Opinion Blog Posts
These blog posts are a great way to share your thoughts and perspective with your audience.
Opinion blog posts are meant for you to share your point of view regarding a particular topic.
Examples
Why every blogger should use Pinterest to grow their blog.
Why gentle parenting works better than traditional style parenting.
Why your home should reflect your personality not the trends.
Wrapping Up
Starting a blog is an easy task but growing a blog, driving traffic and making money is a long journey.
Every blogger faces writer’s block and this happens quiet often.
One of the best way to get over it is to have a plan to write different types of blog posts.
There are different types of blog post that can be written in every niche.
These blog posts can be fundamental posts, lists post, tips, reviews, interviews, roundups, etc.
As a blogger you should try to include as many blog types as possible in your blog. This will help you attract wide audience and increase your blog engagement.
Let me know in comments what type of blog posts do you write more often on your blog?
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I am a passionate blogger who loves sharing insights on blogging tips, Pinterest strategies, and making money online. With a knack for simplifying complex concepts, I help readers grow their online presence and achieve their Pinterest marketing goals. Follow along for practical advice and proven tactics to elevate your blog, Pinterest and online business.