In article marketing, the writing can be hard but it's the research that can really drag you down. Coming up with unique article topics that people actually want to read isn't easy for many of us.
So how can you find some winning ideas? Here are six sure-fire ways that will get your creative juices flowing and set you on your way to creating plenty of amazing articles for your article marketing campaign.
Check out what your competitors are doing
Directories are full of articles that cover a wide array of topics, and chances are that there are plenty that cover your own niche topics as well. You can look to see what others are writing about to help boost your own creative process.
Let's say you are a beautician looking to broaden her client base. You can find articles about homemade beauty treatments, the latest hair treatments and trends, and any make up tips and techniques. Reading through another person's article topics can help shake loose some ideas in your head.
Remember: there is a big difference between snooping and stealing, so don't let yourself be tempted to plagiarize another author's work. Instead, compile a list of ideas that you get by scrolling through article headlines and create your own unique pieces based on those list items.
Visit Q&A Sites
There are sites, like Yahoo Answers, that allow users to post open questions for others to answer. You can type your keywords into the search bar and a list of questions that include your keywords will be brought up.
For example, if you type in the keyword "Make-up," you'll see questions like: What are some make-up tips for someone with a round face? What brushes are used for what make-up? What make-up looks good for dark eyes?
There is a wealth of potential articles available when you get to see what kinds of information people are seeking.
Look in Forums
There are forums on the web that cover almost any topic you can think of, so if you just do a simple search for one, like "beauty forum," you'll find plenty of ongoing discussions. Forums are a great place for people to go in search of answers.
Flip Through Industry Magazines
You can do this online as well. There are plenty of magazines out there that cover topics of all types. You can see what topics they are covering in their current issues, find out what people are reading by seeing what is being "Liked" and "Tweeted" by readers.
Find an "Idiots Guide"
The Idiots Guide books are a wealth of information and ideas. You can even just check the table of contents in these books to gain some more ideas for article topics.
Watch the News
Whether watching it on TV or keeping up with it online, the news always has new topics for you to look into. You can find out about product recalls, new trends, etc. If it's something that the media is focusing on at the moment, chances are people are going to be seeking more information about it online.
You can get inspiration anywhere; you just have to keep your eyes, and your mind, open to all the possibilities. You may find yourself in a writing slump or maybe you don't have the time to spend brainstorming new topics. Doing some research can help you find plenty of future article topics. If you don't have time to do your own research, or even to write up articles yourself, consider hiring an article marketing specialist who ghostwrites content for the web.
By Deb Lamb
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