Have you felt the urge to start a blog, but aren’t quite sure what kind of blog to start? I have been in that situation before. Some of the blog topics I have, or had, are: a coupon blog (for a week, it just wasn’t my thing), a food blog, a craft blog, a wedding floral blog, a family blog, and this blog. You can find a blog topic that you works for you!
If you’re ready to start a blog that can generate an income, ask yourself the following questions to help you decide what you should blog about.
Bonus: get the Blog Niche Worksheet!
4 questions that will help you decide what type of blog to start.
What am I passionate about?
Think about all the things you are passionate about. What do you enjoy? What do you get excited about? It is easy to talk about things you are passionate about. You will be more willing to invest your time into your blog if you are genuinely interested in the subject.
What am I already doing?
Are you giving your house a makeover? Do you sew on a regular basis? Do you play video games more than you’d like to admit? Do you experiment in the kitchen on a regular basis? If you are already doing something a lot, why not blog about it? The problem I had with a craft blog is I wasn’t crafting before I started the blog. It sounded like fun though! I still love to craft, but it’s not something I do frequently enough (or want to do frequently enough) to blog about it.
What do I have to offer that others can learn from?
People are going to come to your site to gain information. They want to learn from you. What can you teach others? Don’t worry too much about being the best at your subject; sometimes the best learner is the teacher. Just be willing to give it your all.
What do I talk to my friends about?
Start paying attention to the conversations you have with your friends and on social media. Blogging is a lot of talking (just in typing format). What are you sharing on Facebook? What do you pin the most on Pinterest? Sometimes we need a little help realizing our own interests.
Possible Blog Topics:
Below I’ve listed the blog categories on Bloglovin’ (Bloglovin is a blog reader that allows you to read all your blogs on one site. They let you know when it’s updated and they even help you find new blogs.) I added a few extras at the bottom to their list.
Beauty
Design
DIY
Crafts
Entertainment
Family
Fashion
Film, Music & Books
Food & Drink
Home Décor
Men’s Fashion
Photography
Street Style
Travel
Wedding
Technology
Gaming
Outdoors
Sports
Politics
Humor
Finance
Business
Local
Blog Niche
Blog niche is a term you’ll hear a lot online. A blog niche is what you decide to focus focus your blog on. It encompasses the topics that you write about and the audience you hope to reach.
A few more tips for choosing a blog niche:
When you pick a subject you want to blog about make sure it is not too specific of a topic, or you’ll run out of things to blog about. For example, you might love cooking chicken and want to share all of your chicken recipes so you start a chicken recipe blog. What if your favorite food changes to fish in a year? Create a recipe blog and then you give yourself a little bit more room. Whatever you decide, make sure you are blogging about something you enjoy. Blogging takes time and if you enjoy what you are blogging about you are more likely to be a diligent, successful blogger!
What are you going to blog about?
I’d love to hear about what you’re thinking about blogging about. Leave a comment below and tell me about your plans!
I am starting a LifeStyle Blog. I plan to have a different topic every month or so. Right now I am working on building my Twitter Following.
Hi Kristie! Crazy as it seems, I stumbled on this blog post while google searching “what should I blog about?” lol.
I have to say, your post was very helpful! However, I’m having a hard time narrowing my niche down! I’m currently a student studying Public Relations and I had to start a blog for a class. I have been wanting to start one for a while now, so I used this assignment as a way to kick my butt in gear. That being said, I have no idea what I’m doing! I have a lot of interests and passions, but not anything that I feel qualified to write about anything specifically. I’d love any advice to a beginner blogger!
Hi Kristie,
I am stay at home mom and I have been thinking about blogging since this year has started. I am not sure what to blog about though. I know people say talk about passion… mine is helping others. Not sure what that looks like. However, I’ve had alot go on within the 2 years, I’m a recent doctor of psychology , new mom to 1 year old and newly married just made one year. Boy oh boy …. has it been a wavy coaster You think I could do something with these changes in my life? Just trying figure a topic
It can be hard to decide on a topic. You said you like to help people – that’s great new because bloggers have a huge opportunity to help others.
Try thinking of it this way. If all of your readers were you three years ago – what would you help them with? What would you want to tell them? How could you make their life easier or better or more entertaining?
Thanks for this. I’m a writer and I’ll love to write on books, education mostly for collegiates. How do I go about it, RASAP please.
Hlw… I think I have creative mind as I decor my room nd do all such type of crafts …. nd now m thinking to write blogs but I don’t no what nd how to write blogs nd what should I write ? Please tell me as fast as you can !
Sounds like a craft/decor blog is right for you. Check out my start a blog series on how to get your blog set up. 🙂
Hello. I want to blog but can’t decide on what topic. I have different suggestions from DIY, family and finance.
I don’t know if it will become too much to have all these topics on a blog. Any suggestions?
Can you tie them all together in one theme? Sometimes, it is okay to start blogging about a lot of things and narrow in as you find out what you like writing about the most. 🙂
Hey, I am a student of electrical engineering. Now, I am planning create a blog for me. I choose electrical engineering topics. Is it good for me or not?
Hlo..I also wanted to start blogging and I have ideas also but I am confused that they will get attention or not..I wanted to talk to you on that..plz suggest me something
Hi Kristie!
My friend who recently had started making a full-time income blogging thanks to a lot of support from you has sent me your way. I’ve been daydreaming about blogging for years. I am worried about putting myself out there. I have an idea in mind. Would love to know your thoughts. Let me know if you have time to chat!
Hi Jennifer, I’d love to chat! Shoot me an email and we can talk about this idea of yours.
Hi
I want to blog on DIY for women but narrowing down is a problem
I do lots of DIY in crafts organization etc but also techie things which helps me do my own DIY faster
For example to draw large letters instead of drawing with hands I will print outline on excel and then trace out.
My problem is a part of me is nerd
The other part is a fun loving chic who decorates, craft etc
I think that sounds like a narrow enough focus Noella. There has to be other part nerd part fun loving chics who decorate and craft out there! Being YOU helps set your blog apart from the other blogs out there. I think it would be fun to have a nerd decor craft blog.
I know that I’m very interested in starting a blog and just trying to overcome the fear of what I have to say not being valuable enough to make my blog profitable. Probably the perfectionist in me. But I love reading your posts and you make blogging seem so achievable as well as simple. I will definitely be visiting this blog on ultiple occasions to help me reach my goals. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
You are certainly not the only one with those fears, Jeremy. It’s hard to put yourself out there online. The good news is you don’t have to be an expert to start blogging. In fact, sometimes it is really advantageous to show your journey to becoming the expert. People like to see progress and potential. Best of luck! You got this.
Thank you so much for the article.I am very keen to write about cars and bikes but where do I start from ?
You can start writing about cars and bikes. Open a blank document and write what comes to mind. There are tons of things you can write on cars and bikes, such as;
Tips for buying cars/bikes
How to clean cars/bikes
The best brands of cars/bikes
Cars and bikes spare parts.
There are no limits to what you can write on.
Great suggestions!
Thanks for this very eye-opening article. I am well aware that you even highlighted the convenience of knowing your niche as a blogger and even pointing out the various niches a blogger can take advantage of. Amazing!
Knowing your niche places you in the very utmost position of relevamce in the issues affecting your audience. Obviously you are expected to be a masterful authority in your niche to get the faith and trust of your readers and I am glad this point is raised.
I have written an article such as this and I would be glad if we exchanged nuggets of professional wisdom. I am pleased by your work, Kristie.
Thank you, Owen. Deciding on a niche does help people stay focused and know what to write about.
Hello Kristie,
I really appreciate your blogging website. I have so many interests that I can’t decide. My main one is photography. I love checking cameras on the net and compare them because I want to buy them. I am taking a job preparedness course and the teacher told me I should blog. I want to become a nature or portrait photographer. I am 60 and I just got my grade 12 diploma. Lol! I have read your information and I like them.
A photography/camera blog sounds like a fun one to start. Give it a try! Congratulations on your diploma!
Hi Kristie,
Like you, I’ve started a blog in the past in a niche just because the money. Only mine wasn’t coupons, it was junk cars.
I kept mine a lot longer than you kept yours. I think I had it for 6 months and was able to make some money with it.
The downside is that I hated writing content for it. I had no interest in junk cars, I just went into that niche because of the money. That was a huge mistake and wasted so much time on a blog I shouldn’t have even started.
I eventually, let that site go and now I am in a niche that I love. I too write about the techie stuff of blogging. I figure with my WordPress freelancing skills, I can share what I know about working with WordPress. I am not a designer or PHP developer.
However, I’ve managed to create a freelancing gig that allows me to work full-time from home. I am working on my blog to move away from freelancing so I can work full-time on my blog.
I totally agree with you about choosing something that you’re passionate in. While I don’t know everything about WordPress, I love writing tutorials and sharing my own personal experience.
When I first started my blog, I was worried that I didn’t know enough about it. However, I decided to go for it and just do it. It’s been good so far and the best part is that I’ve even made some money. Not enough to walk away from my WordPress freelancing gig.
But in time, I have no doubt my dream will become a reality. It just takes a lot of hard work, but I always make sure that I am doing something for my blog everyday.
Thanks for sharing this, have a great day 🙂
Susan
It does take a lot of hard work! Which is why it is important to really like what you’re doing. I’m glad you’ve settled in the right niche for you now Susan! Keep it up. 🙂
Hi Kristie,
Thank you for this blog post. I’ve been thinking/fantasizing about starting a blog, but my biggest roadblock is: me. I always find a way to talk myself out of it and I’ve never mentioned to anyone that I’m even entertaining the idea of making some money by blogging–THAT’S how much I am in my own way! Anyways, my husband randomly suggested I just start reviewing the makeup samples that I get through my Ipsy subscription. I figure if I at least have his support–I’d consider myself successful. Then I opened this post you wrote (from my secret “blogging dreams” Pinterest board!) and it made me feel so much better about not really knowing exactly what I want to write about from the start. Also, I seriously relate to your domain name! Thanks again! Also, sorry for the long comment–I’m just kinda excited and inspired!
I love long comments, so than you! I’m glad you’re feeling inspired. Having support from family (especially husbands) is very helpful with blogging. I’m working on a start a blog worksheet right now, I’ll send it over to you when I’m done.
Starting out by reviewing make up is a good way to go.
Hey!
Exactly what I needed to hear, some people blog about everything until they find their niche. Its nice to know Im not alone either!
Thank you!
yup! Narrowing in on a niche will certainly help your blog grow + make money, but sometimes you need to figure out what your thing is. You’ll get there!
Thanks Mrs. Hill
What do you do when there isn’t really one thing you do a lot or are good at? I like to write and I started my blog with intentions of starting a creative writing blog but have yet to come up with even the slightest idea of what to use as content for a creative writing blog. When I research similar blogs, all that comes up are blogs with writing prompts…
Thank you kristie this is the blog I am looking for once again thank you kristie
a great article I will say, I was looking for something like this. i would also like to know what kind of blog makes better money. Thanks 🙂
You’re awesome Christie, while still trying to discover my niche and unique voice, I ve been writing about business, politics and relationships at http://www.influence.com.ng. Any thoughts on this pls
Hi,
Had been through the great blog of yours. Truly inspiring. I am planning to start a niche-less lifestyle blog where I would write about any thing that I like till I find my niche . I cannot decide a good name for the same and for domain as well. it would be really helpful if you can suggest some name.
Thanks in advance and thank you for the beautifully written suggestions
A lot of people who start out that way, blogging about everything until they find their focus, use their own name for the site and domain. It gives you some freedom for it to become whatever you want it to.
Hey kristie,, well I had read out all the stuff you have shared for the beginner bloggers.. but yet m still confused to specify what kind of blog shoul I start. As my hobbies include a bit of all the mentioned categories like art,design,travel,cooking,fitness .. would uh plz help me to fugure out wht kind of blog should I strt with..
This is a really good blog post. I have just started up a new blog recently 123kissmeonline.com and its hard to figure out what to do when just starting out. This post is really going to help me a lot! Thank you for the useful information. I like a lot of the others that have commented didn’t just have one topic I wanted to blog about and your advice has helped me realize more where I want to go with my blog!
Here’s the problem…what if I really want to blog about ALL the things?! I have this idea in my head for a “start living the kind of life you want” blog, and I suppose it’s a conglomerate positive psychology/travel/goal-setting/healthy living/etc blog. I’ve had a fashion/lifestyle blog in the past but didn’t feel that it was really having the impact I wanted. I want my blog to benefit people’s lives more than showing them how to style their newest scarf.
Do you think I’ll run into trouble if I try to encompass…well, everything? Should I have a more narrow focus?
Good question. A lot of it depends on the purpose of your blog and who you intend to be your audience. There have been a lot of interesting posts by other bloggers lately about how to run a nicheless blog.
It’s okay to have a nicheless blog
How to Rock Nicheless Blogging
You could be successful with a focused blog about all the things. Having a focus “start living the life you want” could help center your posts and attract your dream audience.
Let me know if you need any help starting your blog
Hey Kirstie,
Thank you so very much for including my blog link in this post 🙂
Have an awesome day!
Imka
I have considered starting a tall lifestyle blog because I am tall for a woman and I get asked occasionally where I shop for my tall clothes and plus there isn’t very much information out there for the tall community. My issue is I’m worried that it’s too narrow of a topic and that I will run out of post ideas. Do you think my idea is a good idea and if so, what are topics I could write about? I have thought of taking some of the “tall people problems” and writing related stories I have experienced myself with that “problem”, writing short biographies of successful tall people, the shopping aspect…like where to shop for tall clothes and maybe research ways to save money on tall clothes…that’s going to be tough…more fabric means more money and u typically don’t see a lot of coupons for tall people shops…
I don’t think that would be too narrow of a topic. In addition to tips, you could just be a tall size fashion blogger. I’m sure people would love to see different outfit ideas.
Thanks for this. It’s useful to have a list of topics to blog about. Although, I’m trying to start a comedy blog. I feel that I need some sort of premise to put the comedy into! I guess it’s a long and tough journey. I guess the main idea is to just keep writing posts! Eventually, I’ll have a decent blog…
A comedy blog sounds like fun, I think a premise would be good, but until you find one that works for you, just start writing about a bunch of topics. You’ll find your voice! Good luck Calum.
Hi Kristie. I am so confused about what kind of blog to start with. So i just typed in google and your link was the first one to pop up and i just went through all the information that is shown and quite frankly i am inspired to start a blog. My dream is to travel, but i haven’t really gone out of the country. Hoping to seek some opportunities in life. i was thinking maybe ill start a blog about the love that i have for travel and also have some beautiful places in mind to show the travelers or people that are hopeful to travel one day like me.
It sounds a little different i guess, but i would really like some advice on that?
What do you think?
Hi Nikhit! I think a travel blog would be fabulous! It’s okay that you haven’t travelled out of country yet. Sometimes, blogging helps us get out and be accountable for doing the things we want to do most. Start by documenting the local travels you are taking already and start that blog of yours! It’s okay to start small and work up to something bigger, blogging about travelling might give you those opportunities you’re looking for in life.
Thanks a lot kristie! This really helps 🙂 definitely ask you for tips in the future.
You’re welcome. I’d be happy to answer any questions.
Hi. This post and your entire blog has been so helpful. Im thinking of starting a blog on high school with study tips and advice etc and youve really inspired me to get started. Im worried that my topic is a bit odd/boring. Id like to hear your opinion on it?
I don’t think your topic is odd/boring. Blogs weren’t around when I was in High School, so not sure if I would have visited a site about help with high school and study tips – but maybe!
A lot of people start successful blogs focusing on different studdy tips and advice, so I would think a High School focused one would be great too.
Would high schoolers be your target audience?
I have been blogging for two years now. But I feel the blog I had isn’t the blog I want anymore. I have come to realize a few things so I really want find a new niche or something new to blog about. I just don’t know what. I love your question about “What am I already doing?”. That got me thinking about reorganizing and purging, which is all I seem to be doing these days. My question is how do I share these ideas without taking pictures? Since I am living with my in-laws, I am not sure how they would feel about pictures from inside the house being shared online. Is there way I could still share this journey without having alot of photos? Another thing I do alot is game. But would a gaming blog really do well?
Sorry to ask so many questions. Glad I found your site though.
I think an organizing/purging blog would be a great niche. People are really interested in simplifying and minimalism. As for pictures, try and find bloggers that talk about similar things and see what kind of pictures they use. I think a lot of nature, peaceful pictures could be good. Or, close up pictures of the objects your are organizing (close enough that you won’t recognize the house).
Good luck!
I am a new blogger but I don’t have a niche. I wanted to just post about my life and some of everything, crafts, diy, food, pet things, fashion, makeup a little of everything? What should I do?
That sounds like a great start! Most bloggers blog about a little bit of everything at first, until they really find out what they like posting about. Your niche is “lifestyle” blog!
I never know what category to call my blog. I’m in the process of rebranding (new name and domain), but my blog is homesteading and personal preparedness. None of those categories ever seem to fit.
According to Wikipedia: “Broadly defined, homesteading is a lifestyle of self-sufficiency.” According to that, I guess you could classify yourself as a lifestyle blogger. I think that personal preparedness is a great topic! Emergency preparedness gets 8,000 searches a month. Plus, it is a very pinnable topic. Sounds like you have a great niche!