7 Blog Post Ideas You Haven’t Seen A Million Times Before

Looking for blog post ideas outside of link round ups, how-to's, and outfits posts? Click through for 7 really innovative ideas! // yesandyes.orgIt’s easy to believe that there’s nothing new on the internet.

A vignette of adorable, striped clothing we can’t afford? Seen it. 
A numbered list of ways you can improve something? I WRITE THOSE ALL THE TIME
Interviews? Dur. A bunch of curated links? Hell, I tell all my clients to do that (because those posts are incredibly effective.) 

But occasionally I stumble over something new and head-turning on the internet. Something that makes me think “Well, aren’t you clever?!  I think you might have just reinvented the wheel! Or at least framed something in a particularly awesome and new way.”

And then I add those blog posts to a folder titled ‘non-boring post inspiration.’

If you’re looking for a bit of motivation or just some reassurance that blogging is more than product roundups and personal essays, look no further.

7 I’ve-never-seen-that-before blog post ideas

1. Taking stock

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Posted by: Pip of Meet Me At Mike’s
Why it’s innovative: It’s community-building and meme-worthy. Lots of bloggers create posts that consist of their Instagram accounts or occasionally tell us what books they’re reading, but Pip’s 36-item list gives her readers an easy to digest but close look into her life – which readers usually love! It’s short, easy to read, and oddly fascinating. It’s also totally meme-worthy and I could see lots of other bloggers using this template and linking back to her.

Your spin on it: If you write a topic-specific blog you could create a list like this for you and your readers! If you’re food blogger it could be things like: currently eating, new recipe I’m trying, seasonal food I can’t wait to stock up on, latest kitchen purchase, cookbook I’m currently obsessed with, super unhealthy thing I love. You get the idea!

2. Links visually arranged by theme

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Posted by: Brittany of The House That Lars Built
Why it’s innovative: This is really just a link roundup (and you know how I feel about those) but it’s been framed in a fun, thematic way. Readers are much more likely to click on those links and showcasing other bloggers’ work in such a pretty, professional way is incredibly flattering.

Your spin on it: Wouldn’t this be a cute, click-catching way to arrange links for a topic-specific blog? If you’re a beauty blogger, you could round up DIY beauty treatments for hair, face, hands, and feet. If you’re a fashion blogger, you could round up accessories for head, ears, neck, wrists, and feet.

3. The world’s shortest, most engaging travel post

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Posted by: Amber of Code for Something
Why it’s innovative: It’s a short, engaging way to catalog memories of a specific time + place and share your travels (without boring your readers). If you’ve ever returned from a long, exciting trip and tried to tell your friends about it, you know that people have a verrrrrrry short attention span for travel stories. They weren’t there. They don’t care about squat toilets.

The same goes for blog readers. They probably just want to see your photos and read the extremely abridged, bullet-pointed version of the trip. This post communicates novels of insight in just a few words.

Your spin on it: Tune into your senses when you’re someplace new. And then (succinctly) tell your readers about it.

4. A visual link roundup for an imaginary event

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Posted by: Kelly at Design Crush
Why it’s innovative: Again, it’s pretty much a link roundup, but it’s organized in a gorgeous way that’s helping readers accomplish something specific. Like, lots of readers probably saw this and thought “Oh, me too! I’ve been wanting to throw an appetizer party! And lo, now I have all the resources!”

Your spin on it: You could do this with just about anything – recipes, products, and resources that will help your readers plan an awesome camping trip. A roundup of useful things that would help someone with a cross-country move. A collection of things for new moms. Possibilities = endless.

5. 10-second video tour (using still photos) 

Posted by: Designsponge*
Why it’s innovative: We’ve all seen video tours of spaces or photo tours, but this is the first time I’ve seen still photos turned into a mini-video! It’s great for those of us with short attention spans and it’s a fantastic way to showcase something even if you’re not a super experienced videographer.

Your spin on it: The possibilities are endless: A tour of your space! Super simple DIYs! Recipes!

6. Audio-ified posts

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Posted by: Esme Wang
Why it’s innovative: Everyone and their brother has a podcast, but what about blog posts? If you’re an aural learner, dyslexic, or you like to cook and clean while absorbing lovely content, the audio versions of blog posts are super useful. It would be particularly fun to listen to blog posts read by your favorite bloggers who have regional accents!

Your spin on it: I’m not sure there’s a way to spin this – just give it a try! Maybe go through your archives, make audio versions of your best stuff, and then tell your Twitter friends to check out your new and improved blog posts.

7. Glorious promotional Instagram photos

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Posted by: Elise Blaha of Elise Joy
Why it’s innovative: Obviously, this isn’t so much a blog post as a way to promote blog posts – but it sure is clever, isn’t it? I’ve struggled to find ways to promote blog posts on Instagram, usually settling for one of the photos I use in the post. Which isn’t particularly engaging. This is so much more interesting!

Your take on it: Think about how you can use handwriting, actual photos, post its, tape, or even gift tags to create images that promote posts.

What are some of the most interesting, unusual blog posts you’ve seen lately? Leave links in the comments!

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15 Comments

  1. Emma

    Oh Sarah, it’s like you’re in my mind! I’ve been in the most frustrating creative rut, both for my book & blog. This post is exactly what I needed! As always, thank you!

    • sarahvon

      So happy to help!

  2. Mickey

    Any list with Elise Blaha on it is legit in my book. I’ve been reading her blog for years and I seriously don’t understand how come she’s not more internet famous (not saying she isn’t; I just wish more people knew about her blog). She has a ton of unique ideas and doesn’t just spray paint stuff then call it crafting. Then again, maybe it’s a good thing.

    I also liked the Code for Something short post idea, but the link doesn’t seem to work.

    • sarahvon

      I know! Between the time I wrote and scheduled this post I think she’s pulled down her blog 🙁 I googled and googled and can’t find it anywhere!

      • Martina @ snapshotsandwhatnots

        Elise is quite possibly my favourite blogger ever and I’ve been reading here blog for years too – she’s still blogging and it’s better than ever so I thought I’d share the link to her blog incase others wanted to go check it out http://eliseblaha.typepad.com/golden

    • Amber

      Hey Mickey, Amber from Code For Something here- my site had the hiccups for a week or two – all live now! Glad you liked it.

  3. Erica Louise

    Thankyou! Great ideas here

  4. Jovan

    So very helpful for a new blog author! Thanks a million!

  5. Tami

    Perfect! I’ve been in a blogging rut for a while, and I’ve been looking for a way to link my Instagram to my blog to boost readership, and I think this is just perfect! Thanks for sharing!

  6. Lisa

    Thank you so much for this. Some great ideas which I will be following up.

  7. Kate

    oh my, how timely this was! I am on my way to the Philippines for research for 4 weeks and have been trying to find a way to keep my blog running with the slow and spotty internet connection I will have. #3 is perfect. I will tweak it a bit, but love the idea of the short and sweet, first impressions.

  8. iHanna

    Looove this! I feel inspired to do all of the above and more, after 10 years of blogging I’m still learning. Took the evening to read back on lots of your earlier posts, esp. on link love & I really appreciate your enthusiasm for sharing! Thanks.

  9. Nick

    Number 4 is a fresh idea. I haven’t seen any link roundups organized with pictures to be as visually pleasing as this example.

  10. Micaela

    This is so helpful and creative ! Loved all the ideas and will try them all out 😀 Thank you

  11. Faisal Zahoor Ahmad

    This is so helpful and informative ideas 🙂 I will try them all ideas. Number 5 is a best idea. Thanks for posting this helpful blog

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