What sort of posts do you really like?
I write these posts for you Dear Reader so want to know what sort of posts do you really like? Obviously, they are about subjects that interest me as well. If you asked me to write about car maintenance or fly fishing I’d have to leave you wanting because not only do I not know anything about either, I’m not interested in finding out!
To help you answer the question, let me explain a little. I put the topics I write about into categories. For example we have:
- Health
- Family
- Aspects of retirement
- Places to visit
- 100 WCGU
- Food
There is also a category called ‘Just Saying’ which is as easy as it looks – just me saying what I think.
There is a further differentiation in the type of posts I share. For example they may be in a list form or suggesting how to do something. They maybe primarily picture posts with lots of photographs.
Now, I have been doing some research about blogging and how to get this craft (yes I believe it is a craft) better for you as my client and me as the author. In much that I’ve read they talk about a niche. So for example that might be:
- Beauty
- Food
- Travel
- Mindfulness
- Finance
Basically, a niche is the topic you develop and are known for by your readership. You become the ‘go to ‘ girl for that subject.
Well, I’m not sure I have a niche. As that first list shows you, I dabble in lots of things so that’s where you come in.
As YOU are the reason for me doing this, what do you think is the niche? Do you prefer the variety and if so, what sort of posts do you really like? Which would you choose?
Tell me! What shall I write about?
Whatever floats your boat, Julia. I enjoy your posts. Keep them coming.
Thanks Sheila!
Variety for me too. It makes your blog interesting.
When I want a niche blog, I’ll subscribe to it. I also like the variety you provide here, Julia. 😀 Keep up writing what you like. <3
I’m with Isobel, an eclectic mix works for me. I’m not interested in finance, sport or politics, but I read widely in the blogosphere and everywhere else!
Thanks Gilly!
The topics that you have listed i would say Food post, lastly because i’ve discovered why i wasn’t feeling so well was the fact that i have IBS and that means that i can’t eat certain types of food like i can only eat gluten free bread etc. Topics like that would interest me at the moment, but as a blogger myself you must write what you like to write about and what your readers like to read, that where your stats come in you can see what post receives the most readership.
It is certainly easier to write about things that interest you isn’t it Leanie. I hope you feel better now you have some support with menus and recipes.
I like to see all sorts of posts, and I think that’s what makes blogging interesting. Just write whatever comes to mind.
Will do Trev!
I am not a fan of niche posts. I like blogs which dabble and which are about people’s lives, the things that are preoccupying you at the time of writing, the things that you are interested in. Please write for yourself. I don’t want to be your client. Those sort of posts make me click away.
Thanks for commenting Isobel. It is good to know you like the variety and it will always be something that interests me.