Top 10 best posts: Blog Post Types you should absolutely use
I am always looking for the best information and learning about best practices regarding marketing online. Sometimes this can be quite tough since the best information is behind pay-gates. But not always. This list type post you are currently reading (aka aggregate post or curated post) is one example of a blog post type anyone can easily put together.
The Aggregate Post type or “Listicle” should not be confused with the Automated Content Aggregation that Matt Cutts flagged as bad practice. We’re not talking about automated news feed widgets here.
Now that we’ve got that out of the way – let’s look at what the Top Ten posts for “Types of Blog Posts” reveal.
SIDEBAR: This post as mentioned before is an Aggregate Post of other people’s blog posts. Yes, you absolutely can use other people’s material in this way – but there are some rules:
- Don’t copy the entire article – rather quote a section and include a link to the original article.Why? You don’t want to be flagged as plagiarising or having duplicate content. I’ve used the “Read More” anchor text. You could use the name of the company or author as anchor text for the link.
- Make sure you add value to the reader – discuss, comment on or add your own thoughts.
How to get the best out of this post:
I have treated this post as a Research/Tutorial/Aggregate/Listicle. If ever there was such an animal, here it is. Under each Listed Post, there is a “Quick Overview” accordian item which will reveal what each article has listed as a “Blog Post Type”. I have, for your convenience, put all of this into one spreadsheet which you can download at the end of the article.#1. Twelve Types of Blog Posts to Drive More Traffic to Your Blog
“Are you wondering what type of content will best engage your audience? In this article, I’ll share 12 types of blog posts that can help you kick blogger’s block to the curb and keep your readers coming back for more.” – Read More
#2. Nine Types Of Blog Posts That Are Proven To Boost Traffic
“Let’s explore these winning types of blog posts that the big marketing influencers are rocking right now that have helped them get huge followings and grow their businesses.” – Read More
#3. Fifty Two Types of Blog Posts that Are Proven to Work
“One of the most effective ways of fighting writer’s block is having a big resource file. A file containing lots of ideas and frameworks for new posts. Besides, writing standard, old-school blog posts can get boring very quickly. That’s why every blogger needs some variety in terms of content if they want to be doing this for a longer period of time.” – Read More
#4. Seventy Three Types of Blog Posts That Are Proven to Work
“Are you running out of blog post ideas? Not sure what type of blog posts you should write? Don’t worry. In this article, we will cover 73 different types of blog posts that are proven to work, so you will never run out of blog post ideas again.” – Read More
“Often times people stick to the same blogging style for every post forgetting that there are so many types of blog posts that can help them mix things up. Not only will mixing up the blog posts help conquer your writer’s block (I’ve even included tips below on how you can pass off your writing duties to somebody else) but changing things up will also keep your readers engaged since you won’t be so predictable from post to post.” – Read More
SIDEBAR: Although this particular post doesn’t reveal any new information – I really love the “Learn the Best 78 Blog Interview Questions to Start With Today” which is a great resource for an Interview Post.
#6. Five Extraordinary Blog Post Types that Will Grow Your Audience Faster
“I scoured several of the popular blogs that I read regularly for the most effective post types. Then I combined what I learned from those blogs with my own experience on this blog and at other blogs I’ve worked on. I narrowed those different post types down to ten (sic: I’m sure he meant to write “5”) that will grow your audience much faster than the run-of-the-mill stuff you might currently be writing.” – Read More
#7. Twenty Types Of Posts To Drive More Traffic To Your Blog
“None Of This Content Can Fail… Yeah. You read that right. All of the types of posts outlined in this article are three things: 1) What your readers want to read 2) Proven to work and 3) Fool proof to write. No matter how bad your bloggers block is, there is a topic here that will work for you.” – Read More
#8. Nine Types of Blog Posts Proven to Generate Organic Visitors
“What types of content should you create if you want to drive social engagement and organic leads? Below, I’ve listed 9 types of blog posts that are proven to grow your search traffic faster…” – Read More
#9. Fifteen Types of Content That Will Drive You More Traffic
“Content marketing is more than writing blogs. Way more. If you’re just getting involved in content marketing, the first thing you need to do is launch your blog and start writing. Then, when your blog is established and purring along, try throwing in a new type of content. I predict that you’ll immediately see a difference — fresh traffic, targeted visitors, higher conversion rates, and better SEO.” – Read More
#10. The Six Main Types Of Blog Posts And How To Use Them
“There are six main types of blog posts content marketers can use to attract and retain their audiences, each of which come with distinct advantages and disadvantages. Using each type to its full potential is the best way to build an audience of consistent, engaged readers, so it pays to understand them and how they function in a broader strategy.” – Read More
Revealed: The most common blog post types listed above
- Tutorials and How-to Guides
- Lists
- Resources or Link Lists
- Cheat Sheets, Checklists and To-do’s
- Reviews
- Infographics
- Interviews
- Research-Backed, Data-Driven Posts
- Case Studies
- Guest Blog Posts
UPDATE – Another Great Resource for Blog Ideas (and a practical example of Link Building):
I was pleased to receive an email from Gael Breton over at Authority Hacker requesting a link to their newly minted article on the subject of Blog Post Ideas. It’s a good read and full of good ideas and in-depth how-to’s. On the subject of link-building – Gael did a bang up job of reaching out to me with a concise reason for linking out to his blog post. So I did. Getting links from authority sites to your blog post can do wonders for your SEO. It’s tough getting those links – but when you do… it’s worth the effort.
In Summary:
Each of the articles had their own perspective on “blog post types” – some had a few, others expanded into just too many items to remember. So what I’ve done for you is break all these types into broader categories. (You can download the Excel Spreadsheet below)
The categories I used to do this is borrowed from Digital Marketer’s Russ Henneberry who delivers a fantastic How-to on the subject. (BTW – Digital Marketer Lab is an amazing resource and worth every penny).
I hope this post is helpful.
Download “Blog Post Types” Categories