12 Types of Blog Posts - Kickstart Your Next Teacher Blog Posts

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THE 12 TYPES OF BLOG POSTS USE THESE IDEAS TO KICKSTART YOUR NEXT BLOG POST Teachflip content creation series

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Teachers make great bloggers! However, sometimes we all get stuck on what type of blog post to write. Use this handy guide and choose one of the 12 blog post formats to kickstart your next blog post. Share with other teacher bloggers!

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THE 12 TYPES OFBLOG POSTSUSE THESE IDEAS TO KICKSTART

YOUR NEXT BLOG POST

Teachflip content creation series

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12 templates

for quick and easy

content creation

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Once you've come up with ideas for your

content, the next obstacle is writing that

content in a form that people will want to read

and then share with others.

While this sounds like a simple task, more

bloggers struggle with writing their content than

any other task.

However, by using one of the following 12

proven templates, you'll have a jumpstart on

creating content that is easily read and shared

around the web.

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For short posts, one of the types will suffice. For

longer posts, mix and match types to suit the

content and keep it interesting.

Most importantly, don't be afraid to experiment.

Variety adds to the overall impact of your

content. Don't limit yourself to using one or two

types. Play. Experiment. Enjoy the creative

process.

Let's take a look at each type of post now.

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1 Instructional

posts

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Instructional posts tell people how to do something.

These posts are great for showing a process or giving

examples of work that you have done.

Also, these types of posts can very easily be

accompanied by a screencast video of the work you did.

Of course, if you create a video, be sure to upload it to

your YouTube account and link back to the blog post

associate with that same video so viewers can get more

information.

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2 informational

posts

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These are posts that contain information on a specific

topic. Think of Wikipedia entries as examples of

informational posts.

You are providing information to the reader on a topic

that they are researching. You're the expert and these

posts provide you a way to "show off" what you know.

These posts are generally what I would consider core

content posts and can be long. You want to provide as

much info as possible to your reader with these posts.

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3 Review

posts

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It may sound like a simple example, but review

posts can be some of your most viewed and

shared posts. Review a product, a book, a piece

of software, whatever.

Remember, you are the expert and your readers

will value your opinion on a product that is

designed for your market. Be true to who you

are and serve your market through these posts.

Also, review posts can be great for monetization.

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4 compare

&

Contrast

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Think of this post as a "review post on steroids"

since you'll be comparing and contrasting two

items for your audience.

Which is better? Why is it better? What are the

benefits of both? Which do you recommend?

Provide real-world examples of how each item

has been used, plus any successes or failures

for each.

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5 interview

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You're the expert for your audience, but I'm sure

there are other experts in related fields, or even

in your own that you could interview.

Email them a couple of well-constructed

questions and publish their responses. Don't

flood them with questions, one or two should do.

Perhaps you could even record the interview

and publish a podcast episode?

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6 List

post

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The list post is truly the workhorse of the

Internet. These posts are the ones that are

shared, liked, commented, and spread virally

more than any other type.

We love lists and they're great for creating quick

content.

Start with a list and then later, come back and

develop each list item in more detail for more

posts.

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7 link

post

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Another workhorse of blogging is the link post.

Basically, you are finding other great content on

the web that will serve your audience and

crafting a post that simply provides links to the

other content.

Give a brief overview of the content, put your

own spin on the topic. Then link to the other

content for your readers. A great way to create

content.

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8 What-if

posts

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Here's where you get to break out your crystal

ball and 'predict the future' for your audience.

You can be really creative with this type of post

as the content is relying totally on your own

thoughts. Don't be afraid to make crazy

predictions or conclusions.

You are providing a look into your thought

processes and knowledge for your audience.

Flex your creative muscles.

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9 inspirational

posts

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Tell a story of success or paint a picture of

‘what could be’.

People like to hear good news stories as it

motivates them to persist with what they are

doing.

Find examples of success in your own

experience or that of others and spread the

word.

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10 rants

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Get passionate, stir yourself up, say what’s on

your mind and tell it like it is.

Rants are great for starting discussion and

causing a little controversy – they can also be

quite fun if you do it in the right spirit. Just be

aware that they can also be the beginnings of a

flaming comment thread and often it’s in the heat

of the moment when we say things that we later

regret and that can impact our reputation the

most.

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11 case

study

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Another popular type of post is the case study.

Perhaps you've tried a new process or

procedure and you want to share it with the

world. Describe in detail what you did.

What were the results? What could you have

done differently that might have changed the

outcome? Are you pleased with the outcomes?

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12 media

post

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Now, this post is a bit different than the rest. It

may share the same type of content as a review

or tutorial post, but you are using media to

convey your message.

Infographics, video, audio, images, whatever you

find that conveys your point. These are

perfectly legitimate ways to add content to your

blog without writing very much at all.

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ConclusionThese 12 types of blog posts are really useful if you're stuck coming up with ideas

for new content. Reference this document any time you like as you begin you're

blogging journey, or just any time you are out of ideas.

And don't think you have to limit yourself to only these ideas. There are many

other types of posts you can write and that will provide great information for your

audience.

As time goes on, your blogging will improve and come more naturally. Don't give

up, don't quit. You've begun a fantastic journey.

I wish you all the best

- Mike Paul