Have you ever sat down to write a blog post or record a podcast episode, only to stare at a blank screen, unsure of what to talk about? I know I have more times than I’d like to admit. One of the biggest challenges as a content creator is figuring out what’s trending, what’s going to capture attention, and, most importantly, what’s going to provide value to your audience. You don’t want to waste time creating content that misses the mark or fails to engage.
But here’s the good news—there are ways to stay ahead of the curve and find topics that are not only relevant but also trending.
Imagine having a list of content ideas that you know are going to resonate because they’re already gaining traction. That’s what we’re going to dive into today—8 proven ways to find trending topics for your blog or podcast.
In this episode…
By the end of this episode, you’ll have practical tools that will make content creation easier, more engaging, and more strategic. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re a seasoned creator, these tips will help you stay ahead and keep your audience coming back for more.
Ready to get those creative juices flowing? Let’s dive in!
Today, I talked about:
[2:09] What to do when you experience ‘content crickets’
[4:11] What to do when creativity is flowing
[7:00] Finding trending topics
[7:46] Google Trends
[8:43] BuzzSumo
[9:21] AnswerThePublic
[10:03] Reddit
[10:42] Exploding Topics
[11:58] Feedly
[12:33] Ubersuggest
[13:57] Organizing your content creation process
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