The 3 Pillars for a Football News Blog
Never Run Out of Ideas: The 3 Pillars for a Football News Blog
The biggest fear for a new blogger is hitting a wall:
What do I write about next?
The great news is, the biggest sports are content machines.
Here are three simple blog categories you can start with today:
Team-Specific News Blogs: Teams are large enough to have daily news. Think trades, off-season developments, in-season injuries, and matchup summaries.
A deep dive into a major trade rumor for your local team, for example, can draw huge traffic immediately. The more popular the team, the more news there is to write about.
Player-Specific News Blogs: You don't have to cover just one player. Focus on the top 10% of stars—the ones who get the most sales, fan votes, and playing time.
Fans follow these athletes closely, so you can always focus on covering their latest news stories.
Recap News Blogs: People often miss games because of work or holidays. A weekly summary of in-season matchups and who won or lost is a fantastic way for fans to catch up on the game they missed.
You already have plenty of material to work with.
If you combine all three types, you genuinely will never run out of things to write.
The flow slows down during the off-season, sure, but there are ways to cover that time, too.
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