These days, there are blogs for just about every topic under the sun. Whether you want political news, woodworking ideas, or makeup tips, you can find a knowledgeable blogger who has plenty of information to share. But with so many blog out there, it can be tough to wade through all the options to find the ones that match your interests. However, you can narrow down the field by using search engines, blog directories, and social media to track down interesting blogs that suit your interests.
EditSteps
EditSearching for Blogs
- Do a basic internet search for your chosen topic. The easiest way to find blogs that interest you is through your favorite search engine. Search with the keywords for the topic that interests you and the word blog. For example, if you’re interested in blogs about baseball, you might search for “baseball statistics blog.”[1]
- You can frame the search in other ways too. You might search for “blogs about baseball statistics.”
- It can be a good idea to use multiple search engines to see if you get different results.
- Visit a blog directory. If you want a more targeted search, a blog directory serves as an online catalogue of blogs. You can search through thousands of blogs by keyword, so you can easily identify options that fit your interests.[2]
- You can find blog directory sites by doing a search for "blog directories."
- Some blog directories charge fees to search, but many are free, such as Alltop and OnToplist.com.
- Use the RSS Search Engine. Many blogs publish their content using an RSS feed, which delivers web content that updates regularly. The RSS Search Engine allows you to search all of the RSS feeds for topics that interest you, so you can discover blogs that interest you.[3]
- You can search on the RSS Search Engine just as you would on a traditional search engine. However, keywords are usually enough. For example, you would search “baseball statistics.”
EditVisiting Blog Hosting Sites
- Visit popular blogging platforms. If you’re not entirely sure what type of blog you’re interested in, you may just want to browse blogging platforms to find blogs that catch your eye. WordPress, Tumblr, and Blogger are good places to start.[4]
- Search for the topics that you’re interested in. If you don’t want to waste time browsing through blogs that don’t interest you, most blogging platforms have a search feature. Use keywords just as you would for a search engine site. For example, you might search “baseball statistics” to find blogs related to baseball stats on a given platform.[5]
- Follow links from blogs that you already follow. If there are already some blogs that you like, they can be a good sources for other blog suggestions. Pay attention to the links that your favorite bloggers include in their posts to blogs that interest them -- chances are good that they’ll interest you too.[6]
EditUsing Social Media
- Find the social media accounts of blogs that you like. If you have bloggers whose work you really enjoy, follow them on social media, such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. They’re likely to post links to the other blogs that really interest them, so you can find some new content to check out.[7]
- Check out the accounts that your favorite blogs are following. Even if your favorite bloggers don’t post links to other blogs, their social media accounts can still help you find new blogs. Take a look at the people and accounts that they’re following to see if there are any bloggers or blogs among them that you can check out.[8]
- Visit Pinterest to look for blogs related to your chosen topic. Because people can link directly to blogs on their boards, Pinterest is an ideal place to find new options. For example, if you enjoy baking, you might search Pinterest for an apple pie recipe. The recipe may be linked to a blog that contains a bunch of other recipes that you’ll enjoy checking out.[9]
EditSources and Citations
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