What kind of challenges do you face in Content Creation?

[Cedric]

A discussion about the challenges we encounter in the creation of content. As content creators, we embark on a never-ending journey to captivate our audience, but it's not without its fair share of hurdles and obstacles.

I invite you to share your experiences, insights, and reflections on the challenges you've faced while creating content. Having engagement through content is what drives our forums and communities.

Here are some areas we can explore together:

-- Content creation requires a constant flow of fresh and engaging ideas. What challenges do you face in generating creative concepts? Do you encounter moments of writer's block or struggle with finding unique angles for your content?

-- In the fast-paced digital world, finding the balance between producing high-quality content and maintaining a consistent output can be challenging. Often it's not always as quality as it should. How do you strike this delicate balance?

-- Search Engine Optimization can feel like a maze, with ever-changing algorithms.. What specific challenges have you encountered in optimizing your content for search engines?

-- Time is a precious resource, and content creation often requires meticulous planning and organization. How do you manage your time effectively amidst the various tasks involved?

-- We pour our hearts and soul into creating content, hoping for meaningful interactions with our audience. However, building engagement can be challenging. Have you faced difficulties in fostering interactions or attracting a loyal community?

This discussion is meant to be an opportunity for us to learn from one another and grow collectively. Hopefully we can inspire and support each other on our content creation journeys.

 

[Cory]

When it comes to discussion forums, I generally just have trouble thinking of ideas that other forums haven't already thought of. When you go through the discussion forums of most forums you see the same topics posted over and over again, that's always been a problem with forums I think; the repetitive content.

As for what my primary board caters to specifically, being resources, it's just hard to think of new concepts that are not already possible as a feature or already released as a code. You can only do so much with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript after all. A lot of things you could build would require a server.

 

[guyyanthony]

i always worry that people aren't going to discuss it, is this the right topic for this discussion area these are always on my mind but i try to focus on what the discussion is surrounding, or if it can be worded differently to get members attention and involvement.

 

[joelr]

Usually when you think of one great idea, you think of many great ideas together.

Try to capture all of them at once with some quick notes, so when you go back you will already have your inspiration.

One great method of brainstorming is to simply follow your industry or niches news. There should be a steady stream of news.

 

[Ravenfreak]

I think certain niches can be difficult to come up with good content. Gaming has been done so many times, and chances are there's already a well established community based around specific games. Every single niche has been done right? But if you can come together with other people and bounce off each other's ideas, then you could create something new and unique. Even general discussion forums can be somewhat difficult to make new content for, but at least there you can literally talk about whatever you like as long as it doesn't break the TOS with your hosting.

 

[Shortie]

When it comes to content creation such as writing articles, forum posting, and such as much as I can, much like any other person, I tend to hit writer's block a lot more than many realize.

My problem is developing ideas that haven't been discussed before, which would get interaction and encourage discussions going.

You see on forums so much that you find the same or similar threads and I often wonder whether people will get bored of answering the same type of topics and end up with topics that have no replies.

 

[Cedric]

When it comes to content creation such as writing articles, forum posting, and such as much as I can, much like any other person, I tend to hit writer's block a lot more than many realize.

My problem is developing ideas that haven't been discussed before, which would get interaction and encourage discussions going.

You see on forums so much that you find the same or similar threads and I often wonder whether people will get bored of answering the same type of topics and end up with topics that have no replies.

There's nothing wrong with pushing content that has been discussed about before. But the difference you should bring in creating content when posting a topic about a subject is the length and information. Topics with one question are a fail. Instead try to make a conversation, add some personal experience or examples to what other people could experience about that subject. Asking a few questions, etc. A topic like that will have way more engagement than a one question topic.

 

[ClicketyKat]

I'm trying to think up new topics to go on a site that is really active and has discussed almost everything already. What I NEED to do is think about experience topics and not just a basic. For instance, don't ask the same old Mac or PC questions. Those have been done to death. Instead, ask something pertaining to your computer, such as: Window did an update and now my sound isn't working. Has anyone else experienced this and what did you do to correct? Yes, I've rebooted and looked on Google for solutions.

That type of post might not have been asked already, and if it has, the solution didn't work for this person so more discussion is needed.

As we grow our communities, we need to keep things personal and that means using personal experiences for our discussions.

 

[Cedric]

I'm trying to think up new topics to go on a site that is really active and has discussed almost everything already. What I NEED to do is think about experience topics and not just a basic. For instance, don't ask the same old Mac or PC questions. Those have been done to death. Instead, ask something pertaining to your computer, such as: Window did an update and now my sound isn't working. Has anyone else experienced this and what did you do to correct? Yes, I've rebooted and looked on Google for solutions.

That type of post might not have been asked already, and if it has, the solution didn't work for this person so more discussion is needed.

As we grow our communities, we need to keep things personal and that means using personal experiences for our discussions.

Any personal troubleshooting and/or experience is unique content.

 

[Jason]

In my case, the stuff I showcase on Facebook Groups needs to be rather complex. Now, I can put beginner stuff on my drum lesson page, but I'd rather not showcase it. I get more likes and comments from complex stuff.