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First topic is up: get started!

Ok here we go – starting early to give you a head start.

We’ll be posting ideas you can post about. These are optional. If you don’t like one, that’s fine. Post something else. Or post about why you don’t like this topic, or the topic you wish we’d mentioned here. It’s s all good.

Here’s the first topic idea of 2011, brought to you by Plinky:

List three countries you’d like to visit, and why you want to go.

Or if you don’t want to go anywhere ever, explain why.

And if our suggestion doesn’t quite fit your blog’s general topic (e.g. Your blog is about hyperactive dancing miniature french poodles that only eat swiss cheese), that’s ok. Simply ask “What are the three most interesting countries or places related to my blog? And why are they important to you?”

(Reminder: Do not answer this in the comments. That would be very silly. You should grab this topic and write a post about it on your blog).

113 Comments
  1. Yep, i think this is a great idea… maybe tomorrow… yes. Gonna make a post about it. Thanks.

    December 31, 2010
  2. Hang on – this is not going to work for me, and I suggest many other bloggers. I simply cannot do that sort of thing on my blog.
    I really don’t think set topics are the way to go (reduces the range of topics being blogged about) anyway. Surely we want diversity and the largest range possible?
    Certainly for those struggling for a topic, go for it. But one of the top recommendations for blogging is for a blog to have a focus (and mine sure does). Moving away from the focus for a competition is surely not sensible? The tag, is OK: changing primary blog focus I have a problem with.
    Sorry! :)

    December 31, 2010
    • Scott Berkun #

      Team Oyeniyi: Did you read the second sentence? Here’s what it says:

      If you don’t like one, that’s fine. Post something else. Or post about why you don’t like this topic, or the topic you wish we’d mentioned here. It’s s all good.

      These topics are entirely optional and meant as fodder. Use them, don’t use them. It’s all fine and dandy.

      Given the zillions of kinds of blogs, there’s no way every topic offered here will work for everyone, even if we tried.

      December 31, 2010
    • hi:
      I agree the topics are random, and I think there should be a General topic, which gives you more latitude to Blog… I think blogging is informative, Fun and important in our Society!

      December 31, 2010
  3. Spune anului ce vine,
    sa-ti aduca numai bine…
    si mai spune-i sa iti dea,
    tot ce vrea inima ta…
    fericire, sanatate si multi bani
    “La Anu’ si La Multi Ani!”La multi ani!★    *       *    ★
    ¸.•`★´(¸.•`´★“•.¸)`★`•.¸
    ★ • *(¸.•*´★ ♥
    ★`*•.¸)* • ★
    * _Π____*。*˚
    */_____/~\。˚
    | 田田 |門| ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ ♥♪ sarbatori fericite va doresc
    * + . . * + * * . + * .*. . * + . + * . * + .* +
    Aripi de îngeri să-ţi atingă sufletul, să ia cu ei toate supărările, lăsând în schimb lumina, iubirea, sănătatea, dragostea , fericirea, speranţa şi credinţa… http://felicitari.tfm.ro/17_an_nou/card892/ …La multi ani cu bucurie!

    December 31, 2010
  4. Great idea, and since my blog is my writing Journal, I will post my answer, pretty much the only way I know how…. Creatively, beit a poem or a prose short story. I hope a ton of peeps join in! Thanks, Denise

    December 31, 2010
  5. I agree with Team Oyeniyi. This would detrimentally change the whole dynamic of both my blog content and readership.

    December 31, 2010
  6. Thanks Todd! I’m happy to see I am not a lone voice in the wilderness!

    December 31, 2010
  7. OT #

    And away we go! Thanks for the early start. I was hoping you’d post it today rather than waiting until tomorrow for those of us (me!) who have to let it percolate. It’s not quite “on topic” for my blog, but hey, I’m a writer … that involves creative thinking. Oui!

    Good luck everyone, and Happy new year!

    December 31, 2010
  8. H. #

    Of course you can write more than just one post and sure you can just write “off topic” – main thing is, to do it every day in 2011.

    p.s – happy 2011, it’s has just arrived in North Europe!

    December 31, 2010
    • Scott Berkun #

      H: Indeed – there are no rules about what you post. Can be photos, poems, screeds, manifestos, movies, or some form not yet invented.

      December 31, 2010
    • Thanks H! I read this paragraph: “And if our suggestion doesn’t quite fit your blog’s general topic (e.g. Your blog is about hyperactive dancing miniature french poodles that only eat swiss cheese), that’s ok. Simply ask “What are the three most interesting countries or places related to my blog? And why are they important to you?”” which implied we had to at least mention the topic of the day! Maybe WordPress updated this post? :) :) I don’t recall seeing the word “optional” when I first posted, but I’ll agree I had just got out of bed, so anything is possible!

      December 31, 2010
  9. My trip choices are:
    1. Greece
    2.Ireland
    3.China
    These countries hold some of the most ancient histories of mankind.
    I love architecture,accents,and colors of the landscape.

    December 31, 2010
    • Scott Berkun #

      Divadish58: That’s very nice. But it’d be even better if you posted this on your own blog! That’s the goal. The good news is you’ve done the hard part already: just copy and paste this into your own blog.

      December 31, 2010
    • Sorry, finding my own blog and maneuvering to it, I am still confused?

      December 31, 2010
  10. bagnidilucca #

    Thanks for the suggestions. It seems you have a battle getting people to read (and comprehend) what you are saying. Good luck and Happy New Year.

    December 31, 2010
  11. Team Oyeniyi, like you, I believe this will be a great boost for bloggers that need content ideas.  If I had a freeform blog, this would be just what I was looking for.  In addition to the freeform blog format, I see this as a great tool for establishing a new blog focus; trying out ideas and finding what works.

    I would like to see an alternative program (or a Program B) that directly relates to established blog themes/formats/content type.

    December 31, 2010
    • That’s a good idea Todd. I also agree this is a great way to help people establish their blogging habit and develop technique. My habit is OTT, I think – my technique may not be so good! :)
      Mind you, I’m not sure how they would manage program B – after all trying to compare established by wildly different blogs could be difficult.
      By the way – what are we competing to win, just out of curiosity? I think I missed that somewhere along the line!

      December 31, 2010
  12. I know this will be quite a challenge for me and I have already scheduled my first blog post tomorrow as well as have added two more today. I am grateful for the challenge as it tends to get the creative juices flowing where they have previously run dry.
    Christi

    December 31, 2010
  13. This idea is awesome! I have tried to post every day before, and it’s hard especially since I am a picky blogger, and then I second guess everything I post and never hit Publish. But I am willing to try this.

    December 31, 2010
  14. My thinking was that people could sign up for certain topics and content style (aphorisms, poetry, etc).  However, that would likely involve establishing new divisions of Word Press; something similar to, or modeled after, Food Press.  Of course, this would be permanent, not just a temporary program for boosting blog productivity.

    Regarding the competition bit, I must have missed that also.

    December 31, 2010
    • I like the idea about a Food Blog: Since I am a Chef. For 2011 I just finished creating a whole menu of Mini’s Food’s. Everything from Lasagna, Doughnuts,
      Cakes, breads, cupcakes, etc. check out my web site. The whole point was to give people back their freedoms to choose a good food but keep the portion size smaller, allowing them to enjoy food again responsibly!

      January 1, 2011
  15. I just started my blog the day before Thanksgiving on a whim and am game for the challenge. I keep a little spiral notebook that I make a list of topics that I am going to write about. Often times I will start on one topic and it turns in to 2 or 3 other topics that I can divide up into separate posts. Will definitely check in for other ideas. Thank you for encouraging us!

    December 31, 2010
    • Hi Fit & Healthy:
      Please check out what I am doing @ divadishkitchenscatering.com
      I include pics on my catering site and explanations of ingredients, and my philosophy on staying True to our Organic materials, and avoiding anything artificial! That is the core reason why America is Obese!

      January 1, 2011
  16. hi

    December 31, 2010
  17. I was under the impression that it’s a challenge, not a competition, with the challenge being entirely personal with no prizes involved.
    That said, the sense of achievement I’d get from completing the challenge would be one heck of a prize for me :)

    December 31, 2010
    • You are correct. I went back to the original announcement. Let’s face it, it WAS New Year’s Eve here at the time I was reading! :)

      December 31, 2010
  18. I think I’ll skip this prompt or maybe keep it for some other time. I like to do a balance of the previous year and a few resolutions on the 1st of January. :)

    December 31, 2010
    • Ana:
      Resolution’s are just another way of postponing doing it. I am a Mover & Shaker Mentality, do it, live it, experience it, before it passes you by and its too late!

      January 1, 2011
  19. We may be over-thinking this, people. If you need a little jump-start for a topic, it’s here for you. If you, like me, just want the postaday2011 push as a reminder or goal but will be continuing to blog like you always have, great! I haven’t seen any hard and fast rules yet, and I’m assuming the people here at WordPress just want to give us an excuse to blog more.

    Consider the challenge just a fire under your behind – you don’t have to roast what they suggest you do!

    December 31, 2010
    • In my view, what I read from the idea is exactly what you have stated. While I have posted every day for around two years, my posts are a mixture of commentary, original articles and community service announcements.

      Perhaps, I’ll see a topic which may help me write more original content.

      Thanks WP for always offering more to your bloggers.

      January 1, 2011
      • Chuck… You have got to Open up the doors of Life, smell the fresh Air and go for it!

        January 1, 2011
    • Hi There:
      I LOVE>LOVE>LOVE Blogging, it is a Great way to Market, communicate,
      and fixate on one topic, and then go from there from other peoples comments!

      January 1, 2011
    • pineywoodsgal #

      well put, Mary, that’s exactly how I read it, too: a nudge, a poke, an inspiration rather than as a rule strictly adhered to. I interpreted ‘challenge’ in a much looser context than some of the previous comments but also as a ‘dare’ for keeping active or becoming more so.

      Now the trick is, for me, to actually get started! I’ve been away from blogging for about 2 years and this challenge is indeed an inspiration.

      January 4, 2011
  20. wow, you have also provided us with ideas what to write. Great

    But I am going to post something else due to the topic of my blog

    December 31, 2010
  21. I love this idea as my guess is most topics will provide ideas that are generally appealling and relatable. So what if many people are writing about the same thing? We will all add our personal flair. Perfect for casual writers like me who just need a push to get going on posts.

    December 31, 2010
  22. Hey I am going to think about other parts of Portugal I want to visit and why…Perhaps not a different country to that in which we live , but a different area…I’m going to research an event that only hapens every 4 yrs

    Good luck to everyone

    Best
    PiP

    December 31, 2010
  23. Im loving this project already.
    What a great way to dedicate more to my writing.
    i love this.

    December 31, 2010
  24. This whole postaday gig is great for me…I started a challenge to do yoga everyday (& blog about it) for a year, so whilst not all these tips will be relevant I love the encouragement!

    December 31, 2010
  25. Happy New Year! and thank you for the suggestion for a topic… keep them coming please, I know in the next 365 days I will definitely need some help! You definitely got me and my blog thinking …… good work

    December 31, 2010
  26. The Dailypost will serve as a guide and reminder of what I promised to do in 2011. I will post what pleases me and my muse… If the assigned prompt works for my daily post then great. If not … no problema, it’s all good. :-)
    Happy New Year y’all!
    Elizabeth

    December 31, 2010
  27. this is a great idea!
    i got some inspiration…

    my blog is full with my fictional stories.
    this idea can be my next story!^^

    December 31, 2010
  28. Happy New Year! I’m liking this (: Since my blog’s new and there’s no set subject about it I’ll just take any idea that seems cool to write about.
    It’s already noon of 1st Jan here so I’m gonna hurry.

    December 31, 2010
  29. Thanks for the kick off! I like having an idea each day that could help the creative juices if I get stuck. It will be interesting to see how even this blog evolves over the next 365 (or is the 4) days!!

    December 31, 2010
  30. Its good to have suggestions like this, will help create new blog ideas. Since someone above was asking about the incentives to write, it would be better if someone from WP goes through all the posts written on this topic, and summarize it through a post (perhaps by giving quotes from blogger posts) with the best write up’s/ ideas/ posts on a particular topic. That would be a good incentive as people would compete to get featured on it.

    Destination Infinity

    December 31, 2010
  31. I will participate as often as I can each day! I think it’s a great idea! You need a logo for it we can put with it though! :)

    December 31, 2010
  32. If you can come up with a system to identify the posts written on a particular topic mentioned here, I could volunteer to go through all of them and summarize it, at least for the next three months – I have some time now. Let me know if you need help.

    Destination Infinity

    December 31, 2010
  33. Just wrote a rambling, probably-will-make-sense-to-only-me kind of entry. But I did love thinking about where I want to be next! Thanks for the great entry suggestion :) Am not putting off writing about my New Year’s resolutions, honest!

    January 1, 2011
  34. Spune anului ce vine,
    sa-ti aduca numai bine…
    si mai spune-i sa iti dea,
    tot ce vrea inima ta…
    fericire, sanatate si multi bani
    “La Anu’ si La Multi Ani!”La multi ani!★    *       *    ★
    ¸.•`★´(¸.•`´★“•.¸)`★`•.¸
    ★ • *(¸.•*´★ ♥
    ★`*•.¸)* • ★
    * _Π____*。*˚
    */_____/~\。˚
    | 田田 |門| ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ ♥♪ sarbatori fericite va doresc
    * + . . * + * * . + * .*. . * + . + * . * + .* +
    Aripi de îngeri să-ţi atingă sufletul, să ia cu ei toate supărările, lăsând în schimb lumina, iubirea, sănătatea, dragostea , fericirea, speranţa şi credinţa… http://felicitari.tfm.ro/17_an_nou/card892/ …La multi ani cu bucurie!

    January 1, 2011
  35. Thanks WordPress! I am a newbie blogger and have been thinking about setting myself the challenge of a post a day for quite a while. This was just the push I needed to commit to it. While I doubt that I’ll write about the suggested topics all of the time, the idea of a whole lot of us working towards the same goal is super exciting!

    January 1, 2011
  36. Thanks for the inspiration! I have just written my latest post.

    I think this is a great idea to help people like me who are new to blogging get off to a great start.

    January 1, 2011
  37. Legal, vou pensar, nem sei como começar, mas como escrevo sobre vários assuntos, vou focar nesse.
    Abraços e feliz 2011 a todos
    Mina!!!

    January 1, 2011
  38. looking forward to getting ideas everyday!!
    just finished my post on places I want to visit! =)

    January 1, 2011
  39. I started on topic and ended up veering off to talk about New Year’s Eve food traditions around the world. Great inspiration from that prompt. Thanks again WordPress, but you know, I’m getting kind of tired of thanking you for all your awesomeness all the time. Please don’t stop though.

    On Lentils & Luck

    January 1, 2011
  40. hapy new year

    January 1, 2011
  41. Happy new year everyone. Be careful the world is still changing… :)
    Good luck for your first posts.
    Cheers…

    January 1, 2011
  42. This was a fun and timely topic for me as I’ve got some frequent flyer miles to burn.

    I just posted at slightly insightful.

    January 1, 2011
  43. I got mine all going now
    http://djbs2011inmusic.wordpress.com
    This is going to be a great year I hope, and this is a great idea for the blogosphere.

    January 1, 2011
  44. I probably wont follow the set questions at all….but this is going to be a good reminder to blog…and maybe when I have no inspirations…the questions will help! :-) Awesome idea!

    I cant wait to see some stats as we go along….of how the tag usage is going!

    January 1, 2011
  45. Well, not with this set topic, but I’ve started my challenge :) should I leave a link here everyday too?

    January 1, 2011
  46. This really was on topic for me so I was happy to see this one because I was struggling with coming up with something to start my blog off with. Since I am getting into being a homebased agent.

    January 1, 2011
  47. divadish58,

    Indeed, Word Press does have such a blog; it is called Food Press.  Best of wishes.

    http://foodpress.com/

    January 1, 2011
  48. As I don’t consider myself responsible enough to post every day, I’ll post every week.
    It’s a beggining isn’t it? :D

    January 1, 2011
  49. So excited, I actually got my first post in on time ( allowing for time differences ) and very nearly on topic :D Loving this already! Thank you WP :)

    January 1, 2011
  50. Jenkz Ardaniel #

    My post for the first topic: http://jenkzardaniel.wordpress.com/2011/01/01/my-daily-post-3-top-countries-i-want-to-visit-this-2011/

    Happy new year everyone! :)

    January 1, 2011
  51. Post #1 of 2011 is up!
    http://jenletts.wordpress.com/2011/01/01/resolutions-vs-intentions/
    One down, many more to go!

    January 1, 2011
  52. I actually scheduled today’s post last night and my clock must be off because it posted too early. Never fear, I posted another just before midnight. This is exactly the nudge I have needed for so long. I would encourage each of the participants in the challenge to subscribe to one another’s blogs to encourage and motivate us to stay the course. Mine is found at http://www.TheBordenReport.com and I hope to get to know more of you as the year rolls on. Good Night and Happy New Year!

    January 1, 2011
  53. J’ai déjà fait mon billet ce matin. Sur le traitement de l’info quant au triste évènement qui s’est passé en Egypte.

    January 3, 2011
  54. umm, great topic to start… I’m going for the main topic, that is three countries I’d like to visit. Would love to hear about next idea on what to post.. :)

    January 4, 2011
  55. JonMay #

    I was just curious as to how I go about changing my password on here? Couldn’t find it when I did a quick scan, thanks.

    August 7, 2011
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    March 28, 2012

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