With millions of blog posts published every single day and AI churning out even more to compete with, choosing the right blog post topics that cut through the noise and attract your ideal audience has never been more challenging.

Asking AI to help generate blog post topic ideas often creates chaos instead of clarity. Sure, it can generate five hundred ideas in 5 minutes and they all sound pretty good… but now you’re drowning in AI-generated suggestions too.

You waste precious writing time sorting through them and trying to organize them into something coherent, and by the time you’ve wrestled your way through this decision-making process, your writing window has closed and another post gets stuck in “draft.”

That’s what we’re going to solve today.

And, I’ll be showing you a method for using AI to generate blog post topics in a way that makes it easy for you to identify winners rather than getting bogged down with decision fatigue.

Using our 3-Bucket Strategy, you’ll:

✓ Know which type of post to write based on your time and business goals
✓ Have a clear system for choosing your next topic in minutes, not hours
✓ Spend your time writing and sharing your unique value without the overwhelm
✓ Have a repeatable process that takes the stress out choosing topics

By the way, it’s the same strategy we’ve taught to over 3,000 bloggers inside our bestselling Blog Post Vault. Our student Jan Nelson told us,

“I never realized there were different types of posts, their purposes, and how they can be connected. This really helped me see the big picture.”

And Trista DeVries shared,

“Content ideas are not my issue, but staring at a blank page is. This helped me with time management so I’m not over estimating the time it will take and getting discouraged, or underestimating and never finishing.”

Coming up, you’ll learn:

👉The 3-Bucket Framework that organizes every blog topic by strategic purpose and scope so you can figure out what to write next based on your goals and available time.

👉 20 ChatGPT prompts for generating blog post topics that use formulas designed to attract your ideal audience and drive traffic to your business

Once you understand how this works, ou’ll have a foolproof decision-making process that helps you pick the RIGHT topics to grow your business and you’ll know exactly what to write before you even sit down and why you’re writing it.

Sound good? Let’s dive in!

3-Bucket Strategy: Topics That Attract Your Ideal Audience

So let’s talk about the big picture: which type of post to write in the first place?

We use a simple planning system called The 3-Bucket Framework.

Every post we publish fits into one of these three categories and together, they make sure your blog is always:

• Building your authority
• Growing your audience
• Driving leads and sales

For each of the following buckets, I’ll be providing ChatGPT prompts to help you generate topic ideas for each bucket. But to make it work for your specific business or niche, you’ll need to include a “base prompt” so Ai knows a little something about you and your audience. You’ll want to tell it about your expertise, who you help, your broad content topic category, and any freebies or offers you want to mention in your post.

We include a more detailed base prompt in the topic prompt cheat sheet, so make it easier, be sure to grab it by clicking on the image below. 👇

Bucket #1 | Foundation Posts  

Goal: Build topical authority quickly + stay consistent
Time Budget: 1-2 hours 

Foundation posts work because they meet your audience where they are RIGHT NOW – dealing with immediate questions, confusion, or curiosity. These posts scratch the “I need to know this quickly” itch.

POST TYPES & Customer Psychology:

What Is?

Your audience constantly encounters terms, concepts, or trends they don’t fully understand. These posts eliminate the embarrassment of not knowing something “everyone else” seems to get. They’re searching for quick clarity without admitting they’re confused.

“WHAT IS” TOPIC PROMPT – Copy & Paste After Your Base Prompt

Generate a list of “What is…” blog post topic ideas my audience is actively searching for in my industry.

Formulas To Use: (Don’t fill these in — ChatGPT will)

The Perfect [Concept or Mix] for [Target Audience]
What Is a [Concept, Process, or System]? A Guide to [Activity or Desired Outcome]
What is [Concept] and Why Is It Important for [Specific Result They Want]?
What is [Industry Term]?
What Does it Take to [Goal]?
How do I know if I’m ready for [Niche Activity]?
When is the Best Time to [Niche Topic]?

My Take

People crave authentic opinions in a world full of generic advice. Your audience wants to know what YOU specifically think about trending topics, controversial issues, or common debates in your niche. They’re seeking a trusted voice to cut through the noise.

“MY TAKE” TOPIC PROMPT – Copy & Paste After Your Base Prompt

Generate a list of opinion-based blog post topics where I can share my unique perspective on trending issues in my industry.

Formulas To Use: (Don’t fill these in — ChatGPT will)

3 New [Topic] Things I’ve Been Trying
Why I Don’t [Topic or Tool] Anymore and What I Do Instead
A Better Way to [Achieve a Specific Outcome]
Why I Stopped [Doing X] and Started [Doing Y]

Reasons Why

Your customers are naturally skeptical and want validation for their beliefs or decisions. These posts either reinforce what they already think (confirmation bias) or help them understand opposing viewpoints they’ve been curious about.

“REASONS WHY” TOPIC PROMPT – Copy & Paste After Your Base Prompt

Generate a list of blog post topics where I can challenge common advice in my industry.

Formulas To Use: (Don’t fill these in — ChatGPT will)

[#] Reasons Why You Need [Niche Topic that You Teach]
4 Limiting Beliefs that Are Holding You Back
[#] Reasons You’re Not Reaching Your Goals

The Only Thing

In an overwhelming world of endless options and advice, your audience desperately wants simplicity. They’re exhausted by 47-step processes and want to know the ONE thing that actually matters most.

“THE ONLY THING” TOPIC PROMPT – Copy & Paste After Your Base Prompt

Generate a list of blog post topics where I position my unique strategy as the approach to a specific goal my ideal audience has.

Formulas To Use: (Don’t fill these in — ChatGPT will)

The Only Strategy You Need to Achieve [Niche Topic]
The One Thing You Need to Master to [Achieve Goal]

Breaking News

Your audience wants to stay current but doesn’t have time to research everything themselves. They rely on trusted sources (like you) to filter and interpret what’s actually important in your shared niche.

“BREAKING NEWS” TOPIC PROMPT – Copy & Paste After Your Base Prompt

Create a list of timely blog post topics about recent changes or trends in my industry with my analysis of how it affects my ideal audience.

Formulas To Use: (Don’t fill these in — ChatGPT will)

How [Industry News] Will Impact You
[Industry News] Update: 4 Things You Should Do Now

Myth Slayer

Your customers have been fed misinformation, outdated advice, or well-meaning but wrong guidance. They’re frustrated by conflicting information and want someone credible to set the record straight.

“MYTH SLAYER” TOPIC PROMPT – Copy & Paste After Your Base Prompt

Generate a list of blog post topics that debunk common myths in my industry.

Formulas To Use: (Don’t fill these in — ChatGPT will)

[# Topic] Myths Every [Target Audience] Needs to Know
[# Topic] Myths Busted – Does [Biggest Myth] Matter?

Bucket #2 | Authority Posts

Goal: Demonstrate expertise + keep readers engaged
Time Budget: 2-5 hours 

Authority posts work because they solve real problems your audience is actively struggling with. These aren’t just informational – they’re transformational. Your readers are past the “quick answer” phase and ready to invest time in learning something substantial..

POST TYPES & Customer Psychology:

How To

Your audience has identified a specific skill gap or challenge they need to overcome. They’re motivated to learn and willing to follow step-by-step guidance from someone they trust has actually done this successfully.

“HOW TO” TOPIC PROMPT – Copy & Paste After Your Base Prompt

Create a list of “How To” topic ideas that teach my ideal audience how to achieve a result related to my expertise.

Formulas To Use: (Don’t fill these in — ChatGPT will)

How to [Achieve a Specific Result] in [#] Steps
How They Did [Something Your Audience Wants to Achieve]
How to Overcome [Common Setback or Roadblock]
How to do [Niche Topic] in [#] Easy Steps

List Posts

People love organized, scannable information that helps them feel comprehensive and prepared. Your audience wants to make sure they’re not missing anything important and appreciates having options to choose from.

“LIST POSTS” TOPIC PROMPT – Copy & Paste After Your Base Prompt

Generate a list of “# ways to…” or “# strategies for…” blog post topics that solve a common challenge for my audience.

Formulas To Use: (Don’t fill these in — ChatGPT will)

[#] Super Simple Ways to [Achieve Result]
[#] Surprisingly Powerful Ways to [Big Result]
[#] 20-Minute Things You Can Do to [Result]
[#] Actionable [Niche Topic] Strategies You Can Do This Weekend
[#] Effective Techniques to [Outcome] this [Year / Month / Week]
[#] Easy Everyday Habits to Help You Achieve [Niche Topic]

Top Resources

Your customers are overwhelmed by choice and want someone they trust to do the research and vetting for them. They’d rather invest in recommended tools than waste time and money on trial and error.

“TOP RESOURCES” TOPIC PROMPT – Copy & Paste After Your Base Prompt

Generate a list of “ultimate toolkit” or “essential resources” blog post topics for a specific goal my audience wants to achieve.

Formulas To Use: (Don’t fill these in — ChatGPT will)

The Top [#] Resources to Help You [Achieve Result]
The Top [Niche Topic] Resources Every [Target Audience] Needs

What’s Next (Before/After)

Your audience can see where they are now but struggles to envision the path forward. They need help understanding the logical progression and what success actually looks like.

“WHAT’S NEXT” TOPIC PROMPT – Copy & Paste After Your Base Prompt

Generate a list of blog post topics that guide my audience on what to do before or after they complete a task or milestone relating to my niche.

Formulas To Use: (Don’t fill these in — ChatGPT will)

[#] Things to Do Before [Completing a Task]
[#] Things to Do After You’ve Just Finished [Activity or Task]

Top Mistakes

Your customers are terrified of wasting time, money, or effort on the wrong approach. They want to learn from others’ failures rather than repeat them, and these posts provide that shortcut.

“TOP MISTAKES” TOPIC PROMPT – Copy & Paste After Your Base Prompt

Generate a list of blog post topics about mistakes my audience makes when trying to achieve a goal related to my niche and what to do instead.

Formulas To Use: (Don’t fill these in — ChatGPT will)

Want to [Achieve Goal] in [Timeframe]? Avoid These Rookie Mistakes
Top [#] Mistakes You’re Probably Making with [Niche Topic]

Expert Roundup

Your audience values diverse perspectives and wants to learn from multiple credible sources. They appreciate when someone curates expert insights they couldn’t access on their own.

“EXPERT ROUNDUP” TOPIC PROMPT – Copy & Paste After Your Base Prompt

Generate a list of blog post topics for an expert roundup post in my niche.

Formulas To Use: (Don’t fill these in — ChatGPT will)

#X [Niche] Experts Reveal Their Best Tips for [Topic]

Product Review/Comparison

Your customers are in research mode, trying to make informed purchasing decisions. They want honest, detailed analysis from someone without a sales agenda who’s actually used these products.

“PRODUCT REVIEW/COMPARISON” TOPIC PROMPT – Copy & Paste After Your Base Prompt

Create a list of blog post topics that focus on comparison or review topics for tools my audience needs to choose between.

Formulas To Use: (Don’t fill these in — ChatGPT will)

[Product A] vs. [Product B] for [a Big Goal They Want to Reach] – Two [Types of Products] Compared

Infographic

Your audience learns visually and wants complex information simplified. They also love shareable content that makes them look knowledgeable when they pass it along.

“INFOGRAPHIC” TOPIC PROMPT – Copy & Paste After Your Base Prompt
Generate a list of infographic blog post topics that simplify complex information in my industry into visual, shareable content.

Formulas To Use: (Don’t fill these in — ChatGPT will)

[#] [Topic] Tips Every [Target Audience] Should Know (List Infographic)
How to [Achieve Specific Goal] in [#] Simple Steps (How-To Infographic)
[#] [Industry] Statistics That Will Change How You Think About [Topic] (Statistical Infographic)
The Complete Guide to [Topic]: [#] Key Points (List Infographic)
[Year] [Industry] Trends: What the Data Really Means for [Target Audience] (Statistical Infographic)
[#] Ways to [Solve Common Problem] – A Visual Guide (How-To Infographic)

FAQ

Your customers have been searching for answers to specific questions and getting frustrated with incomplete or irrelevant results. These posts directly address their exact concerns.

“FAQ” TOPIC PROMPT – Copy & Paste After Your Base Prompt
Generate a list of blog post topics that can answer 10–20 FAQs about a major topic in my niche.

Formulas To Use: (Don’t fill these in — ChatGPT will)

[Topic] FAQs: What It Is, Tips, Tools, How to Do It
The Complete [Target Audience] Guide to [Major Topic]: FAQs Answered
[Topic]: Answering Your Most Common Questions
Your [Major Topic] Questions Answered: A Comprehensive Guide

Bucket #3 | Domination Posts

Time Budget: 5+ hours 

Goal: Own search results + drive long-term traffic

Domination posts work because they serve your audience’s deepest learning needs – the comprehensive education they can’t get anywhere else. These readers are committed to mastering a topic, not just getting quick fixes.

POST TYPES & Customer Psychology:

Beginner’s Guide

Your audience feels intimidated by your niche and needs a safe, non-judgmental entry point. They want comprehensive guidance that assumes zero prior knowledge and walks them through everything step-by-step.

“BEGINNER’S GUIDE” TOPIC PROMPT – Copy & Paste After Your Base Prompt

Generate a list of blog post topics that can work as beginner’s guides that take my ideal audience from zero to competent on a topic that relates to my niche.

Formulas To Use: (Don’t fill these in — ChatGPT will)

The Complete Beginner’s Guide to [Topic]
[Topic]: A Beginner’s Guide

Ultimate Guide

Your customers are serious about getting results and want the most thorough resource available. They’d rather read one comprehensive piece than piece together information from dozens of smaller articles.

“ULTIMATE GUIDE” TOPIC PROMPT – Copy & Paste After Your Base Prompt

Create a list of blog post topics that can work as “Complete Guide to…” topics in my niche covering everything my ideal audience needs to know.

Formulas To Use: (Don’t fill these in — ChatGPT will)

The Ultimate Guide to [Topic]
[Topic]: The Only Guide You Need
Ultimate Guide to the Best [Tools/Resources]

Expanded How-To

Your audience has tried basic tutorials and still struggles with implementation. They need more context, troubleshooting help, and detailed explanation of the “why” behind each step.

“EXPANDED HOW-TO” TOPIC PROMPT – Copy & Paste After Your Base Prompt
 
Generate a list of comprehensive, in-depth “How To” blog post topics that require detailed step-by-step guidance and troubleshooting for my ideal audience.

Formulas To Use: (Don’t fill these in — ChatGPT will)

How to [Achieve Outcome] Without [Pain Point]
How to [Big Topic]: The Ultimate Guide

Expanded What-Is

Your customers need to understand complex concepts thoroughly, not just surface-level definitions. They’re making important decisions or investments and need comprehensive knowledge to feel confident.

“EXPANDED WHAT IS” TOPIC PROMPT – Copy & Paste After Your Base Prompt
 
Generate a list of comprehensive “What Is” blog post topics that require in-depth explanations of complex concepts, systems, or processes in my industry.

Formulas To Use: (Don’t fill these in — ChatGPT will)

What is [Topic]? What You Need to Know
What is [Topic]? All Your Questions Answered
What Is [Topic]: Your Essential Guide

“Everything” (Hub) Posts

Your audience wants to become the knowledgeable person in their circle about your topic. They need a comprehensive resource they can bookmark, reference repeatedly, and share with others who ask questions.

“EVERYTHING (HUB) POSTS” TOPIC PROMPT – Copy & Paste After Your Base Prompt
 
Generate a list of comprehensive hub post topics that serve as the ultimate resource covering every aspect of major topics in my industry.

Formulas To Use: (Don’t fill these in — ChatGPT will)

[#] Things You Need to Know About [Term or Topic]
Everything You Need to Know About [Topic]: [#] Secrets

How each bucket serves your audience at different stages of the customer journey

• Foundation Posts catch them when they’re browsing, curious, or need quick answers
• Authority Posts engage them when they’re ready to learn and take action
• Domination Posts serve them when they’re committed to mastering your topic area

This variety ensures you’re meeting your ideal customers wherever they are in their learning journey, building trust at every level, and creating multiple pathways for them to discover and engage with you.

And here’s why this framework is a game-changer for you:

→ They compound. Over time, these posts feed off each other for better traffic, leads, and sales.

→ They help you manage your time. No more starting from a blank page without knowing how long it’s going to take you (making it impossible to make blogging a priority in your schedule).

You want to choose from the bucket that matches your available time — some will take you an hour, some will take 2-3 hours, and some will be larger content projects you work on when you have dedicated time blocks.

Now you have a strategic system for choosing blog post topics that actually serve your business goals instead of just filling your content calendar.

The 3-Bucket Strategy ensures you’re always creating content that builds authority, grows your audience, and drives leads and sales. And with these 20 ChatGPT prompts, you’ll never run out of topics that resonate with your ideal customers.

Your next steps:

Download our free ChatGPT Blog Topic Prompts cheat sheet so you have all these formulas in one place. Just copy, paste, and generate topics whenever inspiration strikes.

Get Your Free ChatGPT Prompts Cheat Sheet Here 👇

Once you start generating topics with these prompts, you’ll quickly realize that having the right topic is only half the battle. The other half is knowing exactly how to structure and write each type of post for maximum impact.

That’s where our Blog Post Vault comes in…

52 Blog Post Templates You Can Use to Implement this Strategy

We’ve taken each of these post types and created fill-in-the-blank templates that walk you through exactly what to write, where to place your calls-to-action, and how to structure each section for maximum engagement.

No more staring at a blank page wondering how to start. Just plug your generated topic into the corresponding template and you’ve got a roadmap for a conversion-focused post already pre-written for you.

Pro-tip: use the templates in combination with ChatGPT to supercharge your productivity!‘

Every template follows our proven post structure so you don’t ever need to worry about forgetting important details that encourage your readers to stay engaged and take the next steps with you.

They’re also formatted for SEO with loads of tips and tricks for best practices with your posts.

Inside you get 52 pre-written blog post templates completely organized into the Foundation, Authority, and Domination buckets:

✅ 20 Foundation Posts ✅ 20 Authority Posts and ✅ 12 Domination Posts

You’ll have over 500 pages of blog post templates ready for you to pull from — simply follow the prompts, plug in your expertise, and hit publish!

Learn more about the Blog Post Vault here →