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21. Is online media dumbing down society? – This is an interesting commentary about a connected world in general. There are great many people who will believe the social networks, blogging, and viral videos are a waste of time. Yet on the other hand, a great many companies are using social media to further their online marketing efforts. We as bloggers use it to build our online identity and make money while doing it. So is this truly the dumbing down of if people are connecting with one another and learning?

22. Discuss the latest iteration of a software update (Microsoft, Apple, Adobe) – This is a good key topic especially around the time of release. For example, when Vista came out there was a lot of backlash regarding the OS. During that time frame every website was sharing their personal experiences with the OS and the cycle continued. Your post does not have to be about a software package that is as popular as a Microsoft product. Take a look at your favorite web tools, or web 2.0 applications, and write up pros and cons. Sharing your experiences can help others make a decision on whether the software is right for them.

23. Praise someone you learned something from or has done something for the greater good – It never hurst to share the love, especially if someone is really deserving of it. Some people are just naturally hubs of information and are good sources for networking. These individuals are known to have shared a lot of their wisdom with people, and you may know such a person. If so, be proud, and make other people aware of them.

24. Have you been hit with a layoff or perhaps inbetween jobs? How are you continuing your learning? – As a professional we’ve always been told that gaps in your resume typically look bad. That is unless you’ve found ways to fill in the gaps with business forwarding education. If you’re in the midst of this inbetween moment, then share with users what you are doing to be proactive on not just your job hunt, but perhaps what you’re doing to further your own education. Perhaps you’re teaching yourself how to code for web design, create graphics, or online marketing techniques, no matter what it is, share your success and inspire others.

25. Are you an entrepreneur? Share your thoughts on finances, leads, and lifestyle – A lot of people are ont their own these days. Taking their ideas and making great strides to see them become a reality. If you’re out there running rogue, why not share your successes and your failures, and provide a road map for others out there. Sometimes collaboration is an excellent way to meld your talents together and rallying people around a well written blog can be a benefit.

26. Discuss your view on world politics and its impact on your immediate community – So you’ve got a big opinion, and no one is listening? Or perhaps you are used to speaking to large groups and others support your ideas, why not take it to the blog? Writing down ideas like this is a great way to kick up some interesting debates. Don’t be afraid of causing a ruckus, sometimes ripples in the water can draw attention.

27. Explain how the economy is going into a recession – If you’re good with finances and can predict economic trends, that alone is an interesting article. Read the newspaper and discuss what is happening locally and on a global level. There is plenty going on in the world to drum up topics of discussion.

28. Raise awareness for a social cause for social good – Take your passions online. Save the whales, save the trees, save whatever is of interest to you by rallying support around a blog. Even just one post could raise awareness for something that you’re looking to raising support for. There are a lot of people doing some great things out there with their blogs and articles. Feeding the hungry, raising money for cancer research, the causes are big and small, so make something of your talents and make a change.

29. Explain how 2009 will be your best year ever – Fullfill your resolutions, make them known with a post. Do you have big plans for this year? A great many of us are planning big moves to forward our initiatives. Share your plans, explain your moves, and talk with the networks out there on how they can help you make it happen. Being involved in social media like blogging creates a community that fosters involvement both ways, so while you seek help, others will seek yours.

30. Create a satirical post (SNL style) on a politician/celebrity/business leader/religious leader/blogger – Humor is always something that we don’t get enough of. There’s a lot of ugliness out in the world that sometimes we forget to laugh. Take the lead in making people laugh with witty posts that poke fun of things, people, and topics. All done in good taste, there’s a lot of room for comedy. There are sites out there that do this amazingly, like The Onion, who have taken it further with their video site Onion Network News. Take a break from the norm and make people laugh, or build an entire site on comedy, take your pick!

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Luis Sandoval is a media professional and consultant who shares his insights on social media and technology on his blog The Daily Slackr.

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