Where to look for health-related content to be used in a social media campaign?

Discussion in 'Social Networks' started by wheelstb, Sep 20, 2013.

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    I'm creating social media content for a local hospital. For our content, were usually post a link to a health-related website or article. Typically we try to keep it light and don't go for anything terribly technical.
    For example, we might link to an article for seven steps to reduce heart disease.
    Or
    Workout ideas that are unique to the autumn season.
    Or
    Healthy autumn recipes.
    The major problem I am having is coming up with ideas for content. Once I come up with an idea, I write an introduction and a link to the article on our Facebook page.
    Coming up with the idea is the most difficult and time-consuming part. If anyone has any advice on how to more efficiently go about coming up with an idea for content, I would truly appreciate it.
     
    wheelstb, Sep 20, 2013 IP
  2. uttoransen

    uttoransen Prominent Member

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    If you are having problems with coming up with ideas, you can do two things:
    1) Look for health related content on the web:
    - Read health news - (google, yahoo ..)
    - Check Google trends for health
    - Read blogs on health
    - Follow health related accounts on twitter
    - Follow health bloggers on facebook
    - Subscribe to alerts for health related queries

    2) Hire a VA that does all this.
     
    uttoransen, Sep 21, 2013 IP
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    ninjamtlt1 Active Member

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    Go to Google and look for blogs related to health. That's the best way to get ideas for your own content is to look at other people's. Try an article directory like Ezine Articles too, they have tons of content in any niche.
     
    ninjamtlt1, Sep 23, 2013 IP
  4. wheelstb

    wheelstb Active Member

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    Thanks for your help guys. I will try out your suggestions and see how they work.Thanks again, I appreciate the help
     
    wheelstb, Sep 23, 2013 IP
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    I always start with .gov content. It's typically free to use and you can sign up for updates for various types of subjects. http://www.health.gov/
     
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    wheelstb Active Member

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    great idea
     
    wheelstb, Sep 27, 2013 IP
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    Have a look at what's trending on Reddit or StumbleUpon in your niche for some inspiration. Or check Google news. I used to have google alerts setup for my clients keywords and let the inspiration flow straight to my inbox....
     
    Lee Fox, Sep 28, 2013 IP
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    wheelstb Active Member

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    Thank you for the great advice, I will definitely do that. I have done similar projects in the past but, the circumstances were slightly different. Because of this my usual methodologies would not work.
     
    wheelstb, Sep 28, 2013 IP
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    Yeah Google, search with the same niche and it will you the result.
     
    Amanda Walker, Oct 4, 2013 IP