165: 4 Secret Places to Find Content Ideas

165: 4 Secret Places to Find Content Ideas

Author: The Two Lauras July 15, 2025 Duration: 25:55

Content ideas sometimes feel really hard to come by, especially if you’re in a bit of a rut. If you’re fed up with getting stuck down Instagram rabbit holes, or Google giving you next to nothing, today’s episode is for you. These four places you can look for new content ideas are actually genius – so you’ll be full to the brim with exciting ideas soon enough. And if you find you’ve got too many and don’t know where to begin – we’re covering that too! Hit play now to learn our secret content locations, just don’t tell too many others 🤫

In this episode, we’re chatting about:

  • How Google’s built in features can give you content ideas
  • Using TikTok for content ideas (even if you aren’t marketing there!)
  • What to look for in reviews and testimonials, even from competitors
  • How to know what you should focus on in your analytics to get great content ideas


Check out the full show notes here!


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