Content Sources

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I think this topic has been touched on from time to time but I thought I would see if I can get some broader input from a few of the masters here about adding content and how to find sources, writers and topics for your websites.
Since it seems search engines are cracking down on duplicate content it is important that your content be original. And, let's face it, content is the number one make-or-break aspect of websites today.

Personally, I find it difficult to find topics and/or sub-topics and kick out article/info pages day after day. Maybe some others, more experienced than myself, can shed some light on how they go about creating content, finding topics, finding research resources and keep the process going consistently.

Some ideas:
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a) I try to constantly keep myself updated on industry news so I can write my own commentary on industry developments.

b) I raise issues and questions related to the news to encourage comments from readers.

c) I go to trade fairs, make contacts, and keep in touch with them.

d) I track down industry representatives and give interviews.

e) I test products and write my own product reviews.

f) I work on growing the community on my site and encourage community members to contribute thoughts and commentary of their own.

g) I compile data on and profile companies in my sector.

h) I help readers with topic-relevant questions - sometimes the answers are sufficiently in-depth as to form articles themselves. (What hunderdown said).

Suffice it to say, I'm never short of work to be getting on with and things to write!