7 AI Prompts to Find Unique Blog Post Angles for Your Niche
Stop Writing the Same Blog Posts Everyone Else Writes (Do This Instead)
7 prompts that mine trends, data gaps, and underground community pain points most creators never touch.
Hey there!
Stop writing the same blog posts as everyone else in your niche.
You already know your topic inside out. You’ve got expertise, you’ve got ideas, but when you sit down to write, you’re staring at the same angles everyone’s already covered. Your competition wrote that post. The big players wrote that post. Even the scrapers wrote that post.
But the best blog angles aren’t hiding in your head. They’re buried in data you haven’t checked, questions nobody’s answering, and trends flying under the radar. The prompts below will help you mine those hidden angles in minutes, not hours.
You’ll get 7 prompts that tap into unusual questions, fresh data points and underreported shifts in your niche. Each one is designed to surface angles your competition isn’t touching.
Why This Matters Right Now
Generic content is dying faster than ever. Google’s algorithm updates punish sameness, and readers can smell recycled angles from a mile away.
These prompts work differently. They don’t ask AI to brainstorm topics. They make AI function like a research assistant that digs through gaps, patterns and emerging signals you’d never spot manually.
Prompt #1: Uncover Underreported Trend Shifts
What it does: Identifies recent changes in your niche that most content creators haven’t covered yet
When to use it: When you need fresh angles that feel current and ahead of the curve
The Prompt:
You are a trend analyst specializing in [YOUR NICHE/INDUSTRY].
Analyze the current landscape and identify 5 underreported trends or shifts that are emerging but not yet widely covered in mainstream content.
For each trend, provide:
- The trend name and brief description
- Why it matters now
- What data or signals indicate it’s growing
- A specific blog post angle that addresses this trend
Focus on trends that are 6-18 months away from becoming mainstream talking points.
Context about my niche: [DESCRIBE YOUR SPECIFIC NICHE, TARGET AUDIENCE, AND MAIN TOPICS YOU COVER]How to use it:
Replace [YOUR NICHE/INDUSTRY] with your specific field
Fill in the context section with 2-3 sentences about your content focus
Review the 5 trends and pick the one that aligns best with your expertise
Example input:
You are a trend analyst specializing in personal finance for freelancers.
Analyze the current landscape and identify 5 underreported trends or shifts that are emerging but not yet widely covered in mainstream content.
For each trend, provide:
- The trend name and brief description
- Why it matters now
- What data or signals indicate it’s growing
- A specific blog post angle that addresses this trend
Focus on trends that are 6-18 months away from becoming mainstream talking points.
Context about my niche: I write for freelance designers and developers earning $75K-$150K annually. My audience struggles with irregular income, tax planning, and building wealth without traditional employer benefits.What you’ll get: Five trend-based angles with supporting context for why each matters, plus specific blog post ideas you can develop immediately.
Pro tip: Run this prompt monthly and keep a swipe file of trends. Some will fizzle, but 1-2 will become goldmines before your competitors catch on.
Prompt #2: Mine Questions Nobody’s Answering
What it does: Surfaces specific questions people are asking that have few or no quality answers online
When to use it: When you want to create content that fills obvious gaps in your niche
The Prompt:
Act as a content gap analyst for [YOUR NICHE].
I want to find specific questions my target audience is asking that don’t have comprehensive, high-quality answers yet.
Generate 10 questions that meet these criteria:
- Specific enough to write a 1,500-2,000 word post
- Asked by people actively trying to solve a problem
- Currently underserved by existing content (few good results)
- Related to [YOUR CORE TOPIC]
For each question, explain:
- Why current answers fall short
- What a comprehensive answer should include
- The search intent behind the question
My audience: [DESCRIBE TARGET READER]
My expertise: [YOUR MAIN KNOWLEDGE AREAS]How to use it:
Be specific about your niche, not generic
List 3-4 knowledge areas where you have deep expertise
Cross-reference the questions with actual Google searches to verify the gap exists
Example input:
Act as a content gap analyst for sustainable fashion.
I want to find specific questions my target audience is asking that don’t have comprehensive, high-quality answers yet.
Generate 10 questions that meet these criteria:
- Specific enough to write a 1,500-2,000 word post
- Asked by people actively trying to solve a problem
- Currently underserved by existing content (few good results)
- Related to ethical clothing production and conscious consumerism
For each question, explain:
- Why current answers fall short
- What a comprehensive answer should include
- The search intent behind the question
My audience: Women 28-45 who want to build sustainable wardrobes without sacrificing style or spending $300 per item
My expertise: textile sourcing, brand transparency auditing, capsule wardrobe building, secondhand market evaluationWhat you’ll get: A list of 10 searchable questions with analysis of why they’re underserved and what makes a great answer.
Pro tip: Prioritize questions where the search intent shows “ready to implement” rather than “just researching.” Those readers convert better.
Prompt #3: Find Data Gaps in Existing Content
What it does: Identifies topics in your niche where people make claims without backing them up with data
When to use it: When you want to write authoritative content that outranks opinion-based posts
The Prompt:
You are a research analyst examining content quality in [YOUR NICHE].
Identify 5 common topics or claims in this space where:
- Most content relies on anecdotal evidence or personal opinion
- Hard data exists but isn’t being used in content
- Adding specific numbers, studies, or statistics would dramatically improve credibility
For each topic, provide:
- The common claim or topic
- What type of data would strengthen content on this topic
- Potential sources where this data might be found (government databases, industry reports, academic studies, etc.)
- A blog post angle that leverages this data gap
Focus on: [YOUR MAIN CONTENT CATEGORIES]How to use it:
List your 2-3 main content categories
Research the suggested data sources to verify they’re accessible
Create data-backed posts that directly compete with opinion pieces
Example input:
You are a research analyst examining content quality in productivity tools for remote teams.
Identify 5 common topics or claims in this space where:
- Most content relies on anecdotal evidence or personal opinion
- Hard data exists but isn’t being used in content
- Adding specific numbers, studies, or statistics would dramatically improve credibility
For each topic, provide:
- The common claim or topic
- What type of data would strengthen content on this topic
- Potential sources where this data might be found (government databases, industry reports, academic studies, etc.)
- A blog post angle that leverages this data gap
Focus on: project management software comparisons, async communication best practices, remote team productivity metricsWhat you’ll get: Five data-driven content opportunities where you can publish more authoritative content than what currently ranks.
Pro tip: Data-backed posts earn more backlinks naturally. One solid data post can generate links for months.
Prompt #4: Reverse-Engineer Competitor Blind Spots
What it does: Analyzes what your competitors consistently ignore or gloss over
When to use it: When you need angles that differentiate you from established players in your space
The Prompt:
Analyze the content strategy of these competitors in [YOUR NICHE]:
[COMPETITOR 1]
[COMPETITOR 2]
[COMPETITOR 3]
For each competitor, identify:
- Topics they write about frequently
- Audience questions they avoid or handle superficially
- Perspectives they don’t represent
- Content formats they don’t use
Then, generate 5 blog post ideas that specifically address the gaps and blind spots across all three competitors.
For each idea, explain:
- Which blind spot it addresses
- Why competitors might be avoiding this angle
- How covering it gives me a competitive advantage
My unique angle: [WHAT MAKES YOUR PERSPECTIVE DIFFERENT]How to use it:
Choose competitors who target the same audience you do
Be honest about what makes your perspective unique (experience, background, contrarian views)
Focus on blind spots where you have genuine expertise, not just willingness to cover them
Example input:
Analyze the content strategy of these competitors in solopreneur business strategy:
- Paul Jarvis (newsletter and blog)
- Pieter Levels (Twitter and blog)
- Amy Hoy (blog and courses)
For each competitor, identify:
- Topics they write about frequently
- Audience questions they avoid or handle superficially
- Perspectives they don’t represent
- Content formats they don’t use
Then, generate 5 blog post ideas that specifically address the gaps and blind spots across all three competitors.
For each idea, explain:
- Which blind spot it addresses
- Why competitors might be avoiding this angle
- How covering it gives me a competitive advantage
My unique angle: I built and sold two service businesses before going solo, so I understand the transition from agency model to solopreneur specificallyWhat you’ll get: A strategic map of competitor blind spots with specific content ideas that position you differently.
Pro tip: Some blind spots exist because they’re controversial or unglamorous. Those are often your best opportunities.
You Just Got 4 Prompts That Uncover Hidden Angles Through Trends, Questions, Data and Competitive Gaps
But those are reactive approaches. They help you spot what’s already there.
The next 3 prompts go deeper. They help you:
Mine underground communities where your audience shares problems they won’t post publicly
Spot emerging patterns before they show up in search data
Generate contrarian angles that make readers actually think
Plus: A framework for tracking and prioritizing all these angles so you’re never stuck staring at a blank screen again.
Prompt #5: Mine Underground Community Pain Points
What it does: Extracts recurring problems and complaints from forums, subreddits and community spaces where your audience hangs out
When to use it: When you want angles based on real frustrations people share anonymously or in trusted groups
The Prompt:
I’m researching content angles for [YOUR NICHE].
Based on your knowledge of online communities, forums, and discussion spaces where [TARGET AUDIENCE] gather, identify:
10 recurring pain points, complaints, or questions that appear frequently but aren’t well-addressed in mainstream content.
For each pain point:
- Describe the specific problem or frustration
- Explain why it’s not covered well in existing blog content
- Suggest a blog post angle that directly addresses it
- Note what makes this problem particularly frustrating for this audience
Communities to consider: [LIST RELEVANT SUBREDDITS, FORUMS, SLACK/DISCORD COMMUNITIES IF YOU KNOW THEM]
Target audience characteristics: [DESCRIBE IN DETAIL]How to use it:
Name specific communities if you know them (r/freelance, Indie Hackers, specific Facebook groups)
Describe audience characteristics beyond demographics (experience level, common goals, shared frustrations)
Verify promising angles by actually reading those community spaces
Example input:
I’m researching content angles for DIY home renovation.
Based on your knowledge of online communities, forums, and discussion spaces where DIY homeowners gather, identify:
10 recurring pain points, complaints, or questions that appear frequently but aren’t well-addressed in mainstream content.
For each pain point:
- Describe the specific problem or frustration
- Explain why it’s not covered well in existing blog content
- Suggest a blog post angle that directly addresses it
- Note what makes this problem particularly frustrating for this audience
Communities to consider: r/HomeImprovement, r/DIY, various YouTube comment sections on renovation channels
Target audience characteristics: First-time homeowners, age 28-42, limited renovation experience, tight budgets ($5K-$25K projects), trying to avoid contractor costs but anxious about screwing up major investmentsWhat you’ll get: Ten pain-point-based angles pulled from real community conversations, with explanations of why each resonates.
Pro tip: The complaints that appear most often with the least satisfying answers are your highest-value targets.
Prompt #6: Detect Emerging Search Patterns
What it does: Identifies rising questions and terms in your niche before they hit mainstream awareness
When to use it: When you want to publish content that ranks early in a trend cycle
The Prompt:
Act as a search trend analyst for [YOUR NICHE].
Based on your knowledge of how search behavior evolves and recent developments in this space, predict:
8 questions, terms, or topics that are likely growing in search volume but haven’t reached saturation yet.
For each prediction:
- The question or search term
- Why search volume is likely increasing
- What recent developments or changes are driving interest
- Current content gap (what’s missing in existing results)
- Recommended blog post angle to capture this emerging demand
Consider: Technology changes, regulatory shifts, economic factors, cultural trends, and new tools or platforms in this space.
My niche focus: [SPECIFIC NICHE DETAILS]How to use it:
Be specific about your niche focus (don’t just say “marketing”)
After getting results, verify predictions using Google Trends or keyword research tools
Publish on predicted trends quickly, quality over perfection matters here
Example input:
Act as a search trend analyst for digital nomad lifestyle and remote work.
Based on your knowledge of how search behavior evolves and recent developments in this space, predict:
8 questions, terms, or topics that are likely growing in search volume but haven’t reached saturation yet.
For each prediction:
- The question or search term
- Why search volume is likely increasing
- What recent developments or changes are driving interest
- Current content gap (what’s missing in existing results)
- Recommended blog post angle to capture this emerging demand
Consider: Technology changes, regulatory shifts, economic factors, cultural trends, and new tools or platforms in this space.
My niche focus: Location-independent professionals ages 30-50, experienced in their careers, looking to maintain or grow income while traveling, interested in digital nomad visas and tax optimizationWhat you’ll get: Eight emerging search opportunities with context on why they’re growing and how to capture that demand.
Pro tip: Don’t wait for search volume data to validate these. Early content compounds ranking power over time.
Prompt #7: Generate Contrarian Angles on Common Advice
What it does: Takes widely-accepted advice in your niche and finds legitimate counterarguments or alternative perspectives
When to use it: When you want to write thought-provoking content that stands out and sparks discussion
The Prompt:
You are a critical thinker analyzing conventional wisdom in [YOUR NICHE].
Take these 5 commonly-accepted pieces of advice:
1. [COMMON ADVICE 1]
2. [COMMON ADVICE 2]
3. [COMMON ADVICE 3]
4. [COMMON ADVICE 4]
5. [COMMON ADVICE 5]
For each piece of advice, generate:
- A legitimate contrarian take or caveat
- Scenarios where the common advice fails or backfires
- An alternative approach that might work better for specific audiences
- A blog post title that frames this contrarian angle (make it specific, not clickbait)
- Key arguments to support the contrarian position
Important: The contrarian angles should be intellectually honest, not just inflammatory. They should add nuance, not dismiss the original advice entirely.How to use it:
List actual common advice you see repeated in your niche
Focus on advice that’s oversimplified or has hidden assumptions
Make sure your contrarian take comes from genuine experience or research, not just playing devil’s advocate
Example input:
You are a critical thinker analyzing conventional wisdom in email marketing for small businesses.
Take these 5 commonly-accepted pieces of advice:
1. “Email once a week to stay top of mind”
2. “Always include a clear call-to-action in every email”
3. “Segment your list for better engagement”
4. “Use urgency and scarcity to drive conversions”
5. “Optimize for mobile first”
For each piece of advice, generate:
- A legitimate contrarian take or caveat
- Scenarios where the common advice fails or backfires
- An alternative approach that might work better for specific audiences
- A blog post title that frames this contrarian angle (make it specific, not clickbait)
- Key arguments to support the contrarian position
Important: The contrarian angles should be intellectually honest, not just inflammatory. They should add nuance, not dismiss the original advice entirely.What you’ll get: Five contrarian angle ideas with solid arguments that challenge oversimplified conventional wisdom.
Pro tip: These posts get shared more because they give people something to react to. Just make sure your contrarian take is defensible.
How to Use These Prompts as a System
Don’t run all seven prompts every time you need a blog idea. That’s overkill.
Instead, use them strategically based on your content goals:
When you need quick wins: Start with Prompt #2 (unanswered questions) and Prompt #5 (community pain points). These surface angles that are already proven to have demand.
When building authority: Use Prompt #3 (data gaps) to create posts that outrank opinion-based content and earn backlinks naturally.
When differentiating from competitors: Run Prompt #4 quarterly to map blind spots, then Prompt #7 to challenge conventional wisdom in those areas.
When planning 3-6 months out: Use Prompt #1 (trend shifts) and Prompt #6 (emerging patterns) to get ahead of the curve.
Here’s a practical workflow:
Run Prompts #1 and #2 together at the start of each month. You’ll get 15-20 angle ideas total. Dump them into a spreadsheet with columns for: Angle, Prompt Source, Priority (High/Medium/Low), and Publish Target Date.
Prioritize based on what your audience needs right now, not what seems interesting to you. Run Prompt #5 every two weeks to check if community pain points have shifted.
Use Prompts #3, #4, #6 and #7 when you’re planning bigger content pieces or cornerstone posts. These take more research and development time but they pay off with better rankings and more shares.
Track which prompts produce your best-performing content so you can double down on what works for your specific niche.
Bonus Resource: The Angle Evaluation Framework
Before you commit to writing any angle these prompts surface, run it through this quick filter:
The 4-Point Angle Test:
Searchability — Can I identify 2-3 realistic search terms people would use to find this? (If no, it might be interesting but won’t drive traffic)
Differentiation — Does this approach the topic differently than the top 5 Google results? (If no, you’re just adding to the noise)
Proof — Can I back this up with data, examples, or firsthand experience? (If no, it’s just another opinion post)
Actionability — Will readers be able to do something specific after reading this? (If no, they’ll enjoy it but won’t remember or share it)
An angle needs at least 3 out of 4 to be worth your time.
If it scores 2 or lower, either refine it or move on. Your time is too valuable to write content that won’t perform.
Advanced Tips for Power Users
Platform-specific adaptations:
These prompts are written for Claude, but they work across ChatGPT and Gemini with minor tweaks. ChatGPT tends to give more generic answers unless you’re very specific in your context sections. Gemini is better at pulling in recent data signals for Prompts #1 and #6.
For better results on any platform: Include 3-4 sentences of specific context about your niche, audience and expertise in every prompt. The more specific your input, the less generic the output.
Combining prompts for deeper research:
Try running Prompt #1 (trends), then feed the output into Prompt #3 (data gaps). You’ll get trend-based angles with specific data opportunities built in. This takes 10 extra minutes but produces significantly stronger content ideas.
Building a content pipeline:
Set up a monthly calendar reminder to rotate through these prompts systematically. Week 1: Run Prompts #1 and #2. Week 2: Run Prompt #5. Week 3: Run Prompts #4 and #6. Week 4: Run Prompt #7. This keeps your idea bank full without overwhelming you with too many angles at once.
Fine-tuning for your niche:
After running each prompt 2-3 times, you’ll notice patterns in which types of angles work best for your audience. Customize the prompts by adding those insights to the context sections. For example, if data-driven posts consistently outperform others, add “prioritize angles where hard data is available” to every prompt.
The more you use these, the faster you’ll recognize which angles have real potential versus which ones just sound interesting.
Now you’ve got seven ways to never write the same blog post as your competitors again.