Boost Traffic Using Flipboard’s Popular Topics

Traffic is imperative!

To keep your readers interested, you have to think outside the box. Keeping up with the trends requires using imagination and all the tools available.

Flipboard is no different. You must create content that resonates with the platform’s engaged audience to stay on top of emerging trends.

By optimizing your magazines, utilizing all of what the app has to offer, and engaging with the platform, you will help drive traffic to your website.

A Good Place to Start

Did you know that Flipboard is an excellent research tool and a place for inspiration? Take advantage of the platform’s features to hone in on your target market and uncover new audiences.

As a publisher or content creator, you are endlessly looking for interesting angles for your articles. Finding a Niche on Flipboard is important to keep your readers interested. Your success sometimes depends on the sub-topics you choose.

In this article, I am sharing some of Flipboard’s sections for content inspiration.

Content Curation Tips for Engagement

Log in to your account to find trending topics in the “For You”, “10 for Today”, “Flipboard Picks” and other popular Flipboard sections. These are some of the places to find ideas for your articles or to boost the visibility of your magazines.

1. Reflip some of these featured articles in your magazines daily. This will signal the algorithm that your magazine has value.
2. Find popular content by looking at the number of “Adds”, the ‘Comments” and “Likes”. That gives you an idea of content popularity. Create more content around articles that drive lots of traffic. Double down on successful topics and continue curating similar material.
3. Add some of these articles to your most popular magazines. Use a blend of your blog and the community posts. This will help position your content as an authority in your niche.
4. As you become a resource, your readers will visit your magazine for updates and may come back often.
5. Flipboard highlights certain articles as “Recommended” or “Popular Now,” which signals trending content.

Finding the Right Topics to Build a Magazine.

Here are a few tips to identify topics on Flipboard that align with audience interests.

1. The “For You” Section This section is the first thing you see on your Flipboard tiles as you open the app. The “For You” is a personalized feed based on your interests. Popular topics from people you follow will show up here, Readers read this section first to keep up-to-date. Flip through to find the latest trends tailored to your preferences. I rely on many articles here for my magazine curation.

2. The Discover Section Explore Flipboard’s “Discover” section. This is the most important starting point to find topics that are popular in your category. Look at the attached image to get a sense of what topics are currently trending. The numbers under each topic give you a gauge of what readers’ reading habits are. Once you make a selection, the algorithm will build a convenient magazine with a mix of popular articles, blogs, and magazines. Add this “Smart Magazine ” to your home screen for easy access. Take some time to explore this category. Make notes of the articles that are getting a lot of engagement.

3. Read Group Magazines Follow users and group magazines that have a high number of followers and engagement. These are great sources of inspiration for your future blog posts and magazines. Adding articles featured in these magazines or groups may help build your visibility. Here are magazines by popular users:

?? The Culinary Journey: The best trending recipes

Art, architecture & photos | @shannybasar | Flipboard

4. Follow Flipboard’s “Community ” Magazine. Flipboard highlights a collection of magazines that focus on trending topics. This section features articles that are widely read and shared. Content by top influencers and experts is showcased. Explore these collections to gain inspiration and insights from thought leaders.

5. Monitor The Fediverse Flipboard is working to integrate with the Fediverse. Mastodon, Threads, Bluesky, PeerTube, and more are goldmines of information. Especially as more publishers federate. This content might resonate on Flipboard as well. The use of hashtags related to your niche also helps to discover important conversations. I follow hashtags about topics I add to Flipboard, like art, photography, and travel. If your account is federated or not, use it to find topic ideas.

Here’s a magazine where I gather my Fediverse inspiration:

Conversations On The Fediverse EDU

6. Use The “Search” Feature Use Flipboard’s search feature: to find topics. Type in broad terms like “technology,” “travel,” or “AI” to see the latest content and related stories.

The search results will highlight the most popular stories. You’ll have an idea of what is currently trending.

7. Curated Sections Flipboard editors curate magazines, like News, Technology, Travel, Business, and more. These categories highlight trending and viral stories that are getting the most attention.

You can check these sections by navigating to the “Explore” tab and selecting a category that interests you. Access this in the 4 squares on the bottom of your screen on mobile and to the right of your profile picture on desktop. Following these hubs can provide consistent insight into what’s gaining traction.

They are trending magazines and stories. Flipboard often features sought-after issues on its home screen. Top influencers and topic experts curate popular content that’s read or shared. Follow “MagsWeLove”, “Flipboard Picks” and others to get some insights.

Look at the number of followers or articles in these magazines to gauge how well a topic performs best.

8. Monitor Popular Publishers Find top publishers or creators on Flipboard that focus on your areas of interest. Publications like TechCrunch, Wired, Forbes, or National Geographic often create content around trending topics. Check their Flipboard presence to track what’s being discussed and shared.

Trending Topic Ideas:

To find content ideas that boost traffic on Flipboard, and align with current popular topics and trends that resonate with your audience. Here are just a few suggestions:

• AI
• Sustainability and Eco-Living
• Health and Wellness
• Tech Innovations
• Finance and Investments
• Remote Work Lifestyle
• Entertainment
• Travel

Don’t forget to:

• Flip and engage regularly.
• Consistency is key: The more you flip, the more exposure you gain on the platform.
• Flip 5–10 articles a day to stay active and increase the chances of being featured in Flipboard’s algorithms.
• Join groups and collaborate.

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