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Blog Planning, 45 pages, 5600 words
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Sample of Free Blog Planning:
Blog Planning Worksheet
Content strategy:
What type of content is your business sharing?
Are you using a photo or another type of media to accompany each status update?
Are you sharing valuable, relevant information with your fans?
Are you implementing the 70/20/10 rule?
Does your content speak directly to your target audience?
STEP 1: Know Your Topic
Believe it or not, many webmasters start writing without fully knowing their topic! Let’s get clear on this before we continue. Fill in the blanks to get going…
My Main Site Niche: e.g. gardening
My “Slant”: e.g. small outdoor space
Three Sub-Topics:
1. ______________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________
5 Things I Know About My Audience
…think problems, hopes, fears, lifestyle, age, location etc.
1. ______________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________________________________
Remember: Have the answers to this section in mind every time you come up with new content ideas. If it doesn’t fit, is it worth trying to make it fit? Or should you move onto a new idea?
Putting hours and hours of effort into your blog is all well and good if you like doing it for a hobby, but there comes a time when you need to be honest with yourself about its profitability. Don’t think that all the best bloggers simply give their information away for free – everyone needs to earn a living!
Go through this checklist to find ways to make money from your blog.
STEP 1: Check Your Competitors
At first, you might not think there are ways to make money from your blog. This is why it’s a great idea to start by checking what your competitors are doing – they are a great source of ideas!
☐ Search Google and top blog sites for competitors in your niche.
☐ How do they make money? Check for the following:
☐ Email newsletter subscriptions,
☐ eBooks sold directly from the site,
☐ Product promotions in blog posts,
☐ Ads around the blog,
☐ Pages listing advertising prices,
☐ Any services sold from that website (e.g. web design, writing, coaching).
☐ Note down all the potential options for your blog – even if you don’t think they’re likely.