Whether you are looking for help starting your first blog or you already have one or more and are planning another, it pays to put some thought into you blog before you actually make it. Especially if gaining a large readership and/or monetizing your blog is important to you. Knowledge and planning will lessen the chance of you needed to re-brand in the future because the name or URL you picked for your blog doesn't really fit.
I have 4 currently running blogs but I've started over 20 throughout the past 10 years. Some I stopped using because my interest wasn't strong enough, some were meant to be temporary and others I had created because I wanted to read a blog with that topic but then I realized I wasn't the best person to run that blog so I passed it on to someone else.
The blogs that I started and have run successfully are for the most part, the ones that I put some thought into before jumping into buying a domain or writing posts. I decided to create a specific planner sheet to use when I create a new blog (because I'm a compulsive blog starter) so I wouldn't forget anything. That's when I decided I wanted to share it with other bloggers who might be starting a blog as well.
You can access this new blog planner through my Resources tab above or directly through that link. You don't have to pay any money to access the printable, you just have to pay with a tweet, Facebook post, LinkedIn Post or Google+ post to help spread the word about the resource. Check out the page for more.
Chelley says
I have ideas for others... but then I just make a new category and try to push it for a while and then move into just integrating it to my one. I cannot imagine how you do it!!! Great printable- it's SO important to be organized regardless of how many pages you run!
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Shelley says
This is fantastic! I need about 30 of these! LOL
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shelley zurek says
Planner is such a great tool. It's hard remembering what you did when you first started blogging. That's the most intense year EVER!
Paula says
Blog planners are so helpful in keeping things together as a blogger. Thanks for the info on this one!
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Laura says
Oh boy, do I need this. A blog planner is just the thing to keep focused instead of running around like a maniac pulled in seventeen different directions.
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Amy D says
I love to use traditional paper blog planners vs electronic ones. I feel more accountable crossing things off my list.
Laura O says
I am forever looking for new ways to keep on top of my blogging. My biggest issue is making sure I get everything promoted well after it goes live.
massholemommy says
I can barely keep up with the one I have, so there are no plans in the works for a second right now, but this planner is awesome for people who are starting a new one!
Kimberly Grabinski says
Great resource! I can't live without my custom planning spreadsheet I made and my calendar.
meaganef says
I didn't know there was such a planner. What a nice way to keep track of deadlines, etc.
daisy says
This planner sounds so convenient. I need to get more organized and start using a planner.
Shauna says
Ugh, you know... I was talking to Hubby about the fact that I was thinking of starting a new blog. One that is more focused than mine is... you just never know 🙂
Mindy Grant says
I really need to do this. I'm feeling quite overwhelmed lately!
Amber Edwards says
I would be completely lost without a blog planner! I have to keep track of what articles are due when! Such a great printable!
Tammi says
This is a great idea and something I could use. I have post-it notes everywhere and it drives me mad. Then, nothing gets done!
mamatomanyblessings says
What a great idea, I use an Excel spreadsheet but I am not consistent with it.
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Kathleen Garber says
This planner is designed to be used before you start a new blog. After that, you will want a new system to keep organized whether it's an excel spreadsheet, printable planner or anything else.
Kenda says
Great way to stay organized and keep track of important dates and ideas. I know a lot of bloggers who use planners to stay organized.
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Sarah Marturano says
I've been looking for one of these. Thanks for sharing.
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Kathleen Garber says
That's how it started. I was looking for one and couldn't find exactly what I wanted, so I create it! Hope it helps.
Pam says
This is such an awesome planner. I am in the process of starting a new one so this is definitely timely. Thanks for sharing it!
Melanie R says
This is awesome.. I soo need this... thanks for sharing, will be great to keep track of everything I'm still old school and need my paper printed 🙂
Krista says
Thanks for the planner!
Angela S says
I just recently started a second blog. I think this would be really helpful. Getting more organized is something I am working on.
april says
This is awesome. I need a new one!
Brett says
This is a great idea! I like to organize my thoughts before putting them all together, so this may come in handy.
@AimlessMoments says
I always print things out and then never keep up with them. I am a sucker for trying to organize and plan out things but never actually doing so. I like this one because it seems simple and easy to actually keep track of.
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Shauna S. says
This is a great planner. Being organized is one of my biggest weaknesses.
Joanne says
Thanks for the planner! They help so much!
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