Grow Your Blog with The Blog Planner

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I started blogging in 2018 and everything went smoothly during the first half of the year. However, as soon as I got back into the working world, my blog started to slowly slip away. There is only one reason behind that and it was because I was not organised enough.

Managing work full time as well as motherhood, I didn’t really know how and where to fit blogging in. I tried for several months and in the end only posted occasionally and then took an unexpected long break.

But now I am back to blogging and have started to take it much more seriously. Which means I have had to change my routine and the way I work to make it a success. 

So, how do I plan on keeping on top of my blog? 

Well, I needed a planner to start off with in order to keep on top of everything. If you know me, I am so picky when it comes to buying anything especially a planner! The planner I go for has to be perfect and exactly meet my requirements.

So when I saw the lovely Jordanne from Of a Glasgow Girl was looking for bloggers to test out her planner, I jumped at the opportunity. I already had my eye on them so was really excited to finally give it a go.

What is The Blog Planner?

This planner was created by Jordanne keeping fellow bloggers in mind. Jordanne has an extensive experience of blogging for six years and counting. Therefore she knew what exactly goes into a blog and what a blogger would essentially need in a planner. Not only that but she collated feedback from fellow bloggers in order to make it the perfect planner for us. 

It is a digital planner which you can print as well!

So how can the planner help you?

Plan

Planning is key.

Now that I have got my hands on The Blog Planner, I intend to use it fully. Usually, I have ideas hopping here and there that I jot down on my phone. I just write down a potential title and then one day sit down to write. 

I never plan a blog post in depth for example, what I actually intend to include which I think can either be a hit or a miss. Leading to a post not doing so well.

The Blog Planner has a dedicated page to help me conquer just that! I see it as a tool of encouragement to help me maximise my post’s potential.  

My favourite part of the planner is the Blog Checklist, prompts to help you make sure you have ticked all the boxes. Not only that but the weekly checklist to remind you whether or not you’ve replied to comments. As sometimes I end up falling behind with those!

Time Management

We are always complaining that there are not enough hours during the day to get everything done. However, the reality is we don’t utilise our time the right way. 

The unique thing about this planner which I have yet to find in others is that it not only helps you to plan your blog but also your everyday life too. 

The ‘My Day’ page helps you to plan and  navigate your day to day routine. This not only helps you to keep everything in one place but easily allows you to fit in your blog work with others too.

Promotion

I am not going to lie, I am so lazy at promoting my blog! Sounds silly, right? You put in so much hard work into your post but then don’t promote it! I don’t know why I am like this but I need a constant reminder that I need to put my blog out there more. 

Otherwise, how are people going to find my posts? There’s no magic spell to make them aware of it, if only! 

I am relieved that at least that part of blogging The Blog Planner has taken care for me. How? There are checklists to remind you where and whether you have promoted your blog. There is even a social media content planner which you can use to help you promote as well as your overall social media journey. 

Other Thoughts…

There are so many aspects of blogging that to be honest I was not aware of until I came across this planner. I didn’t realise that I could set myself some aims and goals for my blog. Have I ever focussed on who exactly my audience is? No.

A Family and Lifestyle Blogger, I call myself, but have I ever given much thought to who actually reads and enjoys my posts? No, not really.

Since I am taking my blogging journey much more seriously now, I’m glad that I have The Blog Planner to help me because otherwise I would be at lost with a lot of questions. 

The Important Stuff

Everything I mentioned above is important of course to keep on top of your blog. However, what is that one thing that tops the list? 

Enjoyment.

Enjoy what you do and write, if you don’t then eventually it will start to feel like a chore and that will inevitably show in your writing. That’s how and why I intend to use my planner, keeping track of my blog and my posts is sure to make it less stressful around my everyday life and day job.

Did you know this planner is available in different variations and designs to suit your choice and needs?

WHAT ELSE IS INCLUDED:

– Cover page
– This planner belongs to
– About my blog cover page
– About my blog section to help you take charge of your blog. This is designed to be a workbook section
– Competitor analysis
– About your branding
– Year at a glance 
– Blogging goals
– Trackers
– Month Overview
– Stats trackers
– Key Dates
– Monthly calendars
– Blog post overviews
– Instagram grid post editorial
– Instagram stories editorial
– Pinterest editorial
– Twitter editorial
– Facebook editorial
– Week Beginning
– Weekly to do
– Weekly goals
– Goals planning
– Remember to
– Blogging prompts
– Daily to do with block of time to plan your day
– Week look back
– Monthly look back
– Monthly blog post planning
– Blog to do list
– Blog post brainstorming
– Editorial calendar
– Blog post checklist
– Blog post overview
– Gifted collaboration tracker
– Paid collaboration tracker
– Sponsored post tracker
– Affiliate trackers
– Sleep tracker
– Mood tracker
– Blank pages
And more

To celebrate The Planner’s 1st Birthday, Jordanne has an epic sale going on. You can get this planner for just £3.65! 

Offer ends 31st October!

Be sure to check out her digital shop for all things to help you on your blogging journey.

Do you use a planner for your blog too?