Monthly Content Planning KitCreate a monthly content plan that attracts website visitors, woos potential customers
and nurtures your community.PLA
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WELCOME!WHAT IS THE MONTHLY CONTENT PLANNING KIT?
The Monthly Content Planning Kit is a planner that you can use each and every month to map out your content strategy.
THE KIT
✓ Monthly Content Checklist ✓ Business Activity Forecast ✓ Monthly Content Map ✓ Blog Topic Brainstorm ✓ Weekly Editorial Calendars ✓ Blog Post Planners ✓ Monthly Goals & Results ✓ Content Project Planner
HOW TO USE THE KIT?1. Print the kit or save on your computer to start working through
the exercises.2. The kit is organized from high-level (monthly worksheets) to
smaller details (weekly worksheets & blog and content planners). Start with the monthly exercises first and then work your way to the end of the kit. If jumping around works better for you, do that too!
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FOR THE MONTH OF:
Complete: Business Activity Forecast
Complete: Monthly Content Plan
Complete: Blog Topic Brainstorm
Complete: Week 1 Editorial Calendar
Complete: Week 2 Editorial Calendar
Complete: Week 3 Editorial Calendar
Complete: Week 4 Editorial Calendar
Optional Resource: Weekly Blog Post Planners
Complete: Monthly Goals & Results
Optional Resource: Content Project Planner
“Content marketing is a
long-term relationship.
It’s not a one night stand.”
- Ross Simmonds
Mo n th ly C o n t e n t C h e ck l i s t
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MONTHLY THEME:
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Questions to Guide Your Mindmapping
1. What are the areas that you write about on your blog?
2. If a potential buyer was ready to purchase your products or services, what are some questions they might have about topics that relate to what you offer?
3. What are some general questions people have about your industry?
4. Have there been any recent developments or news in your industry that might affect your target customer?
5. What subjects are your target customers interested in? (cross reference those that are related to your business/offer)
6. What are some subjects that could introduce your target audience to your offering, lead magnet or your business?
7. Think of the area that you want to establish yourself as an expert. What do people most want to know how to do & what can you teach them?
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B l o g To p i c B ra i n s t o r m
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BLOG EMAILM
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BLOG EMAILM
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BLOG EMAILM
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BLOG EMAILM
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DATE
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HOW TO INTRODUCE THE POST
QUESTION #1 FOR POST TO ANSWER
QUESTION #2 FOR POST TO ANSWER
QUESTION #3 FOR POST TO ANSWER
CONCLUSION + CALL-TO-ACTION FOR POST
FREE WRITE OR OUTLINE EACH SECTION
POST CHECKLIST:
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Graphics designed Twitter
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DATE
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QUESTION #2 FOR POST TO ANSWER
QUESTION #3 FOR POST TO ANSWER
CONCLUSION + CALL-TO-ACTION FOR POST
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POST CHECKLIST:
Post outlined Newsletter
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Graphics designed Twitter
Post drafted Post Scheduled
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DATE
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HOW TO INTRODUCE THE POST
QUESTION #1 FOR POST TO ANSWER
QUESTION #2 FOR POST TO ANSWER
QUESTION #3 FOR POST TO ANSWER
CONCLUSION + CALL-TO-ACTION FOR POST
FREE WRITE OR OUTLINE EACH SECTION
POST CHECKLIST:
Post outlined Newsletter
Post edited Newsletter
Graphics designed Twitter
Post drafted Post Scheduled
Post SEO done Facebook
B l o g Po s t Pl a n n e r
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DATE
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HOW TO INTRODUCE THE POST
QUESTION #1 FOR POST TO ANSWER
QUESTION #2 FOR POST TO ANSWER
QUESTION #3 FOR POST TO ANSWER
CONCLUSION + CALL-TO-ACTION FOR POST
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Post outlined Newsletter
Post edited Newsletter
Graphics designed Twitter
Post drafted Post Scheduled
Post SEO done Facebook
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MY CONTENT GOALS FOR THE MONTH:
WHAT PROGRESS DID YOU MAKE TOWARDS YOUR GOALS THIS MONTH?
WHAT WORKED THIS MONTH?
WHAT DIDN’T WORK THIS MONTH?
WHERE DID CLIENTS/CUSTOMERS COME FROM THIS MONTH?
PREVIOUS THIS MONTH GROWTH
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unique visitors
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VIEWS
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CONTENT PROJECT
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