Blog Bog

You promised yourself that you would post.

Regularly.

Like clockwork.

And, then after the first 20 or so posts, you ran out of steam and ideas.

I know it is hard coming up with new things to post about. Especially when looking at that dreaded cursor. Blinking at you.

Where to start? What should you write about?

You check Facebook. Review your site stats. Get another cup of coffee even though you are so caffeinated you could likely power a small country.

I manage blogs and email blasts following the same principles I used when developing content for the State of Ohio–an editorial calendar.

Simple.

To create an editorial calendar the best thing you can do is leave the office and turn off your cell phone. Get a soda and sit in the sunshine at a park far away from that dreaded cursor and any distractions.

On individual index cards write out:

• each product group or service your business offers
• questions your clients ask
• new products
• top selling products
• what products you want to increase sales

Get up and take a short hike and you’ll come up with even more ideas. Write them down.

Want more details? Invest in a copy of Create a Content Calendar This Weekend. This step-by-step guide is in-depth, you will have a better understanding of your business, your clients, and your key messaging.