Looking for a practical workbook to help you launch your blog?
The Blogging Planner is a free, easy-to-use workbook I created to guide new bloggers through the early stages of building a successful site.
I launched my blog, Making Sense of Cents, in August 2011 and turned it into a thriving business. Blogging allowed my husband and me to leave jobs we didn’t enjoy and pursue work we love.
Today we travel full-time, enjoy a flexible schedule, spend more time with family, and have achieved financial independence. Last month my blog generated over $100,000 in income, demonstrating what focused effort and the right strategies can produce.
The free workbook includes printable resources designed to keep you organized and focused as you grow your blog:
- Start a Blog Checklist – A step-by-step list to clarify your ideas and complete the foundational tasks for launching a blog.
- New Blog Post Steps – A template to brainstorm new content and follow a consistent checklist for each post you publish.
- Daily or Weekly Blog Planner – A scheduling page that helps you plan the tasks you need to complete each day or week to move your blog forward.
- Blog Stats – A tracking sheet to record and visualize your site metrics over time so you can spot trends and measure progress.
- Monthly Goals – A goal-setting page that helps you map out priorities and milestones across the year, keeping your work aligned with long-term objectives.
You can download the free Blogging Planner Workbook below. Enjoy!
I also offer a free How To Start a Blog Email Course designed for beginners.
If you’re excited to start blogging but unsure where to begin, this seven-day course breaks the process into simple, actionable lessons. Each day for a week you’ll receive one email that walks you through building a blog from the technical setup to early monetization and audience growth.
Here’s what the free 7-day email course covers:
- Day 1: Reasons you should start a blog — explore the motivations and benefits of blogging.
- Day 2: How to determine your blog’s focus — choose the best topics and niche for you.
- Day 3: How to create your blog — step-by-step guidance for setting up a WordPress blog with a straightforward tutorial.
- Day 4: How to make money blogging — practical methods to begin earning income from your content.
- Day 5: Tips for building passive income — strategies to create revenue that scales over time.
- Day 6: How to grow your traffic and followers — proven techniques for attracting readers and building an audience.
- Day 7: Miscellaneous blogging tips — additional advice to help you stay productive and succeed long-term.
You can sign up for the free course by submitting your information in the form above or by visiting the signup link on this page.