My Master Blog Post Checklist.
My Master Blogpost Checklist - image from Canva
We all know there is a lot more that goes into creating a successful blog post than just writing but we’re not always sure what to include. Thankfully there are a lot of guides out there and time tested strategies.
Writing a blog post can be daunting, but thankfully there are a lot of strategies you can use so you can focus on writing and growing.
remember to Create a Blog Post Template
One of my favorite ways to quickly get a blog post written is to create a basic outline and then copy it every time I want a new post.
On mine I usually include a Pinnable header image, a link to my RSS feed, a quote block, related posts, and links to my social media ready to go. If you use Squarespace or Wordpress with a block editor, setting these up ahead of time is really easy.
Once you have a template made, all you have to do is figure out the specifics for each blog post. These include specific keywords, images, alt text, specific links, tags and categories.
the master Blog post checklist
Research
Create Keyword driven title
Research keywords and phrases
Gather links for any research done
Photography
Create cover photos for social media
Create a Pin for Pinterest
Create graphics for other social media
Alt text for photos
Optimize images for size
Write and Proofread
Write outline for the blog post
Use h1, h2, and h3 tags
Make use of lists
Vary sentence structure and length
Use keywords naturally
Proofread
Include your signature
Include your disclaimer or policy
Back Link Strategize
Link to related or featured posts
Include at least one internal link
Include at least one external link
Update old posts with new links
Edit your Post Settings
Use your tags
Put in a category
Write meta description and meta title
Write attention grabbing excerpt
Create a readable and easy URL
Promote and Engage
Link to social media
Write caption for social media
Link to your newsletter and RSS feed
Include Click to Tweet or Quote
Include a poll or other interactive feature
Respond to comments
Share on social media
Find this free checklist on my Evernote!
Depending on your blog you may not need to check off everything on this list or there might be other items you need as well. Every blog is different and it’s important to remember to customize this list as you need it.
You might realize later on that you might need to focus more on researching or you might put in different blocks depending on what’s successful for you.
This list might seem like a lot of work, however once you get into the groove of what works for you, this will become a lot easier! But especially for new bloggers, I think having a checklist, a template, and an outline of your blogposts are very helpful.
Do you have anything specific you already do for your blog posts?
