Got my hair up and my getting organized head on. If you’ve been following my blog for some time, then you’ll know that one of my business goals is to monetize my blog enough to pay myself a full-time income.
It’s not going that great if I’m completely honest. I do make money through the work I do on my blog but my coaching work is still by far paying the bills.
It’s been a busy few months and I’m very aware that I’ve let things slip a little with this blog, so it’s definitely time to get organized.
I currently have 3 blogs.
- This one which I consider to be my main business blog.
- I recently set up a Quick Tips for Life Blog (which breaks all the blogging rules but I’m having lots of fun with it.) I post daily to this blog.
- I also have my Ideal Weight Challenge Blog – I like to make sure I post on this blog at least a couple of times a month, but it’s not at this time my main focus.
Advice from Ruth Soukup – How to blog for profit
I have just bought the book How to blog for profit without selling your soul by Ruth Soukup.
I’ve heard a lot of good comments about this book so I’m expecting wonderful things. My intention is to actually take the action steps as they come up before moving on. I feel this is the only way a book like this will be really useful.
Ruth’s Tip is to decide on your main blog theme, the come up with 5-8 sub-topics and then 4-5 categories under each sub-topic.
So hears what I’ve got so far.
Main theme of this blog
Business, life and happiness
Sub-Topics
- Business
- Life
- Home
- Be Positive
- Reviews
Categories for each sub-topic
Business
- Blogging
- Social Media and Marketing
- Planning and organization
- Goal Setting
- Interviews
Life
- Confidence
- Health and wellbeing
- Money management and attraction
- Parenting and family
- Time management
Home
- Organization
- De-clutter
- Home and business balance
- Housekeeping
Be Positive
- Law of attraction
- EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
- Positive thinking / Affirmations
- Thoughts and Inspiration
- Gratitude
Reviews
- Books
- Courses
- Products
- Services
I feel that some of these categories overlap a little in different sub-topics but I think that will be okay.
Moving on, I am now as suggested in Ruth’s book going to plan out my editorial calendar. I used to do this and always like to have at least a couple of months of posts lined up. Ruth also seems to be posting 6 times a week with just one day (Saturday) with NO POST.
I can see on this blog if I’m going to give this my best shot, I’m going to have to step up posting.
So that’s my news for today. Have you read the book? Did you take the advice? Did it work for you?
Best wishes always.
I’m just in the process of figuring out the categories of my blog, so this was a handy thing to read!! Great post!
I’m just in the process of figuring out the categories of my blog, so this was a handy thing to read!! Great post!
I have heard of her book, but haven’t read it yet. With 3 blogs, I can imagine that you really have to be at the top of your organizing game! I’m currently trying to step it up and take blogging more seriously than I have for the past year, and I am finding that planning ahead and making thoughtful, conscious choices about blog content really helps.
I have heard of her book, but haven’t read it yet. With 3 blogs, I can imagine that you really have to be at the top of your organizing game! I’m currently trying to step it up and take blogging more seriously than I have for the past year, and I am finding that planning ahead and making thoughtful, conscious choices about blog content really helps.
I read her book a few years ago, it had so much great advice! Getting organized has definitely been the key for running my blog. It would be too chaotic without that 🙂
I read her book a few years ago, it had so much great advice! Getting organized has definitely been the key for running my blog. It would be too chaotic without that 🙂
That’s good to hear Alexis. I’m thoroughly enjoying the book and finding it really useful.
That’s good to hear Alexis. I’m thoroughly enjoying the book and finding it really useful.
I can highly recommend the book Rachel. Even though I’ve been blogging for quite a long time, it’s been secondary to my coaching business and I’m learning a lot.
I can highly recommend the book Rachel. Even though I’ve been blogging for quite a long time, it’s been secondary to my coaching business and I’m learning a lot.
I’ve found a few of the posts I already have fit into two or more of the categories I’ve chosen, so I’ve just placed them in the most relevant category that I’ve now chosen and will decide where each post is going now even before I actually write the post. I think also it will help balance my blog more by making sure I schedule posts in each category ongoing. Best wishes with your blog. xx
I’ve found a few of the posts I already have fit into two or more of the categories I’ve chosen, so I’ve just placed them in the most relevant category that I’ve now chosen and will decide where each post is going now even before I actually write the post. I think also it will help balance my blog more by making sure I schedule posts in each category ongoing. Best wishes with your blog. xx
I haven’t heard of this book, but I should definitely read it, it sounds so helpful and useful. I think these are great ideas! I definitely need to crack down and work on organizing myself with my blog so much better.
love ruth! Never read her book though. but organization is a major key for me and blogging
Wow! Three blogs?? These are great tips for staying organized!
Yes, I sometimes think I’m mad although I admit I do badly neglect one of them. Thanks for commenting. Best wishes with your blog.
I’m really finding the book useful. I kind of knew a lot of it already but it’s giving me the motivation I need.
I’m thoroughly enjoying the book Hannah. Even the bits I already know help me to push on with my blog. Best wishes with your blog xx
That’s a lot of posting! I’ll definitely be looking into that book.
Great tips! I haven’t read that book yet but I think I probably should.
I can’t believe you run three blogs, I can’t even imagine! I might have to order this book today, as I’ve been looking for ways to get organized myself!
Good advice, and I’ll definitely check out the book! The formatting of this post is a little hard to read, and I noticed a couple of typos (“hear” instead of “here,” for instance). But great content and thanks for sharing!
Thanks for you feedback Sarah. In what way did you find the formatting hard to read. really appreciate the mention of typo’s.
I do badly neglect one of them. I’m definitely finding the book useful.
I’m definitely finding it a good investment and very enjoyable reading.
I post on my quick tips blog daily which is fairly easy to maintain as these posts are short. This blog requires much longer blogs though so definitely more challenging. I think the book is definitely a good investment. Best wishes.
When there are lists of things (like categories), I think they are easier to process in bullet points. That could just be personal preference though!
Thanks Sarah.
I’m always trying new stuff to get my blog organized. It’s been up for two years but I still feel like I’m brand new.
3 blogs?! Dang! Go you, girly!! I’ve heard of that book and have been interested in it! Wish I was more of a book reader!
Hi Wendy! I actually just finished reading Ruth’s book and thought it was super helpful. It’s a lot to implement at one time, but one thing that immediately helped me was an editorial calendar. I feel so much more organized now, instead of keeping it in my head. Good luck!
Thanks so much Terryn. I’m tempted to rush through the book, but I’m taking it slow and trying to apply what I learn as I go. Best wishes with your blog too.
🙂 Thank so much. Seems like you’re doing great already on your blog.
I feel the same. I feel I now need to really be professional about my blog and step things up more.