How I Organize My Blog Binder
6:00:00 PM
I've always been an organized person. I have a notebook or binder for everything, as I'm sure you noticed in yesterdays post, "Office Update Under $20."
I've spent the last couple of weeks creating a blog binder and it's finally done! I've been waiting to reveal it so that I could also offer it to you as well. You can now find it in our shop :)
As you can see, I created a cover for my binder. There is also a cover in our shop, but it is not personalized with each blog's name.
If you're interested in creating a blog binder, you will need the following materials:
- Binder
- Binder Sheets
- Dividers
- Pens or Sharpies
- Notebook (optional)
To begin with, I went ahead and printed out all of my sheets including my media kit. I'm glad I did each sheet individually, because after a few of them my printer started running out of ink. Luckily I just had to toss one sheet rather than everything after it.
When looking for a binder, I recommend getting one with a clear front pocket. I also recommend one that can lay flat as well as bend backwards.
The first page in my blog binder is my media kit. I keep this here to see how I'm gradually improving. It's also in the front so it's easy to get to and replace when needed, since my stats are always changing. Most importantly, its easy to find for possible collaborations. I do many reviews (books and products) and the owners sometimes ask for my numbers.
After putting my media kit in the front of my binder, I started working on the binder tabs. My sheets easily divided into eight sections: blog information, daily tasks, collaborations, contacts, content, finances, goals, and notes. I picked up my dividers from Walmart. I think together they were approximately $2. Each set had 5 tabs.
You can organize your blog binder however you feel fit. If you'd like to see how I organize mine, keep reading. If you don't, just scroll past this section :)
Blog Information
- Blog Information Sheet
- Login Information Sheet x4
- Website Analytics Sheet
- Blog Improvements Sheet x2
- Mistakes & Lessons
Daily Tasks
- Daily Blog Checklist
- To Do Sheet x2
Collaborations
- Collaborations Sheet x5
- Giveaway Sheet x2
Contacts
- Blogger Buddies Sheet x5
- Brand and PR Contacts Sheet
Content
- Monthly Calendar x2
- Blog Post Checklist
- 50 Types of Blog Posts Sheet
- 25 Tips for More Readers Sheet
- Monthly Themes Sheet
- Ideas Sheet x5
- Blog Series Planner Sheet x5
Finances
- Affiliate Programs Sheet
- Finances Sheet
- Mileage Tracker
Goals
- Goals Sheet x2
- Blog Goals for Next Year Sheet
Notes
- Notes Sheet x4
- Webinar Notes Sheet x5
- Conference Notes Sheet
After the notes section, I've had too extra tabs. I don't have them dedicated to anything, but they're there if I need them. You could also use those last two for publications or press your blog has received and for related articles.
Behind those extra tabs, I included a blank notebook. It bothers me that it doesn't match, but I know that I go through notebooks way to quickly to buy the expensive ones :)
If you're interested in purchasing the blog binder digital set, you can find it here.
I've also included some photos if you want to see what it looks like before heading over to our shop.
If you're not into the marble texture, just let me know! I plan on making more designs for this blog binder and I'd love your ideas.
What other designs would you like to see for this blog binder?
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3 comments
I love this! It's so organised, I definitely need one in my life!
ReplyDeleteThank you! If you decide to purchase it from my shop, I would love to see how you personalize it!
DeleteI like the content sheets
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