Blog Post Checklist
Table of Contents
Before Publishing
Make sure you have used relevant keywords.
Optimize the post title tag.
Make sure to have sub-headlines.
Optimize the post images.
Link to your older posts.
Add things to attract readers.
Read the post after writing it.
Check for spelling and grammar errors.
Check for formatting and spacing errors.
Make sure your post is complete.
End with a provocative, open-ended conclusion.
Link to external resources when appropriate.
Make sure all links are working.
Credit any sources.
After Publishing
Tweet about your blog post.
Share your blog post on Facebook.
Share your blog on all other social media platforms.
Social bookmark your blog post.
Respond to comments made on your blog post.
Comment on commenter's blog post.
Summarize blog post for article distribution.
Check the blog stats including traffic, click-throughs.
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Presented by:
Jason Conn
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Who it's for
This Blog Post Checklist is for teams that want consistent execution, less rework, and clear ownership.
- Standardize quality - run the same Blog Post steps every time, regardless of who executes
- Save time - reuse a proven Blog Post workflow instead of rebuilding processes from scratch
- Improve accountability - assign owners and see what's done vs. what's pending
- Onboard faster - use the Blog Post checklist as the SOP and training guide
- Coordinate across roles - handoffs are clear and everyone works from the same source of truth
How to use it
How to use this Blog Post Checklist:
- Start by saving it - save as a Template if you'll reuse it, or as a Checklist if it's a one-off project.
- Customize it once for your workflow - remove what doesn't apply and add your team-specific steps.
- Assign ownership and execute - set owners/due dates where needed and track completion as work happens.
- Reuse without rebuilding - when Blog Post comes up again, start from your saved version and run it with clear ownership.