Manage Your Crochet Blog with a Virtual Calendar

“Don’t let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use.” – Earl Nightingale

 Time. 

Reminder: 1pm PST “5 Time Savers that will Boost Your Crochet Business Blog in 2014” on AnyMeeting.com

We have just 24 hours a day. We would love more hours but would we have more time? I think we might fill that extra time with more ‘things’ and start wishing for more time all over again.

Introduction to Google Calendar

My business mentor introduced me to Google calendar years ago (2010). She raved about how it helps her manage her time, business, coaching, family, etc… That’s nice.

It wasn’t until 2013, after a group coaching session with her that I came to understand how she uses it for her business. I gave it a go and now I’m a raving fan. It works for me so I’ll share how I use it to manage my day.

In this Lesson: 

• Registering for a Google Account
• Visiting Google Calendar
• Setting up a Calendar
• Adding an Event
• How to make a crochet blog editorial calendar
• Making Use of Your Calendar

First, you will need a Google account so head on over there to register for your free account.

Second, visit Google Calendar. (https://www.google.com/calendar)

Third, set up your calendar.

• Give Your Calendar a Name
• Describe What Your Calendar Will Be Used For
• Add a Location (only if it depends on a regional location)
• Choose Your Country
• Select Your Time Zone
• Choose to Make the Calendar Public (Everything, including descriptions of events) OR (simply free and busy)
• You Man Also Send to Specific People via Email
• Click Create Calendar

 Finally, add an event to your calendar by clicking on the date. In the following example I made an topical editorial calendar for a crochet blog.

How to Make a Crochet Blog Editorial Calendar

Now that you know how to make a calendar just create a new calendar. Call it something like “Your Blog Name Calendar 2014″.

Watch: Crochet Blog Editorial Calendar HowTo

Sample Calendar: Crochet Editorial Calendar for January 2014

More on Managing time with Calendars:

• Tips for Creating an Editorial Calendar
• Create and Use a Blog Calendar *includes a link to a printable calendar
• Working Smarter Not Harder
• Defrazzle Your Schedule

Reminder: 1pm PST “5 Time Savers that will Boost Your Crochet Business Blog in 2014” on AnyMeeting.com

A couple of things to note: (all are optional)

• Comments are welcome and encouraged
• Visit the FB group and add your post for the day to the pinned post if you’d like to receive at least 2-comments on your post.
• Join the Crochet Business Blogger G+ Community
• Today’s Webinar 5 Timesavers to Boost Your Crochet Business Blog in 2014 starts at 1pm PST – call or use computer
• Add your blog url to the linky (not the post url) – this will help you identify who is participating
• As you are visiting other bloggers, take note of any similarities you have or complimentary projects/services you have. This is a great time to jot down the blog name and get to know the blogger behind the blog.
• Don’t stress on writing a post each day. A picture with your thoughts, a video, a top 5 list, or simply a quote on why you like crochet all counts as a post.

You might like:  Hooking for Cash: 10 Ways to Make Money with Your Crochet Blog $7.99

Conclusion:

It doesn’t matter which calendar you use, it only matters that you work at your business each day to grow it into reality.

YOUR TURN:  What do you use to manage your blog? 

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Tomorrow: 

How to Schedule a Post in Blogger and Facebook Fanpage Hop-a-long

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