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Resolutions and goal setting are what people talk about this time of year.

I recommend, instead, that you consider some practices (based in the Hindi and Stoic philosophy) that build a better business and a better life year after year after year.

When you focus on these - there is no need to set "resolutions" every year.

1. Design a routine that makes space for all the important parts of your life
2. Cut out all non essentials
3. Take small steps toward your goals and projects
4. Develop a right sense of urgency
5. Document one small win every day
6. Focus on your small step with precision, forgetting about the outcome
7. Choose your friends and information-intake wisely
8. Demand excellence ... concern yourself only with what you have control over...focus on essentials - not too many or too few... be grateful for where you are but resist the status quo... practice ahimsa and remember you are not born for yourself alone.

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We're still running thru the 7 stages of blogging... we're on stage 3, part 3 - begin your weekly newsletter.

Design your template, pick a day of the week, and be consistent!

Consistency is the key to building relationships with your readers that translate into sales opportunities in the future.

(If you're trying to pick an email tool, this episode of the podcast might be helpful)

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We're at Stage 3 - part 2 of the 7 stages of blogging overview... and it's time to introduce personas to the process.

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We're diving into Stage 3 today, as we make our way thru the 7 stages of blogging.

For new bloggers, it's time to invest in a keyword research tool.

For existing bloggers, think about your inventory spreadsheet and internal linking between the topic clusters you already have on your site!

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We're wrapping up Stage 2 today... which is about picking and setting up your social accounts.

I  share with you some insight on who manages my Pinterest - It's Virtual Powerhouse. 

I also explain what I think it the best way to use social media... hint. It's related to yesterday's episode!

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We're talking about Stage 2, part 2 today --- getting your email system set up and building your first lead magnet.

But I also take this time to share what to look for in an email tool, and why I selected the one we're been using for YEARS.

If you're interested in trying Drip, using our link will allow you to get 30 days free (instead of the regular 14 day trial.) - https://try.drip.com/xjzja5vvqpb3

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We're continuing the 7 stages of blogging, and we're starting Stage 2.

It's time to do the keyword research on your post ideas... and begin building them out. I recommend dashing thru at least 25 posts before moving forward.

You'll also want to create an inventory spreadsheet to manage those posts!

Just beginning your blogging journey? I recommend KeySearch if you're just begining.

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Melanie Ferguson joins us today. She blogs at SouthernCrush.com AND CreativesOnFirePodcast.com

I'm excited to have her because we get to discuss TWO sides of her business, and BOTH will help you!

First, we talk about her 2024 Content Planner for Creatives which I am ALL ABOUT! I love the goal management, the monthly tracking and the daily calendar.

You can hear us talk about it, or go to the link above to see a video of the layout - then order yours right from Amazon.

BUT

Second, we talk about how she came up with this product as a blogger, how she used Chatgpt to conceptualize it, and how she streamlines the sales and marketing by using Amazon.

This episode is filled with several gems so make sure you listen to both parts!

Links and resources mentioned during this episode:

• Melanie's DIY and Home blog
• Melanie's blog for Creatives 
• Melanie's podcast
• 2024 Content Planner for Creatives 

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We're covering the last part of Stage 1 in the 7 Stages of Blogging series... and it's about topic clusters.  This is BEFORE you ever begin any keyword research!

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We're on the third episode of Stage 1, and we're talking about the basics of setting up your blog.

It's at this part of Stage 1 that you'll pick a theme, add your plug ins, set up GSC and analytics and create your fundamental pages.

Need help with any of these concepts? Go to leslipeterson.com and use the personal AI tool to find previous episodes that dive into the details.

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