Intermediate Level

Content Planning

Create content calendars, plan campaigns, and develop editorial strategies for different platforms.

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3-month content calendar

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Content Strategy Development

Learn to create comprehensive content strategies that align with business goals and audience needs

Define Goals & Objectives

Establish clear, measurable goals for your content marketing efforts

Key Components:

Business Objectives

Brand awareness, lead generation, customer retention

KPIs & Metrics

Traffic, engagement, conversion rates, ROI

Audience Research

Understand your target audience's needs, preferences, and behaviors

Research Methods:

Persona Development

Create detailed audience profiles

Content Audit

Analyze existing content performance

Content Pillars & Topics

Establish core content themes that support your brand positioning

Pillar Development:

Theme Identification

3-5 core content categories

Topic Clustering

Related subtopics and keywords

Distribution Strategy

Plan how and where to distribute content for maximum reach

Distribution Channels:

Owned Channels

Website, blog, email lists

Earned & Paid

Social media, influencers, ads

Interactive Exercise: Define Your Content Strategy

Scenario: You're planning content for a new sustainable fashion brand. Complete the strategy framework.

Business Goal: What is the primary objective for your content?

Content Calendar Creation

Build comprehensive content calendars that organize and schedule your content effectively

Calendar Types & Structures

Editorial Calendar

Weekly/Monthly

Detailed planning of blog posts, articles, and website content

Content topics & titles
Publication dates
Author assignments
Status tracking

Social Media Calendar

Daily/Weekly

Planning and scheduling social media posts across platforms

Platform-specific content
Posting times
Visual assets
Engagement tracking

Campaign Calendar

Quarterly

Strategic planning for marketing campaigns and initiatives

Campaign themes
Multi-channel integration
Key milestones
Performance goals

Interactive Calendar Builder

Select calendar type and timeframe to generate your template

Platform-Specific Content Planning

Tailor your content strategy for different social media and content platforms

Social Media Platforms

Instagram

Visual-focused audience
Content Types: Reels, Stories, Carousels, IGTV
Optimal Frequency: 3-7 posts/week, 1-2 Stories/day
Best Practices:
  • High-quality visuals
  • Consistent aesthetic
  • Interactive features

LinkedIn

Professional network
Content Types: Articles, Posts, Company Updates
Optimal Frequency: 3-5 posts/week
Best Practices:
  • Industry insights
  • Professional achievements
  • Thought leadership

Twitter

Real-time conversations
Content Types: Tweets, Threads, Spaces
Optimal Frequency: 3-8 tweets/day
Best Practices:
  • Timely content
  • Engage with trends
  • Concise messaging

Content Platforms

Blog/Website

Search-driven audience
Content Types: Articles, Guides, Case Studies
Optimal Frequency: 1-4 posts/week
Best Practices:
  • SEO optimization
  • Comprehensive coverage
  • Internal linking

YouTube

Video consumers
Content Types: Tutorials, Vlogs, Reviews
Optimal Frequency: 1-2 videos/week
Best Practices:
  • Consistent upload schedule
  • Engaging thumbnails
  • SEO-optimized titles

Email Newsletter

Subscribed audience
Content Types: Updates, Curated content, Promotions
Optimal Frequency: Weekly/Bi-weekly
Best Practices:
  • Personalization
  • Clear CTAs
  • Mobile optimization

Platform Content Planner

Select a platform and theme to generate content ideas

Content Planning Tools & Workflows

Master the tools and processes for efficient content planning and collaboration

Planning & Organization Tools

Trello

Visual Collaboration

Kanban-style boards for content planning and workflow management

Customizable boards
Drag-and-drop interface
Team collaboration
Best For: Visual content planning and editorial workflows

Asana

Project Management

Comprehensive project management for complex content operations

Timeline view
Task dependencies
Progress tracking
Best For: Multi-team content projects and campaigns

Google Sheets

Spreadsheet

Flexible spreadsheet solution for custom content calendars

Custom templates
Real-time collaboration
Integration capabilities
Best For: Customizable content calendars and budget tracking

Tool Comparison Matrix

Feature Trello Asana Google Sheets
Visual Planning
Collaboration
Customization
Integration
Learning Curve

Content Workflow Builder

1 Ideation
2 Planning
3 Creation
4 Review
5 Publish

Ideation Phase

Brainstorm and validate content ideas

Recommended Tools:
Trello Google Docs MindMeister

Planning Phase

Schedule and organize content in calendar

Recommended Tools:
Google Sheets Asana CoSchedule

Creation Phase

Develop and produce content assets

Recommended Tools:
Google Docs Canva Adobe Creative Suite

Review Phase

Quality assurance and approval process

Recommended Tools:
Asana Trello Google Docs

Publish Phase

Schedule and distribute content

Recommended Tools:
Buffer Hootsuite WordPress

Content Planning Resources

Strategy Books

  • Content Strategy for the Web - Kristina Halvorson
  • Everybody Writes - Ann Handley
  • Contagious: Why Things Catch On - Jonah Berger
  • Epic Content Marketing - Joe Pulizzi

Planning Tools

  • Trello: Visual content boards
  • Asana: Project management
  • Google Sheets: Custom calendars
  • CoSchedule: Integrated planning

Templates & Guides

  • Content Calendar Templates
  • Editorial Workflow Guides
  • Content Audit Worksheets
  • ROI Measurement Frameworks

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