25 Admin Tasks for your Blog
I’m of the opinion that when you’re ill you should take time off to rest. I know there are those who will carry on regardless and turn up to work anyhoo (and don’t they like to tell the whole world about it?!). But I’ve learnt over the years my health (and that of my nearest and dearest) comes first. Plus spreading infection to your colleagues is really shitty. It doesn’t matter what it is. We are all adults and know when we feel sick. Stay home and you will get better quicker. Luckily, and I’m grateful for it, I have cool colleagues and am only in the office twice a week.
The trouble is when you actually like your job (my permanent, freelance and blog) it can be hard to switch off entirely, even when working from home, because your work doesn’t feel like ‘work’. It’s taken 20 working years to eventually say that. Crikey.
When I was poorly a few weeks ago I decided to spend an afternoon ticking a few things off my list that didn’t involve using my brain too much. I chose to focus on the blog and all the behind-the-scenes goodness that takes up a lot of time that didn’t involve writing a blog post. I had Gilmore Girls on in the background, mind you, and chicken soup on tap. I was kind of resting. Ahem.
If you are a blogger and already keep up with some of the blog admin tasks I have listed below then, bravo! If not, and as it is flu season, maybe ticking a couple of these things off in the comfort of your bed will make you feel a tad better about taking time off. It did for me.
Here’s 25 blog admin tasks to get you started…
1| Organise tags and categories. Do they need changing/simplifying? Have you missed any off old blog posts?
2| Promote your old blog posts
3| Create a media kit
4| Write a list of blog posts ideas that you’ve always wanted to write
5| Back up your blog
6| Research new plugins and update old ones
7| Update your About Page if it is out of date
8| Check your social media platforms have the same profile information
9| Tidy your desk or blog writing space. This is my new addition to the office, the UCLIC Aspire desk from family run business, Kit Out My Office, based in Dewsbury, Yorkshire. The drawers are really big so it’s easy to tidy away the day at 6pm and it fits perfectly with my Eames reproduction chair. It comes in a variety of colours too but I like to keep it simple in the office and opted for white and it’s all ready for the new month ahead (can you believe we’re nearly in November?!).
10| Look through magazines for ideas
11| Check your email signature. Does it have all your social platforms listed?
12| Comment on other blogs and support the community
13| Organise your email inbox
14| Switch hosts if you’re unhappy with your current package
15| Create a newsletter template
16| Research any blogging events coming up
17| Update or create business cards for blogging events
18| Update your profile image on your blog page and social sites
19| If you monetise your blog update your ‘Work With Me’ page with any recent brand collaborations or featured work
20| Tidy your sideboard. Remove unwanted widgets and promote your own work (popular posts and categories).
21| Create a list of relevant hashtags to use on Instagram to promote your posts. Save them on your phone so they’re handy.
22| Research time-saving apps that will make blogging easier
23| Check your website speed
24| Spend time looking at your Google Analytics
25| Make a list of blog goals
And that’s just to begin with! Are you a blogger? Do you schedule in time for admin tasks or just carry out the tasks as and when? Let me know in the comments below.
Disclosure: Collaborative Post
