I get a ton of emails asking me how I balance my blog with everything else in life.
I love organization.
I think being organized is key when blogging. I'm just a stay at home wife and I have a hard time keeping everything straight. I always wonder how women with a full time job or multiple kiddos still manage to have a blog.
In the past I've shared with you a handful of ways to keep your blog under control:
Planning Your Posts Ahead Of Time
Bloglovin'
Dedicating One Day To Blogging
Schedule Posts
Use Passionfruit To Manage Your Ads
Well today I want to share with you an amazing tool that saves my life on a daily basis.
Evernote
If you don't currently use Evernote, you should really consider it.
It's free and you can get it on both your computer and phone.
So what is Evernote?
Evernote is a way to manage a bunch of notes, clippings, whatever you want.
The BIG thing I use it for is to manage my Sponsors.
Every time I get a new Sponsor, I add them to my "Sponsor Notebook". I write down when their Ad starts, all their basic info, and make a checklist of things I owe them with their Ad spot.
Above you can see (sort of) that this is for Robin's Ad Spot. She is my current In Post Ad. This is actually a picture from about a week ago. I've now emailed her offering her a blog intro post and guest post so I can check those two items off as well.
This is so helpful so you don't forget to do everything you promised a Sponsor that you would!
I also make notebooks for Cara Box themes, post ideas, product reviews, and so much more!
One of the coolest things they offer is a "web clipper".
Here I am on Kate Spade - OoOoOoOo I love that bag! Must remember!
Enter: Web Clipper
It's a little button that stays at the top of your browser. You hit clip and it will make a note in a notebook for you!
Almost like "Pinning" but it will save all of the details (picture, info, location, EVERYTHING!!!) to a note. It's like a screen print of whatever you are looking at.
You can also attach documents, record audio and basically anything else you find while on your travels through the blogesphere.
It's also the way I manage my product reviews. Some companies are very specific on what they need from you or what you should include in the review. Evernote makes keeping track of all that so simple! I can clip pictures of the product, attach press releases and write down things I experience while trying out the product. Then, when I write the review, I have everything at my fingertips.
What are you waiting for!
Go take a look at Evernote.
You'll be really glad you did!
"I love life. I love being happy. I could sit and watch the ocean go by all day long..."
Check out more from Robin's awesome life:
That's a great idea! My husband uses Evernote to keep track of all of his school and work stuff, but I never considered using it for blogging. Smart!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such a great too! I will have to check this out!!
ReplyDeleteI love evernote. I used it in college to record lectures and take notes. I don't know why, because I never looked back on them. But still, it felt good. I keep seeing everyone else using it for these awesome things, makes me want to dig a bit deeper with the application :)
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-- dysfunctionaleverafter.com
Loveeeee evernote it was my wedding planning god!!! Love this post, learned some new tips!
ReplyDeletewell this looks like a wonderful application! Downloading this for sure. And thanks for the great tips! new blogger, hopeing to expand so this will be great to get in the habit of using it now!
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ReplyDeleteI'm a new blogger and follower and thankful for this tip! I'm also an event planner here in New York full-time so always looking for ways to keep myself more organized.
Thank you again! Would love to discuss sponsorship opportunities on your blog as some point as well! Looking forward to reading more!
xx
Nicole
www.nicoleandtrentnyc.blogspot.com
Great tips! I will be checking this out tonight :)
ReplyDeleteThank you thank you! Downloading the app right now!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advice! I will be reading the other posts as well! The more I can learn from you the better :) Love your blog, it is always so helpful!
ReplyDeleteXO
Thanks! I am going to use this to keep myself and my blog organized.
ReplyDelete-Cate from Random Crafty Georgia Girl
Thanks so much for this! It sounds great, and I'm definetely going to use it along with some of your other tips (my blog needs organized big time)
ReplyDelete~Kelly
www.leafynotbeefy.com
I've been considering Evernote to keep track of work, blog & my personal life. Having a program that can transition from iPhone to Mac is great; now I just need to actually sit down and learn the ins and outs of Evernote. Thanks for the reminder & tips!
ReplyDeletewow.. Thanks for the tips.. will going to download it.. :)
ReplyDeletebeautyfoodlife.blogspot.com
Where would I be without you?
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this before. I definitely want to start using it for my sponsors!
ReplyDeleteEvernote sounds awesome! Downloading it as I type! (:
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh. I love that Kate Spade bag. I've been trying to find a purse in that color and shape. Love it!
ReplyDelete-Nicole
http://pushupsandpumps.blogspot.co.uk/
Oh my gosh! You are a life saver! I have been trying to find the best way to organize my blog and everything else and this looks like it will work! Thank you so much for sharing!
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