SOBCon08: Chris Garrett
Chris Garrett uses mindmaps - one of my favorite tools - for expanding on topics for blog posts. In addition to his computer, he carries around a notebook (Moleskin) to jot down ideas.
He recommends using an editorial calendar for organizing content. Quality definitely wins over quantity. Find the best time to post to reach your audience.
He has several posts in draft that he calls "panic posts" for those occasions when life happens and you just can't get a post published.
Batch your tasks. Determine how many hours you can spend a week and divide it between writing blog posts, promotional tasks for your site and reading posts.
Great info! Thanks Chris.
Related posts: Mind Mapping with Tony Buzan
"Panic posts," I like that! If only I was that organized!
Posted by: Karen Putz / DeafMom | May 05, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Thanks for sharing, another great tips that are very helpful. :)
Posted by: Land Projects UK | May 06, 2008 at 09:46 PM
Hey those are some very good ideas, i especially like the one about 'panic' posts which you can use when you are completely out of inspiration and can also be useful when you go away on vacation for a few days
Posted by: Traditional Furniture | May 07, 2008 at 12:16 PM
I think organisation is the key in running a successful blog, which unfortunately is my one downfall on the blogs I run. I have a tendancy to write on the fly, when I know I should write my posts in advance, and as for "panic posts"... Chance would be a fine thing.
Thanks for sharing these tips, I should really take more notice :)
Posted by: Brochure Design | May 09, 2008 at 03:49 AM
Sandy, how is it that we missed chatting again this year?
Posted by: Dawud Miracle | May 09, 2008 at 01:34 PM
Mindmaps! I like the term. Lots of good tips here. Garrett apparently has a good handle on what he's doing.
Posted by: Jack Payne | May 10, 2008 at 02:37 PM
It is always very hard for me to stay organized. I do agree, it is one of the key factors to a successful business.
Keep up the great posts and thanks for the tips!
Posted by: How to Save a Marriage | May 12, 2008 at 12:07 AM
The article is nice but it is hard to implement it..but nevertheless i will try..
Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Rasterbator | May 12, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Good stuff; despite PDAs, MP3s, voice recording and the like; I still find a little notebook to be awfully handy. Just writing stuff down helps crystallize and organize, even if I don't later look at the book.
Posted by: Tom Swartwood | May 12, 2008 at 08:51 PM
As far as I understand, Mindmap tool is a bit similar with MS project. Both were designed for task assignment and completion plan.
Posted by: Medical Bracelets | May 21, 2008 at 01:52 PM
I am a huge fan of mindmapping, as well. I use them almost exclusively for note-taking, minutes, brainstorming, outlining... Linear todo lists have always driven me nuts, so mindmapping has been a godsend for me.
Posted by: Troy Worman | June 07, 2008 at 10:40 PM
challenging idea. thx cris.
Posted by: Grup Yorum | June 13, 2008 at 11:16 AM