title: 'Blog Post Checklist (Pre-publish to Promotion)' description: 'Ship confidently with a repeatable checklist that covers drafting, optimisation, and promotion.' date: '2025-03-07'

Blog Post Checklist (Pre-publish to Promotion)

Ship confidently with a repeatable process.

Draft

• Clear H1 that matches search intent.
• Intro that promises value.
• Scannable H2/H3s.
• Primary keyword in title, URL, and first 100 words.

Edit

• Tighten sentences.
• Replace jargon.
• Add examples and screenshots.
• Verify facts and links.

Optimise

• Internal links to pillars and related posts.
• One external authoritative source.
• FAQ section for common questions.

Publish

• Feature image (compressed).
• Category and tags set.
• Disclosure if affiliates are present.

Promote

• Newsletter blurb.
• One to two social posts.
• Submit to relevant communities (non-spammy).

CTA: Use this with our First 3 Posts.