Are you overwhelmed with the array of content you create, be it for your blog, YouTube channel, podcast, or newsletter, and struggling to organize it all? Mem offers a revolutionary way to streamline your content organization process with tags and bidirectional links. This blog post will guide you step-by-step on how to create your master content calendar using Mem.
Start by Creating a Sample Mem
Begin your journey towards a more organized content plan by creating a sample mem. You can do this by clicking anywhere on the Mem interface and starting to type. Give this mem a title such as 'Sample Content Calendar for Tutorial'. This will serve as the central hub for all your content, providing a singular space where you can view, manage, and organize all your content pieces. This is significantly more efficient than having multiple calendars for different types of content.
Organize your Content with Tags
The next step involves organizing your content with tags. Tags serve as identifiers, allowing you to classify and categorize your content based on various parameters. For a content calendar, three types of tags are essential: the month, content type, and status.
Tagging Structure for Your Content Calendar
The 'month' tag, for instance, 'October 2023', helps you identify when you're planning to publish a particular piece of content. This is especially useful when you're dealing with a significant volume of content, as it allows you to quickly determine the distribution of your content across different months.
The 'content type' tag enables you to categorize your content into different forms such as 'Blog', 'Video', 'Podcast', or 'Newsletter'. This tag is particularly beneficial if you're a multi-platform content creator, as it lets you differentiate and organize your content based on the platform or format.
Lastly, the 'status' tag helps you track the progress of your content. For instance, you can tag a piece of content as an 'Idea' if it's still at the conceptual stage, 'In Progress' if you're currently working on it, or 'Ready to Publish' if it's complete. This way, you can easily filter and view your content based on its development stage, enabling you to manage your work efficiently.
For example, if you're planning to publish a blog post in October 2023 and it's still an idea, you would tag it as 'October 2023', 'Blog', and 'Idea'. This simple yet effective tagging structure provides a clear, organized, and detailed view of your content plans for the upcoming months.
Add Your Content to the Calendar
Now that you've established a tagging system and organized your content calendar by month, it's time to populate your content calendar. This involves adding your planned content pieces, such as blog posts, videos, or podcasts, to the respective months in your calendar. You can easily do this by adding bidirectional links to your content under the respective month's bullet point.
For instance, if you have a blog post titled 'Seven of the Biggest Regrets in My Life' that you plan to publish in October 2023, you'd navigate to the 'October 2023' bullet point in your content calendar. Here, you'd create a bidirectional link to this post. To do this, simply type '@' followed by the title of the mem you want to link to. If the mem doesn't exist yet, it will be created.
Once your bidirectional link is in place, remember to add the necessary tags to this post. In this case, the tags would be 'October 2023', 'Blog', and 'Idea'. By doing so, you're providing essential information about the post, such as its intended publication month, content type, and current status.
Repeat this process for all the content pieces you plan to publish, ensuring that each piece is linked under the correct month and has the appropriate tags. This will result in a comprehensive content calendar where each piece of content is easily identifiable and accessible.
By using bidirectional links, you're linking your content pieces directly to your content calendar. This enables you to easily access the detailed notes and status updates of each piece by simply clicking on the link. Thus, bidirectional links not only enhance the organization of your content calendar but also facilitate easy tracking and management of your content.
Remember, while this method provides a structured approach to organizing your content calendar, it's flexible enough to adapt to your specific needs. You can add or modify tags as needed, and rearrange content pieces to reflect changes in your content plan. The goal is to create a system that works for you, making your content creation process smoother and more efficient.
Streamline your Content Calendar
By following these simple steps, you've created a streamlined content calendar. All your content, regardless of the type or status, is organized and easily accessible. The use of tags and bidirectional links allows you to have a bird's eye view of your content plans for the coming months.
Make your Content Calendar Accessible
To make your content calendar more accessible, consider adding it to your favorites in Mem. Since you'll likely need to reference your content calendar frequently, having it in your favorites allows for quick and easy access. This way, you won't have to search for it each time you need to review your content plan or make updates. Simply navigate to your content calendar and click on the 'Star' icon to add it to your favorites. Now, your master editorial calendar is just a click away whenever you need it.
Furthermore, you can also utilize Mem's search functionality to find specific pieces of content or view content planned for a specific month. For instance, if you want to view all the content planned for 'September 2023', you can simply search for the 'September 2023' tag. This will take you directly to all the content linked to this tag, making it easier for you to manage and review your content plans.
By following these steps, you've not only created a master content calendar but also made it easily accessible, enhancing your content creation and management process.
Mem's innovative features like tags and bidirectional links can revolutionize your content organization process. By creating a master content calendar, you can streamline your content management, easily track your content's progress, and adeptly plan for future publications.
With your content neatly organized and easily accessible, you can focus more on the creative process, enhancing the quality of your work. Remember, the key is to create a system that aligns with your unique needs and facilitates your content creation process. Happy organizing!
