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Resources for Q4 Organization

August 30, 2016 by Erica Grabijas

Fourth quarter is almost upon us – can you believe it? The end of the calendar year always seems to sneak up and take us all by surprise.  It is a whirlwind of planning – planning for parties, planning schedules, planning gifts, planning work, planning vacation, everything is planned!

For Affiliate Marketers, this time of year can be pretty stressful because is it the most profitable season.  That means, all your ducks need to be in a row!  It is crucial to be fully prepared for the fourth quarter and being organized is half the battle. We’ve got some organizational resources & tips to make sure that your Q4 is not only profitable, but also enjoyable!

Digital Schedulers & Planners

Every successful blogger has some sort of scheduler, planner or somewhere that they write down a plan of action for the next week, month or quarter.  Even just a spot for ideas or topics is helpful.  At the very least, bloggers are aware of holidays. The fourth quarter gets really hectic and crazy between all the holiday parties, the ramp up for Black Friday/Cyber Monday and just life’s general busyness. No one ever complained about being TOO organized. If you don’t already have an online organizational system for dates, ideas, brainstorming sessions, then look no further!  We got some online tools for you.

Content Marketing Platform
Content Marketing Platform
Plan, Research, Publish, Share…. Shareist is the latest tool to help you manage in an age where you sit at the nexus of incoming and outgoing streams of information. Join the Shareist Affiliate Program!
CoSchedule
CoSchedule
Marketing and Content Calendar for Blogging, Marketing + Social Media. CoSchedule is the best way to plan your marketing and save a ton of time. Trusted by more than 10,000 bloggers, editors, and social marketers world-wide.
Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft OneNote
Write, sketch and explore big ideas, then see where they take you. | The digital note-taking app for your devices
Evernote
Evernote
Capture what’s on your mind. | Collect, nurture, and share ideas across desktop and mobile platforms with Evernote. Your thoughts are always with you, always accessible, always in sync.
Hootsuite
Hootsuite
Social Media Management Dashboard – Enhance your social media management with Hootsuite, the leading social media dashboard. Manage multiple networks and profiles and measure your campaign results.
 

Physical Schedulers & Planners

Some people just don’t like online planners or use a combination of both, like yours truly.  I don’t know why, but I love being able to physically write things down and better yet is that amazing feeling of satisfaction that you get after crossing it off your to-do list. So for all of you old school planners out there, these are for you!

And don’t forget…a new year is coming soon!  Have you picked out your 2017 planner yet?

Franklin Planner
Franklin Planner
Day Planners, planner refills, calendars, pens, bags and other products by Franklin Planner to help you organize your day, your space and your life. Join the Franklin Planner Affiliate Program
Emily Ley Planners
Emily Ley Planners
Emily Ley is a boutique lifestyle brand that inspires women of all ages to build joy and simplicity into their lives through intentional choices, purposeful plans and playful experiences. Join the Emily Ley Affiliate Program!
momAgenda
momAgenda
The Day Planner for Mom. Stay organized on the go with our fabulous, functional File Totes! Join momAgenda’s Affiliate Program.
 

Blog Post Inpsiration

Blogging is hard work and takes a lot of creativity.  Let’s be real, sometimes bloggers are fresh out of creativity.  Topics and titles are difficult to decide on and so you stare at your blank wordpress page, hoping that something, anything, will come to mind.  Don’t just sit there, do something about it!  There are TONS of resources to help you brainstorm, give you ideas for a blog post series and get you out of your rut.

Seal These Deals
Seal These Deals
Capture this audience with unique coupons and deals from the ShareASale coupons and deals database within your Affiliate interface. Be sure to also subscribe to the coupons and deals RSS feed to get live deal notifications!
August Blog Brainstorm
August Blog Brainstorm
Are you stuck in a blogging rut? Here are some ideas to help you beat writers block and stay on top of your posts in August.
Must Have Merchants
Must Have Merchants
We hope that this helps you find inspiration to write blog posts, reviews, gift guides of your own, and generally find great Merchants and Retailers to partner with throughout the year. Stay tuned every Monday for a new lineup!
Gift Guides
Gift Guides
Don’t let Q4 pass by without implementing some gift guides – readers love them! Take time to plan your gift guides asap so that you can truly enjoy and relish the holiday festivities.
HubSpot's Blog Topic Generator
HubSpot’s Blog Topic Generator
Get oodles of custom blog ideas from @HubSpot’s free Blog Topic Generator. Don’t let yourself get in a rut, instead allow us to help!
 

Other Organizational Tools:

Organization will definitely help you out in the long run, so find what works for you.  Maybe you need a time restriction, a chatting platform for your team or a killer email newsletter provider.  Here are some resources to get you started or to get the wheels turning.  Enjoy!

E.gg Timer
E.gg Timer
E.ggTimer.com is a simple countdown timer, or egg timer. Set a time and bookmark it for repeated use. You can also create a count down to a specific date or time.
Slack: Be less busy
Slack: Be less busy
Slack brings all your communication together in one place. It’s real-time messaging, archiving and search for modern teams.
MailChimp
MailChimp
Send better email. Sell more stuff. | MailChimp is the best way to design, send, and share email newsletters.

Happy Q4 Planning!

 

Additional Resources:

How to Prepare for Fourth Quarter
How to Prepare for Fourth Quarter
Fourth quarter is undoubtedly not only the busiest time of year, but also the most profitable for most Affiliate Marketers. Therefore, you need start planning NOW! Here is a list of things that you can do immediately.
 
#Q4Prep - Merchant Checklist
#Q4Prep – Merchant Checklist
If you are like me, there is nothing more satisfying that putting a big exaggerated check mark next to a box on my To-Do list. “Success!” I scream with glee, as I am sure you do too.
 
Tip of the Day: Quality > Quantity
Tip of the Day: Quality > Quantity
It may be overwhelming as a new Affiliate on ShareASale. Once you begin to browse through the Merchant list you are met with various categories and brand names – some you may be familiar with and some of which you are not.

Filed Under: Affiliates Tagged With: affiliate resources, affiliate tips, q4 prep

Erica Grabijas

Erica Grabijas

Erica is known in the office as the organizer extraordinaire! She wears a lot of hats at ShareASale – from Event Management to Marketing – she does it all! Connect with Erica online @ericarosaland. Erica is a lover of all things Chicago sports, DIY & crafts, gift giving, fashion, cooking and baby giraffes.

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