How to Use Notion to Plan Blog Content Like a Pro (Make Blogging Easier & More Profitable)
Struggling to stay consistent with your blog posts?
Feeling overwhelmed with ideas but no system to manage them?
Let me show you how to use Notion — a FREE productivity tool — to organize, plan, and monetize your blog content like a pro.
π‘ Why Use Notion for Blogging?
Notion is more than just a note-taking app. It’s a content hub, editorial calendar, SEO planner, and productivity tracker — all in one place.
✅ Benefits for Bloggers:
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Centralized content ideas & planning
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Track SEO, affiliate links, and publishing dates
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Collaborate with ChatGPT + Canva workflow
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Stay consistent = better traffic & income
π§° What You’ll Need
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✅ Free Notion account (notion.so)
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✅ Free ChatGPT (chat.openai.com)
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✅ Your blog + content ideas
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✅ Optional: Google AdSense or affiliate accounts
π Step 1: Set Up a Blog Content Calendar in Notion
Create a database to organize your blog posts:
Post Title | Status | Publish Date | Keyword | Affiliate? | Notes |
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AI Tools for Bloggers | Writing | Apr 17 | “AI blogging tools” | Yes | Promote Canva & Jasper |
Pinterest Pin Design | Published | Apr 10 | “Pinterest for blog” | Yes | Add Canva Pro link |
π‘ Tip: You can use Kanban view to see your posts as “Idea → Writing → Published”.
✍️ Step 2: Use ChatGPT to Fill Your Content Pipeline
Ask ChatGPT to generate blog post ideas and add them directly to your Notion planner.
Prompt example:
“Give me 10 blog post ideas about making money with AI for beginners.”
Paste the ideas into your Notion board under the “Idea” column.
π Bonus: Use ChatGPT to write outlines and SEO titles. Add them as subpages in your Notion post tracker!
π¨ Step 3: Link to Canva Designs or Pinterest Pins
Each blog post in Notion can include:
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Cover image from Canva
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Pinterest pin designs
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Thumbnails or social media images
π‘ Use the “Files & Media” block in Notion to upload or link your visuals.
π Step 4: Track Monetization Opportunities
Create a column to mark monetization type:
Post | Monetization | Status |
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Blogging Tools | Affiliate (Canva, Jasper) | Active |
ChatGPT Tutorial | AdSense + Lead Magnet | Scheduled |
This lets you track which content earns money and where to focus your effort.
π Step 5: Build a Repeatable Workflow
Set up templates in Notion so every post follows the same structure:
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✅ Blog title & outline
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✅ SEO keyword
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✅ ChatGPT prompt used
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✅ CTA or lead magnet
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✅ Monetization plan
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✅ Publish checklist
π Reuse this every time to scale fast and stay organized!
πΈ How This Helps You Make Money
Using Notion improves consistency — and consistency grows:
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Traffic (Google loves regular posts)
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AdSense Revenue (more page views = more earnings)
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Affiliate Income (organized tracking = more link placements)
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Email List Growth (track lead magnets + opt-ins)
π‘ Extra Tips
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Link Notion to Google Calendar for scheduled posts
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Share Notion dashboards with collaborators or VA
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Use emojis/icons for visual tracking
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Track performance of published posts and repurpose top ones
π Final Thoughts
Blogging gets easier (and more profitable) when you have a system.
Notion + ChatGPT + Canva = your blogging power trio.
If you’re serious about turning your blog into a business, start organizing your content like a pro — with Notion.
π Want a FREE Notion Blog Planner Template? Leave a comment or subscribe, and I’ll send it to you!
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