Working from lists is one of my “secrets” for being productive and managing my four identities, 5 Youtube channels, two dozen websites, 48 books and just everyday life! Here is my actual “done” list from yesterday (some of it gets a little geeky, so feel free to ask for clarification in the comments section):
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 21, 2022
DONE- Complete preparation of all blogs
DONE- submit article and headshot to local newspapers
DONE- reply to R. (coaching client)
DONE- use AWS SES* for parasiteblog.com MailPoet plugin
DONE- set up AWS SES for discoversaipan.com/blog
DONE- use AWS SES for agelessadept.com/blog
DONE- use AWS SES for passionpreneur.com/blog
DONE- use AWS SES for jamaicaninchina.com blog
DONE- post “What channel should I focus on?” to passionpreneur.com/blog
DONE- re-install wordpress from scratch
DONE- create link https://www.waltgoodridge.com/books#passionprofit
DONE- check that Analytics code for blog is working
DONE- place Vitaminlife order
*Amazon Web Service’s Simple Email Service; this allows emails from the MailPoet plug-in of my blogs to be reliably delivered to subscribers.
As I said, I have multiple identities, websites, channels and blogs, whenever I work on a new project (e.g., setting up blogs), I create a template of the steps involved because:
(a) I’ll more than likely have to repeat them
(b) I can offer the templates in my Websites That Sell Checklist and/or my Zero Cost Business Operations Manual. (Free at https://www.thepandemicpreneur.com)
So, with that said, here is the template I use along with the confirmation email I use for the MailPoet WordPress plug-in
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BLOG INSTALLATION PROCESS
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• set up MYSQL database in hosting account (e.g., ionos→hosting→databases)
• download and extract latest version of WordPress
• modify, rename wp-config-sample.php to wp-config.php
• upload WP files & directories to domain/directory (passionpreneur.com/blog)
• run installation process
• install & activate Classic Editor plug-in
• install & activate Classic Editor Addon plug-in
• install & activate Classic Widgets plug-in
• install & activate MailPoet plug-in
• install & activate GA Google Analytics plugin
• change all relevant settings & identity
• change media settings 500×500 1000×1000
• change default post category & default mail category
• set up permalink
• create Google Analytics property for blog;
• input Google Analytics code into wordpress settings
• choose theme (I like the simplicity of TwentyTwenty)
• create welcome post; delete static page
• change appearance->widgets->footer1 & footer2
• change social media menu
• set up MAILPOET (welcome,post notice,form, lists, settings)
• use AMAZON AWS SES SMTP for sending emails
• no need to create SPF record in DNS settings(ionos→domains→DNS→add record)
• no need to create DMARC record in DNS settings
• Use this as confirmation email template
Hello,
Welcome to the PassionPreneur™ Blog mailing list!
Please confirm your subscription by clicking the link below:I CONFIRM MY SUBSCRIPTION!IMPORTANT: If you see a spam/safety warning in this or the welcome email (or if it ends up in your spam/promotions folder), don’t worry, these emails are safe and are coming from me. To PREVENT this happening for future emails from me, try the following:(a) add walt@passionprofit.com AND blog@passionpreneur.com to your contacts(b) mark the email as “not spam”
(c) remove “promotions” label and click “apply”
(d) create a FILTER and allow emails from me and/or check “do not send to spam”
The instructions for taking any of the above steps will vary for Gmail, Yahoo, and other email providers/services.
Thank you,
Walt
[END OF SAMPLE CONFIRMATION EMAIL]
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This is a new series/category I’m testing out. If you’ve found it helpful or wish to request additional information, please leave a comment below.–Walt