Day 4 Worksheet - Keyword Research, Content Creation & Getting Traffic

Action Step

Research keywords in your niche, plan your first blog posts, and create a traffic strategy. Use the free tools from the lesson to fill in the research table below.

1 Keyword Research

Use Google Keyword Planner, UberSuggest, or Google Trends to find keywords. Look for high search volume + low competition.

Keyword / Phrase	Monthly Searches	Competition	Blog Post Idea

2 My First 5 Blog Posts

Plan your first 5 posts based on the keywords above. Write a compelling headline for each one.

1

Blog Post

Headline

Target Keyword

2

Blog Post

Headline

Target Keyword

3

Blog Post

Headline

Target Keyword

4

Blog Post

Headline

Target Keyword

5

Blog Post

Headline

Target Keyword

3 Headline Analyzer Scores

Run your headlines through CoSchedule's Headline Analyzer. Aim for a score of 70+.

Headline	Score	Improved Version

4 My Traffic Strategy

★ Traffic Sources I'll Focus On

SEO (Google search)

Pinterest

Facebook groups

Instagram

YouTube

Twitter / X

Email newsletter

Guest posting

My #1 traffic source to focus on first

Final Check — Before You Move On

I've researched at least 5 keywords in my niche

I've planned headlines for my first 5 blog posts

I've run my headlines through the Headline Analyzer

I know which traffic source I'll focus on first

I'm ready to learn how to monetize on Day 5!

💡 Content & Traffic Tips

Write at a 6th–8th grade reading level for max engagement
Use the Hemingway App to simplify your writing
Aim for 1,500+ words per blog post for SEO
Use Google Trends to find seasonal content ideas
Pin every blog post to Pinterest with a tall image
Join Facebook groups in your niche and share value first