Getting My Ducks In Order

To get one's ducks in a row essentially means to ensure all the small details or elements are accounted for and in their proper positions before embarking on a new project.

Some sources suggest the phrase was not even used in print until the late 1970s, although a magazine article from 1932 did suggest "getting our ducks in a row."

Some say this phrase originates from sport.

Either way it is a great way to explain those elements that need to be working before you start another project. My next project is running a campaign. This is my preparation.I'm getting my ducks in order this week by;

• Getting the web page looking professional with a great landing page
• Checking links and blogs are free of error for SEO, mistakes and grammar. Although this is done early in the piece too
• Fix any Google Site error messages.
• ensure mobile usability with my theme
• ensure my subscribers lists are in order and organize a draft newsletter
• at the same time ensure some advertising will follow up the newsletter
• and my coup d'état, I leave a free download for the readers

This is no small task when I started. It would take me a week to find errors and sometimes still does. But I don't focus on that.

I leave freebies around my site for the reader who go into certain blogs.

In the advertising, I encourage readers look for the freebies like a treasure hunt. For woodworkers, they are given" How to " plans for free.

I have seen some great checklists on the WA site.

If you are new, I would encourage you to seek them out. As it will save time.

Before moving on to the next project, do you have a list to check completion of current tasks?

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Jen