Blog post planner cards in 3x5 and 4x6, one small stack per post

This blog post planner is an index card system in exact 3x5 and 4x6 inch sizes, where each article gets a small stack of its own rather than one more full page planner. The 32 undated pages include ten card designs in both sizes with crop marks, matching lined and dot grid backs, 36 post idea starters and card box dividers for Ideas, Drafting, Scheduled and Published. You download US Letter and A4 PDF files instantly.

Print only the cards a post needs, clip them together and write.

How the blog post planner cards work

When an idea strikes, it goes on a Blog post idea card together with the reader's question and the key points, so it never disappears into a phone note. Once you choose your next article, add a Keyword and SEO card, a Headline brainstorm card and a Post outline card, clip them together and draft straight from the outline.

On publishing day, the 14 point Publish checklist catches forgotten alt text, links and meta descriptions. After that, the Promotion card and the Stats check card keep the article working for months. Each stack moves through your card box from Ideas to Published, and you only print what a post actually needs.

Who these cards are for

• Bloggers who already own a full page blog planner and want a portable card for each article
• New bloggers looking for an easy routine from first idea to outline, publishing and promotion
• Hobby and side project writers who post once or twice a month and want ideas ready when they sit down
• Index card fans who keep a card box on the desk for writing projects

Card design and printing

• Minimal style on white with soft blush pink accents that save ink
• Generous margins, so home printers do not clip anything
• Exact trim sizes: 3x5 inch cards (7.6 by 12.7 cm), three on a sheet, and 4x6 inch cards (10.2 by 15.2 cm), two on a sheet, all framed by crop marks
• Printed on US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) or A4 (210 x 297 mm) paper
• Undated, so you can start any month and reuse the designs for every article
• Lined and dot grid backs align with the fronts when printed double sided with a long edge flip

Inside the blog post planner cards: 32 pages

1. 1Title page with the contents
2. 2Using the card system: five stages (capture, shape, write, publish, grow), a table showing what each card is for and when to use it, how stacks move through the box, a checklist for a weekly blog hour and helpful rules
3. 3Printing, cutting and setting up in four steps, the two card sizes, a list of supplies and a table to find each page
4. 4 to 13The 4x6 inch set: ten designs printed two to a sheet, framed by crop marks. Blog post idea: working title, category, post type and length, what the reader wants to know, five key points, the spark, the best month and a status scale from idea to live. Post outline: hook, the promise to the reader, five headings with a column for points, examples and links, a wrap up, call to action and word count. Keyword and SEO: main keyword, search intent, four related phrases, four questions people ask, the title for search, meta description, URL slug, alt text and ticks for keyword placement. Headline brainstorm: topic, eight headline lines each with three rating dots, the winner and a short headline tip. Publish checklist: date and time, word count, 14 checks from proofreading through scheduling, and the live link. Promotion checklist: seven sharing spots with boxes for day 1, week 1 and month 1, notes, the best share and a date to reshare. Editorial calendar month: month, theme and goal, posts planned, six rows for day, title, category and a live box, seasonal ideas and next month. Content repurposing: the original post, its best idea and seven new formats with angle, timing and done. Stats check: page views, time on page, search clicks, comments, shares and email signups after one week, one month, three months and six months, what worked, an idea to update it and the next step (keep, update, merge or redirect). Guest post and collab: partner or blog, contact, their audience, type of collab, a four row pitch log, deadline, word count, link back and six progress ticks
5. 14 to 15Backs for the 4 x 6 in cards, one lined and one dot grid, to print behind any 4 x 6 page
6. 16 to 25The 3x5 inch set, the same ten designs printed three to a sheet with crop marks and a little less room on each (4 key points, 5 headings, 6 headlines, 12 checks before publishing, 6 places to share, 6 calendar rows, 6 new formats, 5 numbers and a 3 row pitch log)
7. 26 to 27Backs for the 3 x 5 in cards, lined and dot grid
8. 28Post idea starters on three 3 x 5 cards: 36 fill in the blank ideas grouped as how to and guides, lists and roundups, and story and opinion, plus a line for your own idea
9. 29 to 30Tabbed 4 x 6 in dividers for Ideas, Drafting, Scheduled and Published, each with a brief note and a list of the posts in that section
10. 31 to 32Tabbed 3 x 5 in dividers for Ideas, Drafting, Scheduled and Published

What you download

• Blog Post Planner Cards, US Letter PDF, 32 pages
• Blog Post Planner Cards, A4 PDF, 32 pages
• Read Me First, a short PDF printing guide
• For crisp cards, choose Actual size or 100% rather than Fit to page, use card stock between 200 and 250 gsm (65 to 90 lb) and trim along the crop marks with a paper cutter

How to download and print

• Check out with PayPal, a debit or credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Your download page opens as soon as the payment goes through.
• We email the same private download links to you, so you can download your files again later.
• Open the PDF in a free reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader and print at 100% or Actual size.
• Print only the pages you need, as often as you like, for your own personal use.

Good to know

• These cards come as a PDF for printing and cutting at home. No printed cards or card box are sent.
• This is a digital file only. Nothing physical is shipped.
• Colors on paper may look a little different from your screen.
• For your personal use only. Please do not share, resell or pass on the files.
• Digital files can't be returned. If a file will not open or print correctly, email us and we will help quickly.
• The SEO card follows general search basics and suits any blogging platform. It cannot promise rankings or traffic.

How this was made

Designed and written by PetiteDiary. AI tools helped draft parts of the text, and some background scenes in the preview images were created with AI. Every page was designed, reviewed and checked before release.

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