Free, no sign-up to start: the plan opens as a live, editable Gantt chart. 14 tasks across 4 phases, about 10 weeks if every task runs in sequence.
What's in the template
Audience and topic research
Keyword research
Content calendar
Write batch one articles
Design batch one graphics
Edit and approve batch one
Publish batch one
Write batch two articles
Design batch two graphics
Edit and approve batch two
Publish batch two
Newsletter and social distribution
Internal links and updates
Performance review
| Phase | Task | Example duration |
|---|---|---|
| Research | Audience and topic research | 5 days |
| Research | Keyword research | 5 days |
| Research | Content calendar | 3 days |
| Batch one | Write batch one articles | 10 days |
| Batch one | Design batch one graphics | 5 days |
| Batch one | Edit and approve batch one | 3 days |
| Batch one | Publish batch one | 1 day |
| Batch two | Write batch two articles | 10 days |
| Batch two | Design batch two graphics | 5 days |
| Batch two | Edit and approve batch two | 3 days |
| Batch two | Publish batch two | 1 day |
| Distribute | Newsletter and social distribution | 14 days |
| Distribute | Internal links and updates | 3 days |
| Distribute | Performance review | 2 days |
Durations are examples to replace with your own estimates, not benchmarks.
About this content marketing plan
A content calendar lists publish dates; a Gantt chart shows the work behind them. Writing, design and review all have to finish before each publish date. This plan schedules a quarter of articles in production batches with distribution and a review at the end.
It works for blogs, newsletters and resource libraries.
Who it's for: Content marketers, SEO leads, founders and agencies.
How to use it
- Open the plan. Click Open in the editor.
- Split batches into articles. Replace each batch with one row per article if you want per-piece tracking.
- Overlap batches. To start batch two during batch one's design and review, remove its predecessor in the task panel, then set its start date.
- Share with writers. Send a read-only link to freelancers and reviewers.
Planning tips
- Schedule review time; approvals are a common bottleneck.
- Plan distribution as work, not an afterthought.
- Revisit older posts as part of each quarter.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a Gantt chart better than a content calendar?
- They answer different questions. A calendar shows publish dates; a Gantt chart shows the production work and dependencies behind them.
- Can I plan a whole year?
- Yes. Plans can run up to two years.
- Is it free?
- Yes. Opening and editing the template is free.
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