Free Content Calendar Template
This content calendar template keeps blogs, guides, videos and emails moving from idea to published, with an owner, deadline and goal for each piece. It is built for small teams juggling content with other work.
What’s inside
- Monthly and weekly planning views
- Columns for funnel stage, keyword, owner and status
- Channel-distribution checklist for every piece
- Built-in performance tracking tab
Three steps to value
Make a copy
Open it in Google Sheets or download for Excel.
Fill in the yellow cells
Instructions sit beside every section; the example row shows the standard.
Review monthly
Use the summary tab in your team meeting and act on what it shows.
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Why use a content calendar template
The template tracks each piece from idea to brief, draft, review, published and repurposed. Columns cover topic, target keyword or audience question, format, owner, reviewer, due date, status, distribution channels and the goal the piece supports. A separate tab holds the idea backlog, so good topics are not lost while the calendar stays realistic.
Plan a month ahead in detail and a quarter ahead in outline. Build in review time, since expert input and approvals cause most delays. Mark which pieces will be repurposed into social posts or emails. The most common mistake is over-planning: fill the calendar to what your team can actually produce well.
Pair it with the keyword research template and buyer persona template for topics grounded in demand.
Questions we often hear
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Case studies & resources
Real-world results and practical reading to help you plan your next step.
Client stories
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Helpful resources
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