60‑Day Starter Plan (Checklist)

Simple, steady online income after 60 — no hype, no rush.

What’s Inside

  1. Week 0: Set Up
  2. Weeks 1–2: Learn & Publish
  3. Weeks 3–4: Email & Lead Magnet
  4. Weeks 5–6: Traffic & Trust
  5. Weeks 7–8: Optimize & Scale
  6. One‑Page Checklist

Week 0 — Set Up (1–2 hours)

  •  Register a domain and install WordPress.
  •  Install an SEO plugin (Yoast or RankMath) and set site title/description.
  •  Add About, Start Here, Contact, and Legal pages (done!).
  •  Create header/footer menus from the plan.
  •  Set up Google Analytics and Search Console.
  •  Upload OG images; set default in SEO plugin.

Weeks 1–2 — Learn & Publish (3–4 hours/week)

  • Publish 3 posts:
    • “How to Choose a Beginner‑Friendly Niche After 60”
    • “WordPress in an Afternoon: A Senior‑Friendly Setup Guide”
    • “Affiliate Links 101: Where to Place Them (Without Being Pushy)”
  •  Add 2–3 internal links in every post.
  •  Place one newsletter signup CTA on each post.

Weeks 3–4 — Email & Lead Magnet (3 hours/week)

  •  Set up your email provider (MailerLite/ConvertKit).
  •  Add the 5‑email welcome sequence (below).
  •  Create Lead Magnet #1: “60‑Day Starter Plan (Checklist)” (this document).
  •  Embed the form on /newsletter/ and set the Thank‑You redirect.

Weeks 5–6 — Traffic & Trust (2–3 hours/week)

  •  Publish 3 more posts (see idea list at the end).
  •  Add an FAQ block to your top two posts.
  •  Add 1 comparison table and 1 pros/cons box to your best review post.
  •  Share one post per week to a relevant Facebook group or forum (no spam; be helpful).

Weeks 7–8 — Optimize & Scale (2 hours/week)

  •  Add content upgrades (mini‑checklist) to your top 2 posts.
  •  Test a new headline on your highest‑traffic post.
  •  Create a simple services page for “Set‑Up Help” (1‑hour Zoom, fixed price).
  •  Plan Lead Magnet #2: “Product Review Template Pack.”

Welcome Sequence (copy‑and‑paste drafts)

  1. Subject: Welcome — here’s your 60‑Day Starter Plan
    Goal: Deliver the download, set expectations, one‑line story.
    CTA: “Hit reply and tell me your first idea.”
  2. Subject: The 10‑minute rule (how to really start)
    Goal: Reduce overwhelm; one tiny action today.
    CTA: Read “WordPress in an Afternoon.”
  3. Subject: Where to put affiliate links without being pushy
    Goal: Teach placement; include example screenshot.
    CTA: Read “Affiliate Links 101.”
  4. Subject: Avoid these 3 senior scam tactics online
    Goal: Safety and trust; link to your scams post.
    CTA: Forward to a friend who needs it.
  5. Subject: Ready for gentle help?
    Goal: Soft pitch: 1‑hour setup session or a quick site review.
    CTA: Reply “Review” and your URL.

10 Post Ideas (next up)

  1. How to Choose a Beginner‑Friendly Niche After 60
  2. WordPress in an Afternoon: A Senior‑Friendly Setup Guide
  3. Affiliate Links 101: Where to Place Them (Without Being Pushy)
  4. How to Write Your First Product Review in 90 Minutes
  5. The Senior‑Friendly SEO Checklist (15 Minutes per Post)
  6. Printables: Simple Ideas That Sell on Etsy
  7. How to Use Canva to Make Blog Graphics in 10 Minutes
  8. Newsletter 101: What to Send When You’re Not Sure
  9. How to Compare Two Products Fairly (and Win Trust)
  10. Side Hustle Case Study: $100/Month from a Tiny Niche Blog

One‑Page Checklist

  •  Domain + WordPress installed
  •  SEO plugin configured
  •  Header & Footer menus
  •  About/Start/Contact/Legal live
  •  OG images set
  •  3 posts published
  •  Newsletter form embedded
  •  Welcome sequence loaded
  •  Lead Magnet #1 linked
  •  Comparison table added
  •  FAQ block added
  •  Services page published

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