Turn how-to articles into project outlines

Bash can quickly turn how-to guides from trusted sources into project outlines, strategies and action plans. This topic explains how.

Step 1: Upload a guide or document that outlines the activity to Bash

Add trusted information as a "source" to Bash in order to start working with it. Once uploaded, you can ask Bash questions about the original content and turn it into something new with one of the 80+ expert templates.

Add a new source by clicking on "Create Topic" and select the type of source you want to upload to Bash.

For this example, we've added an Ahrefs guide on affiliate marketing as a source:

Guide to Succeeding in Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing, a strategy where individuals promote a company’s products or services and receive a commission for sales made through their referral links, offers an appealing avenue for earning money online without product creation. An essential first step involves selecting a niche that aligns with the marketer's interests and expertise, followed by choosing a content platform for promotion, such as blogs or social media. It’s crucial to join relevant affiliate programs, create valuable content, drive traffic to affiliate links using SEO or other methods, and ensure links attract clicks. Tools like Ahrefs and Google Analytics can assist in these efforts. Despite the potential for income, starting in affiliate marketing requires time, effort, and patience, with success built on continuous learning and adaptation. Key takeaways: 1. Affiliate marketing involves promoting products to earn commissions. 2. Selection of niche and content platform is fundamental. 3. Joining affiliate programs tailored to the niche is essential. 4. Content creation and SEO are crucial for driving traffic. 5. Success requires patience, effort, and continuous learning.

Step 2: Turn the source into an Action Plan With the dedicated template

Start applying AI to your source content once uploaded to Bash. Select "Create Draft" in the bottom of your view and select the "Action Plan" template.

You can personalize the tone, audience, role and language with predetermined options. There is also an extra field where you can add additional information to the prompt if needed.

Check out the action plan generated for the Ahrefs article. 👇

Overview

Affiliate marketing is a strategy where individuals promote another company’s products or services and earn a commission on sales through their affiliate link. It's advantageous due to low entry costs and the ability to earn from multiple sources.

This approach leverages content platforms like blogs, YouTube, and social media for promotion, focusing heavily on SEO to drive traffic. The key to success involves selecting the right niche, joining suitable affiliate programs, creating quality content, and effectively driving and optimizing traffic towards affiliate links.

Goals

Identify and select a profitable niche based on passion and market demand.
Choose and utilize an effective content platform for affiliate promotions.
Join relevant affiliate programs with favorable commission structures.
Produce high-quality, engaging content tailored to the target audience.
Maximize traffic to the affiliate site through SEO and paid advertising.
Optimize link placement to increase affiliate link clicks and conversions.
Use tools for enhanced performance tracking and affiliate link management.

Tasks

Conduct market research to identify profitable niches.
Decide on the most suitable platform (blog, YouTube, etc.) for content.
Apply to join affiliate programs that align with the chosen niche.
Create and publish engaging, informative content regularly.
Implement SEO strategies to improve content visibility on search engines.
Analyze traffic and adjust strategies for better performance.
Engage with the audience through comments and social media for feedback.
Monitor affiliate marketing trends and adjust strategies accordingly.

Timeline

Week 1-2: Market research and niche selection
Week 3: Platform selection and setup
Week 4-5: Joining affiliate programs
Week 6-8: Content creation and publication
Week 9-12: SEO implementation and traffic generation
Week 13 onwards: Performance analysis and optimization

Resources

Ahrefs, Rank Math for SEO analytics and insights
Google Search Console, Google Analytics for traffic analysis
Thirsty Affiliates for affiliate link management
Content creation tools (Canva, Grammarly) for quality content creation
Social media platforms for audience engagement and feedback

Responsibilities

Marketing Team: Niche selection, content creation, and optimization
SEO Specialist: Implement SEO strategies and monitor website performance
Affiliate Manager: Join and manage relationships with affiliate programs
Analytics Manager: Track performance using analytics tools and report insights
Web Developer: Ensure website optimization and functionality

Step 3: Fine-tune and share

You can keep adding content or make changes by using the "/" command.

Once you've finished the draft, copy over the information into a topic like this once and share with others. Publish the page to make it public or share within Bash by copying over the link. This makes it easier for the next person to ask questions about the content and get started with your action plan!

Step 4: Start writing your own action plans

Follow the instructions in this guide and start writing your own action plans with the help of Bash.

Manually upload your own information or add URLs as sources. You can also track your favorite sites by adding them to the Feed!