A monthly advertising routine that does not take over your week

Build a 12-month marketing calendar for your kind of business, learn what to review each month and plan around the seasons so your budget goes where customers are looking.

Monthly marketing calendar builder

Pick the kind of business and get a 12-month starting plan. These are generic seasonal ideas for the United States, so adjust them to your own market. Nothing leaves your browser.

Frequently asked questions

How much time should monthly marketing take?

A short weekly check of about 30 minutes and a monthly review of about two hours is enough for most small businesses.

What should I track each month?

Ad spend, leads, cost per lead, customers won, cost per customer and revenue, compared with last month and the same month last year.

When should I start advertising before my busy season?

A few weeks before the peak, so tracking and ads are ready and have learned what works.

Should I advertise every month?

Most businesses benefit from a steady presence, with more spend in busy months and less in quiet ones.

How do I plan marketing for the whole year?

Use last year's data to find your busy and slow months, set budgets by month and plan offers around the seasons.

Guides

Build a monthly routine

A light weekly and monthly routine that keeps ads, content and tracking on track.

What to track monthly

The handful of numbers worth reviewing each month, in a simple template.

Plan for the seasons

Start before the peak, budget by month and use the slow season well.

Want help running it?

We review advertising accounts and plans for small businesses at no cost. Ask for a free review or call (510) 857-7838.