Organizing your hashtags and keywords is essential for managing your content on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and more. Today, I’ll guide you step-by-step to create a powerful and easy-to-use Hashtag and Keyword Manager in Google Sheets. This tool will keep everything organized, allowing you to copy and paste hashtags seamlessly. Let’s dive in!
Step 1: Setting Up Your Spreadsheet
- Start with a Blank Spreadsheet: Open a new Google Sheet.
- Resize Rows and Columns: Adjust them to fit the content better. Use alignment settings to center your text both horizontally and vertically for a clean layout.
Step 2: Creating the Hashtag Manager Section
- Merge Cells for the Title: Select two cells, merge them, and name this section “Hashtag Manager.”
- Add a Number List: Use the
SEQUENCEfunction to generate a list of numbers. Here’s the formula:excelCopy code=SEQUENCE(50,1)This creates a column of numbers from 1 to 50 for indexing your hashtags and keywords. - Apply Borders: Select the entire data range and apply borders to make everything neat.
Step 3: Structuring the Content Pillars
- Add Content Pillars: Create columns for Content Pillars, Hashtags, and Keyword Categories.
- Number the Content Pillars: Use the
CONCATENATEformula to add numbering:excelCopy code=CONCATENATE(1, " - ", G2)ReplaceG2with the cell containing your content pillar name. This ensures clarity and helps track your pillars.
Step 4: Dropdown Menus for Easy Selection
- Add Dropdown Menus:
- Go to Insert > Dropdown.
- Set the range of cells where hashtags are stored.
- Customize display styles (e.g., arrows) for easier navigation.
- Combine Selected Hashtags: Use the
TEXTJOINfunction to merge selected hashtags into a single string.
Here’s the formula:excelCopy code=TEXTJOIN(", #", TRUE, F5:G34)- The delimiter
", #"separates hashtags. - Replace
F5:G34with your data range. - Ensure your range matches your data structure to avoid errors.
- The delimiter
Step 5: Customizing the Design
- Enhance Visual Appeal:
- Turn off gridlines for a cleaner look.
- Change fonts to something visually pleasing.
- Add Colors: Use a color palette from Pinterest or your favorite tool. The Eyedropper tool can help you extract colors from an image for a cohesive theme.
Step 6: Final Touches
- Copy and paste the Content Pillar section as needed.
- Resize columns for better readability.
- Test your dropdowns and hashtag merging to ensure functionality.
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Conclusion
With this Hashtag and Keyword Manager, you’ll save time and effort while keeping your content strategy organized. Try it out and let me know how it works for you!
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