Google Notes for Blogging: My Favorite Tool for Creating on the Go ✈️

So heres a little secret…

One of the biggest myths I see floating around about blogging is this idea that you need some expensive tech or fancy setup just to get started or stay consistent.

Truth is?

🛠️ The infrastructure of your blog (like your website + design setup) is absolutely worth investment..

But when it comes to the daily grind of running your blog?

Love bug, I’m all about keeping it simple — and free — when possible.

That’s where one of my favorite tools comes in:

Google Notes.

Yes. It’s free. And yes, I use it all the time ☺️✨️💼

📌 Pin-worthy + free? Yep, love bug — this one’s worth saving. Add it to your Blogging Tools or Business Tips board… and stay organized + productive later 💛

Why I Love Google Notes (and How I Use It for Blogging)

🧠 1. Quick Idea Dumps

I’m constantly getting ideas — from client strategy notes to late-night content thoughts.

And let’s be real… if I don’t jot it down right away? Gone unfortunately lol.

So I use the Google Notes app (yep, the mobile one) to quickly capture:

Blog post ideas

Marketing inspo

Random “aha!” moments

Even life or business reminders

Having everything in one spot saves my brain — and my blog.

✍🏽 2. Blog Post Rough Drafts (Yes, Really!)

This might surprise you, but I don’t write my blog posts directly inside WordPress.

Why? Because WordPress has all those paragraph blocks and formatting boxes that can feel a little… clunky when you’re in free-flow creation mode.

Instead, I use Google Notes to:

Draft the core message

Play with outlines

Type fast with no pressure

Let it marinate before moving it over to WordPress

It’s like my personal little writing studio — right in my pocket.

🛠️ Bonus: More Ways You Can Use Google Notes for Blogging + Life.

Outside of blogging, here are a few ways I use Google Notes to stay on track and clear-headed:

✨ Client Notes — I jot down quick ideas or reminders for current projects or coaching sessions.

🧾 To-Do Lists — Whether it’s a grocery list or business checklist, I keep it all tidy in color-coded notes.

🧠 Brain Dumps — Perfect for rough drafts, vision boards, or sorting through thoughts before I turn them into real content.

💡 Quotes + Inspo — I have a note just for motivational quote ideas I may get during the day.

📅 Weekly Goals — Quick, simple goals to keep me focused when on the go without needing a full planner.

Final Thoughts:

So love bug, if you’re trying to stay consistent with your blog but feel overwhelmed by all the tech out there — try simplifying your process.

Google Notes has been a quiet game changer for me.

It’s free, it’s easy, and it helps me stay organized without overthinking it.

Got a favorite blogging tool you swear by? Tell me about it!

And if you want to see the other app I use alongside this one — check out this post on why I also love WordDoc: Google Docs for Blogging: One Tweak, Big SEO Big Wins!🥇

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Save it to your favorite Business and or Blog Tips board — it’s one you’ll want handy when tech gets too loud.

Alright love bug, until next time! Your favorite foodie and blogger, Keesh

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