Crafting Your First Page

Creating and Managing Pages in Notion

Building the Structure of Your Hub

In this lesson, we'll focus on developing the structure of your Freelance Graphic Design Hub by creating and managing pages in Notion. These pages will be the building blocks of your organizational system.

Creating a Project Tracking Page

First, we'll set up a page dedicated to tracking your design projects.

In your hub, click on the "+ New Page" button and title this page "Project Tracker." This page will serve as a central place to oversee all your ongoing and upcoming projects.

Page Customization

Customize your project tracker page by adding a cover image that reflects the theme of your work. For example, you might choose a design-centric image that inspires creativity. Next, add a relevant icon, such as a pencil or paintbrush, to represent the artistic aspect of your projects.

Adding Content Blocks

Notion's block system allows for a variety of content types. On your project tracker page, let's add:

Text Blocks: Use these for project descriptions or notes. You can turn text into different headers for organization.
To-do Lists: Create lists for tasks associated with each project. This helps in breaking down projects into manageable actions.
Tables: We'll use tables to organize project details systematically. Create a table and add columns for project names, statuses (like 'In Progress', 'Completed'), deadlines, and client names.

Linking Pages

One of Notion's powerful features is the ability to link between pages. Create links on your project tracker page to individual project pages. To do this, type /link and select the page you want to link. This creates a seamless flow between your overall tracker and detailed project pages.

Organizing Your Page with Headings and Dividers

Use headings to categorize different sections of your project tracker, such as 'Current Projects', 'Upcoming Projects', and 'Completed Projects'. Add dividers (/divider) to separate these sections for clarity.

Action Point: Build your project tracker page with the mentioned elements. Populate the table with any current projects, and create separate pages for each project, linking them to the tracker.

Creating a Client Database Page

Now, let's create a page for your client database. This will be a comprehensive place to store all client information. Add a new page and title it "Client Database."

Customizing the Client Database Page

Choose a cover image and icon that represent the theme of client relationships or communication. This could be an image depicting collaboration or a simple icon like a phone or email symbol.

Setting Up a Client Table

In your client database page, create a table to store client details. Add columns for client names, contact information, project history, and notes. This table will be a quick reference to all your client interactions and associated projects.

Integrating with the Project Tracker

Establish a connection between your client database and project tracker. This allows you to link projects to specific clients within your tables. You can do this by creating a 'Relation' column in your tables and selecting the corresponding page to link.

Using Filters and Sorting

As your client database grows, using filters and sorting will be crucial. For example, you can filter clients based on ongoing projects or sort them alphabetically for easier access.

Action Point: Set up your client database with the necessary columns and information. Practice linking client entries to specific projects in your project tracker.

Assignment: Spend time populating your project tracker and client database with real or hypothetical data. The more detailed your entries, the more realistic your practice will be. Experiment with linking, filters, and sorting to maximize the efficiency of your pages.

Conclusion: You now have a structured system with a dedicated project tracker and client database. These pages form the core of your Personal Management Hub, enabling you to manage your freelance business effectively.

You're making great progress! In the next lesson, we'll dive into the world of databases in Notion, which will enhance the functionality of your hub even further!

Organizing with Databases