Goals for August 2016

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Wow. I feel like it was only last week that I wrote up my July goals. Another new month, time flies when you're having fun!

I kind of changed direction a bit last month and unintentionally took a break from posting on my site for two whole weeks. But now I'm back in action.

I got to commenting on a few blogs in my niche and had some amazing wins out of it - a copy editing role and a joint venture webinar request. Wow!

I also decided that I should post my traffic stats on my blog (starting with July). So immediately had to go out and do whatever I could to bring them up to scratch - I mean, there a mom bloggers in my niche getting 4000+ page views in their very first month blogging. I haven't even cracked that yet, total.

I tried to focus on my editorial calendar in July, because I was finding it really difficult to stay on track. I wasn't managing my time well.

So what I've done is make a spreadsheet with the hour long blocks I have available each day and I've decided what I will focus on for each of those hours. I think it will help.

I've also put my new site idea on the backburner for a little while as I have a lot on my plate.

Anyway. I mostly ignored my other goals for July. But August will be a different story. There's a lot of CONCRETE goals I want to achieve this month, and I won't be able to if I ignore them.

Goals for August 2016

Increase Traffic
Increase Email Subscriber List
Increase Income

Increase Traffic

Guest Posting - I have 5 sites in mind that I will pitch to, 1 per week.
Commenting on Niche Blogs - I've set aside an hour a day to hit as many blogs as possible and leave meaningful comments.
Facebook Groups - I created the ultimate list of Facebook Promo Groups and now I just need to use them. There are a total of ~400,000 people in these groups. Not bad, right?
Pinterest Power Up - interesting thing talked about in the Uncork Your Dork Facebook Group - creating 5 headlines for each article and a new (different) pin style for each. You are effectively getting 5x the exposure for one article (and you'll also find out what style is most effective).

Increase Email Subscriber List

Webinar - I need to do at least one webinar to practice before my joint one. I'm thinking it will be late this month.
Landing pages - for content upgrades, library and WA sales funnel.
Lead magnet - I need a lead magnet. Considering either Schmoozing 101 or Pinterest..

Increase Income