I excluded my IP

Great job, but be sure you've done what Kim suggested.

Sounds great, did you exclude yourself....I have. :))

Have you exclude your own visits?https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/training/stop-tracking-your-own-clicks-in-google-analytics Loes

Great info good job keep an eye on the amount of time each session lasts that's what you want to increase make it "sticky" and comes with more engaging content.