Here We Are Again - 2nd Month Progress Report
Intro
If you have been following along you will remember I promised to produce a monthly progress report.
Anyway, I had just fired up my website and was starting from scratch. It is my intention to give it my full attention and commitment, so thought it may be of interest, especially to those who may be starting out as to what this may all look like for you.
So, 2 main reasons then:
- Show my actions and results, good or bad in the hope it will act as motivation or a lesson.
- As accountability for myself. Again, you will know I have been here for a few years now and have not really done anything with the business. Back in September, I decided it was now or never. So here we are.
Report:
My Plans for Last Month
- To continue to publish a post a day.
- Begin to bulk write allowing me to free up time to allow me to begin the editing process.
- Begin to introduce internal linking to keep any visitors on the site longer.
What Happened
- I published 25 blog posts in 31 days.
- I began to internally link older posts and now include the links as I create the content.
- I introduced a feature image on all my old posts including the "alt text." I now do that as I create new content.
- I have started bulk writing my posts so I can free up time for learning how to promote my website.
- Started to introduce affiliate links for Wealthy Affiliate.
Conclusion
A pretty good effort.
Results
(Drum roll)
Impressions = 967 (up from 10)
Clicks = 3 (up from 0)
Sales = 0 (up from 0!!!)
The Month Ahead
To continue publishing once a day.
Learn how to write a good 'Review' post.
Continue the internal and affiliate linking and image work including more images in each post.
Continue the bulk writing/preparation of blog posts.
Start to learn and implement the promotion of the website, using other platforms/social media etc.
One Last Thing
I did mention I I had fired up another site, as of 17th October. Nothing really to report here. I did add 3 new blog posts which of course had no effect but I am considering narrowing the niche on this one to try to speed up ranking results. I will keep you posted on this one.
Conclusion
That's your lot for this month. It has been a busy month but I still feel I can be more organised and accomplish more.
Top tip: Keep plowing on and don't give in to disappointments. Just remember, all this work is like planting seeds. They don't grow immediately and some may never grow. But eventually, so long as we don't neglect them, they will grow. That for me will be a day to celebrate.
See you on the next one.
Richard
Recent Comments
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Thanks for sharing, Richard.
I struggle with consistency and patience. I lack consistency by not sticking to a productive routine for posting content, advertising, etc.
Then, I am impatient with the poor results due to my inconsistency.
To solve my challenges, I have adopted the philosophy of "working to goals." My "work" day is done when I accomplish my daily goals.
To be effective, I (try to) set SMART goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
I finished the goals I set for yesterday at 1 a.m. this morning. One goal took longer because I did not adequately define the scope and overestimated my capability. Due to Parkinson's, I lost my fine motor skills. Consequently, I struggle using a keyboard and mouse.
Glen
Thank you for taking the time to read, Glen.
It sounds like you are doing really well given your challenges. I am sure you will see success if you haven't already.
Thanks again
You're welcome, Delroy.
I will share this every month, the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Many thanks for stopping by to have a read.
That is awesome. Can your share a tip on how you got your post on your pages..mines is just not working. I'll check back on your progress. Thanks fir sharing.
Hi Gayle,
I came to this with very little knowledge and my tip is to follow the training to a 'T' and not deviate from it. I am just having faith in the training. If something does not work properly, I just go back and re-read or listen and try again.
Richard
Really good information. I too am new to all this and have gone back over the training and/or videos whenever I have a problem. It's amazing how much help there is here.
It is amazing what is available, isn't, Sylvia?
It is very easy to be overwhelmed if we keep looking at all the info from all over the internet. It is best to start by sticking to the training here and then branching out a little once we become more confident.
I hope you are finding your way and making progress.
Sounds like you are making progress Richard and I appreciate the monthly report!
I would just suggest to keep things as simple as possible and focus on one site first before spreading yourself too thin working on multiple sites simultaneously!!
All the very best moving forward my friend! :-)
I know what you mean, Nick. I probably will do, with the other site just being if I have little time left on my hands.
The main site is my priority.
Thanks for reading.
Richard
Sounds like a solid plan Richard and you're most welcome!
Enjoy a wonderful weekend my friend! :-)
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Hoping for great and progress in them
Thanks for reading, Seun