July/August 2007 Update
Alright its the 15th and time for another update. Its been exactly 2 months since I wrote the first post for Simon’s Money Notes, and I’m quite happy with the progress so far.
The first month was basically for gathering some momentum, but during the course of last month I really went for it in some areas and now we’re on our way. Some of the goals that I set for the last month included getting my daily unique visitors up to about 80 per day, reaching a Technorati authority of 100, and maybe making 100 dollars. I reached most of my goals and the ones that I didn’t reach came close.
With 49 posts in total for the last month, I think I reached my most important goal which was to do at least 1 post per day. Hopefully you guys have enjoyed reading them as much as I have enjoyed writing them especially since I’m not a great writer.
I will shut up now and give you the stats.
Income from Simon’s Money Notes - July/August 2007
Adsense $13.56 - total $21.97
Bidvertiser $1.38 - total $3.10
Blogsvertise $0.00 - total $8.00
Kontera $1.43 - total $1.79 - Discontinued for now
AdBux.org $1.30 - total $3.07 - 7 in downline
Bux.to $2.94 - total $3.37 - 2 in downline
Smorty $12.00 - total $12.00
Total last month $32.61 - total $53.30
Other Stats from Simon’s Money Notes - July/August 2007
Last Month Total
Total Hits 4331 - total 5657
Uniques per day 92 - My goal was 80
Technorati authority 64 - total 94 - My goal was 100
Technorati rank 57,035
Technorati faves 27 - total 32
Blog reactions 111 - total 160
Spicy Votes 17 - total 48
Bloggers Choice 2 - total 3
MyBlogLog community members 56
Highlights of July/August 2007
Last month had a lot of ups and downs. I guess the best times were when I was surprised to find out that I was number 1 on Technorati, and of course today was a highlight when John Chow paid a visit to my humble blog. Taking part in the 30daychallenge is definitely a highlight and continues to be. But I think the best times were when I was networking and meeting other fellow and successful bloggers.
Goals for August/September 2007
The goals for next month will be very simple. I think that last month a spent a lot of time trying to get my stats up, so for the coming month my goal is not to worry so much about stats and to concentrate on posting at least 1 excellent post per day. And I will be spending a lot more time networking and looking for other bloggers in my niche to collaborate with.
Keep coming.
Simon
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Congrats man! You have been doing very well. 92 uniques per day is impressive for a new blog. Keep up the good work!!!
Hi Simon,
Mate congrats - I have enjoyed your blog over the past month or so. Interesting stats. I also noticed your alexa ranking is fast approaching the half million, dropping inside that - is a big feat.
Keep it up.
(I’ve been voting with my feet and have been exiting on your interesting adverts!)
Adam
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Simon, good stuff. I’ve always enjoyed reading the progress other bloggers make. The one thing every blogger that makes money does is that they spread out their nets far and wide. If you would have just stuck with adsense… a lot less. Great work. Some bloggers are just great writers. some are better marketers. And then there are bloggers who are both and sit at the top. I love promoting and I’ll try to keep you in mind.
To Shaun: Thanks for the encouragement. I will definitely keep it up, and you do too as I love reading your blog also.
To Adam: Thanks for your support, I didn’t realize that my alexa was climbing, thanks for pointing that out. And keep on blogging bro.
To J.R: Thanks for visiting my blog, and thanks for the encouragement and insights. I love reading your blog and as always your tips are priceless.
Thanks
Simon