When compared to my stats for the end of January posted last month, we are seeing some growth here at RCB but only in returning visitors. Page loads are down as well as Unique visitors and First Time Visitors. Returning visitors are up. I like the returning visitors stat because it suggests that more of the visitors are converted to returning ones. This suggests to me that I am providing some valuable content but that my marketing (i.e. visiting and commenting at other blogs) may have lagged from my initial activity in January. I am not too focused on putting in the consistent time in that area which may be the reason for a decline. Last month I set a cocky and ambitious goal to double my January stats. I didn’t come close. I failed to reach my goal. I am not disheartened. I just didn’t do what I needed to make my goal happen. Maybe I should be a little more conservative for next month. My goal is to increase each stat by 50% which would mean 190 page loads and 17 returning visitors on average for March. [continue reading…]
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Inspiration is all around
When you poke around the web, it is hard not to be impressed and inspired by the community. When I read the Pre-Writing Challenge from Carlos, I realized that if I want to earn respect and (eventually) money from my Internet activities, it is time to step up. I have been working hard delivering my content JIT (Just In Time) which may be a good practice for manufacturing but not so good for information. It may also handicap my goal of building a community of interested readers. Serious people step up and with the examples of James and Carlos who are delivering fantastic content while holding down regular jobs, whining is just not going to make it. I accept Carlos’ challenge. [continue reading…]
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