Today marks the first month since this site was officially launched. Actually, more of a re-launch as I started a personal blog on blogger.com a few years back and carried over the posts.
Let’s look at the numbers and see how it went.
I made 9 posts and got 38 comments (including my replies). I had 97 unique visitors and 739 pageviews. Alexa ranking from 16,434,731 to 1,710,739. A PR of 0/10. No followers/subscribers.
Impressive huh?! Obviously not.
So, unlike most monthly website reviews/reports, there’s really nothing to show. In fact, I wasn’t online much during the 2nd and 3rd week.
My last venture had an unfortunate fate. (Will post on that later in the week). I was wrapping up the business. That’s why I was offline. The experience was excruciating. I folded down.
Within that period I received a DM from James Richmond about his health and the fate of his site. I thought he was kidding; I honestly thought it was an Internet marketing genius at work. Didn’t really know what was going on. Not in touch with the virtual world. Days later he posted his most difficult one. I was disheartened by the news. I know he’ll be back.
So what?
Why am I wasting your time with poor numbers and a downfall? Because I want to let everyone know that today, on the site’s monthsary, marks the start of a new beginning. A very fresh start.
I’m looking forward to the future with my newly found motivation and inspiration.
I owe them to my family and the wonderful people below.
T.I.P and the Team:
- James Richmond — The (original) InfoPreneur | RSS Feed | @TheInfoPreneur
- Karen Ruby – A Meaningful Existence | RSS Feed | @KRuby
- Mo “Mad Dog” Stoneskin — People watching is an art form | RSS Feed | @MadStoneDog
- Matthew Needham — The Big Red Tomato Company | RSS Feed | @BigRedTomato
- Phil Johnson — Major Business | RSS Feed | @PhilJPJohnson
- Keisha Easley – We Blog Better | RSS Feed | @KRenee76
- Eric Heavilin – Blue Pop 13 | RSS Feed | @BluePop13
- Mars Dorian* — Spread Your Influence | RSS Feed | @MarsDorian
* Mars doesn’t write for T.I.P. anymore
Also:
- Mark Wagner — Ice Blue Banana | RSS Feed | @IceBlueBanana
- Steve Scott — Getting More Out of Life | RSS Feed | @SteveScott1
- Linda Wolf — Insanely Serene | RSS Feed | @InsanelySerene
Recently:
- Mick Morris — The Mick Morris Musing | RSS Feed | @theMickMorris
- Mike Roosa — Internet Marketing Wannabe | RSS Feed | @MikeRoosa
- Nicholas Cardot** — Leaders are made…not born | RSS Feed | @Nicholas_Cardot
** I know! I should have followed him ages ago
It hasn’t been that long but I sure learned a lot from them. They, along with my family, helped me create the positive energy I have now.
How? Go to their respective websites, read their posts and comments, subscribe to their feeds and follow them on Twitter. You’ll see what I mean.
Thank you all! Keep inspiring people like me.
Here’s to the future. I’m off to a great start.
I wish James will be able to read this. Can anyone let him know please? I don’t know how else to contact him. Appreciate it.
17 Comments
@TheJohnSoares
Gines, you are off to a very good start.
Maybe the traffic isn’t as high as you’d like, but you’ve made some great connections.
From John Soares\’s mind: Selling Information Products Weekend Reading 2010-06-11
@intelliGines
You’re right there John. I’m glad I met these wonderful people.
Thanks for dropping by. Have a good one.
wow, that is nice statistics,
had three months of blogging, I have not gotten a good visitor statistics
From rososusilo\’s mind: What on Earth is Twitter?
@intelliGines
Hey Roso!
I wouldn’t consider that nice stats. Then again, this now-hosted site is only (officially) one month old.
I’m wondering why your comment was in my spam list.
Thanks for dropping by.
@bigredtomato
The fact that you got traffic which commented in the first instance is amazing!
Keep the faith my friend and thanks for sharing the love!
From Matthew Needham\’s mind: How to Grow Your Business (Part
@intelliGines
Tell me about it! Thanks a bunch Matthew.
Notice how the last part of your blog’s title is converted into an emoticon?
Thanks Gines. I look forward to see many great things from you.
From Mike Roosa\’s mind: Hitting The Snooze Button
@intelliGines
Thanks Mike. You may not know it but you actually gave me ideas especially for micro-niche sites.
“The best way to learn is to learn through each other.” — I believe in that as well.
Have a good one!
Gines,
It’s been a pleasure working with and supporting you and the rest of the Infopreneur team, I also truly appreciate the lift I get from participating and helping other bloggers as they help me. Good to hear your honesty in taking your restart, and I wish you all the best – especially the constancy of passion – as you move forward. Thank you for the mention here as well.
Best,
Linda
@intelliGines
I love the T.I.P. team! Not only your posts as members but on your respective sites as well.
It was a big flop and I had to admit that. Otherwise, I’ll be stuck. It’s time to move on.
You’re very much welcome Linda. Thanks!
I will make sure to send James your link tomorrow intelligines
And don’t worry…I’m not going to let you fail.
Brandon
From TheInfoPreneur\’s mind: Improving Videos – Finding Help for Introverts and Geeks
@intelliGines
I really appreciate it Brandon. And don’t worry too — you have my support like I promised James.
Thanks again.
Thanks Gines. Sending your link right now.
B
From TheInfoPreneur\’s mind: Improving Videos: Get James on the Banana
@icebluebanana
Hey Gines,
I really appreciate the mention here! This is quite a list to be included in!
Really, it looks like you are doing pretty well. Nick is, as usual, right about surrounding yourself with people who inspire you.
Have a great day!
From mark\’s mind: Define Your Life Balance
@intelliGines
Of course Mark! You are also instrumental in helping me create that positive energy I have now. In fact, I still remember that guest post of yours on Nick’s site — “Great Followers Make Great Leaders.” I was a leader that turned into a follower. Now it’s time to rotate the wheel again.
Have a good one!
@nicholas_cardot
I sure do appreciate the mention in your list here and I’m flattered by the footnote that followed it. I hope that you continue to surround yourself by people who inspire you and that you never stop growing and moving forward.
@intelliGines
I shall continue to do that to help me achieve my goals. In return, I will help those who are in need. Both acts will help me grow and move forward. It was only recently that I started reading your posts but it sure made a difference.
Thanks Nick!
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