My last post was my 100th post on this blog. This is an important milestone to me because, when I started this blog, one of my goals was to write at least 100 posts. I did not want to quit before I reached this as I had read that a blog needed at least 100 posts to really start working.
Some facts about this blog
By writing these 100 blog posts, I could:
- learn how to use WordPress
- improve my writing skills
- improve my design skills
- work on self-discipline and keep working on the blog even when it looked like no one is reading.
- keep track on my different learning and self-development projects
- connect with interesting readers and bloggers
Some things that did not work that well:
- monetizing the blog: it was kind of a failure at first. I tried to apply to the Amazon affiliate program but had to reapply twice because I did not reached 3 qualified sales. I finally reached these 3 sales a few days ago, by the third try. This is a point I still have to work on.
- Although I tried to keep writing blog posts regularly, I did not spend much time promoting new blog posts on Pinterest. This caused a decrease in the number of daily views in the last months.
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ceridwensilverhart
I didn’t know you had to meet a quota for monetization! My current account doesn’t allow for monetization, but I’ve wondered if I should try it eventually.
momslovelearning
I think it depends from the affiliate marketing program you applied to. By Amazon, you have to reach three sales, that means that three persons buy a product on Amazon after clicking on one of your link. By other companies, this may be different. Thanks for commenting 😊
joycesmysteryandfictionbookreviews
Congrats on your progress. My blog started off soooo slowly but I have enjoyed the process nonetheless. It sounds as if you will stick with it. Good luck.
momslovelearning
Thank you for the kind comment. You are right, blogging is difficult at first but it is fun too. I really like your blog 😊
joycesmysteryandfictionbookreviews
Thank you!