As August draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on how quickly the summer has slipped away. This month has been a challenging time for our family, and with school back in session, most of our days are consumed by the demands of our full-time jobs.
An top of that, recent events have led me to reevaluate where I'm focusing my time and efforts. It feels like the momentum I had built has stalled, and it’s hard not to feel a sense of loss.
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Managing Through Uncertainty
Knowing this season would be tough, I tried to plan ahead by setting Pinterest on autopilot. It has been a small comfort to see the traffic grow, even when I haven’t had the energy to give it the attention it deserves.
There’s a part of me that wants to spend more time on what I love, to pour myself into something that brings me peace amidst the uncertainty. For now, it will have to be placed on the back burner, as I learn to trust the timing.
Accomplishments in August
August hasn’t been about big achievements or bold steps forward. Instead, it’s been about holding on to what we’ve already built:
- Pinterest Management: Despite everything, our Pinterest strategy has kept traffic growth steady, offering a small but meaningful sense of continuity during a difficult time.
- Reflective Growth: Though not as much content was created, this month has been a period of deep reflection, both on where we’ve been and on the uncertain road ahead.
Pinterest Traffic Success
Pinterest continues to be a reliable source of traffic. Even with minimal updates, the pins are still performing well and bringing in new visitors.
August Traffic and Performance
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Google August Traffic Update
August Income: $387
Total New Visitors in AUGUST: 13.4k
Total Viewing Sessions: 17.2k
- Direct Traffic: 3.8k
- Google Traffic (Organic Search): 4.3k
- Pinterest Traffic: 8.4k
Monthly Expenses:
BigScoots (Website Hosting): $34.95
KeySearch (Keyword Research): $17.00
Canva Pro: $30
Annual Expenses:
GoDaddy Domain Name: $30
Feast Design Website Theme: $99
WPRM Recipe Maker Premium: $49
Yoast Premium: $99
WP Rocket: $49
Tailwind: $167.92
ShortPixel Image Optimization: $47.99
One-Time Expenses:
Productive Blogging Course: $99
Cooking with Keywords Course: $285
Pinterest Course: $300
Rank IQ Trial Period: $150
Looking Ahead
Our goals for the next month include:
- Updating Old Posts: We plan to revisit and update older blog posts so they remain relevant and useful.
- Scheduling Pins: We will continue to create and schedule pins to maintain traffic throughout the school year.
- Education and Investment: Exploring new ways to grow traffic and invest back into the blog.
- Staying Connected: Keeping in touch with subscribers by sharing seasonal posts, as time permits.
Once again, your support means so much to us as we continue working toward finding a work-life balance. Thank you for being part of this journey.
Stephanie James says
This is great about your Pinterest traffic. Thanks for highlighting the courses you took also. I also have a blog and was thinking about taking courses.
Jami Powell says
Thank you, Stephanie! Good luck to you!