Our November post is a bit late, but only because we took some time out during this holiday season to celebrate and be thankful! The most thrilling milestone for our blog? We hit our 50,000 sessions per month goal and officially applied for Mediavine! This is a huge step for us, and we feel confident that this move will set us up for continued success.
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Early Retirement
With the fruitful holiday season and a positive outlook ahead, I've also made a significant, yet bittersweet decision: early retirement from teaching. While it wasn't an easy choice, I believe this will give me the time and focus needed to pursue my passion for food-blogging full time.
Accomplishments in November
November was a month of great progress:
- Applied for Mediavine: This long anticipated milestone marks a new chapter for our blog.
- Traffic and Income Growth: The holiday season brought a noticeable spike in traffic, a trend we hope to sustain.
- Early Retirement Announcement: A bold step toward fully committing to growing this business.
Pinterest Traffic Success
Pinterest remains a cornerstone of our traffic strategy. November's holiday pins performed exceptionally well, with consistent engagement from both new and returning users.
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November Traffic and Performance
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Google November Traffic Update
November Income: $2.6k
Total New Visitors in November: 38.4k
Total Viewing Sessions: 52.3k
- Direct Traffic: 11.2k
- Google Traffic (Organic Search): 6.8k
- Organic Social: 32.9k
Monthly Expenses:
BigScoots (Website Hosting): $34.95
KeySearch (Keyword Research): $17.00
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: $200
Canva Pro Trial Period $TBD
LLC $160
SEO Audit $2,000
Looking Ahead
The holiday season is in full swing, and December is shaping up to be a month of opportunity. Here's what's on our radar:
- Holiday Recipe Launches: We'll be rolling out more festive dishes, perfect for family gatherings.
- SEO Audit Prep: Tracking our pre-audit to-do list to optimize our blog for the new year.
- Pinterest Expansion: Fine-tuning strategies to boost holiday traffic.
- Engaging with Readers: We love hearing from you and incorporating your recipe requests!
Holiday Recipe Requests and Community Favorites
As we plan December content, we want to know: What recipes are you most excited to see? Is there a family favorite you'd like us to recreate, or a dish you'd love to bring to your next holiday party?
Drop your suggestions in the comments or reach out on social media. Your ideas inspire us to keep creating and growing this blog! Here's to a joyful and delicious holiday season ahead!
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