Can anyone else believe that it's already August? It's crazy to think that seven months of this year has flown by so fast! So, July wasn't a bad month for me. I worked my last day as a tutor in juvenile detention, went back to a job that I loved, spent alot of time in the pool, and so much more, which you can read here >> Goodbye to July (& freebie Friday).
July Goals Recap
Get my hair cut. Dying not necessary.SUCCESS I went to get a hair cut, and boy does it feel so much better!- Find a cheaper shampoo & conditioner FAIL But I have tried the new Garnier and a L'Oreal one, unfortunately neither of them came close to Pureology. I may just go back to Redken (it's a little cheaper)
Create a chore chart for Lil ManSUCCESS Instead of actually making/creating one, I bought a cute little pre-made chore chart white board at Target- Buy tablet for Lil Man FAIL Lil man had broken the tablet that he had orignally had, and after talking with Amazon, they returned it for a partial refund.
Add two new designs to the Etsy ShopSUCCESS I had a lot of fun with the designs and I actually posted 4 of them here, here, here, and here. *If you are interested in any of the designs, use SUNFUN30 for 30% off of everything!
Blog Goals
- Decide how I feel about the whole niche blogging... do I want one or just to be classified as lifestyle blogger? FAIL I haven't decided how I feel yet, because I kinda like being a lifestyle blogger. I have finally narrowed my topics down to 5 categories: life, blogging tips, motherhood/parenting, beauty & style, and diy. I am also getting into a more routine posting schedule.
- Post 3-4 times a week Half & Half Since it was July, and summer was in full swing, I was only posting 2-3 times.
Schedule posts ahead of time (Saturday & Sunday is an optimal time)SUCESS I scheduled all of my July posts and even scheduled tweets!- Contact a photography and price head shots FAIL I kinda decided that I don't want actual head shots just yet... maybe later..
Build Twitter (910) & Facebook (600)SUCCESS See my social media stats belowIncrease Instagram to 1000 followersSUCCESS Did you see my post celebrating?- Build email subscriber list FAIL I am not sure what exactly I am doing wrong, but I plan to figure it out and fix it!
Launch ebookSUCCESS I incorporated into the mailing list, so if you sign up, you get a FREE 25 beauty tips & tricks ebook. I am also trying to get a few printables up and running right now.
Goals accomplished: 4 out of 8 or 50%
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Social Media Stats
as of May 2016 June 2016 July 2016
Average posts per week: 3-5
Twitter: 893 896 1089
Instagram: 735 952 1016
Bloglovin': 697 889 901
Pinterest: 654 833 845
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What I learned in July
In looking at my goals, I am not pleased with myself. Sure, I am grateful for the jump in social media stats, and the increased engagement, but I would love more organic growth, not just giveaway growth (if that's even a term). I am also am disappointed that I didn't achieve a higher completion rate for my goals overall. But, it happens. I am still trying to get my motivation in check- since I quit my job at the beginning of the month, I have be severely slacking. I have less than three weeks to get my son school ready, and honestly, I am freaking out. I have been more concerned on where the money is coming from, rather that learning to rely on just my hubby's income, and that is really stressful. I am, however, enjoying the time home with my son. He does make me laugh, and is very helpful when I need him to be.
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August Goals
Personal
- Buy Lil Man a Tablet
- Have one date night or date day with hubby
- Take Ellie for her rabies shot (I know I sound like a bad pet owner on this one, but she's an inside dog, and I have been putting it off)
Blog
- Hit 100 likes on a photo on Instagram- I am so close on this one
- Obtain 3 new email subscribers
- Grow: Twitter 1100; Instagram 1030; Bloglovin 910; Pinterest 855; Facebook 630
- Research, buy, & install a new blog design.
- Write my first income report
- Develop a media kit
- Research SEO
August is going to be about growing the blog again. In July, my social media stats jumped, and that was awesome, but now I am wanting to focus on views. I am still aiming for a more aesthetically pleasing area (hence the link color changes), and thinking about what I can do to bring the people. I also have alot of post ideas swimming around in my head- like another freebie Friday- so I am kinda excited!
Do you have any goals for August? What are they?
*Photo Credit: Ashley Ella Design
*Linking up with My So Called Chaos & Elegantly Fashionable
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