$125K news and notes...
Back in August, I posted my plan to make at least $100K as a freelance content writer and copywriter within the year. Over the past few weeks, interest in that statement has grown. A number of great blogs have mentioned my $125K challenge (the number was upped to make my tracking easier), and I have noticed a massive influx of traffic to posts related to the goal.
I think I have accomplished one of my goals in posting that personal objective. I wanted to create some accountability to spur me. Now that nearly 400 unique visitors have landed on $125K challenge posts over the last two and a half days, I definitely have some additional motivation to make things happen.
Thanks to all who have offered support.
A few quick notes.
- The piggy bank tracker has been updated.
- I still appear to be off-pace, but once my A/R clears out, I should be close to the mark.
- Thanks to the commenter who noticed that I had the target date set for the year 2006 instead of 2007. That's been fixed.
- I moved the tracker up on the right sidebar and created a section above it providing links to the $125K challenge posts, for those interested.
I certainly wasn't expecting this kind of attention when I mentioned my goal, but it sure has been nice. I've been overwhelmed by the positive reaction in comments, other blogs, and in emails sent to me individually.
I've been especially surprised by those who have found this process inspiring. I wanted to make a statement because I wanted to put myself on record and to create accountability. Now, I feel like I have a great opportunity to send a message to others in the online writing industry that one can make a reasonable living as a writer dedicated primarily to online concerns. Having others say that they are motivated by all of this is gratifying and humbling, too.
So, now I better get to work. Content Done Better has $125K to make!
4 comments:
What a great idea - moving all your $125K-related posts up on the sidebar like that! Surely the attention your blog is getting will get you more work and in turn help you reach your goal. We're all behind ya! :)
Bravo!
Thank you for pointing out my boo-boo'd typo. Going by my typo you have reached beyond the goal. :-)
I will add a correction in my next post and not forget the zero's this time. LOL.
Thanks for the input on the copywriting gig. I knew blogitive wasn't actual copywriting--but close enough to the same general idea that it's sparked my interest.
So, you're the one writing all those really-really long sales landing pages that I hate so much?
Or do you write the shorter ones that I actually read? LOL. If I land on one of those long ones, I scroll to the bottom to see what they require and then usually leave.
I will however read the shorter ones--especially if they're written in a non-sales style.
I honestly don't need 10 paragraphs repeating the same thing with different words.
I've also wondered just how someone can come up with a sales pitch that long. It boggles me.
We are very inspired by your goal, we support you 100%, and I personally admire your bravery for posting a goal of that caliber. If Blogger gave Kudo's, you'd get your $100k worth.
This topic (and a few others) have actually gotten us all more traffic. Maybe it hasn't hit the roof like the dying adsense ploy--but it's nice seeing more traffic.
Thanks for the support. It is appreciated.
As for the sales letters, Ann, I write both. Even though there are people like you who hate long form material, the stats don't lie--it converts.
Often, it will significantly outperform the shorter, punchier stuff. Of course, a lot of that has to do with target markets, etc.
CDB
I LOVE THIS! I am brand new to blogging (and to trying to make money with my writing). Your site was one of the first writing sites I ran across and I admire your willingness to name a goal and get after it! Good luck. I'll be watching your progress!
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