Welcome to my monthly series where I share my blog stats and income with you. I was inspired to do this because I know of some bigger bloggers (like Pinch of Yum) who share their blog stats and income but I really didn’t see any smaller bloggers (like me! and maybe you!) who do so. I figured if I was looking for something like this, others might be as well, so I decided that I’d start sharing my monthly stats and income. Here’s my May blog stats and income report – I hope you find this helpful (you can find April’s report here)!
Ad income: 34.48 (BlogHer) + 7.07 (Adsense) = 41.55
Editorial income: 200
Total May income: $241.55
Total May pageviews: 13,198
May was a decent month for income because I was paid for some editorial work I did. I was asked to rework a couple of my old blog posts into a series for BlogHer and was offered $200 to do so. It was fun and that income made up the bulk of my May earnings. You might notice that my BlogHer ad income dropped a little bit. I removed the tune in bar ad from my blog because I didn’t really like it – that led to a slight drop in ad income but for me it was worth it. My pageviews were also a bit down and I know that is because May began the summer slump. Interestingly enough, June is on pace to have less income but more pageviews. It’s a constant up and down with blogging and that’s okay with me. As I mentioned, I’m working on improving my blogging and it is a daunting task (to update old posts, develop and utilize a social media strategy, etc.) and that is my main focus over the remainder of the year.
I’ve been incredibly blessed to make a bit of extra cash through my blog and I never want to take that for granted. I also realized that my pageviews are over 100% higher than they were this time last year. That’s extraordinary growth and I’ve very proud of that. It’s important to sometimes take a step back and get perspective. I love writing and I absolutely love this blog. I am fortunate to have a well paying full time job such that any money made from this blog can go back into making it better — and sometimes a new pair of shoes. 🙂
Share something you are proud of – your blog, your fitness, your home life — tell me!
Awesome!!
June always brings a slower month in page views for me as well. Thank you for sharing this and it is always so interesting to see how people’s blogs do and what people do with them. I’m with you that if it adds quality to your blog (IE: removing the ad), I would do it too!
Hollie recently posted…Pineland Striders 10k (41:21)
Yes, it’s a definite summer slump, but I’m totally okay with that. 🙂
Thank you for sharing this. I continue to learn from you and other bloggers. I’m feeling a little overwhelmed these days with all it takes to grow the blog. I’m currently evaluating this…
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Miss Independence
I feel overwhelmed often as well – I try to just do one thing at a time…
You take very good care of your blog and your pride shows through! I like how you have your ads but they are very tasteful and not popping up all over the place and blocking the blog content.
I am proud of the opportunities blogging has provided for us! Thank goodness we make $ at our day jobs, but it is nice to earn a little extra (for shoes like you say)!
Thanks for keeping a great blog Courtney!
Meranda you are so sweet. Thanks for your kind comment. You should be proud of you and Lacey’s blog as well – it’s excellent and I always love reading it!
I always look forward to these posts! It really gives me motivation to keep going!
Michelle recently posted…How I Create My Marathon Training Plan
I’m so glad you find these posts helpful, Michelle!
That’s awesome! I’ve also enjoyed some great growth from my blog the past few months and have had some great paying posts. I am having a lot of fun with it right now! Have a great day
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Going Down Hill Fast -Haleakala Bike tour
Blogging is sooo fun! I love the creative outlet and learning new things!
Awesome work! You do a great job of balancing blogging and getting paid for it! Kudos. And new shoes never hurt 😉
mar @ Mar on the run recently posted…Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K Race Recap
thanks, friend! and new shoes are ALWAYS a good thing 🙂
That’s pretty awesome hon! Good job!
Amy @ Running on Faith and Coffee recently posted…Half Marathon Training {Take Two}
thanks, amy! 🙂
Thanks for sharing this! as a new blogger, it’s nice to get a little more insight into how everything works!
You are welcome – I do it each month 🙂
Great job. I always find it funny how some months are up and others down.
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero recently posted…AJC Peachtree Road Race Goals
Yeah – I’m learning to compare versus previous years not months!
Thanks so much for sharing! I love looking at different stats on my blog in hopes to make some adjustments in what people like to read.
thanks for reading! i’m trying to not look at my stats as often and just focus on doing what i can to improve my blog 🙂
Congratulations, Courtney; this is awesome!!
Tara @ Running ‘N’ Reading recently posted…Goals for 2015
Thanks Tara!
Thanks for sharing!! I love your site and am glad that you get some cash for all your effort!! Keep up the awesome work 🙂
Thanks for the kind words, Cody! 🙂
June wasn’t my best month either in terms of page views, but I’m also attributing part of that to my lack of time to comment on and visit as many blogs as I would like to. Blogging is definitely a two day street, and if you don’t have as much time to put into it then its likely you won’t get as much of a return.
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…July 2015 Monthly Goals
It is, but it’s also seasonal. I’m learning what are good seasons and slower seasons for me 🙂
That is awesome! I always try and click on the ads whenever I read a blog. I sometimes forget, but I know one way or another it will help them earn some extra cash. 🙂
Tedi @ Running with Infertility recently posted…Things that are Marathon Training Week 11 Recap
Aw, that’s really nice of you 🙂
I haven’t blogged since my husband died in mid April. I’m thinking about getting back to it, but changing the focus to more about my unexpected widowhood & how running has really helped me maintain my sanity when the rest of my life is in complete upheaval. I don’t know if anyone will want to read it, but writing it might be helpful to me. Journaling has been highly encouraged by my grief counselor, and blogging is a form of journaling, right? I currently don’t have my blog set up to earn money but I might look into it, since in this new phase of my life I could use some extra money. Even if it just covers a race entry fee or two, that would be helpful.
Teresa recently posted…Belated Training Tuesdays: Avoiding Injury
I’m so sorry for your loss. Teresa. Best wishes as you move forward in this new phase.
i love hearing how other bloggers make money. While I’m not earning much right now I hope to grow my blog in the future.
Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona recently posted…Where I Find Workouts Online
Yeah I love reading this stuff too 🙂
It’s funny how things come in streaks and then you have dry spells. And my page views are all over the place lately. {{shrugs}} Between marathon training, kids out of school, and my real job, the blog is getting the short end of the stick lately…
MCM Mama Runs recently posted…#31daysofSkirtSports
I am not a big time blogger but I am proud that I have stuck with it. It will be a year this summer. 🙂
Daisy @ Fit Wanderlust Runner recently posted…Places to Run in San Diego: Cowles Mountain
that’s awesome! congrats 🙂
I love that you look at and measure your growth and income. I want to be more organized about strategy but I’m always just doing the best I can do! Next up is to clean up my visual layout and stuff on the blog, I’ve been putting that off for months. Thanks for the post!
Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?! recently posted…Columbia Triathlon Race Recap
As with each month, thanks for posting. It ‘s great to have something to “compare” my numbers to, even though I don’t compare. Without your valuable input I’d have no idea what to even expect. You’re the best!
Debbie @ Deb Runs recently posted…My First Ever Boot Camp!
You’re so kind, Debbie! I appreciate you!
Very nice, Courtney! Yay for BlogHer featuring some of your posts 😉 I think one of my goals for next month (August) should be to work on some of the blog stuff again (clean up, pages etc). Wish there was more time in the day to work on it.
Jennifer recently posted…Chicago Marathon Training Week 5 â 6/29-7/5
I know. It’s SO much – but it does pay off.
I am in the process of starting my own blog and these posts are very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to do them!
You are welcome!!