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 October blog stats and income report – I hope you find this helpful (you can find September’s report here)!
Ad income: 58.94 (BlogHer) +9.78 (Adsense) = $68.72
Sponsored campaigns: $325
Affiliate income: $553
Total October income: $946.72
Total October pageviews: 15,808
As I mentioned last month, October was a big month for campaign income and affiliate income coming in. You may recall that I track and report my income on the blog as it comes in, with the exception of ad income – which I report for the corresponding month, even though I won’t physically see that income until later. This means that I’m reporting income on sponsored campaigns and affiliate links that likely happened a few months ago (as that’s the general timeline for payment). October happened to have a confluence of a lot of campaigns sending me payment, which is why the income is SO high. I’ve been trying to be strategic about doing fewer sponsored campaigns but doing campaigns that pay more. Like anything, it’s cyclical and so I don’t expect to see this time of income each month, however it is definitely a nice holiday bonus! As far as tips for increasing income, I’d definitely encourage you to diversify your income sources.
As far as pageviews, as the temps continue to drop, my most popular post on Pinterest (giving some tips for cold weather running) starts to get traffic again, and with over 20k pins, some of that traffic comes back to the blog. I’d like to continue to see an increase in numbers through the rest of the year. Right now, it’s looking like November might be just a bit under October in terms of pageviews, but I have to see how it shakes out.
In October, my top three posts were:
- How to spectate the Marine Corps Marathon.
- My favorite fall recipes.
- And hydration tips for runners.
This past month, my top three referral sources were: 1) direct sources; 2) Pinterest and 3) google searches (just like in September). I attribute this to my cold weather running pin regaining traction as the temperatures have dropped. As I’ve been mentioning over the past couple months, I have given myself a deadline of the end of the year to get a couple of things in place on the blog and I’m excited about them. I’m working on finishing an ebook of my best blogging tips that will be available to my blog subscribers. As I mentioned previously, you will still see occasional blog tips as well as this monthly stats post post, but starting sometime in early 2016, I’ll be moving most of my blog tips to a subscription list that will also contain some other fun things (i.e. it will not be an email just listing my blog posts – that’s what Bloglovin is for!). I’m excited to be in the final stages of putting together the ebook and can’t wait to debut it soon!
Are you planning anything special for your blogging for the new year? Have you ever created an ebook?
It sounds like October was a really good month for you. Congrats! I’m glad you feel like it went well!
Hollie recently posted…Turkey Trot 5k (19:23)
thanks! it was a good month all around 🙂
Your e book sounds really exciting! Can’t wait to take a look at it. Have a great Thanksgiving
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Thankful For My Readers Giveaway
Thanks! I’m looking forward to some time off over the holidays to really have a solid chunk of time to work on it.It’s a fun project!
Congrats on a great month….can’t wait to read your ebook!
Jess @ Jess Runs ATL recently posted…What’s Next?
thanks jess! i’m excited to debut it soon!
Great write up. This is nice to see, I am just getting started and love seeing that people can actually do ok. I am techy so I’m trying something different with my blogs. I want to help people navigate all the madness out there for tech gadgets and help them use them! Pop over sometime. P.S. Maybe I will see you at wineglass next year! That is my stomping grounds…. 🙂
I will probably be at Wineglass next year 🙂
Signups are Tuesday! 🙂 I will look for you and continue to follow!
Congrats on another successful month, Courtney. It must be exciting to have all that income come in so close to the holidays. 🙂
Kathryn @ Dancing to RUnning recently posted…Gift List for the Pregnant Runner
It’s definitely good timing! 🙂
This is exciting, Courtney; you continue to make such great progress! Congratulations!!
Tara @ Running ‘N’ Reading recently posted…Nonfiction November – I Am Malala
Thanks Tara – it’s been fun, that’s for sure 🙂
Good for you! Yay to keep yourself motivated cause once winter comes I am in hybernation mode. 🙂
Daisy @ Fit Wanderlust Runner recently posted…Silver Strand Half Marathon Race Recap
As always, thanks for sharing! I will be waiting on this ebook 🙂
Alaina @ The Simple Peach recently posted…Hill Country Trail Race 15k Race Recap
Thank you! I can’t wait to finish it 🙂
I’ve never considered doing an ebook, but look forward to seeing yours. Love your blog tips so it will be great having them all in one neat and tidy place.
Debbie @ Deb Runs recently posted…Gift Ideas For Runners; Or Treats For Yourself
Love these stats and seeing your blog grow. Happy holidays! Maybe one day we will meet at a DC race!
Kelly recently posted…A Time For Giving
Happy holidays! And yes, it’d be fun to meet at a race. Are you running a Turkey Trot?
I just ran a Turkey Trot in Woodbridge! Next race is Fairfax Four miler on NYE!
Kelly recently posted…A Time For Giving
The ebook sounds interesting! Best of luck with that!
I’m excited about your October – great timing to have those things come in right before the holidays!
Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?! recently posted…Putting Plans Into Action
Congrats on a great month! Can’t wait to see what surprises you have in store next!
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I love your articles!
Thanks!
Wow, your affiliate income is crazy! I can’t seem to make any money with my affiliate links. Congrats on a good month! Looking forward to hearing more about this ebook!
It’s definitely up & down and October was a good month!!
Thanks for sharing such great information! What kind of affiliate programs are you a part of?
Sounds like you have great things coming in accordance and for your blog! Very exciting!
I’m hoping to build up my blog in the new year, but have been a bit postponed with being sick and moving!
Looking forward to seeing your blogs growth!
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