Week 5 of the Newbies Course
Posted by Sue | Posted in internet marketing | Posted on 20-08-2010
Tags: Google Analytics, niche, Sue McDonald
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Well guys – I am still playing at catch up with the homework from week 4. If my fingers were walking instead of typing, I think I would have circumnavigated the world. I have commented on blogs and now I have to complete another 90 comments on the “do follows” list.
What did week 5 hold for all of us? We had to:
- Install Google Analytics
- Find a Niche using Google Adwords Tool
- Research your niche
- Add RSS feeds
- and Backup your WordPress Blog
This was interesting. I had already installed Google Analytics on my site last time I went through the course. Google Analytics is a very good tool that gives lots of good information. Just let me show you some of my statistics.
The period shown is from the 20 July to 20 August. You can see as a result of my commenting on peoples blogs and these people then coming to my blog to comment has helped my traffic increase by 95.95% and total number of visitors was 339. The average page visited was 2.38 and the average time on site an amazing 7.31 minutes. There were 58.11% new visitors so that means that just over 41% were returning visitors. The bounce rate was 46.02% so that means people were staying for some time and not just clicking and leaving immediately otherwise the bounce rate would have been much higher.
If you go to “visitors” and click on “map overlay” it shows that these 339 people came from 30 countries around the world. Then click on “traffic sources” and then go down and click on “all traffic sources” – the total number of sources is 95. The total number of visitors that have come to my site since I installed Google Analytics is 1883 and they have come for 175 sources.
There is a lot we can learn from these statistics. You can drill down and know exactly how many people visit your site per day. I really enjoy examining the stats.
So this is Sue McDonald saying I must get back to commenting so I can complete all my tasks at hand because I know we are halfway through the course and Mark will introducing more homework next week.
I really like your blog. Very good posts! Please continue posting such awesome content.
Thanks – keep visiting
Hi Sue.
Thanks for your visit and kind comment. One good turn deserves another.
Your Google Analytics results I see are paying off.
Takes a lot of work before you reach that tipping point, but focus, dedication, persistence all pays off. Well done, keep it up.
Success is within your grasp.
Kind regards
Rod
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Hi Rod
Thank you for coming and leaving a comment. Yes I agree persistence pays off but I must say I really love what I am doing. I know if I work hard I will succeed.
Kind regards
Sue
Hey Sue!
Love the look and feel of your blog. I also like the fact that you’ve started a video diary – very cool.
It sounds like your a stats person like me. There’s nothing better than cold hard facts and statistics that you can get your teeth into.
Anyways, keep up the good work!
Feel free to leave a comment on my blog
Nathaniel.
Hi Sue
Just thought I’d retrun the visit, I like the blog, you have some really good info.
I’ve also checked out your video diary, the Mark Terrell one made me smile.
You may want to consider using a head set with a microphone as there is a lot of background noise on the video.
Also, check out Animoto, they have a free and paid for service and you can get a free 30 day trial of Camtasia.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Ken
Hi Nathaniel
Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. Yes I started a video diary but not very well but I was given a video camera as a present last week so I hope I can produce some really good ones. I wish you every success.
Regards
Sue
Hi Ken
Thanks for the visit and comment. Yes thanks for your tips I realized that when I made that video but now I was given a video camera last week so I should be able to produce something with a better quality. Wishing you great success.
Regards
Sue
This is a very interesting point of view. Your blog is refreshing, but I wish one could find more content, though. I am looking forward to reading more from you. Keep up the good work. thanks.
Sue,
Your blog is looking good! Nice job.. word to advice here: comment on blogs which have regular posts as they traffic is probably high. I would also find the top ten internet marketing blogs and comment on those as well. This will save you time and you get the most bang for your buck! Be a success!!!!
Hi Sue
Found you through Allen & Dawn, nice people. I’m glad you’re a stats person, because that’s one of my weaker areas (plus my brain generally). Now I know you’re here I will Follow you and come back regularly. Thanks for all the work on you’re site.
Best Regards
Alan
Hi Darren
Thank you for your comment and visit. Thanks for the advice. I am posting on two out the top ten at the moment but will have to go and look for some more.
Regards
Sue
Hi Alan
Thanks for the visit. Yes Allan and Dawn are doing the same course as I am and like me they are loving it. It is my second run through and Mark has added more this time. I will be happy for you to keep returning and if you need any help, please contact me.
Kindest regards
Sue
Thanks for your second visit.
Regards
Sue
Hey Sue,
Your blogs looking good and your making great progress. Steady and consistent progress will see you getting to your goals!!! (plus make sure you’ve got your plan mapped out too).
Well done for getting going with videos! It can often be a big stopping point when setting out so congratulations on blasting through that!!!
With your new camera I’m sure they’ll just get better & better too
Rob
(** RJB **)
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Hi Rob
thank you for stopping by and adding a comment. Yes videos for me are hard but I will get started soon now that I have the new camera. I would love to be out using it but there are just not enough hours in the day. Maybe I will have to make time because I think it is part of our homework this week. I will just see how I go.
Regards
Sue
Hi Sue,
Anyone who tells you that commenting on blogs isn’t a time efficient way of driving traffic is missing the whole point of blogging.
The beauty of the blogosphere is that you have people of many backgrounds coming together to share their knowledge. The blogosphere works, simply through participation. Through commenting, blogs are able to grow legs, and network with other blogs, which are able to connect with others.
Simple put, there’s absolutely nothing we can’t accomplish when we work together. Any blogger who doesn’t comment on other blogs is not a “real” blogger.
Hi Trey
Yes we all need comments on our blogs. Thank you for adding one to mine.
Regards
Sue
Hi Sue,
Your blog is really cool. I very like this post and installed google analytics myself. I ‘ve been using awstats and think it”s good to compare different stats providers.
Good Luck
Vova
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Hi Vova
Thanks for the visit and comment. I have tried other stats programs but I think Google gives so much information.
Regards
Sue
Hi Sue this is Jason from Safeswaps just thought I would stop by and say nice blog the layout looks great, and congratulations on your success. And you are right really loving what you do is the key to success. I think we both have that covered. Good luck!
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Hi Jay
Nice of you to stop by and leave me a comment. Yes loving what you do makes it all the easier to do.
I have just started creating my first real product and I know that it will be a winner. Believe to achieve and don’t doubt yourself.
Good luck to you to.
Regards
Sue
Looks like the easiest part this week was backing up your blog, which is really easy if you use a plugin which does it automatically.
I think Google Analytics is playing up a little because it’s stats seem to be all wrong of late.
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Hi Sire
Thanks for the visit and comment. I really enjoy what I am doing. Hope all is well with you.
take care
Sue
Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go. -William Feather
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