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March Traffic, Earning Details & Announcements

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So it’s been a long time since I have done this one here so I will be writing one now. The reasons why I don’t do the usual monthly recap are:  1) my blog isn’t really wrecking high revenue numbers, 2) I don’t have the time to do this. But now I have the time so I just thought I would put an effort to do a recap of what has happened the past month. So here it is without much further fluff:

Traffic & Growth Related Details
  • Alexa Rank – 144,726
  • Technorati – 55,363
  • Average Uniques – 220
  • Average Pageviews – 620
  • RSS – 150
  • Pagerank – 0

The blog stat-wise has actually declined from almost everything except feed subscribers. I’ve been working so hard on getting returning visitors by forum interaction and commenting around. The pageviews is more than 2 times of what the average unique visitor is. Maybe it’s because of some folks who keep refreshing the page because they are waiting for a new post, LOL> 🙂 As usual, Pagerank is still 0 as I just implemented the canonicalization thing last month and I am hoping that it would get something on the next update.

Blog Revenue Details
  • Text, Sponsored Links – $30
  • 125X125 Banner Sponsorship – $80
  • 468X60 – $50
  • Paid Reviews – $50

As usual the blog almost had a sold out advertising spot (despite me refusing to

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use OIO). The text links are so cheap ($5) that a lot of dudes on digitalpoint forum don’t even ask for stats. 🙂 The popular banners at the sidebar is sold out as well. The premium banner at the top has 2 rotations each up for $25 and fortunately it’s taken also (thanks to the reverse funnel guys, 😉 ). I got 2 paid reviews this month and I gave discount on that one. Yes, I give discounts! The economy is tough so I understand that a lot of marketers are skeptic to spend. As much as possible, I give them 10-50% on the first month so they could decide whether the exposure fits well. Don’t be a moron dude, don’t sell your ad spot for $40/month if your Alexa is over 500,000 and you just get 1-2 comments per post.

As this blog is relatively small, I don’t spend much expenses here more than just the hosting and the flip-flops I use while typing here. 🙂 Unfortunately I have 5-6 other websites that aren’t making any revenue as of now so the income is good to cover up other expenses from failed investments startup investments.

What’s up this April & May?

Well I have done a couple of guest posts on different types of blogs w/different types of audience. I conclude it’s doing good actually because it kept my traffic steady while my blog is in lull. I still have about 5 more guest posts to issue so just look around me on other blogs. Also, you may want to greet me. 🙂 April 21 is going to be my 18th birthday and I am planning to hold a small but very nice contest here in Melvin Blog wherein everyone can almost win! Watch out for that! Anyway if you would like to send me something, like a car or a yacht just use a contact form. But don’t worry I accept small gifts like shirts, usb drives, steaks or any tangibles. LOL, just joking. You’re presence is more than enough!

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  2. Happy Early Birthday!! Trust me, 18 will feel like every other year..lol

    But it’s good that you know when to sell high or not..I’ve seen people with only 10,000 pageviews selling reviews on their site for 115 dollars..

    Melody’s last blog post..Logo Design Process for Trudy Thomas

    Melvin Reply:
    April 20th, 2009 at 10:36 pm

    hey Melody thanks, the truth is I’m afraid to grow older by age. LOL. 🙂

    Syed Balkhi Reply:
    April 21st, 2009 at 11:39 am

    Amen to that … I turned 18 nothing changed because I don’t smoke … All it is that I can enter in clubs but I don’t go anyways…

  5. Sounds like you are making alright money from your blog for your stats! this is one area that I need to work on 😀

    Tom – StandOutBlogger.com’s last blog post..Killer Blog Posts – 10 Simple Steps!

    Melvin Reply:
    April 20th, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    Thanks, yep I am actually surprised you’re not really into monetizing w/regards to StandoutBlogger.com but I guess maybe luck is into one of the factors for me. 🙂

    Syed Balkhi Reply:
    April 21st, 2009 at 11:40 am

    its not the luck its the timing and place. Whoever gets the right timing and right exposure gets it… The reason why I say it is not luck because some guys do it all the time … Were they just born lucky or they know the tricks 😉

    Tom - StandOutBlogger.com Reply:
    April 21st, 2009 at 1:30 pm

    It is definately something I have just started to work with as I look at capitalizing on my mailing list and on site promotions! So keep an eye out 😀

    Tom – StandOutBlogger.com’s last blog post..Free Niche Blog Idea: CAKES (Traffic & Search Stats Inc)

  6. Hmm! Nice earning. My earning is currently as empty as desert. I am trying to sell my Banner Ads @ 10$. I have good alexa ranking and PR. But do not know why does not it sell.

    Do you have any suggestions. May be you can make you next post on this topic.

    Happy Birthday in advance. Looking forward to the contest.

    Melvin Reply:
    April 20th, 2009 at 10:48 pm

    Hmmm, not sure but there are a lot of factors to consider about it. Your situation is my situation about 4 months ago when my blog has also had the same traffic as today.

    Sure I’ll write something about it in the future.

  9. i thought you’re 19 years old already? LOL>>>> anyhow, happy bday friend!

    Melvin Reply:
    April 20th, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    ahahahaha! Actually that’s the trick there, hehe.. Would change it to 19 later…

  12. Hey Melvin, Thanks so much for your caring thoughts about me. But as far as you thinking I should take more time off from blogging…. no way Jose’ and let you and your blog take over. The way your stats are looking

    jj-momscashblog’s last blog post..From a Coma to My Blog

  13. Hey Melvin, Thanks for all the good wishes you sent my way. But as far as you thinking I should take more time off from blogging, I’ve got just one thing to say to you my friend. No way Jose’…after reading this post you just put up you’re off and running. If I were to slow down now you would probably take off and dominate the internet!!! lol It’s on now my friend, lets see who can be the first to get at least a Page Rank 1 in Google’s Page Rank before next year ??!!! My birthday was in April also, so let’s give it a year and see how we are both doing by 4/10!! O.K.?? Really Melvin all kidding aside thanks for the get well wishes and I’ll be back to check up on “YOU”. your blogging buddy JJ

    jj-momscashblog’s last blog post..From a Coma to My Blog

  14. Wishing you a very happy B’day Melvin. Thank you for visiting our blog so often and contributing. I didn’t note it until now, but you got some awesome work behind this blog. I am learning 🙂

  16. I don’t usually do discounts for clients unless it is more than just one thing. But if a client is looking for long term advertisement discount is a possibility. Curious why don’t you use OIO ?

    BTW: Happy B’day in Advance just incase if I forget.

    Don’t forget to email me about the contest, and if I like it I will add it on Balkhis Link Love

    Melvin Reply:
    April 21st, 2009 at 11:50 pm

    well for me 90% of those whom I gave discounts for the first month are the ones who kept on advertising here for a longer time.

    Hey dude, thanks. 🙂

  20. Haha, I love your writing style. Hm, still PR zero that’s weird. Maybe you should try to use Dofollow top commentators. They seem to work for me.

    Great blog, i’m subscribing.

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  21. Happy Birthday! *throws confetti*
    Hope your birthday, and the rest of your year as well, is filled with pleasant surprises and opportunities.
    Good luck with the blog earnings! Hope they continually increase 🙂

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