The end of the year is here. It’s been a great year for me. Here’s the final earnings report for the year:
Amazon (all countries) – $3818.60
Google AdSense – $1028.74
CPM Ads – $386.32
Misc Other PPC & Affiliates – $3067.09
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Grand Total for December 2008 - $8300.75
This month I blew away my previous best month of September 2008 by nearly $3000. While didn’t make my goal of $10,000 in one month by the end of 2008 as hoped (nor did I reach my 1,000,000 page views), I’m not going to call it quits anytime soon. In fact, in 2009, I believe I will make the transition from part-time blogger/web publisher to full-time status so that I can focus more time and energy on my web-based properties. Not just yet, but hopefully by the end of the 1st quarter.
This would be a big step for me to leave a career that pays very well and comes with great benefits, but I cannot ignore the opportunity that my part-time efforts online have unveiled. By focusing entirely on my online endeavors, I believe I can see my online income soar in 2009 well beyond what I would otherwise see spending 2-3 hours a day on my web properties as I do now.
More importantly, I’ll have more time with my family. While I have received unwaivering support from them so far, I can tell that it is taking a toll on them by essentially working 2 jobs. I want to take more time to enjoy my great family and to live a healthier lifestyle. I want to ride my bike more and get back in to running – two things I used to dearly enjoy.
Finally, I want to do more with this blog. This past year, it has served more as a personal journal, and while I appreciate those of you who have read and commented on the handful of posts I’ve published, I want to do more – for you and for me. I think I have some knowledge and experience that I can share to help those of you looking for some answers on how to make their blogs or websites work. I also think there are revenue opportunities for this blog that I want to explore as I build it into something more in 2009 and beyond.
So, here’s to success and happiness in 2009. May you have a happy new year and may it bring joy and blessings in your life.