Hmmm, how has my blog affected my business growth?
This is a bit of a tricky question for me because I did not start my blog with any business in mind.
I started my blog to allow old, lost friends to find me online if they happened to look.
There were a lot of “Peter Fuller’s” out there so I decided to target “Peter Fuller MBA”.
And it worked.
I now talk with old friends on the phone every week who I have not seen in years, one over twenty years.
But that is not the question at hand.
How has my business grown since I started my blog?
Well, let’s see, I created my first business related post on June 21, 2010 and now one month later here are some stats:
I have over thirty people in my training funnel.
Four people have expressed an interest in joining my primary business.
One person has joined my primary business.
Now for some traffic stats.
My current one month Alexa Rank is 306,329 down from some ridiculous number like 7 million.
For some reason I am very popular in New Zealand which is a sign I need to book a flight and look my best.
One month in and to be honest my goal was just to get my blog up and running, not to attract anyone yet to my primary business.
Can you now see how important your blog is to your business?
Thanks to Ana for asking such a great question.
You can see Ana’s original post on this subject here : How Blogging Can Increase Your Lead Generation by 67%
Ana has started a blog meme, which is a rather cool thing to do.
A blog meme is where you tag other bloggers with your post to have them do something, like answer Ana’s question. Ana will receive a ton of links as the originator of the meme (everyone links back to the original post) and of course I will get links back from those I tag.
So, who will I tag to answer the question “How Did Your Blog Kick-Start Your Business Success?“
Josh Garcia | Tommy Dipietro | Jerome Ratliff | Dwayne Huggins | Oliver Tausend | Steve Shoemaker | Marcus Baker
Just because I did not tag you does not mean you cannot participate.
Answer the question in your next blog post, link it back to this post and Ana’s and tag some of your blogger friends to do the same.
If you decide to start your own blog meme in the future I guarantee I will support you.
Peter Fuller MBA CA
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#1 by Tamra on August 5, 2010 - 12:06 pm
Peter,
Great Job!
I remember when I started my blog and my alexa ranking was like 11.9 mill. Steady working on it, I am now about 365k. Big jump in only a few months.
Now here’s the tricky part. No matter how much information you have on your blog, if you are not syndicating it all over the web, you will get very little traffic.
Tamra
Tamra´s last blog ..STRESS
#2 by Peter Fuller MBA on August 12, 2010 - 1:21 pm
Hey Tamra, thanks for stopping by and you are doing great with your blog.
#3 by Dev - Technshare.com on August 1, 2010 - 1:01 pm
Hey Peter,
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Great Stats. You’re really doing great Job
Your Alex rank is increasing.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks for sharing.
~Dev
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#4 by Peter Fuller MBA on August 12, 2010 - 1:20 pm
Thanks Dev!
Peter Fuller MBA´s last blog ..Does Your Home Business Make You Feel Uncomfortable
#5 by Sherman Smith on July 29, 2010 - 12:22 pm
Hey Peter,
When I was doing research on how to better my business, everywhere I turned, people were suggesting that I should start a blog and it’s considered the hub in order to have online marketing success. Although I read about 50 times, I finally started a blog and I can totally see the difference. Especially looking at my alexa ratings.
Great story you have. It’s funny how you started a blog just to catch up with old friends, and then you made another one for your business. Now you’re business its growing from this. What more can you say?
Take Care
Sherman
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#6 by Peter Fuller on July 30, 2010 - 4:08 am
Hey Sherman
Think about this : I created my blog originally to allow old friends to find me, if they looked. But in the end it has allowed me to make great new friends,like yourself.
What do they call that?
Serendipity
#7 by Yorinda on July 26, 2010 - 6:02 pm
Hi Peter,
You made a very good point about how a blog can make a difference.
I am not familiar with alexa ratings, will learn about, you got me curious.
Thank you so much.
Cheers
Yorinda
Yorinda´s last blog ..Joy is the Goal
#8 by Peter Fuller on July 30, 2010 - 4:05 am
Hello Yorinda
Alexa can provide some good information but also consider adding Google Analytics to your blog as well.
#9 by Soren Egstrup on July 24, 2010 - 6:06 am
Unbelievable Peter, I can’t believe that your blog are quite new, great work.
Soren Egstrup´s last blog ..Everyone can Talk to Prospects – Lead Generation System
#10 by Peter Fuller on July 30, 2010 - 4:00 am
Hey Soren, thanks
#11 by Wendy Hewlett on July 23, 2010 - 3:37 pm
Hi Peter,
I love the blog meme idea. I will definitely be looking in to that. Thanks.
Wendy
Wendy Hewlett´s last blog ..Keyword Research Is More Important Than Ever
#12 by Peter Fuller on July 30, 2010 - 3:59 am
Hello Wendy
Check out Ana’s original post and give it a shot.
#13 by Kathy Jodrey on July 23, 2010 - 12:29 pm
Peter,
This is my first visit to your blog, and I can’t believe it’s brand new. You’ve done a spectacular job!
I love the message here. Blogging is definitely a big time commitment and it’s great to see someone new getting such awesome results right away.
I would love to learn more about the blog meme process….sounds like a win win for everybody.
Kathy Jodrey´s last blog ..How to Attract Abundance…or a Jet Ski – Summer Scenery Series 3
#14 by Peter Fuller on July 30, 2010 - 3:58 am
Thanks Kathy!
#15 by Michael Berry on July 23, 2010 - 10:28 am
Thanks Peter. I subscribed to Ana info. Thanks so much for the information.
Michael
#16 by Peter Fuller on July 26, 2010 - 12:01 pm
Hello Michael, I look forward to your blog answering Ana’s meme.
#17 by Jerome Ratliff on July 23, 2010 - 10:17 am
Hey Peter,
These are some great results you have here. I just love how you’re focus was not on acquiring anyone in your team, and looked what happen.
That is extremely powerful.
Great job.
Jerome Ratliff
Jerome Ratliff´s last blog ..Business Builder Tip – Simply Irresistible Offer
#18 by Peter Fuller on July 26, 2010 - 12:00 pm
Thanks Jerome
The lesson for me is just to get it out there, perfect or not, because results will happen.
#19 by E-business Strategy on July 23, 2010 - 7:21 am
Hi,
Thanks for sharing your experience. Lots of readers get to know from your post how how important to have a blog for a business.
Keep this going..
#20 by Michael Cole on July 23, 2010 - 3:59 am
Hi Peter,
What you said to Marcus rings true with me, blog memes are confusing at first, I posted to Ana’s meme and forgot to tag anyone, next time.
WTG on your rapid rise, great encouragement for those of us that are just finding our stride.
Mike
Michael Cole´s last blog ..Blogging For Success- Does It Work
#21 by Peter Fuller on July 26, 2010 - 11:58 am
Hey Michael, yes a blog meme can be confusing at first but just remember the purpose is to go viral.
#22 by Melodie Kantner on July 22, 2010 - 6:10 pm
Hi Peter,
Wow! That is impressive for such a short time. I have been blogging seriously for a little over a year. I haven’t paid any attention to stats. I suppose I should pay more attention to that.
Melodie Kantner´s last blog ..Two Daily Actions Will Help Put Your Business in Motion
#23 by Peter Fuller on July 22, 2010 - 10:57 pm
Hey Melodie, it is very important to pay attention to stats but not to get consumed by them.
btw I enjoyed your latest post on daily actions
#24 by Dr. Adam Sheck on July 22, 2010 - 11:28 am
Peter,
Thanks for sharing your stats, they say it all. We definitely need a web presence, no matter what we do. That’s why I created my blog, to bring more visibility to helping singles and couples with relationship issues. Not too many of my peers in the field are doing it, so I’m definitely hopeful, to be on the leading edge.
Thanks again,
Adam
Dr. Adam Sheck´s last blog ..Love Is Not Enough!
#25 by Peter Fuller on July 22, 2010 - 10:35 pm
Hey Adam, my brother-in-law is studying to become a psychologist and I refereed him to your site because you are doing such a great job of branding yourself.
#26 by Joseph McDevitt on July 22, 2010 - 11:21 am
Peter, Wow! Those are some very impressive statistics for such a short period of time! Just goes to show you how powerful a blog can be!
I will have to check out blog meme. Sounds like a great tool to use to increase traffic.
Thanks for the informative post!
Joseph McDevitt
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#27 by Peter Fuller on July 22, 2010 - 10:53 pm
Hey Joseph
Yes, starting a blog meme is a great way to help build some traffic, especially if it goes vial.
#28 by Lori Robertson on July 22, 2010 - 9:09 am
Peter, congrats, that is awesome how you have ranked so well with your blog. Thanks for the tip on blog meme.
Lori
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#29 by Peter Fuller on July 22, 2010 - 10:52 pm
Hello Lori, thanks for dropping by and I am am so glad to pass on the concept of a blog meme. Check out Ana’s blog because she started it all here
#30 by Susanna Hess on July 22, 2010 - 6:47 am
Hey Peter,
That’s really awesome that you’ve only been blogging for business such a short time, and you’ve dropped your rating so drastically.
I’ve never heard much about this “blog meme”. Thanks for explaining it. I can see how it would be very beneficial. I’ll have to look into it some more…
Great post Peter! Thanks for sharing.
Susanna
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#31 by Peter Fuller on July 22, 2010 - 10:37 pm
Hello Susanna
Try starting a blog meme and see how it can go viral
and thank you as I always enjoy reading your blog
#32 by Dennis OBrien on July 21, 2010 - 4:57 pm
Great insight Peter and thanks for your support on my blog
#33 by Peter Fuller on July 22, 2010 - 10:35 pm
Hey Dennis, great to connect with you.
#34 by Marcus Baker on July 21, 2010 - 5:59 am
Hey Peter…
Feels to me like you have been around forever my friend. I mean that in the nicest possible way.
Well done on the awesome stats!
Thanks too for tagging me. I will get to it.
I had read about the meme process on Ana’s blog previously but was in such a rush that day that I could not give it my attention.
Makes a lot more sense now.
~Marcus
Marcus Baker´s last blog ..What’s the Focus of Your Network Marketing Internet Business
#35 by Peter Fuller on July 21, 2010 - 12:48 pm
Hey Marcus, yeah, when you first read about blog memes it may not make sense at first but they are relatively easy.
Answer the question that someone tagged you with, link back to them and the originator of the meme, and then tag someone else to answer the question.
The idea is to see how viral it goes.
#36 by Wayne Wu on July 21, 2010 - 4:42 am
Hey Peter,
This is just great. It really shows how a blog can really brand YOU as a credible expert in a short period of time and get you qualified prospects who want to do business with you.
Later,
Wayne
P.S. I love the New Zealand bit. It’s a breathtaking country.
Wayne Wu´s last blog ..Want More Prospects Learn to love the Short End of the Stick!
#37 by Peter Fuller on July 21, 2010 - 12:46 pm
Hello Wayne
I have always wanted to visit New Zealand so it must be a sign
#38 by Ilka Flood on July 21, 2010 - 2:42 am
Hi Peter,
Congrats! That’s quite some success! Keep it up!
Best wishes,
Ilka
Ilka Flood´s last blog ..Are You Sabotaging Your Own Network Marketing Success
#39 by Peter Fuller on July 21, 2010 - 12:45 pm
Hey Ilka, thanks for the kind words.
#40 by Oliver Tausend on July 21, 2010 - 1:34 am
Hi Peter,
great post and congratulations to your successes. I like the way you interpret the sign that you’re popular in New Zealand. For some reason, my blog is popular in Jamaica, never thought of Jamaica.
Funny enough that I had the same worries that my blog under my name might affect my traditional financial consulting business, that was really silly.
Take care
Oliver
Oliver Tausend´s last blog ..Anatomy Of Quitting – Oliver Tausend’s Example
#41 by Peter Fuller on July 21, 2010 - 12:44 pm
Hello Oliver, Jamaica heh
It is strange how we can be so silly sometimes.
#42 by Tommy DiPietro on July 20, 2010 - 8:45 pm
Hey Peter,
That is awesome! Congrats on the success and the you are really making it happen.
New Zealand, sound cool!
Go and get yours my friend!
Tommy D.
Tommy DiPietro´s last blog ..A Pretty Little Plug-In For Your Home Based Business Blog
#43 by Peter Fuller on July 20, 2010 - 9:06 pm
Thanks Tommy
btw the way, tag your it (hint hint)
#44 by Stacy on July 20, 2010 - 5:46 pm
That’s very inspiring, Peter! Keep up the good work!
Stacy´s last blog ..10 Reasons to Appreciate Difficulties
#45 by Peter Fuller on July 20, 2010 - 6:54 pm
Hello Stacy, thanks
And thank your for your inspiring post about appreciating difficulties
#46 by Steve Shoemaker on July 20, 2010 - 4:52 pm
Cool! I have never participated in one but here we go. I love the sense of community that is developing here with some of you guys it’s great. Peter like Ana I figured you the seasoned blogger.These are some awesome results for 29 days man way to go. I feel like a veteran since I started way back in march! Great post.
Steve Shoemaker
Steve Shoemaker´s last blog ..Strategic Branding-Who Are YouInc
#47 by Peter Fuller on July 20, 2010 - 6:34 pm
Hey Steve, now I haven’t been hiding in cave, oh wait yes I have been
I have been blogging but not using my real name.
I look forward to your meme challenge post.
#48 by Charlie Holles on July 20, 2010 - 4:28 pm
Impressive development Peter. Well done on the Alexa rank
Charlie Holles´s last blog ..Prospecting MLM – did I hear you right
#49 by Peter Fuller on July 20, 2010 - 6:31 pm
Thanks Charlie, I appreciate your support.
#50 by Ana | Traffic Generation Cafe on July 19, 2010 - 11:30 pm
Wow, Peter – that’s quite a revelation. The fact that you posted your first business post not even a month ago, that is.
I would’ve picked you for a seasoned blogger.
By the way, looking your best in New Zealand might take quite an effort – up for the challenge?
Great stats on your blog! And all of this in a month – wow. That’s encouraging to all the newbies out there; blogging is a must for any successful business.
Thanks for joining my meme!
Ana
Ana | Traffic Generation Cafe´s last blog ..Social Media Tourist Trap- Now What
#51 by Peter Fuller on July 20, 2010 - 8:29 am
Hello Ana, actually I have been operating the last two years anonymously in two different niches. I have a membership blog site and a membership forum, both in direct sales.
I just decided to start operating in my name and brand myself. Previously I had concerns about whether or not by doing that it would affect my day job in some negative way.
Of course that was just silly
#52 by shecky on July 19, 2010 - 9:12 pm
Rock on, Peter….great starting stats!
shecky´s last blog ..How To Be Successful In Network Marketing
#53 by Peter Fuller on July 20, 2010 - 8:33 am
Thanks Shecky, coming from a pro like yourself that means a lot.