Analytics Tip + New Set Up

February 9, 2012 by 10 Comments

Last night while I was messing around with Google Analytics I discovered the In-Page Analytics. I know that probably sounds like something confusing and boring but it isn’t. Actually it is really cool! Analytics pulls up a live preview of your blog and shows how many people have clicked on your individual links, menu bar links, buttons, etc… for your specified date range. I know you can probably read this data somewhere else in Analytics but I am a visual person so for me this is awesome!!

By looking at these stats [in this form] I really learned a lot about my blog and the content that is the most popular. It was sort of like playing detective. Reviewing and deciphering data, deciding if I liked what I saw and brainstorming improvements that could be made.

Want to play detective and see what links people are clicking on your blog? Login to your Google Analytics and look for “Content” in the left sidebar column. Then click on “In-Page Analytics” under that! It will look like this >>>

While I was investigating my In-Page Analytics I noticed that the most clicked link on my whole entire blog is the Freebies link! Yahoo! I love that you love my freebies!

But, after seeing that data I started to wonder if my freebies were  as accessible as possible. I decided they weren’t. When you clicked on the old “freebies” link you were taken to the full blog posts in order they were posted and you had to keep clicking “next page” to browse all the older freebies. It felt like the old content was just being buried. So, I made a little update to the blog. Hopefully one that make the freebies more accessible!

So go ahead, click on {FREEBIES} in the menu bar and check out the new change! ↑

[I haven't had time to link up all the freebies yet, but there a few to get you started!]

So speaking of freebies, if you could request a certain kind/type of printable what would it be?

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Re-Post: Thoughts on Goals + Freebie

December 28, 2011 by 1 Comment


It’s almost New Years and that means most of us are starting to think about setting goals for 2012.

I have set goals in my life a bunch of times… passing AP Calculus, getting a date to prom, getting into college, playing the violin in the Utah Youth Symphony, getting married in the LDS Temple, and a bunch of others. Each time I set a goal and I achieve it I [re] realize how fun and important setting goals really is! I have also set several goal involving this blog and business. Some of those goals have been completed, others are still just ideas in my head, and a few haven’t turned out like I had hoped. But that is okay! That’s the best part about goals! If you don’t complete it in time, or need alter your goal you can!!

Here are some of my thoughts on  goals….

After you set a goal you need to  follow through and make sure you have things in place to help you actually achieve the goal….

1st – Decide what you want and set a goal. Maybe you want to have a 1,000 followers on your blog. Maybe you want to have 50 sales in your Etsy shop. Maybe you want to increase you blog traffic by a specific percentage. Make it a goal that you can gauge. Don’t just say “I want to have a really cool blog.” That is too general. You need to be able evaluate and see your progress

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2nd – Set up an end date for your goal. You need a finish line to work towards! If you get to the finish line and you haven’t quiet achieved your goal you can extend your goal and keep trying, but set a finish date for yourself!

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3rd - Set up “check points” If your goal finish date is in 3 months make a specific time each month when you will evaluate your progress. Check and see how your doing.

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4th – Make sure you tell people about your goal. Ask for help and/or motivation! My husband is my cheerleader and idea bouncer! Make sure you get your friends and/or family involved in your goals!

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5th – Make sure during your whole goal process you are writing everything down! Better yet, pin your goal sheet on your fridge where you can see it everyday!! To help out with the step I have made a FREE printable GOAL TRACKER!

DOWNLOAD HERE

[make sure you print at 100%]

What are your thoughts on goals????

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SNAP!

September 16, 2011 by 9 Comments

A few days ago I purchased my first blogger conference pass ever!  Can’t even tell you how excited I am!!! Whoot Whoot! The conference isn’t clear until April but I already have a mental count down going!

Have you been to a blog conference before? Any helpful hints or secrets? I am so excited to meet & learn from other bloggers! [maybe like ... her, her, her, and her] But, I really hope I am not to shy to introduce myself everyone…. Might have to practice some roll playing in the bathroom mirror!

I would LOVE to meet you in person! Are you going to the SNAP! conference?

:: One small sidenote … I am looking for free printables to feature! If you have one that you would like to share either leave me a link in the comment section or email me! :)

♥Kendra

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