Hello my Divine Friends… With the help of all my wonderful followers and subscribers, August was great for the Decorator’s Voice and Divine Elements of Design. This report is a reflection of my blog, my efforts, and you. Thank you so much!!!
August Highlights
During the month of August, I converted my blog from a WordPress.com blog to a self hosted WordPress.org blog. Basically, instead of being www.decoratorsvoice.wordpress.com, I am now at www.decoratorsvoice.com. I was fully able to convert my page, posts, pictures, comments, followers, and statistics over. Everything was done for me by WPBeginner. Easy Peasy!!
I also discovered and now using CoSchedule to schedule my blogs and as a social media calendar. It is simply one of my best discoveries made during August. I highly recommend all bloggers use this product. It works excellent with WordPress. Sign up for the free 14 day trial and I promise you will not be disappointed. I was initially using another scheduler, but quickly switched over. Currently the cost is $15 per month, but I feel it is well worth it. I will write a detailed blog post about CoSchedule soon. As an active blogger, you can’t write a blog and drop the mic. You must promote it. With Coschedule, you can schedule your blog posts and schedule the social media posts for it at the same time… You can then, drop the mic.. If you are interested in CoSchedule click here.
I wrote a guest post for a fellow blogger at www.becauseimcheap.com. It was a great experience for me and her. The post received multiple comments and follower interaction. I am looking forward to guest posting for other bloggers. If you are interested in working with me, please feel free to visit my Media Kit page.
During August I posted the following blog posts: 8 Quick, Easy, & Stylish Updates to Your Bathroom, 8 Must Haves For a 7 Day Cruise, How to Keep Your Sofa Toss Pillows Looking Fabulous When You Have Kids or Pets, 9 Tips For Saving Money During Your Cruise, 5 Things to Do Before You Leave Work to Have a Better Work Day Tomorrow, How to Turn Your Regular TV into a Smart TV, and How to Avoid Digital Eye Strain Phonetic Eyewear Review & Giveaway. Feel free to visit and share any of those posts. Leave a comment and tell me what you think. I would love to hear from you.
Social Media Followers
Facebook: 1622 (+86)
Twitter: 304 (+76)
Instagram: 1243 (+934)
Pinterest: 318 (+48)
Google +: 6 (+1)
YouTube: 296 (+7)
Periscope: 106 (new info)
Blog Subscribers: 65 (+11)
Bloglovin Subscribers: 38 (+38)
Divine Elements of Design VIP Members: 22 (new info)
Email Subscribers: 577 (new info)
Divine Elements of Design Unique Visitors: 483 (new info)
Decorator’s Voice Unique Visitors: 3187 (new info)
September Goals
Continue to Post Blogs Twice a Week
Post a YouTube Video Once a Week
Continue to Support other Bloggers
Attend the Blog Elevated Conference
Increase Twitter Following to 1000
Participate in more Periscopes
Launch Monthly Divine Planner Box
Actually Finish a Monthly Challenge
Add New Items to the Online Boutique
Add Free Printables to the Blog
Thank you very much for reading this post on my blog’s progress and goals. Please feel free to leave any comments, questions, or suggestions. As always, I would love for you to follow my blog to stay updated on home decor ideas, organizational tips, and planning & productivity strategies. You may also visit our main interior decorating website at www.divineelementsofdesign.net for information about our interior decorating services and products.
Congratulations!!!!
Thank you for your continued support.
Looks like you had a fab month! It’s so nice for you to share your goals and I absolutely adore CoSchedule too, it’s wonderful!!
Thanks. I was a little nervous showing my stats since they are not the absolute best. But I’m growing my blog and want others to know how it is to start off. Yes, CoSchedule is absolutely the best!!! Thanks for stopping by.
I love this reports!!
Thanks so much. It’s a work in progress. I hope I can continue. Lol
congrats girl! I am really trying also to post twice a week! With being a mom to 2 kids and being a teacher it can be difficult at times! But it’s in the planner to post twice! 🙂
LOL.. Yes ma’am. It can really really REALLY be a struggle to post twice a week when you’re working, raising kids, taking care of a household, etc.. The key is to try to be as consistent as possible. I keep a small notebook in my purse and anytime I get an idea of of a topic to write, I’ll write it down. I also try to write my posts for the week on one day. Even if its just the draft, its easier to go back later and fine tune it. I know you can do it Brittany. I’m looking forward to reading two posts from you next week and so forth. 🙂
It looks like you are growing all around, which is fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by. Have a fabulous day!!!
Excellent growth! Welcome to WordPress! Guest posting has helped my growth the most too in my short time blogging. I definitely need to start writing goals down to help keep me focused! There is so much that CAN be done for blogging.
Thanks for the welcome. Yes, there is so much involved with blogging. Social Media is now my Social Life.. LOL… I’m enjoying my upgrade to WordPress. I encourage anyone who blogs to take that route immediately.
Great stats! Keep up the great work! I did a post like this last Monday. It’s a great way to actively witness the growth of your blog!
Thanks. I remember your post. You’re doing awesome!
How did you gain so many Instagram followers??
I took very proactive actions during August with Instagram. I found similar Instagram accounts in the same niche as mine. I followed them and commented a lot on their pics. Then I look at their pics that had a lot of likes and comments. I followed the people who liked their pages. I commented and liked the followers as well. The key is engagement. My next goal is to work on Twitter. But I haven’t decided exactly how I will do it with Twitter. 🙂
I love the idea of doing a recap and setting blog related goals!
Thank you very much. When I saw other bloggers reports, I knew it was something I needed to do as well.
Hey Thanks for sharing all this with us, as bloggers we tend to know and see only our progress and it’s great to see others progress and grow as well.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and much success with your blog.
Those are some great stats! Good job on making goals and sticking to them 🙂
Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks for sharing your progress. It’s helpful for other bloggers (newbies) like myself!
I’m happy you liked it. Thanks for stopping by.
Awesome job! Keep it up my dear 🙂
Thanks!! 🙂
Congrats on your successes – especially those Instagram numbers! Yowza! Keep up the GREAT work!!!
Thanks a bunch. It’s a struggle, but I’m trying to keep it up.
Thanks so much. Yes, getting those Instagram followers took work. But they are real and awesome and loving my posts.
Excellent growth. I myself is looking for ways to drive traffic at the sight. Your post was a great motivator. Thanks.
You’re very welcome and thanks for stopping by. I’m always trying to find ways to increase my blog growth and reach. I’m always open for suggestions.
I love this! So organized! I started setting detailed goals this month as well. Good luck with yours! Rooting you on and have a great time at the conference!
Thanks!! Best of luck to you as well. Continue to set goals and strive to achieve them!!
Looks like you had good growth, and you’ve made great goals for September. I’m going to have to check out CoSchedule! Thanks for sharing that.
Thanks. And you’re going to love CoSchedule. It’s really awesome.
Congrats on making the big move! I am so impressed with your social media stats and email subscribers! I am trying to grow my email list and it’s so hard! Love it!
Thanks for the support. Yes it’s a constant effort growing your list and to continue to post when you have a small following. I tell myself to write for the (amount of) following I want not the (amount of) following I have.
I really need to learn more about Periscope. Do you love it?
Congrats on achieving some of your goals!
xo katie // a touch of teal
Thanks for stopping by. I’m going to head over to a touch of teal!