Typically, I stay away from resolutions and goals this time of year. Why? Quite frankly, it’s because I tend to not keep them. Tend not to keep them - I NEVER keep them! I’m then left with guilt over not completing my own goals. Which can be such a downer. No goals = no guilt right? Right??

So this year, when my husband’s Grandma asked everyone what their goals were for the year, I answered honestly – sorry, I don’t have any. I’m a real “ go getter” Grandma, aren’t you glad I married your grandson??

But afterwards, I did spend some time reflecting on things I’d like to improve in my life. You know, spend more time with my kids, cook healthier meals, try not to yell like a lunatic so often, and so on. This led to thinking about my business and my blogs and my lack of constant participation in making them a success. So long story short, here I am making goals for the new year. That started 29 days ago.

Behind as usual.

My goals are small. But will hopefully make an impact.

So goal number one is: add more content on a regular basis.

I have a REALLY bad (super bad) habit of working like a maniac on my websites for a few weeks straight and then completely neglecting them for months. Not good.

I sat down and created a list of websites I currently have up and running, along with topics for new pages /articles for each site. I then broke down the lists into months. (I like lists - must have lists to function) I am feeling pretty good about this.

I might walk away from this goal with no guilt.

I had actually started this “list” with one of my larger sites last month. Since then, I have regularly added at least 4 new pages a week to this site. I’m not sure how I’ve fit it in, but that’s not what this post is about. What matters is that I did it. Am doing it. Whatever. In just one month, this little step has increased my traffic and tripled my Adsense earnings. No kidding. Needless to say, I am happy with the results.

That alone might keep me motivated to continue updating all of my sites. I hope.

Ta-ta for now. The kids are looking at me for dinner. Which isn’t very healthy.

Dang it.

Gerae Lindsey

Tags: new years resolutions, affiliate marketing, goals, adding content, website content