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\nI know everyone will say this, but I can’t believe I’m writing my August goals already! Summer really does get shorter and shorter as the years go by…<\/p>\n
\nI know everyone will say this, but I can’t believe I’m writing my August goals already! Summer really does get shorter and shorter as the years go by…<\/p>\n
I’m pretty excited by how much I was able to accomplish this past July. Not perfect, but very respectable in the checking-off department. Here is July’s list:<\/p>\n
J<\/strong>uly Business Goals<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n 1* Formalize email\/newsletter communication<\/span> This is complete!\u00a0 If you’d like to sign-up for my newsletter, click here<\/a>.<\/strong>
\n2* Create pdf download for newsletter sign-up<\/span> I created a two-month calendar pdf freebie for signing-up.\u00a0 This took much longer than I had anticipated, but worth it, I think.<\/strong>
\n3* Finish taking product shots\u00a0\u00a0 Not much progress in volume, but I have figured out a better and more arty process since opening my new Etsy shop.<\/strong>
\n4* Reach out to blogs for reviews (taking the place of press kits for now)<\/span> I’m concentrating on pet-driven blogs for now for my photo cards and I think it’s a good focus.<\/strong>
\n5* Find the right blog for placing an ad<\/span> Got a couple in the queue – we’ll see if they are the right fit.<\/strong>
\n6* Promote Facebook page\u00a0 I’ve made steps with this, but I won’t be satisfied until I get my vanity url \ud83d\ude42<\/strong>
\n7* Get the word out about Cards for Heroes promotion<\/span> Yes!<\/strong>
\n8* Combine blogs? I have three: business, dog, life. Maybe organize them differently.<\/span> Taking a break from my life blog and focusing on this one and Scout’s Dog Blog (more on hers below)<\/strong>
\n9* Finishing reading Web Marketing for Dummies \ud83d\ude42\u00a0 I’m jumping around in this 850+ page book; goal will carry over to August<\/strong>
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\nAugust Business Goals<\/strong><\/span>
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\n1* Promote Facebook page
\n2* Finish taking product shots
\n3* Focus on dog blog<\/a> – interviews, giveaways, reviews, new series
\n4* Twitter – I have no friends! I’m a lurker and don’t engage enough. I really enjoy reading the comments and sometimes I’ll join in, but I need my own posse. You’ve been warned \ud83d\ude42
\n5* Add products to Etsy shop
\n6* Check out the Etsy forum\/blog\/similar shop owners
\n7* Begin planning and designing for the holidays
\n8* Write another newsletter and create pdf download freebie
\n9* Finish reading Web Marketing for Dummies \ud83d\ude42
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\nI like the number nine, apparently. I’ll be around more in August, so I feel good about shooting for the moon and just getting close enough to feel the glow. This seems to work for me and everyone works differently, right? I’m excited to read your monthly goals – look for me on your blogs!
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\nAnd, as always, thanks Jena for creating this great place for motivation!<\/p>\n<\/div>