Since joining the Yakezie challenge four weeks ago, my Alexa ranking has gone from 629,450 to 453,653. That is a numerical change of 175,797 spots. On a percentage basis I have moved up almost 28%. That isn’t too bad. The goal is for us to get under 200,000 within 6 months. If we continue to see this type of improvement we will reach our goal with a few days to spare. From the Yakezie.com website:
The Yakezie is one of world’s largest and most sophisticated network of personal finance and lifestyle bloggers. Through collaboration and the selfless support of others, we strive to improve the lives of every one of our visitors.
One of the objectives of the Yakezie challenge is to selflessly promote other Yakezie members. This weeks “Five for Friday” roundup is dedicated to promoting five other Yakezie members. There is some really good reading in these posts, so check them out and if you enjoy the post make sure you leave a comment to encourage the discussion…and tell them I sent you.
- Kelly over at the ¢entsible life is part of a group of bloggers giving away 16 backpacks for teachers.
- Want to know how to get rich? Barbara at BarbaraFriedbergPersonalFinance breaks down a Money magazine article detailing the characteristics of the wealthy.
- Over at Better Me Self, Matt reminds us that A Lot of Money is really a matter of perspective.
- Simon over at Realm of Prosperity wades into the realm of the IRS to determine how long you should keep tax returns.
- Money Funk gives us six steps to being satisfied during retirement.
Update: As of this post, our blog is ranked #230 on the Wisebread Top 100+ Personal Finance Blogs.
Yakezie Posts
- What makes the best credit cards stand out from the pack? By Michelle
- Why are rates on credit cards so high? By Michelle
- What stores sell prepaid credit cards? By Michelle
- Who owns credit card companies? By Michelle
- Why are credit card companies closing accounts? By Michelle
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I was looking up where some of my viewers came from today, and was surprised to see you link to me.
Thanks!
Matt Davis recently posted..How to Camp like a Pro
@matt – No problem. Promotion of posts is one of the best ways to help others get traffic and share with readers some good information.
The Yakezie Challenge sounds really interesting, am I right in thinking it works by improving a persons blog by making it better for the readers and gives them feedback? Sounds great!
@Harriet – Actually the challenge was designed more of a motivation for bloggers to consistently post content and promote others, with the goal of moving up in the Alexa ranking. If you want to read more about it, click on the Yakezie challenge banner in my left sidebar.
The Yakezie is great. It’s helped me out so much. The guys are great, and joining the Yakezie was the best thing I’ve done for my blog so far.
Matt Davis recently posted..How to Camp like a Pro
@Matt – totally agree…the Yakezie.com site is quickly growing into a pretty amazing PF tool. Looking forward to meeting my goal of getting under 200,000.
Thanks for the wrap Greg-san!
Best,
Sam
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A+ would read again