So another month has passed, and I am sure you are all curious how I did. Well, to sum it up, I didn’t do as well as I was hoping, but I know the factors that slowed me down.

Some things that distracted me from this site include changing companies, jobs, and going to a conference. Other than that, the launch of AltSciFi took some time and energy as well. Lastly, I tried experimenting with live video streaming. All of these took time away from generating content here, but hopefully December will go better.

Alexa Traffic Rank (lower is better)
December 3rd – 73,611
October 19th – 111,380

Technorati Rank (lower is better)
December 3rd – 18,862
October 19th – 37,356

Feedburner RSS Subscribers
December 3rd – 221
October 19th – 164

Unique Visitors
November – 13923
October – 13404

Revenue
November – $180
October – $12

Other than that, I broke into the Top 50 of the make money online blogs list at 45n5.com and continued to publish as many posts as I can.

Some of the top stories in November were:

• How to Build a Web Design Around a Logo
• Make Money Online Blogs You Must Read
• Free WordPress Theme: Crystal 1.0

Here is hoping for another great month. I hope to publish around 40 posts over the course of December, and increase my Alexa and Technorati rank. I have decided though that running after these ranks aren’t as important to me as they once were, and I will be working on bringing some more teaching articles to the table, as well as some great pillar articles that I hope you can all reference often.

To all my readers, a huge thank you from me, and I hope you keep checking back with me. Without you, this site would just be a little spot I rant in, rather than a great location on the web with an amazing group of people.

Originally posted on December 3, 2007 @ 7:12 pm

Around the end of October, I decided that I wanted to try to make a big push to get into a top fifty spot on the 45n5.com Top 100 list, and as of today, I am now number 49.

This means I have moved up another eight positions since two weeks ago, something I thought was going to take all month, due to the amazing sites above me. This says so much about the great readers here at Xfep, and all the friends I have made. Kudos to you all.

I guess I have to stop underestimating you all, and makes some really challenging goals.

Thanks again, as well, to Mark, creator of the Top 100 list.

Originally posted on November 11, 2007 @ 9:27 pm

I have been a huge fan of teaching people since I was very young. I love technology, and plan to become a teacher once all my problogging job opportunities dried up (though I hope that never happens).

I have since realized that I can teach online, and really enjoy it. It is with this in mind that I remind you all of my consulting options. Do you have an underperforming blog? Worried about WordPress security? Want to learn more about WordPress?

I have been a full time network paid blogger for the last two and a quarter years. I have worked on sites like CSS Vault, Blogging Pro, Forever Geek, and many, many others.

I have also been instrumental in converting xhtml/css templates into WordPress themes on many of the blogs I write for, and could help with pretty much any WordPress related questions you may have.

Testimonial from Vandelay Design:

After I changed the database password I was still paranoid that someone would be able to access it, but fortunately I was able to get some valuable help. David Peralty from Extra for Every Publisher was kind enough to take a look at things for me and give me some security advice. Thanks Dave.

If you’re not familiar with Dave’s blog, Xfep, it is one worth visiting. Last week he wrote an article about his process for creating a post (and he does plenty of blogging, so he knows what he’s talking about). Another post worth checking out is How to Build a Web Design Around a Logo.

It’s nice to be able to get help from someone during a situation like this. Dave, I know you gained at least one loyal reader as a result.

I still have about two hours I can set aside this month, and about four in December. Book early if you are in need of my talents, as my time is limited, and fills up fast. Please check out my consulting page for more details, and don’t hesitate to contact me.

Originally posted on November 19, 2007 @ 6:21 pm

So, things continue to do really well here, despite just realizing that I haven’t made any good teaching posts lately. I have been working hard on my new job and thinking about how I got to where I am currently.

The reason for this post is to announce that I am only seven spots away from sitting in the top 50 on the 45n5 Top 100 Make Money Online blog ranking list.

I might actually make it into the top 50 by the end of this month, but I have to outpace some very steep competition. If my experience writing here has taught me anything, it is that no niche is too saturated. If eXtra for Every Publisher can become a top 50 blog in its niche in less than half a year, to me that really says something.

A big thanks again to Mark of 45n5.com for creating this list, everyone who comments on this site, and all those that have sent a link my way. I really appreciate it.

For all of you looking forward to more posts on how you can do the same with your own blogs, please continue to read, as I will have more posts teaching you how I got to this point so quickly in the coming weeks.

Originally posted on November 3, 2007 @ 5:48 pm

Over the last two years I have been working with Bloggy Network LLC as Jacob Gower is basically the guy that “discovered me” and gave me a full time professional blogging job. After the first year, I then became the Director of Communications at the company, and while it was a great title, it didn’t fit. I was doing so many things behind the scenes, I didn’t feel like I was really communicating anymore.

Over the last three months, I have been diving into the web once again, trying to network, and make new friends online, and so when Bloggy Network decided they were going to sell some of their key blogs, Splashpress Media wanted me as part of the package.

As part of my own little ego trip, I tell myself that they bought the sites not to get the huge audience that comes with them, but instead only to be able to add me to their already amazing team of writers, developers, designers and marketers.

What Does This Mean for Me?

Well, for me, it means I continue to have a career online doing what I love. I will also be resuming my work in the limelight on some amazing blogs, including some of the newly acquired Splashpress properties, and some current pillars of their network.

I will also be working on expanding my array of skills. I will be doing screencasts, internet marketing, and helping manage the advertising budget. I will also work on building the Splashpress brand. This will hopefully mean that you can all meet up with me at a variety of conferences, which would be hugely rewarding for me, as I pretty much only ever see my wife and her cat.

What Does This Mean for You?

Well, in my new position, I will get to expand my knowledge and pass on what I learn to you, my readers. I will also be chronicling this change, and talking more about what it is like to be in a Blog Network. I will be able to make comparisons between working at Bloggy Network and working for Splashpress Media. It should help bring some amazing content to you all.

I will also have access to what is going on at Splashpress Media, meaning that contests, events, amazing stories will all be covered here, so you can all get in on them early, and have the best chances for being part of what’s going on.

Lastly, I will know about any openings in the company for writers, and support staff, so if you are interested in becoming a problogger, keep watching this blog, as I might have some great news about that in the future.

Is This Blog a Splashpress Media Blog?

No, it is still my own project, and just like Bloggy Network didn’t filter what I said on here, Splashpress Media also will not have that power. I can’t teach with hands tied behind my back, and everyone knows that. The things you have come to expect from eXtra for Every Publisher will not change.

Check out the full press release at The Blog Herald.

Originally posted on November 1, 2007 @ 12:56 pm