Year-End Note to ClickNewz Readers
2008 has been an incredible year for me both personally and professionally. I doubled my income this year, closed on my dream home in February, started podcasting, gained extreme focus & clarity, and took my first international trip – to Australia.
Every step of the way you have been here to discuss the topic at hand, provide your insight and feedback, and to support my goals to better the industry. Every click, every link and every comment has played a part in the growth of ClickNewz this past year – and I thank you for that.
Moving into the New Year, my goals are to find better ways to help people start and run a successful online business. To publish better content, in a variety of formats, that make a real difference to people that want to achieve the work-at-home dream. This is not the easiest niche to work in, and its not my only niche, but it’s where my heart and soul is – because of what it has meant in my life.
In the coming year my daughter will become a teenager (13), and my son will become a man (18). I quit my last “real job” when they were just 5 months and 5 years old, and have been at home with them full-time ever since.
Having a successful online business afforded me that opportunity, along with many others along the way. It is my biggest dream to help as many people as I can to achieve the same.
I just wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you, to let you know how much I appreciate your support and feedback… and to wish you a very happy & successful year in 2009.
In closing, a quick glance at ClickNewz this past year…
Best of ClickNewz in 2008
Even though this post was written in late 2007, it remained one of the most popular ClickNewz posts throughout 2008: How I Make Money Online
The top posts from each month were:
January – Why Time Management Techniques Fail
February – Can You Really Make Money Blogging?
March – How To Write A Better “About Us†Page
April – Stop Linking To Your Home Page!
May – How To Optimize An Ecommerce Site
June – Best Placement For Affiliate Links or Banners
July – The Secret To Writing Really Great Content
August – Starting a Free Online Business
September – 10 Smart Ways to Use Social Media… Successfully
October – Stand Out! How to Dominate Your Niche
November – How to Become a Market Leader in Your Niche
December – The SEO Lies That You’ve Been Told
I’d love to hear your thoughts on the year behind us, what challenges you faced and what success you found in 2008. What were your highlights, and what do you anticipate most in the year ahead?
Best,
Also See Best of Problogger 2008 and Best of the Michel Fortin Blog in 2008
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I wish you an industrious, meaningful, and successful 2009, Lynn, you deserve it!
I have been following you since 2004 and can’t but admire you, indeed.
This year has been good to me. I finished college, started a full time job, and finally reached the famous $1000/month from my website in May. I started a new one but rapidly lost interest. For 2009, I hope to start a new, equally successful website and diversify my online income streams. I hope to learn more about affiliate marketing (seriously considering that trip to Atlanta to meet you, Lynn
) and learn how to be more productive and um, motivated.
Again, all the best and happy new year!
Biljana
And I thank you for all that ClickNewz has given to all of us!
Amy
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Happy New Year Lynn and Thanks for everything.
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I seriously think that running across you on the web was the best think that happened to me in ‘08, Lynn. While I’ve got nothing to brag about yet, Internet marketing is definitely my future and you’ve been just the catalyst I’ve needed. Your websites are goldmines of great information for beginners and you’re a constant inspiration. Thanks for everything you do and let’s do huge things in ‘09.
Actually it should us that are thanking you for your transparency, honesty, great information and a genuine desire to help where needed. Have a fantastic 2009
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I have just started reading this blog and so far I like it very much.
Even though I am a little late I would like to wish everyone a happy New Year. I hope 09 brings super success to all.
Hi Lynne,
2008 was a trying year for a variety of reasons.
2009 has already started out positively and I have marketing momentum in my sales.
We all want to change the world in our own ways and that’s what 2009 is all about for me.
Keep up the great posts Lynne, we enjoy reading them and I’m sure 2009 will be even bigger and better for you.
All the best,
Tom
I am constantly impressed with how well you communicate your personality and feelings through your work.
This post was moving and inspirational.
Kirk
Happy New Year Lynn! I know 2009 is going to be huge for you and I look forward to watching.
I am also looking forward to this new year and have some lofty goals of my own. Isn’t life just so much FUN!
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Thank you – all of you (and everyone else reading along). I appreciate you more than I can ever express in plain text
Happy New Year! *cheers*
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You are on the way to a state called Nirvana. You haven’t reached it yet. Cut out the Porsches, Mercedes, dream homes, etc and you might get nearer to it. Very few attain it. I hope you will be one of the few. Congrats.