Since my year’s blog-iversary I’ve been thinking hard about setting myself some goals to develop my blog further. Ultimately the end goal (albeit one that’s a very long way off) is to make blogging my full time job, whether I do freelancing or make money from my own blog, but setting that as a goal for 2020 is just stupid, because it’s obviously not going to happen. Instead, I decided to set myself some smaller goals to work towards, with the hope that I can achieve them by the end of the year. This is what I’m going to focus on:
Work on Instagram
Goal: 50 followers by the end of 2020
I don’t currently have a dedicated Instagram page for my blog but it’s something I’d like to start up. I’ve shared a fair few times on my personal account but I don’t want to feel as though I’m spamming people if I post nothing but blog related bits, so I’m debating setting up a separate one to share my posts on. I’ve made a start by putting together some graphics for newer posts and once I’ve got a bit of a collection going my aim is to schedule some regular posts. Ideally, I’d like to gain a decent following by the end of the year. I originally wrote down 100 followers as a goal but I’m wondering if that’s a little too aspirational, so I’m going to say 50. Anything above that is just gravy.
Grow My Facebook Page
Goal: 50 followers by the end of 2020
Towards the end of 2019 I set up a Facebook page for Sassy Cat Lady. Once again my irrational fear that people who I went to school with would read it and think “who the fuck does she think she is?” got in the way, so I decided to create a separate page. Honestly, it hasn’t gone as well as I’d hoped – so I think I need to put a little extra work into it this year. To be honest I think 50 followers is a bit of a stretch, but let’s aim high and maybe it’ll force me to put the work in.
Increase Twitter Followers
Goal: 700 followers by the end of 2020
At the time of writing I have 502 followers on Twitter – like WTF? I’m not entirely sure how that happened but I’ve found that Twitter has had the biggest effect in getting traffic to my blog so I’d love to keep that going. I think given that I’m currently at just over 500, a good goal to set myself is 700. I’m not sure I’ll get there, but I’ll give it a bloody good go.
Work with Brands
Goal: Work with at least three different brands over the year
I’m not sure about this one. I’m a bit of a chicken if I’m honest. I’ve been wanting to work with brands for so long but I’ve wanted to build up a decent enough following before I start reaching out. Which is ridiculous, as believe it or not, part of my job involves reaching out to merchants with the offer of writing posts for their sites. I think perhaps because I’m reaching out on behalf of someone else’s’ site rather than my own, it’s a lot easier, and of course it has much more of a following and much better stats than my little old blog. I think I need to take a pinch of that confident ‘digital marketing exec’ persona I use in my work emails when I start reaching out to brands. I wasn’t really sure on a goal to set myself, so I’ve decided to start small. If I can work with at least 3 different brands this year, then I’ll be happy. If anyone has any tips on reaching out to brands/bigging yourself up to them etc, please feel free to fling them my way!
Increase My DA
Goal: Raise DA to 10 or higher by the end of the year
My job has taught me a fair bit about DA and its importance when it comes to looking for paid opportunities. I’d love to get started on a bit of freelance work on the side, but I think I need to work a little at raising my DA a little more first, which will also be a good idea if I want to start working with brands too. I’m currently at 6, which has actually gone up since the middle of last year, so it’s a step in the right direction. If I can keep progressing and raise it further I’ll be happy.
Create a Media Kit
Goal: Put together a media kit by the end of June this year
I’ve been meaning to do this for a while now but I’ve never got around to it. I think if I can put together a media kit for my blog it’s another step towards getting more opportunities.
How am I going to work towards these goals? Well, similar to what I’ve been doing now – regular posting, regular sharing, and making use of tips and advice from other bloggers out there. In particular, Jenny in Neverland and New Lune have some fantastic advice and resources for newer bloggers, so I’ll be making use of these over the next few months for sure. This time next year I’ll review and see where I’m at. Or maybe if I’m feeling particularly positive, I’ll review them in six months time. If anyone has any tips in how I can achieve my goals, please feel free to sling them my way and they’ll be greatly appreciated!
What are your blogging goals for 2020? Let me know in the comments!
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Great goals! About DA – It grows with time, so it can be 10 by the end of the year naturally 🙂
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That’s good to know! Thanks for the tip 😊 x
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The reason you have 502 Twitter followers is because you have a lovely blog and write quality content! I wish you all the best with you goals and please keep us updated: I’ve yet to venture into social media so I’d love to hear how it goes for you ☺️ All the best!
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Oh bless you thank you so much 🥰 I will of course keep you updated! Thank you so much for stopping by 😊 x
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I love this post! Setting blogging goals always helps me to stay dedicated! I wish you luck with your goals this year! 🙂 x
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Thank you! Best of luck with yours too 😊 x
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I wish you ever success with your blog this year, I hope 2020 brings you amazing things in 2020. I love setting goals it helps me to achieve great things. Great post x 💗
Charlotte 💗
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Thank you Charlotte 😊 it’s really helped me get some focus on things! Xx
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such a great post! I’m inspired so set some of my own goals!
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Thank you! 😊
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Love these goals for 2020. I’ve just joined the blogging world and seeing some goals broken down like this is really motivating. Can’t wait to see where 2020 takes you!
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Thank you! I definitely think having them locked down helps! Welcome to the blogging world! 😊 X
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These are some great goals for 2020 Amy! Working with more brands is one of my blogging goals for this year and getting to 2,000 followers on Instagram! I’m sure you will achieve all of your goals Amy! x
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Aw thanks Lucy! Best of luck with yours too! 😘 ❤️ X
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These are all really great goals to have. A good media kit is so invaluable.
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Thank you, I still need to get started on it but it’s definitely top of my list!
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Good luck with these goals! I’ve set a few for myself so fingers crossed by the end of the year we will have both achieved them all!
Ellyn x | Life Of A Beauty Nerd
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Thank you! Good luck with yours too 😊 x
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These are some really brilliant and achievable goals! Good luck in reaching them ☺️xx
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Thank you! 😊 ❤️ Xx
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Good luck with all your goals! I haven’t set any goals for my blog, but I think I should.
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Thank you 😊
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You will smash these goals! I believe in you 💚
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Thanks Ami 😘❤️ I hope so! Xx
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These are great, SMART goals. I’m trying to increase my blog following and DA this year and found that guest posting on other blogs really helps. Good luck with your goals. 💞
Kim x chimmyville.co.uk
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Thank you for the tip I’ll bear that in mind! Thanks so much for stopping by and best of luck with your goals too 😊 x
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I love your goals for the new year and they aren’t dissimilar to mine. I want to grow my Instagram too but it’s honestly one of the hardest platforms to gain and then maintain followers on. I hope you manage to achieve everything you’ve planned for!
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I’ve found that over the last couple of days actually! I’m going to keep trying though there must be some knack to it somewhere! 😂 I hope you manage to achieve your goals too, thank you for reading 😊 x
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I hope you reach all your goals, I’m rooting for you!
🌸 Marissa Belle | marsybun.com x 🌸
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Thank you so much! And thank you for stopping by 😊 xx
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I would really love to work with brands this year as well. Last year I worked with Nomago travels on Instagram, but it was more of a competition thing. Still it was a great way to try out something. I would really love to grow my instagram following, but it is so stagnant. I use my own personal Instagram for this, because I post mostly about travels there anyway, but on Facebook I am exactly like you, so worried about what others will think.
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It’s so difficult to get out of that mindset isn’t it? I’ve definitely gotten better over the last few months but some days I just feel as though I’m spamming my friends and family! Hope you manage to reach your goal this year and thanks for reading 😊 x
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Same to you!
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