Welcome to another not SEO-optimized post, sharing my goals + results as a blogger. One of the reasons that I even became interested in blogging is because other bloggers shared their financial results. My plan is to update this post monthly, with real time results.
I hope that it serves as one way I can stay accountable. Even more than that, I love the idea of inspiring someone else to take action on their financial goals. Welcome to my honest results (and troubleshooting) page!
2026 (to be filled in monthly)
MONTH
UNIQUE VISITORS
INCOME
EXPENSES
TOTAL
LIFETIME TOTAL
April
May
June
Q2 2026 Goals (April-June)
My primary goal for this quarter to is to practice the habit of consistency with blog work. This includes establishing a routine around when I will work on my blog. Don’t forget- I am a 9-5 er and single mom to 2 teens! I know that showing up consistently will be key for me in seeing momentum.
Within my control:
Create content plan/system
Publish 1 blog post per week
Publish 1 Pinterest pin per day
Launch newsletter
Optimize website for traffic (clickability, optins, etc)
Start participating with affiliate programs
Set up display ads on website
Results to track:
Unique website visitors: goal= 1,000 per month
Pinterest followers: goal= 100
Newsletter subscribers: goal= 50
Income: goal= $1,000
Done! I am adding this note to the bottom of the page that this post was written by me showing up early on a Wednesday morning to meet my goal of posting 1 time this week. I know that this is my starting place and it only goes up from here.
Well, here goes- I’m counting this as my very first blog post. Sure, I’ve created a handful of posts over the past year or so. In hindsight, those were practice.
Practice for what you ask? We’ll get to that further down in this post. For now, I want to explain why I’m writing this very unstructured, non SEO-optimized post.
I’ve come to realize, over the course of my financial growth journey, that how I feel earning more money is important to me. In other words, not all pathways to wealth are created equal.
Don’t get me wrong, there is a time and place for “doing the dirty work” so to speak. I’m definitely in a position where paying the bills is the priority, especially as a single mom.
Here’s the thing- my personal finances are stable-ish for the first time since pre divorce.
I’m ready for the next chapter of my financial earning story. I’m ready to do something new. Instead of leaning into what’s next in the Corporate world, I am starting this blog instead.
Let’s talk about why I’m starting a blog specifically…
1. Create an additional stream of income
While the temptation of securing a new higher paying role in the Corporate world sounds easier at the moment, it’s important to me to diversify how I’m earning money.
I also understand that pursuing success in Corporate sounds easier because it’s something I’ve done before.
There are a lot of ways to generate additional streams of income. Continue reading to see why I’m choosing a blog specifically.
Essentially, I want to create additional streams of income to achieve my financial goals faster.
Ultimately, I desire to free up my time and I will not do that by continuing to increase my income in a Corporate role.
2. Set up “passive” ways to earn money
You’ll notice the word passive is in quotations. In my opinion, this term can be misleading.
Generating income requires an exchange of money for value offered. Value offered could be time, expertise, service, etc.
The way I think about passive income is money exchanged for work not necessarily happening now, as in today. For example, I’m writing this post in April 2026 but you’re reading it today.
In my analysis of ways I could earn additional money in my current situation, a blog became the obvious choice for the following reasons:
Minimal monetary investment
Multiple ways to generate income (many of which can be set up once and continue to work!)
Work can be on my own time vs. during certain hours
A few examples of ways blogs generate revenue include through ads, affiliate marketing, and sponsored content.
All of these revenue sources can be set up to work behind the scenes to continue generating revenue.
Pretty cool!
3. Learn/utilize existing skills
Okay here’s a fun fact about me: I don’t love school and I never have. I absolutely love learning, but on my own time.
Give me a good problem to solve and I’m all over it, so long as I have an interest in solving it.
Give me an assignment for something I have no interest in, with a looming deadline and I’m checked out- bye!
I used to feel a lot of shame around this characteristic but I’ve since come to embrace my approach to learning. It’s turned into an asset for me.
I know when I set my mind to something, I will go all in and knock it out of the park.
Creating an online business offers the unique opportunity to learn and practice new skills in real time. I’ve heard entrepreneurship described as personal development on crack.
I’m looking forward to learning all the things, including learning the art of hiring help for the skills that I have no desire to learn.
And let’s not forget- I already possess several skills that will aid well to blogging. I enjoy writing and communicating information in an easily digestible manner.
In my personal life, I frequently receive the feedback that I’m great at connecting dots for people. I look forward to doing that for my readers.
4. Share my journey to financial stability/freedom
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the past 6 years as I’ve adjusted to becoming a single mom, it’s that there are not enough women talking about finances.
When I found myself unemployed going through a divorce during the pandemic, I scoured the internet looking for someone relatable.
Sure, there are several gems online that are sharing great information (so grateful) but we need more female voices talking about the realities of finances for women.
Realities for women like going back to work after taking time off to stay home with kids, recovering financially from divorce, or the unique challenges faced by women in the workplace.
I have a lot to say and I know that the information will be helpful to other women.
5. Ignite passion for helping women succeed financially
That’s a nice segue to why I ultimately chose personal finance as the topic for my blog.
I have a deep passion for helping other women succeed financially.
It’s a serendipitous feeling to realize that everything you’ve experienced in your life has led to this current moment.
I’ve experienced many financial setbacks over the years including credit card debt, large medical expenses, unemployment and more.
I’ve also experienced a lot of financial privilege including affording the opportunity to graduate college with minimal student loans and having a loving/supportive family that has helped me out at the drop of a hat.
The contrast of setback vs. privelage has shown me how important financial stability is and just how quickly being financially unstable can derail your life.
This is especially true for women. If I have learned one thing over the past 6 years, it’s that more money in the hands of women will be a blessing for everyone.
My hope is to be a safe space for women to achieve financial stability and more. I am so excited you’re here and I can’t wait to hear about all of your progress!
