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I don't know the exact answer to this, nor do I think there is a precise answer.

For us, being nominated as a top blog for 2011 by the nationally syndicated newspaper Globe and Mail was pretty freakin' cool.   We didn't win but the recognition, given our site was less than 6 months old was pretty remarkable.

SPF,

I remember that, that was huge!  Congrats again.

Crystal,

You nailed your goal, too.  Wow, so exciting you're gonna drop the hammer down in September.  Good luck!

Both,

Since you two both kind of "made it".  What's next?  Do you have advice for those who haven't made it yet?

This may sound corny, but when Eric/Narrow Bridge had his Yakezie March Madness a few months back, that my blog actually won it got me thinking that I must be doing something right :)

Ultimately knowing I "made it" would entail getting to the next level in terms of visitors/site traffic, and getting some more mainstream media notice. I've gotten in the Globe and Mail and MSN, linked at Time, but that's it to date. 

It's all good though. No matter, I'm simply enjoying every part of blogging thus far in this past 15 months!

Hey Squirrelers,

Not corny at all.  That too was a big achievement.  Congrats again!  Wow, you got some nice coverage, too.  Do you set new targets and goals since you have hit quite a few?  Glad you are still enjoying your ride after 15 months!

I think if you pull in $10k a month like J$ does, then you have made it and then some!

Buck Inspire said:  

Crystal,

 

You nailed your goal, too.  Wow, so exciting you're gonna drop the hammer down in September.  Good luck!

 

Both,

 

Since you two both kind of "made it".  What's next?  Do you have advice for those who haven't made it yet?

My "next" is hitting $3000 a month, every month.  That will ensure that everything is covered 100% and I'll stop worrying that I'm putting our finances at risk. 

My advice to everybody is to set goals and work like nuts to hit them for whatever you want – blogging, saving for a vacation, strengthening a relationship, etc.  There isn't a secret method…just go after whatever you want the most!

retireby40 said:

I think if you pull in $10k a month like J$ does, then you have made it and then some!

Agree!  I could quit my day job at that income level.

This is a great thread! I think that for me, I wouldn't measure "making it" from an income perspective, since my ultimate goal isn't do this full time. But, "making it" for me would be to be contacted by a publisher requesting to write a book about investing or personal finance. That would be cool! Or, if I was contacted and asked to speak at a seminar/conference!

My Personal Finance Journey said:

This is a great thread! I think that for me, I wouldn't measure "making it" from an income perspective, since my ultimate goal isn't do this full time. But, "making it" for me would be to be contacted by a publisher requesting to write a book about investing or personal finance. That would be cool! Or, if I was contacted and asked to speak at a seminar/conference!

I had a real feeling of "making it" when a couple of fellow bloggers mentioned that they were signing up for the Financial Blogger Conference mainly to meet me!  Cool beans!!!  I'm becoming someone to meet!  If that isn't a major confidence booster to a blogger, I don't know what is…

Hey Jacob,

A book deal sounds great.  One day I hope to write a book, too.  I don't know what genre yet as I am a little more splintered than other personal finance blogs.  As for speaking, perhaps you and Timothy can collaborate.  He mentioned the same thing.  Good luck to you!