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Post edited 9:16 pm – November 5, 2011 by Doctor Stock

I've been a participant in the Yakezie challenge for 3 months this week… so I thought I'd share several things I've learned and extend an offer to those just starting out.  First, what I've learned:

- Skills (how to's):

- Add widgets

- Generate discussion, not just comments (a work in progress)

- Optimize for SEO (I had never even heard of this… now I'm thinking about it at least)

- Create an "a href" tag (no, it's not a disease)

- Change an image size and upload it to a post

- So much more…

- Aspects I've flirted with but not yet mastered by any means:

- All of the above

- How to create a Facebook page (only 4 likes so far I think )

- Social media links (on my page, but still unsure of impact)

- Twitter… scheduling Tweets! I love this feature!

- A contest that hasn't really taken off for some reason 

- Contributing meaningfully to others… I feel I have more to receive than give because I'm so new…

There is so much I could say about this experience… One thing I've realized is that my focus is not as widely held as an interest as I thought it would be. I'm surprised how few people engage their investments with thought, purpose, and self-direction… but I'm not giving up on you.

And now for the number… from an embarrassing 2.1 Million Alexa rating to… (*drumroll…) 173,440.  

No, I didn't forget to add any zeros… I know… how strange… I never dreamed that would be the case in 12 months, let alone 3 months.  So, THANKS!  I'm so appreciative of this community.

For those of you who are starting out… an offer… please, contact me.  I'll help you with any of the above… as so many have helped me.  Just go to my site, shoot me an email.

Thanks everyone! 

Congratulations Doc and glad you are a part of Yakezie!

Congrats. You are doing so well. Thanks for sharing what you have learned.

I agree with you about the Yakezie affect. I don't know how far back my site would have been if I wasn't a part of this group!

There's no way my blog would have flourished to half this level without my having joined Yakezie. This is a great group, inspirational and supportive. Congrats on your success!

@ ONe Cent – Thanks.

@ Toad – Thanks

@ Tony – I'm not so sure about that… I fake it well 

@ 20s – I wonder if 3 months for that is unrealistic… I'd love it!

@ Money – I never thought about it that way but you're right… 

@ College – yep, so much to learn

@ Buck – If I can help, let me know!

@ Miss T – I owe you so much for your kindness to me early on

@ KNS – Agreed

@ Hunter – Thanks for the "like" – Yah, I'm having so much fun too!

@ Squirrel – Thanks

@ My Journey – Thanks