Sally Is Retiring From Blog Hopping GASP…
Hey Everyone,
This blog post is just a quick update on what I have been doing.
AND ME MOANING AS PER USUAL…
I have officially retired from blog hopping… for now.
Shock, horror right?
I know, I know.
But I really need to concentrate my efforts elsewhere for now.
It’s kinda sad, I loved my blog hopping…
But needs must, and I need to focus elsewhere.
So this week (I have a week off work) I have been writing my first ebook.
See the nice shiny image above?
That’s my ecover, the ebook is not written yet…
I am happy to sit and design an ecover, but writing an ebook, that’s another story…
Most people will think I love to write, and I do, but NOT to a deadline.
I DONT LIKE WRITING!
There, I admitted it.
I write when I want to, period.
I hate knowing I have to write blog posts, articles, squidoo lenses etc etc,
Seriously I do.
I have little bursts of writing and when held to a deadline, I cringe, hit writers block and can’t seem to write a single word.
BUT…
I will say a BIG THANKS to Jaycee of JanetChandler.com for kicking my butt into gear.
Yep, BUT v’s BUTT
When a fellow student, kicks your BUTT, you forget the other BUT.
You see, after a quick skype chat we made a deal.
To get our first ebooks written.
She already sneaked one out, the witch ha ha.
Grab a copy here : Internet Millionaires Summit – Revealed
At the beginning of the coaching with Alex we were set another challenge…
Do you remember?
The list building one, not the traffic one…
Well we were set a list building task too, and I bet you are not doing it.
But someone else is…
Nathan Rufus.
No seriously, we all have to be creating products and building a list.
Nathan set himself a challenge on list building, and I think we should all accept it.
Read his post here: Nathan Rufus: The 60 Day List Building Challenge
Ok, so we wont get a $2000 blog redesign, but hey, we might just get a 2k list.
I have accepted Nathan’s challenge and I hope you all do too.
When I started this coaching with Alex Jeffreys I never really realized the impact the other students would have upon me, it’s really quite strange.
But it has had a massive effect on me.
I was not quite sure what I would “get” from my coaching with Alex, and I guess, silly me, I still kinda expected everything to be handed to me on a plate.
But it wasn’t.
It has finally sunk in, that if I want to find success online, I have to do some work.
Dammit!
When is this magic product or system coming!!!
NEVER!
We all know that by now right?
There is no magic solution.
No magic button we can push.
Plain hard work will give us everything we desire.
Well the hard work will have to wait….
This weekend I am off to Liverpool wih my friends to drink a ton of beer.
Next weekend I am jetting off to Gran Canaria with my Mum and Jade.
So hard work will have to wait I am afraid.
But, there is always a BUT right???
It doesn’t matter.
I need some “me” time right now.
I watched two videos that made me realize it’s actually ok to have a break and enjoy yourself.
Students of Alex can remember back to him telling us, breaks are important.
My own blog logo says “Burn Brightly Without Burning Out”.
I believe that.
Don’t sit, spending hour after hour, in front of your pc.
Take a break and enjoy life.
All this money making stuff will still be here when you come back.
If you have some spare time right now, watch the two videos that made me have a re-think, just follow these links…
Rob – Really Important But Often Overlooked
I wont be blogging until my return, don’t miss me too much,
Speak Soon, Sally 
ps. Please tell the mosquitoes to leave me alone, I am sick of them biting me!
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Twitter: jscoppa
says:
WOW! I was scared you might disappear from hopping all together! It is always great to see your posts on other blogs. Your thoughtful insights are awesome. I can’t wait to check out your ebook when it hits! Your blog looks awesome and I am sure that you can toss out some great insights on improving mine!
Jerry
.-= Jerry @ TheOnlineSuccessProgramBlog.com´s last blog ..Don’t Know Where I’m Going… =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Jerry “show me the money”
Ha ha @ scared you, no not giving it up all together, I do have my favourite blogs that I love, so I will visit them.
Just not actively seeking out new blogs to comment on for now.
I think my blog looks a little plain compared to some others, but I am not a flashy person, so a plain blog suits me fine.
Hope your doing well, catch you soon, Sally
Twitter: jayceeonline
says:
Hey Sally
I’M sure gonna miss you!
But, as usual, you have made a very valid point. We can all get way too intense about our blogging/product creation – which you know I did with my first ebook (thanks for the mention, by the way) – to the detriment of normal life which sails right by our screens un-noticed.
I hope you have a lovely time while you’re away. And I hope you can handle the beer-belly you’re gonna get if you drink a ton – why not drink half a ton and then do some exercise??
I’ve also got some bad news to tell you.
We’ve become friends, right?
But you may not be my Top Commentator when you get back. Can’t hold that space for you, Sal…now you know what this ‘fun malarky’ is gonna cost ya’, still going away??
…..
Okay, then, see you when you get back.
ps. Can I get an extension on the ebook?
.-= Jaycee´s last blog ..The Million Dollar Question is What Would You do With the Money =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Jayceeeeee
I am still visiting my fav blogs, just wont be jumping on the rss feed as soon as it hits my feedly lol.
Yes, you were pulling your hair out at times writing your ebook, but look.. you done it, BE PROUD.
Bet it’s the first of many.
Not drinking half a ton and exercising, thats BORING!
I can handle a beer belly lol.
Well someone else can have my top commentator crown for now….
Sally
ps. NO YOU CANT.
Too true Sally! You’ve got to take time for yourself!
Congratulations on your eBook. I’m working on one myself and a free software tool to go with it. Big job though.
Best of luck and thanks for taking the time to stop by BWW.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Joella, (Cool Name)
Yeah I need a big rest, then I can can immerse myself in everything Internet Marketing again.
Look forward to your ebook, and I am always a big fan of software that enables me to do any particular task quicker, so hope you develop something I can use for my business.
Thanks for popping over, always nice to see some new faces on my blog.
Let me know when your ebook & software is ready for public release…
Sally
Twitter: Richard_Moloney
says:
Hi Sally
I was beginning to think there was another problem on my blog as although Google Analytics shows some visitors no one was commenting at all.
I am still undecided as to what to write about next as again no comments on what people would like to see. I will leave it for another week and see if I get any comments before deciding.
Enjoy your holiday and come back recharged to get your ebook written. If you need advice on overcoming writers block reread the posts on my blog.
Richard
.-= Richard Moloney´s last blog ..Blog Hijack Attempt =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Richard,
How horrid that the filthy spammers or hackers tried to attack your blog!
I tend to just write about what I am doing, how I am progressing my business, and any new super cool tips I find and most people seem to like that.
As much as I love thought provoking blogs, I do prefer to leave a blog with some valuable information I can immediately put to good use.
I think after a rest and having lots of fun, my writer’s block should have been given the elbow, but will visit yours posts if that’s not the case.
Thanks, speak soon, Sally
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ninodibari
says:
Hi Sally,
I get it exactly. You have to go back to your initial goal, and blog hopping is not helping you with that.
You hate writing and the writer’s blog hits you. But that paralysed me for a while, but since enrolling in Alex’s coaching, my blogging is taking off, though I have been struggling with choosing a theme and working with the limitations of my present theme. BUT limitations can help into focusing onto the essential things.
My alexa ranking is now 2,115.916 against 5,500.000 two weeks ago.
You do not have to write every single post yourself, you import some related to your blog topic,and better still, you borrow some good ones that have an open license and re-write them.
There is even a plugin to do that.
Blogging requires a couple of months dedicated work to start with and then you can slow down and move to another project.
Giofranco
.-= Giofranco´s last blog ..How do You Find the Best Niche Opportunity =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Giofranco,
Was lovely to meet you at the summit, even got a kiss ha ha.
I am glad your blogging is taking off, I love blogging, just hate having to do it to a deadline, then it feels more like a chore.
I like writing my “stuff” myself, but I will keep in mind there are other ways of generating content, so thanks for that tip.
Right now I think I need to be more planned in my posting, it’s all over the place just now, more structure with a sprinkle of fun is what I need.
Hopefully see you again soon, Sally
Hey Sally
It’s good to take a break for a while and recharge your batteries. You’ll probably find when you get back you will have no problems with writers block and your new ebook will be finished in no time at all.
Which part of Gran Canaria are you off to?
I went to Playa De Ingles a few years ago and it was brill. Have a nice holiday and we’ll catch up when you get back.
Take care
Dawn
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Dawn,
Yes breaks and fun are good, just have been missing from life lately.
I am going to Puerto Rico, me and my mum own a timeshare over there, so that’s where we always go, Jade loves it, she is never out the pool!
Will speak to you when I get back, I am still waiting for my super duper discount code to your plr membership so lots of people can access it.
Sally
Twitter: baileying
says:
Hey Sally!
Hanging up your gloves already??! Ok, ok it’s fine because I’ve had to have a big change in focus too so I totally understand.
When we have a limited amount of time, we need to utilize it to the fullest right? If that means sacrificing something no matter how hard it may be, we have to do the right thing. So I think you’re doing the right thing, although I will definitely miss your comments!
P.s the ebook cover looks fab. Really pro, be sure to let me know straight away when it’s ready cos I’m gonna be downloading that baby!
Enjoy your visit to the “pool”! Chat soon,
Bailey
.-= Bailey Ing´s last blog ..What To Do When Self Doubt Rears It’s Ugly Head =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Bailey,
You can have my gloves, but I don’t think they would fit, I have very small hands lol.
I think as the weeks have moved on, we have all re-evaluated our focus, but that was bound to happen.
It’s good because we are all finding out feet and moving into the areas we want to become experts in.
Best way to write a killer ebook, learn it, implement it, test it, and when it works… share it with others.
Yeah I love messing around with photoshop, I know I shouldn’t but I need a bit of fun right?
The “Pool” how you know they call it that? Can’t wait to go, should be a lot of fun.
Sally
Twitter: jeansarauer
says:
Hope you have great, great fun! Of course I’ll miss seeing your smiling face out and about, but I totally understand. If you ask me (which you didn’t but I’ll keep talking anyway haha), time away from work makes us all TONS more effective when we actually do work. So go have a ball, Sally!
.-= Jean Sarauer´s last blog ..What Lil’ Wayne Can Teach You About Marketing Your Blog =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Jean,
It’s terrible I feel like I am doing hardly any work lately ha ha.
You seem to have a nice balance between blogging and having fun, so I should try and be more like you perhaps!
Lil Wayne can teach me about marketing????
I have soooooooooo gotta read your post now, damn those enticing blog post titles, they get me every time.
Sally
Hi Sally,
Looks like you’re doing great with Alex’s coaching, and it looks like you’re getting tons of traffic and comments… Great stuff!
I like the fact that you are telling it like it is…
“When is this magic product or system coming!!!
NEVER!” ~Sally Neill
The sooner people realise that the better, it took me long enough and there’s still some days when I’m almost fooled into thinking there is one… (you know how those hypnotic sales pages can stil trick me sometimes.)
Keep up the good work and come back refreshed from your break.
Have a nice time,
Paul
.-= Paul Lear´s last blog ..Making Money With Affiliate Programs 5 Tips =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hiya Paul,
Yeah I know what you mean, I am still very tempted by some of those shiny new products, even going as far as the payment page, then ditching it!
I think the only thing I really buy right now is software that helps me do things faster, that’s about all that makes me part with my hard earned cash.
Recently got evp which is pretty cool and I am really pleased with that purchase, although it was quite pricey.
Thanks for commenting, I like reading your blog, so it’s nice to see you over here at mine.
Sally
Hello Sally,
It’s great to take a break every once in awhile as it clears the brain to re-focus once back to work. I just had a week with my sister and brother-in-law visiting for a little over a week. So I have been away for a bit too.
I always enjoy reading what you write and always look forward to your next post so don’t stay away for too long!
Hope you enjoy your short break!
Warmly,
Alice
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Alice,
Got your email and sent you a reply
That’s nice you had family over, always good to catch up with the “real world”.
It’s a bit difficult working online, sometimes I feel like we live in a bubble and our family don’t really “get” what we do, so it’s nice to have friends like you who “get” what I am doing and can bounce ideas off.
Thanks for your kind comments, I am glad you like reading what I write.
Speak to you when I get back, Sally
Twitter: anna_haller
says:
Sally, what you said is right on and you deserve a break because you’ve been working really hard. I’m taking more breaks now because I feel burnt out as it is and I know that it is not healthy for me or my family.
Looking forward to your eBook and the cover is really really nice!
Talk soon!
Anna
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Anna,
No comluv link hmmmm could have sworn you had that?
Your ANT post was fab, just left you a comment, it was a very clever post.
I am sure all your hard work will pay off, very soon you will reap the rewards.
Looking forward to reading and watching your interviews, bet they are great.
Sally
Twitter: Remi_Vladuceanu
says:
Hi Sally,
I’m somehow sad that your retiring from blog hopping because I always enjoyed your visits and comments on my blog
But on the other hand I’m also happy because I know this is a big step forward for you and your online business and if retiring from blog hopping can get you one tiny step closer to success then all I can say congrats!
Speaking of product creation I agree with you. It’s a “must”! But sometimes, as you mentioned, it’s difficult to find the right time to be productive. I find my self in the same situation sometimes and it DOES help to put everything aside for a while, take a break and come back later.
As you said, this stuff, it’ll still be here when you return.
Once again congrats, Sally!
Cheers, Remi
.-= Remi Vladuceanu´s last blog ..How Jerry Seinfeld Can Help You Become More Productive =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Remi,
Yes blog hopping was how I met you
I am not completely leaving blog hopping, just cutting down a whole lot to free up more time for other tasks.
Thank you for saying your happy I am stopping it, it is a big step, not one I wanted to take, a step I NEED to take.
Yes, youre so very true….a rest will do me a wealth of good and I can come back all guns blazing.
I will still be visiting your blog, so expect to see my comments every once in a while, Sally
Hey Sally
you are so right to take time off, yes it is about hard work… but what do we work for… do do more work?,We don’t work to make money we work to make time. I made the mistake when my kids were younger to spend all my time working on my business and never really saw them.
I can never get that time back, yes they never wanted for anything accept some time with their dad. When you get back you will be bursting with even more idea’s.
Have a great hol
All the best
Vince
.-= Vince Audritt´s last blog ..Aladins Cave And The Tinderbox =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Vince,
Aww that’s sad you never got to see your kids lots, but I completely understand.
I guess it’s a catch 22, your doing it to see your family more, but at first you end up seeing them less.
Finding a happy medium is certainly the answer.
Hopefully the rest will do me good, then I can clear my mind and focus on building an online business that allows me to spend more time with my family too.
Thanks for your comment, it was very honest, Sally
Oh no! It is always nice to see your post on my blog. We are sure going to miss you. Also looking forward to your eBook. Take care and enjoy
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Justin
Ha ha, I will still come visit I promise, your blog is very different to others I visit and is fast becoming one of my favs.
Will come back all refreshed from my holiday and pop over to see what you have been upto.
Sally
Twitter: LouisSelvon
says:
Hey Sally,
Well I am in the same boat as you in that I don’t like writing either.
And yes Nathan’s challenge is an interesting one, and I plan to focus on that also as my list building is suffering a bit.
I do have a plan of attack. I will be writing my first report also but it will be free.
It’s good to have a break from time to time as family is important too and not to be ignored.
I look forward to hear from you once you get back, and enjoy your break.
Take Care
Louis
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Louis,
I look forward to your report, hope it’s an seo/keyword one as you know I am hopeless at that and need all the help I can get.
Good luck with your plan of attack and your list building efforts.
Hope your having lots of “me” time too.
Sally
Twitter: bloggersmarket
says:
Hi Sally,
You go girl! ……. just don’t go to far. Time off is important. Enjoy. Let me know when your book is ready. I’d love to carry it over at the Bloggers Market.
.-= Jeffrey´s last blog ..Bloggers Market WordPress Secrets Series =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Jeffrey
ha ha your comment made me smile, don’t worry I am going!
I need some time away to re-evaluate everything.
That’s very kind to say you will carry it over at bloggers marker, I will hold you to that.
Sally
In your post you ask:
When is this magic product or system coming?
Something I heard a while back was
It’s funny but the harder I work, the luckier I seem to get.
Best wishes – come back revitalised and ready for action.
.-= David G´s last blog ..Airport Body Scanners Underwear Scare =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey David,
I have always said I have been lucky online, things just seem to fall into my lap at the right time.
I dont mind hard work, so long as I get some rest time too.
Hope your not working too hard, remember and have some fun times too,
Sally
Twitter: roonie_g
says:
Hi Sally!
Maybe I’m backwards?!?
You’re on a blog hopping hiatus?? Oh No!!
But yes, writing your book is real important, cause I am sure in your blog hopping days, you read time and time again….building your list is the most important thing! Lots of gurus say they wish they had started building their list sooner than they did.
I am actually writing another report right now on writing ebooks!! Got the report, just not the graphics, yet!
I leave one morning for hopping, one for forums, a couple for Skype and my whole lunch hour is for product creation and research! Then I can do a million things at once! YAY Multi-task.
Holler at me in the forum and I will send you a copy of my ebook making ebook (rough draft right now). It might help you out in your ebook making ways!!
Take care!
Lisa~
Oh yea….I wrote a blog post about list building and making your own product. Here it is if ya wanna see it!!
http://www.rooniehernandez.com/a-list-for-life.html/
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Five Advantages of Blogging for Business =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Lisa,
You pimping on my blog lol.
Building the list is important, but as you know size doesn’t matter, so a good relationship with the list is more important to me than the size.
I will be planning all my tasks out more productively on my return, I think I am in holiday mode already and my to do list has been neglected of late.
Your first ebook was cool, very well written and laid out.
I have wrote many ebooks in the past, none I would really admit to writing though ha ha.
Eell my “start an ebay ebook business” was a good one, sold a ton of copies.
But the stop mosquito bites, ditch the dummy and catch a cheating spouse were not so great and didn’t sell many copies at all!!!
Catch you soon, Sally
Twitter: robjbradley
says:
Hey Sally,
Great post (as always)
I really hope you enjoy your time off. Liverpool is certainly a great city for a night out and drinking a ton of beer!!
Thanks very much for the link to my video – I’m really pleased you enjoyed it and that it reminded you it’s OK to NOT work 24/7…We’ve got to enjoy the journey we’re all on as well as focusing on the destination!
Looking forward to your ebook so I’ll watch out for it’s release!
Keep smiling
Rob
(** RJB **)
.-= ** RJB **´s last blog ..Really Important But Often Overlooked… =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Rob,
Thanks, I suppose it’s great cos I linked to your video right lol.
I did really enjoy your video, love the Katy Perry song you used.
Your video was a reminder to me to have FUN too.
I thought the Scottish could drink a ton, but Liverpool people drink more!!!
Speak soon, Sally
Twitter: tnsblog
says:
Hey Sally,
GO GO ..
!!
Awesome to hear about your new ebook sally. Fantastic work girl.
Take care…!
~Dev
.-= Dev | Technshare´s last blog ..3 Solid Reasons Your Blog Is The Perfect Launch Pad For Your Business =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Dev,
Thanks for popping over, always nice to see you hear, I am on your blog lots as you know!
And thank you for the words of encouragement, you’re a star.
Sally
Twitter: rick_byrd
says:
Sally:
You definitely deserve the break. You have been busting your butt lately.
I look forward to your first book.
I hope you have a great time in Gran Canaria. While in Liverpool, make sure you drink a pint for me. Heck, I think I’ll have one myself this weekend.
I hope you post some pictures of Gran Canaria when you return.
By the way, I have created a couple of videos but I have yet to publish them online.
Enjoy and be safe!
- Rick
.-= Rick Byrd´s last blog ..5 Ways to Generate Quality Blog Content =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Rick,
Thanks, I do feel like I need a break, sometimes it all gets too much.
Reminds me of Alex saying what will you do when your online business gets 100 times busier, you literally have no time!
That’s why task planning is so important.
WHY HAVE YOU NOT PUBLISHED THEM????
Get your videos on your blog, I want to see them!
Sally
Twitter: maxalter
says:
Hey Sally,
Great post. Things are happening in MWA country, it’s almost uncanny.
You are absolutely right, it’s not about hopping, it’s about list and business building. I’ve just taken a similar step
.
May I propose a deal? You see, I like the cover you designed, but I am still no good at Photoshop an the like. But I like writing. Now, I need a cover for my ebook, and you need copy…
I won’t say no more. I leave the rest to the universe, the global imagination and to what we may call the spirit of enlightened mutual interest.
Who knows what will come of it?
Be well. The only way is up!
Max
.-= Max´s last blog ..Fear Of Video – Can You Help =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Max,
How are ya?
Glad you have taken a similar step, I think it’s the right way forward, a shift in focus.
Ok, I shall set some time aside and do you an ecover, as you asked so nicely.
Just send me an email, with a quick description of what you want on it.
Probably would be better if you pay someone to do it professionally though to be honest I am not that good at it.
I recommend Michael Ottman, of http://simpleecovers.com/
He is very talented and super fast too.
Sally
Funny that right now i am the one blog hopping. It is kinda fun reading people’s blogs so i hope you don’t miss anything much
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Sky,
I loved blog hopping, it was well worth my time and effort.
Stick at it, the traffic just seems to flow non stop and on autopilot once you do it.
Sally
Twitter: Dave_Jeffreys
says:
Hey Sally
If you get the chance check out “WHAT IS A GUERRILLA ENTREPRENEUR?” by Jay Conrad Levinson. This is point 2 out of 20.
2) The guerrilla entrepreneur achieves balance from the very start.
He builds free time into his work schedule so that balance is part of his enterprise. He respects his leisure time as much as his work time, never allowing too much of one to interfere with the other. Traditional entrepreneurs always placed work ahead of leisure and showed no respect for their own personal freedom. Guerrillas cherish their freedom as much as their work.
Its Gold!!!
Cheers
Dave
.-= Dave Jeffreys´s last blog ..Easy Internet Traffic Coaching =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Dave
How you doing?
First a beaver, then a guerilla ha ha, ok I shall be sure to check that out.
That was a cool comment, I can completely relate to cherishing freedom as much as work.
Sally
Twitter: JacintaDean
says:
Hi Luvly,
Enjoy the time off. It is well deserved. Take the break and I am sure you will come back even more refreshed full of ideas.
Good luck with writing your new report. My ebooks took me over 6 months to write. I can so relate to the writers block.
Enjoy the time with your family and see you when you get back!
Cheers
Jacinta
.-= Jacinta Dean´s last blog ..John Thornhill’s Internet Marketing Master Class Coaching Program Week 36- =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Jacinta,
Hows your daughter, still a star of the future?
I am glad you said it took you 6 months, makes me feel a little better now ha ha.
I was reading a testimonial you done on one of John Thornhill’s sales pages the other day, small world!
Nice to see someone I recognized on there.
Catch you soon, Sally
Twitter: johnmcnally54
says:
Phew, you were only joking about packing in the blog! I was just getting used to you Sally, and then you pretend to disappear.
….Have a great holiday – I’ve just come back from a break in Scotland, and it’s really recharged my batteries.
You have a good idea for an eBook. I have recently deleted all my blog plug-ins because of a glitch somewhere. Now I only want to install ESSENTIAL plug-ins. Can’t wait to see which 10 you recommend.
John
.-= John McNally´s last blog ..SEO for your BLOG POST =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey John,
Just need to cut back on the blog hopping a little, I am finding my time is being pulled left, right and center and I am not getting everything done that I want.
Time to focus on the money making tasks for a while, now the traffic comp is over.
I hope the 10 I recommend are helpful to you, there are just so many to choose from, it’s like being a kid in a candy shop!
Sally
Hey Sally i havnt been on in a while ive been to spain for a holiday was great fun you will be missed from blog hopping hope your back soon and goodlook with what your focusing on now keep up the good work
Thanks
Davy Norton
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Davy,
I am going on holiday for a week this Saturday to Gran Canaria.
Hope you had a good time and the mosquitoes didn’t bite on you too much, they love me and I always get eaten alive.
Glad your back,
Sally
Hey Sally.
Have a good holiday.
Your right about sitting in front of your computer too much, it seem to be all I do these days.
Note to self “Take Sally’s advice and have a break!”
But I enjoy the blog hopping too so maybe I will have a break next week. Hehe!
Gert.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Gert,
Thanks I hope to have a nice relaxing time.
Ha ha, it’s always tomorrow or next week we will do something isn’t it!
Yes, please take my advice, and Alex’s, lots of breaks in between will stop you running out of steam.
Sally
Twitter: imjuliewatson
says:
Hey Sally,
Have a great holiday! I bet you’ll come back refreshed and ready to rip.
Take care and hoist one for me!
.-= Julie “Jules” Watson´s last blog ..Getting The Right Mindset =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Julie,
Ha ha, ready to rip, made me smile!
Thanks for visiting, I will add your blog to my list of ones to hop onto in the future.
It’s an every growing list filled with people who comment on my blog, not seeking any new blogs now I have a ton to visit already.
Time management is sooooooooo important.
Catch ya soon, Sally
Twitter: jorge_bento
says:
Hi Sally
I’ll look forward for your book, already love the title.
I understand what you say about the blog hoping, I have been away for the blog hoping myself for about two weeks, because I’ve been really busy with my work offline.
And I can tell you that traffic suffered a lot from this
I have in my desk the title of my next five blog posts that I’ll use for my own e-book BUT I’ve done nothing regarding writing them. Also I think I’m scared about writing a book, but I must kick my own BUTT and get the job done.
Hopefully next couple of weeks I’ll be in holidays and I’ll try to get some free time to start writing, sometimes you just need to start, right?
Enjoy your time, I’ll miss your writings and comments, but I’, sure you’ll come back with batteries full charged.
Cheers
Jorge
.-= Jorge´s last blog ..Starting Own Business Online – The 5 Gold Rules =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Jorge,
How are you?
Hope your working hard but not too hard.
Working offline and online is so difficult, just remember, that’s only for now, one day you can ditch the offline one FOREVER!
Don’t be scared to write an ebook, I used to be like that, your ebook will help people and that’s the whole point.
If you want, send me a copy when your done and I will be happy to have a read and give you my feedback on it.
Get writing!!!
Sally
Hi Sally,
To move away from blog hopping to focus on writing your ebook is a most wise decision. By shutting off, however momentarily, distractions (when you consider what is essential), you’ll be boosting your productivity. I should follow your example!
Best of lucks,
Jose
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Jose,
I got your email the other day, it was very kind of you thank you
Yes, follow my example and get writing ebooks yourself!
Being an affiliate is all well and good, but being the product creator has so much more earning potential.
Speak soon, Sally
Twitter: givesvalue
says:
Hi Sally,
I wish you good luck and stacks of inspiration with your ebook Sally.
it won’t be the same without having Sally Neil’s supportive and encouraging comment to look forward to on my blog posts…but I can wait!!
You are doing exactly the right thing Sally and I hope the time away from the PC is both relaxing and inspirational for you!!
Take care and we’ll talk again soon
.-= Peter Beckenham´s last blog ..My First Product Creation…This is My Plan- =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Peter,
Ohhhhhhhhhhh I love your twitter name “gives value” that’s so eyecatching.
Don’t you worry I will still be encouraging you all the way!
Just need to have a lil rest then I will be back with a BANG.
Sally
Twitter: kathydobson
says:
Loved the post Sally
I believe it may be speaking to me. I have been feeling the need to take a little time off and just can’t figure out how to step away from all of this without feeling I am missing something important.
I need to get over that! Your post made me think twice about how badly I need a short vaca.
Thanks Sally,
Kathy
.-= Kathy Dobson´s last blog ..Original Product Giveaway =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Kathy,
Yes I was ha ha, it’s funny I think we all go through the same stages at some time or another.
I hate the feeling of missing out too, but if something is so important I think it shall find a way to you.
Hope your coaching is going well, your gonna be my outsourcing expert!
Sally
Retiring Sally I don’t believe it.
Great to hear that you are getting down to the ebook. I know it is going to be great as your writing on this blog is great cant wait to get a read of it.
Glyn
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Glyn
Ha ha, wish I was retiring from the tedious day job!
Looking forward to your product, I know you have been working really hard on it, and I am sure it will be a cracker!
Thanks for emailing me and letting me know about the blog traffic comp, I didn’t have a clue.
Sally
Twitter: vancesova
says:
Hi Sally,
I hope that you’ll come back rested and rejuvenated.
Everybody deserves a break and some fun time. You’ve worked very hard so you deserve it even more.
I’m glad that you have started on your ebook and that you have 10 favorite WP plug ins in it instead of a hundred or more.
I believe that one shouldn’t overdo it with plug ins as they may cause some problems if there are too many of them.
Talk soon,
Vance
.-= Vance@Email List Online Giveaways´s last blog ..Learn How To Build Your Email List Using Online Giveaways =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Vance,
Thanks, I notice you have many breaks so I am trying to do the same, don’t want to burn out like last time.
At least this time I can spot the signs.
I was tempted to have like a 100 plugins but then I thought, nah, just 10 of the most important ones.
Thanks for popping over, your blog is one of my fav’s and was my top traffic generator!
Sally
Twitter: icebluebanana
says:
Hey Sally,
We all need them from time to time. I am looking forward to your ebook
GASP – Have a GREAT vacation!
.-= mark´s last blog ..The Latest Thing To Solve All of Your Problems =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Mark,
Ha ha, thanks I need a rest to recharge my battery.
Thanks for enticing me with that blog post title “The Latest Thing To Solve All Your Problems” I will have to go read that now!
Sally
Sally,
Hope you are back soon, if not already. FYI…this line:
“She already sneaked one out, the witch ha ha.” about made me spew a drink out my nose. Nice!
I completely understand where you are coming from. These days, I find myself oil rig hopping about 2X per week and that feels good for me. I get to see what everyone is up to and stay in the loop, but still get to focus on keeping on top of my business.
Talk soon!
Brandon
.-= TheInfoPreneur´s last blog ..The Train is Coming- =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Brandon,
Yeah Jaycee sneaked an ebook out before me!
How rude of her ha ha.
I think I need to find a happy medium with the blog hopping, at first it was all over the place and I actually broke the enter key on my keyboard, seriously I did!
The train is coming…….which one, need to read that now too!
How I can retire from blog hopping with all these enticing blog post titles is a mystery!
Sally
Twitter: darrenlcarter
says:
Hey Sally,
Sorry to hear you I won’t be seeing your comments on my blog for the near future. But I totally understand! There are a lot of aspects to what you are trying to build and getting consumed with blog hopping can hold you back from other parts of your business. Good job prioritizing!
Can’t wait for the ebook
Peace,
Darren L Carter
.-= Darren L Carter´s last blog ..Preview- A-Bomb Interview =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Darren,
You still will, just maybe not every single blog post, as you are all churning them out quicker than I can visit them.
Like you said, prioritization is the key!
Once I have the ebook done, I can have some fun blog hopping again.
Sally
Twitter: Remi_Vladuceanu
says:
Hey Sally!
WOW! I just took a peak to your blog’s Alexa ranking and I was stunned! Your at #80,000! That’s impressive!
Seems to me all your blog hopping is finally paying off getting you great results
Or is there another traffic strategy you’re using… If so, can you share it with us?
Cheers, Remi
.-= Remi Vladuceanu´s last blog ..How Jerry Seinfeld Can Help You Become More Productive =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Remi,
Yes it just keeps going down and down.
I don’t really bother with my Alexa to be honest, as it’s based upon people having the toolbar so I don’t know how accurate it really is.
It’s funny, the blog hopping was a while ago, but the traffic just keeps coming, those little traffic seeds are growing I think.
I have a couple of other things I did, which I will share on the blog for everyone else to use too.
Sally
Hi there sally I do be reading your blog posts and there great, as you say you need to need to focus elsewhere to help you business grow, Congratulations on your e-Book as well sally hope it work out for you hopefully we will see you back here soon , best off luck
Bezzer brown
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Bezzer,
Such a cool name!
Thanks, it’s nice knowing people read the blog posts and find them helpful.
Shifting focus should be good for me, too much of one thing and I get bored.
Hope your well, thanks for your comment, Sally
Hey Sally! I feel you with all the tasks. I have also been plagued with this blog hopping thing and not wanting to do it. I do want to develope the relationships though and it has helped, but I now have been hopping about now for two hours and havn’t worked on other projects or my own blog. I caught brtween what the teacher teaches and what I think I should do.?
Alex said he just does what he wants with the infor mation that he is given. I haven’t made a red cent yet online so I am likely to stay within reason of what he is teaching.
I am looking forward to this next month and what it will bring.
Look for ward to hearing from you and I hope you have a great time off and reflecting on your next moves!
Ryan K
.-= Ryan K´s last blog ..Curtis who Internet Income Academy what =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Ryan,
I started off blog hopping for traffic, but like you, I ended up building up really good relationships with lots of other marketers and bloggers.
It was well worth it, but I did not always enjoy, like you, if you over do it, it’s not fun, short sharp bursts of blog hopping when you FEEL LIKE IT is much better.
Red cents are coming your way, followed by the big dollars, just stick at it.
Sally
Twitter: jscoppa
says:
Are you still going to be retiring now? You rocked the house on Alex’s challenge! I can’t wait to see the whole begind the scenes of your success! Sally, you truly are an inspiration!
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Jerry,
Ha ha YES!
I am still retiring, it’s going to be more of a hobby now rather than a necessity.
You want to see behind the scenes peek at my blog hopping?
Well it may surprise people to know it was quite tactical to be honest!
I think other people just hopped all around, I was more strategic
Again, planning is key, in no matter what you do, certainly worked for me, so glad Alex Jeffreys drilled that into us.
Sally
Hey at least you’re honest… A writer admitting to hating writing…lol
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Nina
Yes it’s a kinda love hate relationship with me and writing!
But needs must, so just have to bite the bullet and get it done.
Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment, it’s much appreciated.
Sally
Twitter: thublogger
says:
Hi Sally,
Wow, this post is inspirational! I kinda liked that you got yourself a team behind you, no slacking off that way and also that you’re all always challenging each other and within distance. Nothing like a little nice competition.
.-= Thu Nguyen´s last blog ..100th Post and Giveaway! So How Do You Overcome Blogger’s Shyness =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Thu,
Yes all the other students push each other forward it’s great to be a part of.
It’s nice that it’s healthy competition, that’s always good to have.
Thanks for your comment.
1ooth post?
Will need to hope over and read that,
Speak soon, Sally
Twitter: JacintaDean
says:
Hi Sally,
Bugger on you retiring!!
Just when we have created a 100 blog comment challenge over at JT’s forum and I was going to try and get Randy’s forum involved as well. We would all be little blog hoppers!
Hope all is going well. And you have had a great rest.
See you back here soon!
Cheers
Jacinta
.-= Jacinta @ Creating A Business Online´s last blog ..The 100 Blog Comment Challenge Is On! =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Jacinta,
Ha ha!
Yes I had a fab rest thanks, all refreshed now and ready to tackle everything head on again!
Will hop over to your blog and leave you a comment now though.
And if you want some secret blog hopping tips gimme a shout, will be happy to help you.
Hope you and your daughter are well, Sally
Twitter: traceyedwards
says:
Hey Sally,
Yep blog hopping can be a time sucker, as is forum reading, and youtube watching, but most of time I can’t help myself for doing those so you have more will power than I do! LOL.
Wow 90 comments, you certainly have a loyal following. Awesome!
Take care,
Tracey
.-= Tracey´s last blog ..My Secret to Making Money Online =-.
I guess I’m getting to this post a little late, but I wanted to comment
I love what you said about writing. It’s easy when you decide to do it, but when you have to do it for a deadline, it becomes much trickier. That’s actually how I feel about reading. If it’s just me on my own, I’m fine and I love it. But once somebody tells me I have to read Chapters 1 – 9 by tomorrow, I become less inspired and more focused on completing the task, which makes it less fun.
.-= Laura@Gobankingrates´s last blog ..Whats Eating Your Paycheck =-.
Twitter: mrtejkohli
says:
I think it is healthy to take a break as it refreshes your mind and allows you to refocus when you’re back in action I’m new to your blog but i have thoroughly enjoyed reading your each and every post, so i hope to see you back soon! till then, God Bless You!
.-= Tej Kohli´s last blog ..Creating a Jurrassic Theme in your Kids Room =-.
Twitter: TomJHarvey
says:
Sally, loving your graphics – what program are you using – photoshop?? Its all too easy to put off things we don’t feel as comfortable doing, writing in this case, but if you keep pushing forward you will get there! Can’t wait to b your book and see the content. Cheers
Tom
.-= Tom Harvey´s last blog ..Video Marketing – Anatomy Of A Successful Affiliate Campaign =-.
didn’t figure you would just disapear ,alway like the info here
Sally, hi! At first I was so surprised, thought that you were really going to quit blogging, but then I saw the date, and went LOL. It’s done last year! LOL!
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