Sally’s Secret Sauce Traffic Blogs
Hey Everyone,
Just a quick blog post and a video.
I am super excited as this weekend I am off to London to attend the Internet Millionaires Summit, so if you are going please come say “Hi” to me.
When I reserved my ticket I was not aware quite a few of my Marketing With Alex 3.0 students would be going AND Alex Jeffreys himself will be going too, which is brilliant.
Over the past weeks I have been visiting many of my fellow students blogs and to meet some of the them in the flesh is really exciting.
I already feel like I know so many of them so well from reading their blogs, emailing and chatting to them on skype.
Pete Carr, has got us some Alex Jeffreys student t-shirts printed, so we are all going to wear them and get a group photo taken, I will be sure to a copy on my blog when I come back.
Should be fun anyway so I am looking forward to it.
Been a kinda strange week for me this week, I tend to have highs and lows as I do this coaching.
The highs this week…
I was on a high after Alex showed my David Walker interview blog post live on a coaching call.
Initially I was a little scared when I seen my blog live on the call, I thought oh oh… I have done something wrong and Alex is gonna kick my butt!
But luckily it was all praise so I was really pleased.
It’s nice to get praise from Alex, after all he is my mentor and coach.
The lows this week…
Not sure why I feel low sometimes, I think because everything is moving at such a fast pace I sometimes worry I can’t keep it up.
I have literally felt like I have hit the ground running and don’t have time to catch my breath!
At least the $2000 blog redesign traffic competition is over and I can go back to following my to do list and moving everything forward again.
Alex told us that our blogs should be “our story” like an online journal.
I remember Alex telling us to visit Dean Holland’s blog and read through all his posts and see how Dean became such a success.
Thinking about this, I wondered if my blog truly tells the story of my journey online so far.
And yes, I think it does so far.
I have learned how to :
- Plan for tomorrow today, using brain dumps and to do lists.
- How to generate traffic to my blog.
- Do my own video tutorials about blogging.
- Build relationships and friendships online.
- and I went from being a nervous wreck on live on calls to doing my first interview.
And each time I have blogged about it, so my blog is certainly my journal.
I hope my fellow AJ students are also documenting their progress through their blogs or there will be trouble!!!
I think Alex was right, it’s always good to be able to reference back to certain landmark points of your online journey.
I am still enjoying my coaching very much, I think it will be the turning point in my quest for success and I am truly glad I have the opportunity to be coached by Alex.
Before I sign off…
I have done a video about the secret sauce top ten blogs that sent me the most traffic to my blog over the past four weeks.
Just a little way to say thanks to those blog authors and give them a shout out.
The 10 blogs sent me lots of traffic, so grab a pen, jot down their url’s and be sure to visit them.
My daughter Jade helped me out, I promise I did not force her!
She wanted to help, she hates when Mummy does something she is not involved in.
Catch you all soon, Sally
Ps. Here is the video, with a list of the blogs that sent me the most traffic…
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*** UPDATE ***
After I recorded the video, in hindsight I thought I should have done 10 down to 1, rather than reveal the blog that sent me the most traffic first, would maybe have made the video more sticky, and had people watch right through to the end.
*** ANOTHER UPDATE ***
Keep getting questions about the plugin I used for the video, it’s here:
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Twitter: jayceeonline
says:
Hi Sally
Great video and blog post. Your daughter Jade is a natural superstar! Please tell her she sounded great on the mike! Very professional, very clear, very grown up – just like on the telly. Well done, Jade.
And Sally, thanks for the great tips on some good blogs to follow – I will definitely hop over to these blogs and give YOU a shoutout!
I’ve enjoyed the competition, too, and learned a great deal about the various traffic methods.
Looking forward to seeing you at the weekend.
Jaycee
.-= Jaycee´s last blog ..Jason and the BlogQuest =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Jaycee,
You know what kids are like, they get so jealous and just want to be a part of everything you do!
Jade thinks she is famous now ha ha, didn’t have the heart to tell her the whole world doesn’t visit my blog.
That was a list of the top ten blogs that sent me the most traffic, it just happened to be a few of my favourite blogs appeared in the list, but not all of my fav blogs.
Yours is one of my favs, that’s why I am your top commentor, or I was that could have all changed!
You are a natural writer, it shines through in every blog post you do,
See you at the weekend, Sally
Twitter: baileying
says:
Hey Sally,
Can’t believe I was on your top 10 list
Thank you for the kind mention! You’re a gem.
Hi to Jade too, what a little star you have there. At this rate she’ll have her own blog and be your traffic competition! lol
Anyone who’s reading this: Sally is not only someone who is a great example of taking action. She’s a leader who takes the initiative and is willing to give her time to people. She’s one of the most genuine and honest people I’ve ever come across too.
That’s why I have no doubt that Sally is going to be a massive success very soon.
It really is my honour to have you as a friend Sally. Keep up the great work and I really enjoyed your “journal”.
Speak soon
Bailey
.-= Bailey Ing´s last undefined ..Response cached until Wed 16 @ 0:33 GMT (Refreshes in 27 Minutes) =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Bailey,
I don’t know why but Jade thought your name was a girl’s name ha ha!
I told her you were in fact a boy.
Your blog must be getting a lot of traffic, because the list was blogs that sent me the most traffic.
Thanks for your kind words as always, and your post about Alex in Gladiator sandals was your best one yet, I loved reading it, you clearly explained why people need to value the important of relationships online in their business.
Your a master of making friends online, you have the instant likeability factor,
Catch you soon, Sally
Hey Sally,
Really enjoyed that video and I have saved the RSS Feeds in Google Reader to visit later on and leave some comments on
.-= Hugh Fraser´s last blog ..HTML5 Video for iPad =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Hugh,
How are you? Still watching Dr Who, like me and Jade no doubt!
Thanks for adding my feed, hope I can write some posts that really help fellow bloggers out there.
Sally
Twitter: jeansarauer
says:
I could listen to you talk all day and loved hearing Jade too. What a great idea to do a video like this. You’re doing a great job, Sally, and are a winner in my eyes!
.-= Jean Sarauer´s last blog ..If You Host It, I Can Digg It =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hi Jean,
Yeah it’s the magical scottish accent ha ha.
You blog has been so much help to me lately, if the video had been about my favourites blogs and not just blogs that sent me traffic you would have been in the top ten for sure!
Anyone interested in guest posting MUST read you last few posts, in fact I am going to blog about your blog and guest posting.
Sally
Twitter: anna_haller
says:
Thanks for sharing where you got your traffic Sally! You have seriously done some blog hopping which is great because like you said you have built some relationships!
The video was great too and tell Jade she sounds wonderful.
Interestingly enough my #4 blog that got me traffic was Darren Carter too so I definitely need to give him a shout out and thank him as well!
Have lots of fun at the summit this weekend and talk soon!
Anna
.-= Anna Haller´s last blog ..Traffic Results For Alex Jeffreys Contest =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Anna,
Those 10 blogs sent me a lot of traffic so I just want to give something back to them.
I shall tell Jade you said that, she is thrilled she helped me and thinks she is famous now.
Your son is a video star after helping you on your video, I think he has a gift!
Yeah Darren has come so far, it’s brilliant,
catch you soon, Sally
Twitter: rick_byrd
says:
Sally:
Great video. Awesome job on the traffic challenge.
It was really cool how your daughter helped you out with your top ten blog list. Now it really is a family business.
I liked how you created the video to review your stats. It is definitely a step above the usually blog posting of the traffic challenge stats.
Thanks for sharing your stats.
- Rick
.-= Rick Byrd´s last blog ..Everybody Likes Free Stuff, Right? =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Rick,
Well I am not sure I can take credit for my traffic results as really it was those top ten blogs that sent me it after I left just a few comments.
I think it’s important to try and put a different spin or angle on any blog posts you write, that’s why I try to do it a little different.
Take care, Sally
Hi Sally!!
Wow, I’m blushing and speechless that you ranked me #2 and spoke so nicely!! I always look forward to your comments on my blog posts. I’m actually at a loss of words, which is unusual for me.
It’s been a rough couple weeks for me and this has really cheered me up. The goal for my blog & I has changed over the months as I’ve learned that I like to make people laugh. Sometimes there isn’t enough humor in the world
But seriously, I appreciate your kind words. It means a lot to me!
Now I have to listen to the rest of the video and find out who the other 8 are. I selfishly stopped listening after my name was mentioned so I could write back to you!!
Hugs & sloppy kisses from USA
Scott
.-= Scott Barron´s last blog ..Are Your Underwear Clean? =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Scott
Well technically Google Analytics ranked you number 2 so I had nothing to do with it.
But you know your blog is one of my favs, I am always reading your stuff, it seems so long ago I first found your blog, yet it’s only a few weeks, time flies!
Awww Im so sorry you had a rough couple of weeks, we all get that, just part and parcel of working online i guess.
One day it shall all be worth it!!!
Sally
Twitter: RandysIMRambles
says:
Hey Sally,
Great share!
I’m ceertainly coming back and making a note of those blogs to follow up and see what they’re all about
And a massive thanks for the mention of MoreMonthly.com
I wish I knew you’re affiliate link to my $1 trail page – I would have posted it so your readers could give us a try for a buck!
(If anyone reading what’s it – pester Sally for her link)
Great to see some of ‘our girls’ in the list there too Sally – here’s hoping they too keep getting more and more traffic themselves.
Chat soon
Randy
http://www.RandolfSmith.com
.-= Randy Smith´s last blog ..A Funny Religious Item I SHOULDN’T Post ?? =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Randy,
Ha ha and DOH!
My affiliate link for the $1 trial can be found here
I forgot to add it into the video so people can get it cheaper (will amend the blog post now and add it.
More Monthly is churning out lots of successful people, certainly something you should be proud of, catch you soon, Sally
Twitter: roonie_g
says:
Hey PiC<—-Partner in Crime!!
What an amazing video!! Thanks for putting me on the top ten, glad I could help you get traffic on your blog!!
Girlfriend, you are whoopin my butt!! AGAIN!! Interviews and now videos?? AND got the little one helping you out? Have you bought JadeNeill.com yet? She's gonna need it!
You know Jim Cockrum's little guy gets a ton of traffic to his you tube videos!! Maybe we can get Little Jade to make a really cool video and send all her traffic to SallyNeill.com (throw in a rooniehernandez.com too and we got a WINNER!!)Just sayin'
Glad I met you girl… hoping some day we can really meet in person, maybe when we are rakin in the $$$ we could go on a vacay or something. How does the Caribbean sound??
Have you ever been to the states? I would love to go to Scotland, too!! Maybe an Alex Jeffreys Seminar?? Vegas is only 3 hours from me!! Gambling and IM Seminar??? Cha-Ching!!
Real proud of you! Glad to be of help!! See ya over at More Monthly!!
Girl, YOU ARE ROCKIN!!
YAY!!
Lisa~
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Lisa,
Yeah you me and a couple of cocktails on da beach sounds cool!
Jade’s surname is actually Bern, I was never married to her dad, oh the shame ha ha.
We will need to do a holiday swap, you can come visit me and vice versa.
I am not sure if I can take anyone to Vegas, but if I can your name is on the ticket,
Sally
Twitter: givesvalue
says:
Hi Sally,
Really enjoyed your post and video – what a star you have in Jade!
I hope you guys have a great time in London together for the Internet Millionaires Summit..will be thinking of you all and wishing I could be there
.-= Peter Beckenham´s last blog ..Video Marketing – Adding To Your Bottom Line =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hi Peter,
I think a few students wish they could be there, but for some it’s just not possible sadly.
Don’t worry I have instructions from Anna to take lots of notes so I shall share it with everyone on my return.
Speak soon, Sally
Twitter: Alexwhalley23
says:
Wow Sally, what an amazing way to write about your traffic sources, touch on the importance of building relationships AND acknowledge your peers at the same time. I thought the video format was really endearing and the fact that I was transfixed for the entire 16 minutes says a lot. I have a very short attentio…oh look a castle!
I also loved that you got up close and personal. Hearing your voice was really endearing and I think I love you a ‘wee’ bit more now.
Thank you also for your kind words, they made me smile (even if I did make you cry)
Take care at the Summit and I look forward to hearing all about it when you return
.-= Alex´s last blog ..How to Optimize your site with your Googles on =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Alex,
Yeah I just wanted to try something a little different for a change, and Jade loved it.
“Oh look a castle” ha ha, I am bit like that too, takes something special to keep my attention.
Thanks for all the traffic you sent my way via your blog, you are a star!
Sally
Twitter: MrsMoodyGermany
says:
Hi Sally, great video there and good to see what you achieve so far. And indeed, your daughter sounds so cute, reminds me of my own
.-= Kimi´s last blog ..WordPress- Set up all in one seo pack configuration tutorial =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Kimi
Awww you have a daughter too?
Get her involved like I did ha ha.
Jade thinks she is famous now, awww cute, it’s lovely being a mum.
Speak to you soon, Sally
Twitter: nathanrufus
says:
Sally,
Jade sounds beautiful. I would love to put one half of Monsters Inc on the mic (…the other half would probably eat it!…)
Just about snuck in there. Thank you so much for the mention. I’m honoured (…if that’s how you spell it…)
I really enjoy our “chats” and am gutted that I can’t make it to the summit.
We’ll definitely meet up soon.
Reach new heights Sally (…and Jade, hello mrs…)
Nathan
.-= Nathan Rufus´s last blog ..Could this be the most expensive mistake ever?… =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Nathan,
Don’t ask me about spelling I am hopeless!
Bet your kids are gorgeous really, would love to see them helping you out on a project.
People may think using Jade was not appropriate, but she practically begs to help me all the time, she just loves doing stuff with her Mummy.
Catch you soon Nathan, Sally
Twitter: darrenlcarter
says:
Hey Sally, Awesome report on your traffic. You got a lot! I’m really impressed. That’s way more than me. Thanks for including me in the video too
Keep up the great work
Peace,
Darren L Carter
.-= Darren L Carter´s last blog ..What Should I Ask An Atomic Bomb Survivor? =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Darren
Well I had to put you in the video, it was the blogs that sent my blog the most traffic, and your blog sent a ton!
So I just wanted to kinda repay the blogs that sent me traffic, and hopefully I can send some traffic back.
Catch you soon, Sally
Twitter: danargento
says:
Hey Sally,
You’re totally crushing it! Great job. Super clever way of displaying and discussing your results. Jade made me smile. You have an unfair advantage using someone so cute in your marketing.
Great post.
Dan Argento
.-= Dan´s last blog ..Get a Plan and Get Going =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Dan,
Ha ha, I will tell Jade about your comment, she will love that.
All those blogs helped me get traffic so unfortunately I cannot take all of the credit.
Was fun to make the video, glad people liked it.
Speak soon, Sally
Twitter: icebluebanana
says:
Hey Sally,
This is a great list & includes a few that I have not visited before (thank you). Also, Jade sounds adorable!
.-= mark´s last blog ..Goal Setting for my Blog – update June 20th, 2010 =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Mark,
Thanks for the comment about Jade, she is adorable, a little angel, love her to bits.
Glad you found a few more blogs to visit, bet if I checked my stats now, your blog would be in the top ten sending me traffic.
Perhaps I should do an update and announce the movers and shakers!
Speak soon, Sally
Twitter: LouisSelvon
says:
Hey Sally,
You are doing really well. You are well on your way for success. I only started doing blog hopping regularly after the competition. The list of what you have revealed will help along the way. Thanks for sharing the video, and your daughter has a very cute voice.
I have actually seen you comment on some internet marketing blogs, I came across, while hopping yesterday. If I lived in UK, it would have been good to meet you and others, and Alex also.
By the way your main site has a PR2 with an Alexa ranking < 100,000. Well done.
Just be consistent with your efforts and you will be well on your way.
I think I need to make my blog my journal also as I am lacking a bit there. Doing too many things at present.
- Louis
.-= Louis´s last blog ..The Importance of Keyword Research For Internet Traffic – Part 1 =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Louis,
I am not blog hopping so much now, time to concentrate on list building and product creation!
It’s a shame you couldn’t meet us, maybe another time perhaps?
That’s a great idea to make your blog a journal, thats basically what I have done with mine,
Sally
Twitter: vancesova
says:
Hi Sally,
Thank you for the nice mention in the video. It was done in the most wonderful way and much better than I could ever imagine.
I’m glad that you got some traffic from me and I hope that you’ll get tons more from all over the place.
Vance
.-= Vance@Email List Building´s last blog ..Internet Marketing Tool, Should You Get Apple Mac Or Windows PC ? =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Thanks Vance
You would laugh, Jade still remembers your name, the power of video marketing ha ha.
Sally
Hey Sally,
Well done on all the traffic you got for the competition.
Thanks so much for telling us all how you got that traffic, I am heading over to all the top ten blogs that you recomended right now, God knows I could do with more traffic myself
Adam
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hi Adam,
Yes I got a good amount, not sure if it was enough to win, but it was a fun comp.
Hope the blogs send you a ton of traffic like they did for me, free traffic on autopilot is always a good thing for any online business,
Sally
Twitter: Craig_Sowerby
says:
Hi Sally,
Just came over for a sneaky peek of your new blog. But it is not done yet. Prob a bit early anyway. What a great source for some blog hopping.
They are all wrote down and ready to get started. Will have to wait until back off my family holiday 28th July. What a great idea with Jade your daughter helping.
I think I might try that as one of my son, Oli could not seem to understand how Dad was on the computer when I made my first video. So will have to try and make it a family effort in my next vid.
Thanks for the great info and looking forward to the Sun Sea and Sand. Hopefully your new blog will be done by the time I get back.
Cheers
Craig
.-= Craig´s last blog ..Put Your Email Marketing On Auto Pilot By Using An Auto responder =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hi Craig,
Nope, no new blog yet, not sure when it will be ready, soon I hope.
Just replying to your comment now and it’s the day you are returning from your holidays, hope you had a lovely time!
Sally
Twitter: johnmcnally54
says:
Thanks for the list of top 10 blogs Sally, I shall be visiting them soon.
I had already seen the blogs of Vance and Kathy, but the rest are new to me.
You certainly like the number 10! (I also like even numbers), and I’m looking forward to your eBook on the best 10 plug-ins.
Keep up the good work Sally.
John
.-= John McNally´s last blog ..Which SQUEEZE PAGE is Best =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hi John
Your very welcome.
It’s nice to know that you are visiting the blogs, it will help me pay back some of the traffic that they sent to my blog.
No10 was Bailey, yes?
Yeah, just seemed to click with Bailey he is such a wonderful guy, always willing to help a friend, so he is one of my fav friends online.
My ebook is taking a little longer than expected, not so much the ebook, but the backend.
Should hopefully be done soon.
Thanks for your comment John, catch you soon, Sally
Lol. I think it’s better to feel at a low when things are moving at a fast pace than at a slow.
That’s just my opinion
I hope the fast pace keeps up for you.
.-= Carl´s last blog ..Are you Subscribed to ClickNewz Yet =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hi Carl,
Ha ha, your comment made me laugh!
Keeping up with the fast pace is kinda tough, but I am taking plenty of breaks to make sure I don’t burn out.
Thanks for your comment, speak soon, Sally
Twitter: kenabbott
says:
Hi Sally
Great post, great video, whew, there is some really great information in it and I’ll certainly be visiting your top ten bloggers.
It was a really nice touch to have your daughter announce the top ten, yep really cool, definately a star in the making.
Congratulations again on winning the contest, I’ll pop on over again when your blog re-vamp is sorted.
All the best
Ken
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hi Ken
Thanks for the kind comments, they are much appreciated
And thanks for visiting the top ten blogs, they sent me a ton of traffic, would be great to send a ton of traffic back their way.
Jade loved helped out, she has no fears, shame we can’t all stay like that.
Catch ya later, Sally
Twitter: barry_wells
says:
Hi Sally, I know this is late but the content of your posts makes them a timeless value. Great video and thanks for putting it up here.
The content is fantastic, thanks for the list of your top ten. I’ll be sure to visit them all.
You’re right about Kathy Dobson, i’ve known her for about 18 months and seen her grow. The Outsorce Queen is very fitting.
Thanks again Sally, hope your holiday went well.
Barry
.-= Barry@The Newbies Guide´s last blog ..Encouraging New Blog Owners =-.
Twitter: sallyneill
says:
Hey Barry,
That’s ok, I seem to keep getting comments on older blog posts, so the blog hopping must still be working.
Glad you will visit them, I have said this many times, but to be able to send some traffic back to those blogs was the whole point of the video, pay back!
Kathy is such a lovely woman, she will be a major success online for sure!
Looks like you are well on the road to success too, will be sure to visit your blog as often as I can.
Sally
Twitter: Cliff_Truss
says:
Hiya Sally,
Long time no speak.
Well what can I say…
I’m made up that my blog made your top 10!
This has really made my day
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I can’t believe that my blog sent you a bundle of traffic..
Wait a minute…
I know how that happened…
It was obviously all of the times that I came here!
After all this is THE place to hang out
All the best
Cliff
(did i say thank you?)
.-= Internet Marketing Basics´s last blog ..Hosting For Your Website – Blog =-.
Hi!
I’m new to your site. Found it through johnchow.com. I loved the video with the website suggestions. I’ll be sure to keep them in mind! Thanks!
Twitter: mrtejkohli
says:
Hi Sal,
Another great post and an equally delighting video. Your blog is full os some really informative stuff and of course, I’ll definitely read the top 10 bloggers recommended by you!
And your daughter, she’s definitely a rockstar in the making.
.-= Tej Kohli´s last blog ..Creating a Jurrassic Theme in your Kids Room =-.
Twitter: TomJHarvey
says:
Sally
Great post – useful 10 website resources – shame I was under the radar or would have hoped to have featured!! Congratulations on the traffic contest too. Keep on doing the good things you are, Tom
.-= Tom Harvey´s last blog ..Video Marketing – Anatomy Of A Successful Affiliate Campaign =-.
Twitter: keithbowman27
says:
Sally, thanks for sharing these 10 great blogs. Now, to make time to read over them! Love your blog too, lots of great tips and info.
Keith
.-= Keith Bowman´s last blog ..4 Article Marketing Tips =-.
Hi Sally,
Very nice video… thank you for sharing this information. It sounds like you are really getting good at this IM thing!
Best of luck from Owego NY, USA.
.-= Dean Rittenhouse´s last blog ..Business Opportunity Seeker MLM Lead =-.