It seems everyone is writing about goals, which seems to be a less dangerous subject than resolutions, so I figured I'd throw in my52cents' worth.
I'm really looking forward to the potential that lies within Squidoo in the coming year. I'm determined to put quality over quantity when it comes to lensmaking, focusing on profit, a necessity for me this year more than ever. I have a little sign on my computer that says "Focus and Promote," something I got from Paul Duxbury. When I narrow down my goals to something simple, that phrase, which also summarizes my two weak points, is the result.
In 2010, I plan to focus my lenses in profitable subject areas. That means that I will likely divest myself of some of my older lenses, mostly those in which I've lost interest. It'll be tough getting rid of my little offspring, but I believe the time has come to find them new homes with lensmasters who can nurture them better than I. If you're interested, watch for lenses for sale in the coming weeks and months.
In 2010, I must learn to promote. Of course I know the basics, but I must draw up a plan and discipline myself to stick with it. As well as some of my lenses produced during the Christmas sales season with virtually no promotion on my part, it pains me to think of the sales I missed because I hadn't spent time promoting them in the preceding months. There's no reason I can't have a Christmas month (or close to it) every month, and that is the goal. Blog posts, articles, and forum participation must become priorities this year if I'm serious about improving my bottom line.
In all of the focusing and promoting, a huge and very important part will be contributing to the Squidoo community. I hope you will stick with me here on the blog and that I'll be able to provide you with information and tips that will help you reach your 2010 goals as well.
Happy New Year to all, and to all a focused and profitable year with Squidoo and all the possibilities that spring from it!
Sounds like a very good plan and one that I need to implement as well!
ReplyDeleteDear Susan52,
ReplyDeleteYour resolutions are inspiring.I also want to make this year better for my squidoo lenses.I want to promote them better.
Focus and Promote! super goals! I am working toward the same end -- to produce something every single day and to promote, seriously promote! I am lazy on that promo part sometimes!
ReplyDeleteExcellent goals as you might expect me to say! Wishing you every success in 2010
ReplyDeleteHow are you doing with your goals so far, Susan?
ReplyDeleteI could be doing better, Brenda, but actually I'm not doing too badly. The focusing is coming along better than the promotion, though, which still remains my stumbling block, but I'm doing better, just a little slow.
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