I’m Joining the Yakezie Challenge!

Proud Member of the Yakezie Challenge

I’m joining the Yakezie Challenge! For those who have not heard of it, it is a 6 month challenge open to all bloggers who wish to see if they can improve their blog presence, and more importantly, develop a number of wonderful new friendships based on collaboration. Living Rich Cheaply was launched the end of April, right after my birthday. I thought about starting this blog for months, but always thought of reasons why I wouldn’t be able to do it. I don’t know if it was because I was turning a year older or what, but I finally decided to just do it. I’m glad I did because I’ve learned a lot and have interacted with great bloggers.

In the next 6 months, which ends right before the end of 2013, I’d like have an Alexa ranking below 200,000. I am currently ranked #808,869 globally so I have a ways to go.

There are so many things I want to do with my site. I definitely want to improve the content and to increase the amount of quality posts. I don’t know how some bloggers balance a full-time job, family obligations, blogging and other duties!

As for the design of the site, I really want to update it. While WordPress is relatively user-friendly, there is a ton of things that I do not know how to do, and I feel that my site needs some work. I’m thinking about looking for someone on Freelancer or Odesk to help with the technical side of website design. I’m also interested in increasing my knowledge of WordPress by taking course on Treehouse or another online learning program. I might also try to enlist a blog mentor at Bloggers helping Bloggers. So much to do, so little time!

There are plenty of bloggers out there with interesting and engaging blogs with excellent designs. You guys were new to this at one point in time. What advice do you guys have? Please share! Thanks in advance.

30 thoughts on “I’m Joining the Yakezie Challenge!

    1. livingrichcheaply@gmail.com Post author

      Thank you so much Holly! That is very kind of you and it is sincerely appreciated.

    1. livingrichcheaply@gmail.com Post author

      Thanks Cat! I will definitely go check out his blogger tips.

  1. Matt Becker

    Congrats! Joining the challenge is definitely the most impactful thing I’ve done so far. My alexa ranking has dropped like crazy since then and I’ve been able to do a few guest posts that have helped as well, mostly just in terms of connecting with specific bloggers a little more closely. My site needs some serious design work as well though. Add that to the list of things to handle someday…
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    1. livingrichcheaply@gmail.com Post author

      Thanks Matt! That is great advice. You did some work on your site, I think the design looks good.

    1. livingrichcheaply@gmail.com Post author

      Thanks John! It is great that fellow bloggers offer their help…it is definitely a great community. It is greatly appreciated.

  2. Greg@Thriftgenuity

    Awesome! I am in the midst of the challenge as well and everyone involved is very helpful and supportive. As others have said, let me know if I can help and I look forward to seeing both of our sites grow with the challenge.
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    1. livingrichcheaply@gmail.com Post author

      Thanks Greg! I can definitely tell that everyone is very supportive. Good luck with the challenge, you are doing great.

  3. E.M.

    That’s great that you’re joining. It’s something I keep seeing it around, but as my blog was only launched about a month ago, I figure I should focus more on content right now. I also don’t know how people juggle blogging and a full-time job, on top of other things. It’s been slightly challenging for me. I would be interested in hearing how it goes for you!
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    1. livingrichcheaply@gmail.com Post author

      It sure is challenging, but I think you’re doing great. I will definitely keep you posted on how it goes!

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