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Some of you may have noticed the nice logo down on the bottom right hand side of the blog that has been floating there unassumingly for the last week or so. Well that is there to signify that yes, I’ve joined the Yakezie Challenge!
I am almost certain everyone reading this blog right now already knows what Yakezie is, but if not, it is an excellent network of personal finance blogs. Go to Yakezie.com to find out more.
The Challenge
The challenge is all about Alexa rankings, which is ranking system that ranks websites on exciting statistics such as visitor numbers, back links, and user engagement. The idea is to lower your Alexa ranking, seeing as lower is better; Google is numero uno for example (*shock!*).
When I joined the challenge my rank was around the 600,000 mark so I’ve got a long way to go before I’ll be keeping Larry Page and co up at night, but fortunately for me the target is a much more modest 200,000. I’m currently at 524,000 so going in the right direction!
Thanks for reading and hopefully with your continued support I can beat the challenge!
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Right on! I also am planning to take on the challenge this year. Hopefully very soon. I just need a few minutes to focus on it. (: Good luck!
Thanks Nick!
You managed to grow your blog spectacularly well without even signing up to the challenge but there is always the next level to acheive isn’t there.
Looking forward to seeing more posts from you when you get some spare time 🙂
Good to hear you have taken up the Yakezie challenge…there is a great network of bloggers there. I’m sure you’ll be dropping in the Alexa rankings in no time. I look forward to reading your new posts.
Thanks Andrew!
I see you are a member… any tips on Networking with the current members?
I’ve checked out the forum a few times and will try to add some members to the blog roll for a starters I think, once I find a few more blogs I like.
Welcome, and have fun!
Thanks Sam, and thanks for creating such an accessible network to get involved with
Best of luck to you, my friend. Hope you manage to beat the challenge!
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