I asked some of 2007’s top bloggers (that I personally know) what their plans and goals are for 2008. I received some pretty interesting responses from some of the most well respected names in online marketing and blog design. Here are their responses…
David Wilkinson
David was one of the first people to comment on my blog back in January of 2007. David is, of course, the 13-year old mastermind of TechZi, a web portal for tech news. In February of next year, David will probably be the youngest person ever to release a premium affiliate marketing product line, called Affiliate Defined.
David’s plans for 2008, in his own words::
2008 is gonna be a big year for me… At the moment I’m working on finishing the development of Affiliate Defined which admittedly kicks butt. You know as well as I do, Nate… 😉
I’ve got a few more major things planned too. That secret project thing I talked to you about? That one’s gonna be good. Oh hell – who am I kidding. First things first though, the Affiliate Defined launch in February. Then that oh-so-secret-will-rock-this-world project we discussed. A pleasure working with ya’ Nate, as per usual.
Christine O’Kelly
Christine OKelly and Create Business Growth were two of the first people to advertise and take a serious business and personal interest in my blog. Christine is a freelance copywriter and a very talented one at that. Christine started her personal blog, SelfMadeChick.com in September of 2007, and in the past three months, she has already amassed well over 700 RSS subscribers! Christine interviewed me back in June. I am excited to work with her more in the future.
Christine’s plans for 2008, in her own words:
My plans for this year, in addition to continuing my copywriting business, are to build my two new companies, Hybrid Media Marketing and My College Fundraising. I also have a goal of publishing a book. And of course – I plan to keep on blogging!
David Airey
David Airey is not only the UBD logo designer, but also a fantastic blogger and a super nice guy. David’s blog saw an exponential increase in readership this year from just about 100 readers at the beginning of 2007, to over 2700 active RSS readers now. David writes some of the most detailed and insightful articles on graphic and logo design I know. David recently went through a much-followed saga of having his domain stolen from him, and later utilizing the collective efforts of Digg to regain his stolen domain. Congrats to getting your domain back, David, and here’s to a fabulous 2008!
David’s plans for 2008, in his own words:
- Improve my design portfolio
- Launch a new logo-design specific website
- Travel somewhere I’ve never been before
- Spend more time with the family and less time working
- Keep hold of my domain names
Carl Ocab
I first stumbled upon Carl’s blog before he even had his own domain. That was less than a year ago. Today, Mr. Kidblogger has accumulated over 700 subscribers in the past 7 months. Now he is releasing a new exclusive report entitled Kidblogger’s Master Plan.
Carl’s plans for 2008:
Honestly though, I thought I’d make this long, but that’s what everyone is doing – so… my main goal is: do better than 2007 😉
The prelaunch is now live, Nate, here’s the url: KidBlogger Master Plan
Josh Buckley
Josh Buckley is an Internet entrepreneur extreme. Earlier this year, Josh developed, monetized and then sold an online avatar community that amassed over 15,000 members in 9 months. In total, Josh has grossed over $100k in revenue this year. Not bad for only being 15, huh?
Josh’s plans for 2008, in his own words:
My plan is to release a new online project that i’ve been working on. If all goes as planned, it should start profiting low $xx,xxx by mid-’08.
Adii
Adii is UBD’s Exclusive Themes designer and a great friend too. Adii’s blog exploded in 2007 when he released the Premium News Theme, which you can find at the UBD Exclusive Themes Store. Adii is not just an incredible blog designer, he is also a fantastic blogger. Adii publishes some excellent articles on blogging, blog design, and the WordPress blogging platform. I am honored to have Adii as a friend and as a partner for the UBD Exclusive Themes store.
Adii plans for 2008, in his own words:
2008 is the year, in which I will attempt to continue building my online reputation from the solid base that I have created in 2007. I plan to do this by establishing myself as a “WordPress Rockstar” within the community – and a big part of this will be my focus on my Premium WordPress Themes. I’d also like to evolve my blog to become more design-oriented, to shape my image as a design guru and serious blogger. Ultimately, my aim is to set up steady passive income streams through my premium theme sales & advertising sales on my blog. I’m excited about 2008 and if last year was any indication, this year will be an awesome journey indeed…
Neil Patel
Neil Patel is best known for authoring Pronet Advertising and as the founder and CTO of Advantage Consulting Services. ACS works with some of the top blogs on the Internet, including TechCrunch, Mashable, and an impressive 22 of the other Top 100 Technorati blogs. ACS also produced over $2.5 million in revenue in the 2007 calendar year. Earlier this year, Neil launched his personal blog, QuickSprout. I met Neil at Blog World Expo earlier this year. Not only is he is extremely knowledgeable, he’s also very down-to-earth and approachable.
Neil’s plans for 2008, in his own words:
Over the next year my main two goals for Quick Sprout are to increase my posting frequency as well as to build up my traffic. In early 2007 I used to blog once a day, but now I barely blog once a week. I would like to at least blog a few times a week. As for traffic, Quick Sprout does not get more than 30,000 pageviews a month and I would like to get it to 100,000 pageviews a month by the end of 2008.
Jeremy Schoemaker
Shoemoney’s blog made over $200,000 in 2007 and he successfully sold one of his web main properties, AuctionAds, to Media Whiz. I met Shoe at Blog World Expo and Pubcon. Despite being so obviously successful, he is totally unpretentious and easy to relate to.
Shoemoney’s plans for 2008, in his own words:
We are focusing a lot of money and resources into the Mixed Martial Arts area. We have already purchased fighters.com and will be launching that within the next couple months. We also have an interesting dating product that I do not want to talk too much about yet that will be out sometime around Q2 of 2008, and our Q3 product is a new interesting system that people can do reviews for products and websites
John Chow
John Chow is pretty much a living legend now. He has copycats, mascots, imitators, loyalists, haters and quite the flock, indeed.
I discovered John’s blog over one year ago, in November of 2006. At that time, he only had around 1000 RSS subscribers and he was making $1k/month from his blog. Today, his earnings are well over $27,000/month on his blog, and he has over 14,000 RSS subscribers! I was honored to have the opportunity to redesign his blog earlier in August, when he had just 7000 subscribers. Do the math – in the past four months, John has doubled his RSS subscriber count! It was great meeting John in person at Blog World Expo last month, where I learned he is just as much of a fun character in person as he is on his blog.
John’s plans for 2008, in his own words:
Continue to build the blog, revamp The TechZone and add more affiliate to TTZ Media. However, the number 1 goal is to have fun doing it. My number goals are 25,000 RSS readers, 10,000 TTZ Media affiliates.
Conclusion
Now that we have heard from all the above, what are YOUR goals for 2008? I’ll tell you mine in my next post!
thats a great post really inspiring!!
Hey Nate – what a cool idea for a post! Thanks so much for including me 🙂 It’s exciting to see what everyone has planned for 2008 – I think this is going to be a rockin’ year!
Christine
It has been great getting to know you, Christine. You deserve all of your success. Thanks so much for all that you have done, so far.
Nice post…
I think that auction ads is under http://www.mediawhiz.com. The same people that run text-link-ads.com. 🙂
Yo buddy, yeah you are right! It was Media Whiz!
I’m sure you’ll also be having a very successful 2008, and I’m expecting great things from you (no pressure).
Thanks for including me here, Nate. It’s very much appreciated.
Hey David, thanks for all of your support so far. I also expect great things from you, my friend!
Nate, looking forward to hearing your goals for 2008 as well. Given your Facebook status, I am sure that your goals will definitely be worth looking into 🙂
Alan Johnson
Hehe…I’ve got a lot of goals…last year I did quite well at accomplishing the, but this year I am trying to set the bar that much higher!
You rock as usual Nate! 😉 Fantastic plan for a post and I’m honoured to be included in such a list of A-list bloggers. UBD FTW! 😛
David, you rock man! I am excited to see you become a millionaire before age 15.
Hi Nate,
Good post. Great way to start 2008!
Hey, thanks Tyler. Congratulations on getting your blog started. I look forward to your success!
Great cap of all the successful bloggers 🙂 How come you didn’t include yourself? 😛
-Mike
I am saving my goals and plans for a separate post. I always like these posts because people can follow your progress and learn from how you accomplished goals. For instance, one of my goals is to blog 3-4x per week in 2008.
Right on! You should include yourself there Nate.
Thanks for putting me on the list, it’s an honor.
I think it is amazing what a lot of young kids have the wherewithall and the gumption to be into blogging in a way that makes them so successful at such a young age! My kudos!
This post now explains what you were up to the last few days. Great idea to interview all these icons and share their plans with us for 2008. Though you have hinted on some of your own, let us also hear in detail from you.
It was good to read about the three teens David, Carl and Josh… Good luck to all (all including these three) in Goal accomplishment.
Wow, they make my goals look insignificant.
Hey nate,
thanks a lot for including me in this post! And what a great idea the post is. It was great to read, and i’m honoured to be included.
Just to confirm: it should start profiting low $xx,xxx (monthly) by mid-’08.
I plan to start and grow the brand new professional blog that certain Mr. Whitehill is designing right now 🙂 . And for the blog that exist right now to continue moving it to the top in its niche 🙂
Nate has definitely done a great job with some more than popular blogs out there, and rest assured, you are starting out with a solid foundation by choosing his blog design company 🙂
Alan Johnson
I like Shoemoney’s idea. Making a website about things he love. More people should do that >_>
Of course, whenever you are involved with something you are passionate about, you can see your personal productivity skyrocket. A lot of people with great potential fail to tap it as a result of having a job which does not challenge them, which doesn’t make them feel good about themselves, and that is simply a shame.
Alan Johnson
John Chow is doing very well, perhaps he may want to aim higher?
Nate,
Great post about goals. I have so far just focused on getting my business of the ground and have also just made it past the first year as a full timer. Last year I had goals but never really formalized them. This year I’m going to make a top 5 list. My top 2 are:
My goals for 2008 are to open my language school and to complete 100 website translations.
Great idea for a very inspiring post. I’m particularly impressed with Christine. She has gotten selfmadechick to where it is in just 4 months. Will definitely get to reading that regularly.
Everyone have some plans, thats really good to have it in your mind, what can i improve in this new year?
It is amazing to see these successfully bloggers, and some of them are even kids. Really need to sit down and plan for my 2008.
Do you have a 2009 article?