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What To Do First to Make a Profit

The PF Women Team at our Annual Team Retreat  ~ 2018 Today on Seth Godin's blog, he said: It's tempting to decide to make a profit first, then invest in training, people, facilities, promotion, customer service and most of all, doing important work. In general, though, it goes the other way. Yes, it does. If you are waiting to make a profit before you do these things, in my experience you're  not going to make a profit. So many organizations, ministries and churches are struggling with financial issues. I know your pain. As anyone who follows our story knows, our ministry was in a ton of debt four years ago when I came on as director.  Since that time, we've gotten out of debt and turned a profit every year.  God has done amazing things through out team, for which we give Him the glory! I find that what Seth is saying here is absolutely true, with one disclaimer. For Christian leaders, spiritual disciplines must always be first. Before we started inve
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3 Ways to Get Noticed as a Blogger


Many of the people who read my writing each day do so at my other blog and I'm new to them. I've only been out of the adoption closet since August 13, 2012 -- sharing at Lost Daughters, and blogging at my own adoptee site since January 1, 2013. So many people who read my adoption writings think I'm a brand new blogger.

I hear, "Wow Deanna, you're doing pretty well for being brand new at this."

Well, actually, I'm an old blogger. In more ways than one. Peri-menopause bites. I've been blogging here every day for over six years and before that I blogged on MySpace. (Yes, seriously...lol) 

Along the way people have noticed how much I love blogging and asked me to write a few articles about it, as well as teach a workshop or two.

This past week I answered some mail about blogging and I thought I'd offer a few helps here today on the blog for those who may have interest.


3 Ways to Get Noticed As a Blogger:

 1) Decide what you're going to do

 Over time, I've noticed blogs that get attention do at least one of these things:
  • Encourage people in a unique way.
  • Light a fire under people, good or bad
  • Provide great resources, information, research, etc.
Some blogs do two of these and exceptional blogs do all three.

One thing they don't do is bore people with non-sensical stuff they can get anywhere else...like publishing a post the totality of which is a graphic with the serenity prayer on it,  like you'd find on a Facebook wall. Nobody cares about finding something they can get anywhere else.

2) Don't let readers sway you

When you start gaining readership, some may suggest you head another direction. Usually this will be based on their passion. I've had readers request I write posts on certain topics and many times it has nothing to do with the topic or slant of my blog. They simply want me to bring awareness to their cause. Don't be afraid to say, "Thanks for the suggestion, but it's really not what my blog is about."

3) Take criticism as a good sign

It means you're getting noticed. A bit of controversy in blogging can be a fantastic thing. It means you're not anonymous. People see you. On my most controversial day of blogging, not only did my stats go through the roof,  I got more Facebook likes than on any other day, EVER.  People buzzing about your post, good or bad, is a positive thing.

Keep in mind, nobody is talking about a post with a teacup saying, "Jesus is my cup of tea" and  music that sounds like Amazing Grace playing on a harpsichord. Except me. I'm talking now about how cheesy it is.

Take a stand for something. Pick a side. Stay there. Write bravely.


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