The Pursuit of Excellence

Beyond a diet has been up for 20 days, and I’m impressed with the support, feedback and interaction the site has received. Honestly, it’s exciting and shocking to see how my life has changed since I started blogging almost six months ago.

Blogging truly is an adventure in its own right.

The friendships, partners, sites, tips, ideas, the list goes on; I’ve grown tremendously because of the ASC. The 16 steps to success was and still is monumental; the training I received was priceless.

My involvement in various social media sites has completely changed my view of the internet.

People, I’ve only been in the game for six months. Thinking about where I might be a year from now is scary!

Anyhow, back to the update.

Stats for Beyond a Diet

On June 29, the site received 26 hits (nothing impressive).

June 30, up to 75 hits (getting warmer).

Total views: 643 hits

Bustiest day: 256 hits - July 7

Second bustiest day: 95 hits - July 8

Top Posts

What the 4th of July Taught Me About Fitness

Trying to Determine a Workout Plan? Not So Fast! [Part 2]

Health News Update: The Latest Fitness Craze

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Product Review: Sport Tracker Software

Monthly Fitness Challenge: Stronger Abs in Only 8 Mins

What the 4th of July Taught Me About Fitness

Ask the Readers!

So, what do you think? Any tips, thoughts or suggestions?

Beyond A Diet

Hello, I have exciting news to share. My new site, Beyond a Diet is up and running.

The site will continue to recieve updates and modicafions. I’ve been working hard behind the secens for some time. So drop by and tell us what you think!

For those that may be interested, Christian Audio has an nice deal on audio books. If it’s academic, mainstream, inspirational or the classics, you’ll find something! Every month they offer a free audio book download!

All digital download are $9.49 through June 22nd.

For those interested, I stumbled upon “The Philosophy of Liberty” video at Ron Paul’s Campaign For Liberty site. View the site [here]

Interesting video, a bit long. Anyhow, hope you enjoy!

I found out about this contest from Mert at “Searchforblogging.” I have to agree with him, this is one of the best contest I’ve seen for some time.

For all the details about the contest and prizes read it here: Are you an Aspiring Blogger?- Win prizes worth $1000 and more

Still unsure? How about a year of web hosting with Reel Suave or a sweet theme from Brain Lovin. Take your site to new heights with 2 Copies of the Mimbo Pro WordPress theme from Darren Hoyt

Another awesome prize is the 2 Copies of the Revolution WordPress Theme from Brian Gardner

To enter any of the contests, you have to earn a ticket, and there are plenty of ways to get hold of 1. Check contest rules and entry details at the end of this post: Are you an Aspiring Blogger? - Win Prizes worth $1000 and more

Please be sure to join in and spread the news about this amazing contest!

I recently started my own Hub page. See the page [here]

If anyone is interested in writing a Hub page, this hub offers excellent tips for creating great content.

[Create Great Content]

Some tips include:

• Write stuff people like you want to read
• Add useful links and pictures
• Spell check your writing

These tips are good for bloggers as well. Visit the link for the entire list of tips.

What about getting traffic to your hub page?

Traffic Tips:

• Post link on different social sites
• Email link to friends
• Post link on blogs

For more tips on hub traffic: Read this hub [here]

Have Your Say! Offer Your Own Tips And Links.

Useful Articles

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A little experiment with Hubpages - Let’s see how the hub’s score will react to the traffic from other social sites. We are going to “bookmark” this hub and I will update you no later than Thursday with our results. Here is the hub page that I was talking about Russian …

I must give credit to Mert at “Search For Blogging.”

I picked up the term “Speed Links” from him. Thanks Mert for the support and friendship.

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