How do YOU measure success - GoFuckYourself.com

Maraschino · 08-20-2014, 05:20 AM

Ive been doing this for quite a while and I know its much harder to make a buck then it used to be.

Many of us have those days where we spend a lot of time working on projects that may or may not make money or even make money for a few months until it builds up traffic, etc. And for me personally, making money is not the end all either.

So Im curious how others gauge whether theyre succeeding or heading the right way on a project when a lot of times theres no immediate results

CurrentlySober · 08-20-2014, 05:32 AM

I personally measure it via $$$ in the bank...

At the end of the day, you could have one of the most popular sites on the net, with millions of vistors a day, but if dont make cents, it dont make sense.

However, you could have a small niche site that has say 5000 visitors a day, but if 1000 of them spend $5 you are laughing ! Plus you dont need expensive hosting either.

Maraschino · 08-20-2014, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by CurrentlySober

I personally measure it via $$$ in the bank...

At the end of the day, you could have one of the most popular sites on the net, with millions of vistors a day, but if dont make cents, it dont make sense.

However, you could have a small niche site that has say 5000 visitors a day, but if 1000 of them spend $5 you are laughing ! Plus you dont need expensive hosting either.

Thats what Im curious about... If youre working on a long term project and its not putting money in the bank (at least not right away) how do YOU determine whether you are succeeding on a day to day basis, whether to assure yourself your idea is valid and continue to put in the time to work on it, and/or keep the excitememt level/motivation up? Do you use other factors other than money in the bank to guage daily success?

Maraschino · 08-20-2014, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CurrentlySober

I personally measure it via $$$ in the bank...

At the end of the day, you could have one of the most popular sites on the net, with millions of vistors a day, but if dont make cents, it dont make sense.

However, you could have a small niche site that has say 5000 visitors a day, but if 1000 of them spend $5 you are laughing ! Plus you dont need expensive hosting either.

And also, if you had one of the biggest sites on the net, you have something established. You can test and look at statistics, sales, and traffic and see immediate changes. But its different when youre building something from scratch. To build a site is challenging enough. But in this day, getting traffic to that new site is a challenge in and of itself that requires you to possibly learn the ins and outs of new traffic sources before you can even send real traffic to it.

CaptainHowdy · 08-20-2014, 06:22 AM

Steady income ...

bronco67 · 08-20-2014, 06:40 AM

Enough income to not worry about money (that doesn't mean I need to be rich).

Flexibility of managing my own schedule.

and the biggest one.............

Not having to deal with assholes I don't want to deal with.

MaDalton · 08-20-2014, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bronco67

Enough income to not worry about money (that doesn't mean I need to be rich).

Flexibility of managing my own schedule.

and the biggest one.............

Not having to deal with assholes I don't want to deal with.

that's it - mostly

Barry-xlovecam · 08-20-2014, 07:15 AM

By the people that respect me and the people that care about me.

That will bring you the monetary success you need -- your friends help you to find ways to make money if you get to travel in the right circles ...

L-Pink · 08-20-2014, 07:21 AM

Doing what you want to do whenever you want to do it.

Maraschino · 08-20-2014, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Barry-xlovecam

By the people that respect me and the people that care about me.

That will bring you the monetary success you need -- your friends help you to find ways to make money if you get to travel in the right circles ...

That gives me something to ponder. My ultimate goal is not just to be financially successful. I'd also like to further my relationships with fellow webmasters and my own reputation as a successful business person. It is probably more important to me to be respected for my work and whatnot than how much money I have in the bank

Maraschino · 08-20-2014, 07:31 AM

My biggest problem is... I have tons of ideas and mountains of motivation. But I have been working a "day job" my whole life. I am very hard-wired to do physical work and see immediate results, get praise for a job well done, get a promotion, get a weekly paycheck or bonuses. So its hard for me to work on a project that takes some time and not get discouraged or second guess myself when I dont have those immediate or daily gauges of success or failure

Maraschino · 08-20-2014, 07:34 AM

I tend to think I'd make a way better employee than an owner. But there's not much room for that in this business either

TeenCat · 08-20-2014, 07:37 AM

to have hardon

Sid70 · 08-20-2014, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MaDalton

that's it - mostly

and this:

BareBacked · 08-20-2014, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Maraschino

Ive been doing this for quite a while and I know its much harder to make a buck then it used to be.

Many of us have those days where we spend a lot of time working on projects that may or may not make money or even make money for a few months until it builds up traffic, etc. And for me personally, making money is not the end all either.

So Im curious how others gauge whether theyre succeeding or heading the right way on a project when a lot of times theres no immediate results

Happiness

Maraschino · 08-20-2014, 04:57 PM

Bump for more input...

TidalWave · 08-20-2014, 05:00 PM

My bank account, recurring revenue streams, 5 cars, condo, and 8 properties I own are a pretty good judgement.

TheSquealer · 08-20-2014, 05:23 PM

By how happy you are. Money is just money. Cars are just cars. Properties are just properties. If you don't wake up everyday just feeling great to be alive, then you are failing at life.

Dead · 08-20-2014, 05:23 PM

Laughter, happiness, both inside and around me. Makes me smile if the ones I love are happy to be near. Money is always a nice measure as well, but not a define.

Dead · 08-20-2014, 05:25 PM

Damn Squealer, this struck us both ......at the same damn time ! Peace

08-20-2014, 05:20 AM	#1
Maraschino Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 124	How do YOU measure success Ive been doing this for quite a while and I know its much harder to make a buck then it used to be. Many of us have those days where we spend a lot of time working on projects that may or may not make money or even make money for a few months until it builds up traffic, etc. And for me personally, making money is not the end all either. So Im curious how others gauge whether theyre succeeding or heading the right way on a project when a lot of times theres no immediate results

08-20-2014, 05:32 AM	#2
CurrentlySober Too lazy to wipe my ass Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: A Public Bathroom Posts: 38,490	I personally measure it via $$$ in the bank... At the end of the day, you could have one of the most popular sites on the net, with millions of vistors a day, but if dont make cents, it dont make sense. However, you could have a small niche site that has say 5000 visitors a day, but if 1000 of them spend $5 you are laughing ! Plus you dont need expensive hosting either. __________________ My AI Handywork... My Dream Gal... XXX 👁️ 👍️ 💩

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08-20-2014, 06:40 AM	#6
bronco67 Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 29,035	Enough income to not worry about money (that doesn't mean I need to be rich). Flexibility of managing my own schedule. and the biggest one............. Not having to deal with assholes I don't want to deal with. __________________

08-20-2014, 07:15 AM	#8
Barry-xlovecam It's 42 Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Global Posts: 18,083	By the people that respect me and the people that care about me. That will bring you the monetary success you need -- your friends help you to find ways to make money if you get to travel in the right circles ...

08-20-2014, 07:21 AM	#9
L-Pink working on my tan Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida/Kentucky Posts: 39,152	Doing what you want to do whenever you want to do it.

08-20-2014, 07:31 AM	#11
Maraschino Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 124	My biggest problem is... I have tons of ideas and mountains of motivation. But I have been working a "day job" my whole life. I am very hard-wired to do physical work and see immediate results, get praise for a job well done, get a promotion, get a weekly paycheck or bonuses. So its hard for me to work on a project that takes some time and not get discouraged or second guess myself when I dont have those immediate or daily gauges of success or failure

08-20-2014, 07:34 AM	#12
Maraschino Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 124	I tend to think I'd make a way better employee than an owner. But there's not much room for that in this business either

08-20-2014, 07:37 AM	#13
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08-20-2014, 04:57 PM	#16
Maraschino Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 124	Bump for more input...

08-20-2014, 05:00 PM	#17
TidalWave Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,706	My bank account, recurring revenue streams, 5 cars, condo, and 8 properties I own are a pretty good judgement.

08-20-2014, 05:23 PM	#18
TheSquealer BANNED Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In Your Head Posts: 25,072	By how happy you are. Money is just money. Cars are just cars. Properties are just properties. If you don't wake up everyday just feeling great to be alive, then you are failing at life. __________________ . Yes, fewer illegal immigrants working equates to more job opportunities for American citizens. Rochard

08-20-2014, 05:23 PM	#19
Dead They left the door open Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 4,450	Laughter, happiness, both inside and around me. Makes me smile if the ones I love are happy to be near. Money is always a nice measure as well, but not a define.

08-20-2014, 05:25 PM	#20
Dead They left the door open Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 4,450	Damn Squealer, this struck us both ......at the same damn time ! Peace