I made a big change that has really helped my mental health and blogging routine.
Now, I check my traffic stats (Google Search Console & Analytics) and income only once a month, at the end of the month.
This helps me stay focused throughout the month and not get distracted. It also lets me do month-to-month comparisons to see how things are going.
Before, I used to check my stats every morning, and a bad day would ruin my whole mood.
How often do you check your traffic stats?
I check daily. It’s kind of an obsession, honestly. I hope one day I can get a steady audience so I don’t have to check all the time.
Amanda said:
I check daily. It’s kind of an obsession, honestly. I hope one day I can get a steady audience so I don’t have to check all the time.
Same here, but I’m cutting back on some of my tools, so I’m going to try weekly checks instead. Hopefully, it’ll make me more productive.
@Kyle
Yeah, I get it. There’s this idea that checking stats helps you make better decisions. But there’s definitely a balance to find so you don’t waste too much time focusing on things that don’t really matter, especially when you’re starting out.
@Amanda
True! I need to batch it more.
Amanda said:
I check daily. It’s kind of an obsession, honestly. I hope one day I can get a steady audience so I don’t have to check all the time.
Haha, this is me too.
Amanda said:
I check daily. It’s kind of an obsession, honestly. I hope one day I can get a steady audience so I don’t have to check all the time.
Haha, this is me too.
Same here, but I’m doing it to see if my testing strategies are working. But it’s too much. I think I should stop checking so often.
I’m new to blogging, and I check my stats several times a day. It’s exciting when I see that the viewer count isn’t zero. Maybe I should check less often.
I check daily.
Interesting. I check daily too, but maybe I could try this method. How’s your blog doing? What’s your traffic like?
Lucia said:
Interesting. I check daily too, but maybe I could try this method. How’s your blog doing? What’s your traffic like?
It’s slowly going up. Checking monthly helps, because there are some really bad days and some great ones. Seeing the month-to-month comparison gives a clearer picture.
@Braint
I totally agree. I’ll try it, though I’m really impatient and want to know right now. My traffic is about 0.12p a day, which isn’t much, but I guess the small increases keep me checking every day.
I check several times a day. I don’t know why, but it feels like I might miss something. I’ve tried to stop, but whenever I’m bored, I end up looking.
It could help to check your stats around special events and based on your niche. Checking monthly can show trends, but for some topics, traffic can fluctuate throughout the year, and there might be times when you need to keep a closer eye on things.
@MysteryMaverick
True. It all depends on the niche. If your traffic is seasonal, that changes things.
I check once a month.
I check every weekend to see if there’s a sudden drop or not. Otherwise, I do the month-over-month comparison. It’s important to keep an eye on things, especially with how Google has been acting lately.
@PostPioneer1
That’s true. Google can really mess up your stats and make or break your day.
There’s nothing wrong with checking your stats, but you seem a bit fixated on them. Unless you’ve got everything set up perfectly and you’re sure your stats matter day-to-day, it’s better to focus on creating content and being genuine. Trust me, things will improve on their own.
@Lucas
I never said there’s anything wrong. Just sharing my experience on focusing more on the things that actually make a difference, like writing and promoting content. It’s helped me stay focused and not get discouraged by bad stats.