From the very first day we decided to create this blogging business, we have tracked the journey by publishing monthly reports. This helps us to challenge ourselves and keep a close eye on our progress. Follow the story below, from the days before Career Gappers was born right through to today. You can also take a look at the tools and resources we use to create Career Gappers.
Blogging business report 2024: Stay22 to the rescue!
We update on our blogging progress through 2023 and 2024, and how Stay22 has helped us turn a corner.
Nov
Blogging business report: 2022 review + 2023 strategy
We review our blogging progress in 2022 and look ahead as we build our strategy for 2023.
Jan
Blogging business report: October to December 2021
We look back at the final months of 2021 in our blogging journey, as Omicron halted the recovery of travel.
Jan
Blogging business report: July to September 2021
The third quarter of 2021 has been an ongoing struggle of balance as the world of travel begins to reopen.
Oct
Blogging business report: April to June 2021
In the second quarter of 2021 we have faced time management challenges as we balance blogging with side hustles.
Jul
Blogging business report: January to March 2021
Our startup blogging business gets off to a positive start in 2021 as our website traffic and income sources recover.
Apr
Blogging business report: October to December 2020
We end the year on a wave of optimism, with hope for brighter times in 2021, and a new journey for our blogging business.
Jan
Blogging business report: July to September 2020
We have been slowly rebuilding our website traffic while working on new projects and preparing for a changed future.
Oct
Blogging business report: April to June 2020
We look at the ongoing impact of the global pandemic on our blogging business, how we’re adapting, and reasons to be positive.
Jul
Blogging business report: January to March 2020
The onset of a global pandemic has brought about very difficult times for travel bloggers. Here's how we are trying to adapt.
Apr
Blogging business report: October to December 2019
2019 was the year our blogging business found its feet. Now it's time to run. As a new year begins, big changes are around the corner.
Jan
Blogging business report: July to September 2019
It took us a year, but we did it – the blog is finally turning a profit. Here's how.
Oct
Blogging business report: April to June 2019
Introducing a new quarterly format for our regular reports as we attempt to grow a successful blogging business.
Jul
Blogger business report: May 2019
May has been a month of quiet and steady progress. Our traffic continues to grow, and we’ve formulated a plan for the summer.
Jun
Blogger business report: April 2019
We took half of April off to travel, but it hasn’t halted our progress. It was our ninth consecutive month of traffic growth.
May
Blogger business report: March 2019
In a month full of distractions from the blog, we’ve hit all our targets and officially joined the DA 30 club.
Apr
Blogger business report: February 2019
In the shortest month of the year we passed one of our biggest milestones yet: we’re now proud members of the 10,000 club.
Mar
Blogger business report: January 2019
We’ve had a mixed start to 2019, but one big win stands out: our SEO strategy has begun to show fruit in a major way.
Feb
Blogger business report: December 2018
2018 has ended with a flourish. We’re beginning the new year refreshed and brimming with excitement for what lies ahead.
Jan
Blogger business report: November 2018
Our blog traffic continues its steady rise, and we’ve established positive relationships with several potential future partners.
Dec
Blogger business report: October 2018
There is good progress to celebrate as another month passes, but also big challenges to overcome in key areas for the business.
Nov
Blogger business report: September 2018
In an intense month, we’ve made promising progress, smashed our targets, and taken time to review our business strategy.
Oct
Blogger business report: August 2018
August 2018 has been the first full month of putting our business plan into action, and we passed a major milestone.
Sep
Blogger business report: July 2018
I finished my business plan, launched the blog’s new identity and attended the world’s biggest travel blogger conference.
Aug
Welcome to Career Gappers: a new story begins
Taking a career break to travel the world has transformed our lives. Now we want to help you do the same.
Jul
Blogger business report: June 2018
My first month of full-time work on Story Every Day has been spent mostly in the learning incubator.
Jul
Introducing the Story Every Day blogger business report
Welcome to a new monthly feature that will track the business progress of Story Every Day, and set out my targets.
Jun
Why I am going full-time as a travel blogger
I have decided to try and turn my passion for travel blogging into a profession. Here's why.
Mar