Happy 2018 everyone! Wow, I cannot believe I am saying that! It seems like 2017 passed in a flash. Without a doubt the highlight of the year was our sweet Ivy Jean. She was born at the end of 2016, so 2017 seems like the year Russ and I learned to be parents together and really got to know our sweet girl. It’s been so much fun to see her personality develop and celebrate the first year of her life. I thought today I’d do a best of 2017 post by pageviews. It was really fun to look back and see what you all liked the most out of my content. It was a learning experience for me.
Best of 2017
#1 – How to Wear Ankle Boots with Jeans
This was without a doubt the number one post. It is my top post ever on the blog and definitely my top post of the year. It got shared a couple times by other bloggers for which I am very grateful and has done well on Pinterest. Honestly, I’m just plain thankful. I wish I could replicate the success of this on every post, but it makes me realize I should do more content like this!
#2 – How to Wear an Oversized Cardigan without Looking Frumpy
This was done at a reader suggestion, and again I am just so pleased it did well. Another learning experience for me in terms ofΒ the type of content thatΒ is useful and popular longterm.
#3 – 3 Ways to Style the Cutest Leopard Scarf
This post was a collaboration with Gina and Jo-Lynne, so I think the pageviews for it can be explained by the collaboration. This teaches me it is smart to reach out to other bloggers and think about ways to collaborate!
#4 – How to Create a Wardrobe that Lasts
Again, another how to type post that reaches across multiple domains.
#5 – How to Create Curls that Last on a Long Bob
I wrote this posts after many questions on my hair in preparation for taking a break when Ivy was born. It just barely made 2017. These evergreen content posts have been really beneficial to me, and I am learning it more and more the longer I blog.
Takeaways
The takeaways from this are pretty obvious: the posts that do best long term are not plain outfit posts, they are the how-to posts that contain more. These are the posts that take more time to write, so I do them less frequently. I would also note that I promoted a couple of these on Pinterest using a small budget and the payoff was huge in terms of pageview return. I have worked hard to up my Pinterest strategy in November and December and have seen a big increase in pageviews. Let me know if you would be interested in a full post on what I have done.
Happy 2018 everyone! So thankful for all of you and wishing you the very best!
38 Comments
Thank you for the tips in every post you made! I love reading these!
StyleSprinter Blog by Katya Bychkova
Love all your how-to posts dear. Really fun read. Learned a lot as well. Cheers for more adventures and fun blogging this 2018!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
I’ve been working on Pinterest too, I’d be interested in seeing that post!
Beauty & Colour | Vegan Lifestyle Blog
You always have great ootd post.
Happy New Year!
Letβs start the year right.
Much Love,
Jane | The Bandwagon Chic
Such a great post, Amy! Cannot wait to see all you have in store this year! Keep up the great content!
xo, Jennifer
http://www.publicistinpearls.com
Pinterest is one of my favorite places to be! I think I pin something daily! I would love to hear more!
xo,
Jacqueline
Stylin In St. Louis
The ankle boots is my favorite, sometimes you just need a helpful tip for some outfits! Great post, and would love to learn more about your pinterest strategy.
Happy new year! Hope that 2018 has started nicely for you! Mine has been so enjoyable as I’m still on leave from work so I’m taking the opportunity to relax!
This is a nice way to look back on your year, by focusing on your favourite posts! I have been surprised when I’ve tried different things with posts to see how well they’ve done! I’m really happy to see how well my #30wears posts have been received as they are so fun to put together and they are always really popular, so I’m happy to continue that series this year! π
Away From The Blue Blog
These are great posts so I am not surprised at how well they’ve done! I would love to heaer more about your pinterest strategy!
So many lovely posts this year babe! Love the post on creating a wardrobe that lasts, so much fun to get new perspectives. Happy 2018! Xx
http://www.thefashionfolks.com
I love all of these! Your curls tutorial is so good and I refer back to it! happy 2018!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Awesome recap! Happy New Year!
xx
Lauren Elizabeth
Petite in Pearls
So many great posts, and I always enjoy reading your How To ones! Can’t wait to see what you have in store this year!
Rachael
http://www.threadsforthomasblog.com
I love your recap. I hope you have a wonderful new year!
https://sugarcoatedbears.blogspot.com/
Great round up! I can’t believe its 2018 already.
Happy New Years Amy Ann!
Lyndi
http://www.stylecalling.com
Such an amazing year! Your ankle bootie post is still one of my favs <3
Green Fashionista
Loving all of these posts girl! Looks like you had an amazing 2017! Here’s to an even better 2018!
xx, mel
http://melinspired.com/holiday-staycation-dine-unwind-mdvpholiday17/
You had a super fashionable 2017 Amy, I loved all of your looks!
Camila,
My Vogue Style | http://www.myvoguestyle.com