by Ana Hoffman 235 comments

Why Traffic Generation Cafe Is Shutting Down…

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christmas at traffic generation cafeIt’s true. I’ve had enough.

Too many loyal readers. Too many comments. Too many praises. Too much success.

My ego is so inflated that it can’t take any more - it needs a break!

Yes, I am shutting down Traffic Generation Cafe… for a well-deserved Christmas break. LOL

Did you really think I was throwing a white flag? He-he.

Why Am I Doing It?

1. ‘Tis the season!

…to spend time with my family, friends, and to celebrate the birth of my Savior, Jesus Christ - can’t be a better reason than that.

2. Time to get to my to-do list!

Right now, the day-to-day tasks of running Traffic Generation Cafe are taking up all of my time, leaving little room for projects I’d like to work on.

Here are just some of my goals that I’d like to achieve during my break:

  • Revise my free SEO report: with the recent departure of Yahoo!Site Explorer and other tools rapidly changing their formats and usefulness, my report is due for a major overhaul. If you are on my list (and you should be!), you’ll get the fresh copy as soon as I am done with it.
  • Write a premium report on link building: since link building is at the core of your successful Google rankings, I see a great need for a simple guide that will explain how to do link building from A to Z.
  • Give TGC a design lift: Ian Belanger from IMGraphicDesigns is helping me to update my blog design - nothing major, just freshen it up.
  • Research new internet marketing tools: I am on the hunt for new and improved tools to help me run TGC more efficiently in 2012. If you have suggestions, I’d love to hear them!

And those are just the biggies…

But don’t you worry, even though I am not planning on publishing any posts till next year (wow, sounds like a long time, doesn’t it?), I’ll still be around to talk to you via comments, email, etc.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

And to all of you near and far, I wish you joyous and peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Let’s make 2012 OUR year!

How are you planning on growing your business in 2012?

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{ 235 comments }

Brian January 14, 2012 at 12:21 am

Been to your blog many times in the past three weeks and just saw this post. As I was beginning to come here regularly, I was shocked to see the title. I actually couldn’t believe it.

Glad it was just for the holidays.

Ana Hoffman January 14, 2012 at 8:10 am

Yes, back to business now.

Ruan January 9, 2012 at 2:19 am

I was almost about to get a heart attack! I actually read the first few lines, stood up, got another cup of strong coffee and came back sitting down, forcing myself to read carefully, “maybe I’ll get to understand why this brilliant blogger is making such a ridiculous decision…”

Hahaha!!! Well done, haven’t enjoyed a cup of coffee like that in a long time after I read a bit further…LOL

Ana Hoffman January 9, 2012 at 9:30 am

Ha-ha, Ruan - glad you read further!

Ruan January 9, 2012 at 10:26 am

Yeah it helped a lot I must say!

Funny though, when I received your email stating that you have replied on my comment, I got another laugh, actually more like a naughty (in a sweet way) grin when I got to the part that says, “3 comments in you’re in”, with the backlinks and stuff, as I thought by myself “man, I hope this woman realizes what she has just let herself in for!!”

I have always been addicted to good informative reading, and recently discovered that I actually like the writing part even more, so be warned, you’re going to hear from me A LOT, as I want to learn everything you know, and I ask questions if I don’t understand. No “great info” or “thanks mate” stuff from me, nah ah, not me…lol

Thanks, will talk soon. Need to go find other authors willing to have me review their publications and advertise them on my new site! So excited! :)

Ana Hoffman January 9, 2012 at 9:26 pm

I can already see I’ll be raking them (comments) by the dozens from you, Ruan. lol

Lenia January 6, 2012 at 8:32 am

Ouf! For a moment I thought it was true…I would be unlucky because I discovered your blog today. Fortunately it was a joke!
Happy new year and all the best for you and your familly :)
Lenia

Ana Hoffman January 6, 2012 at 9:16 pm

Not going anywhere, Lenia… lol

Happy New Year to you as well and I look forward to seeing you around.

Jason December 30, 2011 at 12:12 pm

Hi Ana,

It was great to have some downtime with the family over Christmas, but it is sooooooooo hard to get back to work!

Wishing you and all your readers a successful 2012

Ana Hoffman December 31, 2011 at 3:39 pm

No kidding, Jason… lol

Happy New Year!

Astro Gremlin January 2, 2012 at 4:20 pm

Just wrote an Alexa review of Traffic Generation Cafe and then wrote a blog about it. See below for the link. Sincere gratitude for your help and hard work, Ana.

Jack December 27, 2011 at 11:38 pm

Happy New Year Ana, hope it is great.

Ana Hoffman December 29, 2011 at 8:51 am

Thanks, Jack - you too!

Mike December 27, 2011 at 12:06 am

Anna,

I had me! Great attention catching headline! :-)

Have a great holiday and much deserved break. See you in 2012.

Ana Hoffman December 27, 2011 at 8:06 am

Thank you, Mike.

sheena December 26, 2011 at 11:43 pm

I hope you had a Merry Christmas, Ana! You almost got me :) It’s nice to know that you’ve taken the time off to be with your loved ones this season. I am looking forward to more helpful posts from TrafficGenerationCafe. May the coming new year bring you more success, Ana. I wish you all the best!

P.S. I really love your site’s Christmas theme :)

Ana Hoffman December 27, 2011 at 8:05 am

Thank you, Sheena - hope you had a great Christmas as well.

Ana Hoffman December 26, 2011 at 9:30 pm

Indeed it is, Michael!

Merry Christmas!

Sire December 26, 2011 at 3:42 pm

Hey Ana, everyone deserves a break and what better time than Christmas, the time we reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ and all that curtails.

It’s a time to put grievances behind us and to spend time with our family.

Love the Christmas feel of your blog. I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a prosperous NewYear.

Ana Hoffman December 26, 2011 at 9:34 pm

Thank you so very much, Sire - hope you had a wonderful Christmas as well.

Thanks for coming by!

Jens P. Berget December 25, 2011 at 6:01 am

Happy holidays Ana.

Brilliant title. I was thinking that it was April fools or something in December :)

I have learned a lot from you this year, and I know that I’ll learn even more during 2012. This only shows how awesome quality you’re offering and the high quality is what makes you successful.

And thanks a lot for all you support and the comments on my blog.

Ana Hoffman December 26, 2011 at 9:28 pm

I’ve enjoyed getting to know you as well, Jens; hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

April Fools’ day… now my brain is churning!

Daniel December 24, 2011 at 4:50 pm

Congratulations on an incredibly successful first year for your site, Ana.
Almost had me with that email, then, I thought, Nah!

Apart from your ” Frosty the Snowman” and other Christmas trimmings, I noticed your sites theme has changed color as well. Or is it just me?
Whichever way, it does seem quite appealing on the eye.
Best wishes for greater success for the years to come.
May you and your family have a wonderful Christmas, and all the best in health , wealth and happiness for the new year.

Best wishes,

Daniel.

Ana Hoffman December 24, 2011 at 5:38 pm

Nah… just kidding…

Thanks for coming by, Daniel, and Merry Christmas!

Yes, my blog was completely redesigned as of today; glad you like it.

Arfan December 24, 2011 at 7:20 am

Merry Christmas Anna and good luck with your goals.

New IM tools i’ve been playing with:

micrositemasters.com a rank checker no need to waste time, check it quickly with grouped keywords as opposed to waiting ages for an update!

Ana Hoffman December 26, 2011 at 9:23 pm

Thanks, Arfan - hope you had a peaceful one.

How does this tool differ from any free rank checker out there?

Sonia December 23, 2011 at 10:18 am

Merry Christmas girl! Thanks for all your help with everything, emails and chat on Twitter. You are a gem! See ya in 2012!

Ana Hoffman December 24, 2011 at 5:26 am

Thank you, Sonia!

Allie | Ramblings of a WAHM December 23, 2011 at 10:11 am

MERRY CHRISTMAS ANA!!

Have a restful and joyous break! Looking forward to the revision of your SEO report, and sharing it! I also look forward to that link building info. I am revising my link building right now. I always listen to your advice so I know it will help me.

And love that snowy theme!

~Allie

P.S. I won’t be sore if you didn’t reply to this comment, I would rather you spend time with your beautiful daughter.

Ana Hoffman December 23, 2011 at 11:05 pm

Very kind of you, Allie, and Merry Christmas to your family as well.

I hate watching TV, so what else is there to do but sit with my laptop on my lap in the middle of hte night? LOL

Ali December 23, 2011 at 9:04 am

Lol. (Being a regular reader) it was a shock, Anna!
Happy holidays, Happy New Year and Merry Xmass :)
And I love your theme. Hope you have a good time.

Ana Hoffman December 23, 2011 at 9:02 pm

Thanks for coming by, Ali, and the same to you!

Mohideen December 23, 2011 at 8:30 am

Hi Ana,

Wish You Happy Merry Christmas To U and Your Family,
Thanks for the contribution you have done on 2011 and we wish you to continue 2012 with more stuff

Cheers :)

Ana Hoffman December 23, 2011 at 11:03 pm

Thank you so much, Mohideen - happy holidays to you as well!

Steve December 23, 2011 at 7:54 am

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Ana.

Thanks for all of the great topics and information this past year!

Ana Hoffman December 23, 2011 at 11:02 pm

Thank you, Steve - you too!

Marieke Hensel December 22, 2011 at 10:29 pm

Hi Ana,

If I can give you one recommendation, I haven’t seen you on Triberr yet, it has been such a great addition to my blogging and twitter outreach and community building.

And if you’d be in a tribe, I would love to be in your tribe to share your amazing posts!

:-)
Marieke
P.S. Let me know if you need an invite to join Triberr.

Ana Hoffman December 23, 2011 at 9:12 pm

It’s hard to escape Triberr thsese days, Marieke; I’ve been on it for a while now.

Merry Christmas!

Loc December 22, 2011 at 10:22 pm

Like everyone who check this article out before me was stunned and sad at the same time but realized that it was just a joke. It is good to know that you’re only take a mini break cause of the holiday which we all need and deserve.

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year Everyone!!

Ana Hoffman December 23, 2011 at 9:13 pm

Just good copywriting, Loc. lol

Merry Christmas to you as well!

Jay December 22, 2011 at 4:45 pm

Lol Ana, you know that you pull any more cheeky tricks like that and Santa won’t be coming down your chimney!

Have a fantastic Christmas, I’ll look forward to your new stuff in the new year :)

Ana Hoffman December 22, 2011 at 5:15 pm

Sounds like all is forgiven, Jay… LOL

Merry Christmas!

Jay December 22, 2011 at 5:45 pm

ok, you’re forgiven……but don’t let it happen again!

Andy December 22, 2011 at 10:31 pm

When I read the title I just got surprised and got sad also that TGC is ging to shut down.. But when I read the full then come to know that its Xmas break. By the way ana I want know how you got the snow effect. I want to know, can u please help me out.
Merry christmas to you , kids and all family.

Ana Hoffman December 23, 2011 at 9:11 pm

Thank you, Andy; the same to you.

The snow effect is an app for my Wibiya toolbar at the bottom of the page.

Annemarie Cross December 22, 2011 at 2:55 pm

Ana, all I can say is “phew…that’s a relief”. :)

Thank you so much for all of the valuable information you shared; I’ve learned so much from your wisdom. I know 2012 is going to be an even more amazing year for you!

What’s in store for me in 2012? Am currently in negotiations with some pretty major contracts, which is very exciting.

Have a wonderful break with your family and friends!

God bless, Annemarie

Ana Hoffman December 22, 2011 at 5:12 pm

That does sound exciting, Annmarie - hope they come through.

Have a blessed Christmas!

John December 22, 2011 at 1:48 pm

Merry Christmas,

I look forward to checking back and seeing the new look. This is one of my favorite sites to visit.

Thanks,
John Gaddis

Ana Hoffman December 22, 2011 at 5:39 pm

Merry Christmas, John, and thanks for coming by!

Satrap December 22, 2011 at 12:13 pm

For a second I really thought you were throwing in the towel here Ana. I am glad you aren’t though. TGC has been a great resource for me and I have learned a lot form you and your guest posters. I would hate for it to go away.

Any way, I wish you and your family and all of your other readers a happy and merry Christmas.

Ana Hoffman December 22, 2011 at 6:54 pm

I wouldn’t do that to my readers, Satrap! However, a little tease is in order every once in a while…

Merry Christmas!

Susan Condon December 22, 2011 at 7:07 am

Ana, your title definitely grabbed my attention! I was immediately disappointed that you were shutting down! I love reading your posts. You give great advice!
Hope you have a great Christmas and will look forward to reading your posts in the new year!

Susan

Ana Hoffman December 22, 2011 at 6:46 pm

I love blogging too much, Susan!

Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you around.

Sharon Hurley Hall December 22, 2011 at 5:56 am

I knew it couldn’t be true, but the title grabbed me anyway. Happy holidays, Ana.

Ana Hoffman December 22, 2011 at 5:11 pm

Merry Christmas, Sharon - thanks for coming by!

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