I Wrote 90 Blog Posts in 90 Days: Here’s What Happened to My Traffic

The Challenge That Changed Everything

Three months ago, I made a decision that seemed absolutely insane to everyone around me. I committed to writing and publishing one blog post every single day for 90 consecutive days. No breaks. No excuses. No exceptions.

Today, I’m sharing the complete breakdown of this journey. The wins, the struggles, and the shocking results that I never expected.

Why I Started the 90-Day Blogging Challenge

Let me be honest. My blog was dying. I had been publishing sporadically. Maybe once or twice a month when inspiration struck. My traffic was stuck at around 500 visitors per month. I had only 73 email subscribers who rarely opened my emails.

I knew something had to change. That’s when I discovered the 90-day content challenge. The idea was simple but scary. Create one piece of quality content every day for three months straight.

My Initial Goals Were Simple

Build a consistent writing habit
Stop being a perfectionist and just publish content
Grow my website traffic naturally
Become known as an expert in my field
Build an audience that actually cared about my content

I had no idea if it would work. But I was desperate enough to try.

Week 1-2: The Honeymoon Phase (Days 1-14)

The first two weeks felt surprisingly easy. I was energized, motivated, and full of ideas. I had already planned about 30 article topics. So I wasn’t scrambling for ideas just yet.

What Worked

Creating a content calendar saved me from wasting time deciding what to write
Writing in the morning before my day job kept me consistent
Using templates for different article types made writing faster
Setting a timer for 90 minutes helped me stay focused

Early Results

Published: 14 blog posts
Traffic: Still around 500 visitors per month
Subscribers: 76 (gained 3)
Time per post: 2 to 3 hours

Honestly? I felt like a content creation machine. But reality was about to hit hard.

Week 3-5: The Wall (Days 15-35)

This is where most people quit. And I almost did too.

Around day 20, I hit what I call “The Content Creator’s Wall.” My list of ideas was running out. I was exhausted from waking up early. My day job got busier. And worst of all, my traffic hadn’t moved at all.

The Struggles Were Real

Idea fatigue: Coming up with fresh topics felt impossible
Quality worries: I worried my posts weren’t good enough
Time pressure: Some days I published at 11:45 PM
Imposter syndrome: Who was I to publish daily content?
Zero visible results: My analytics looked exactly the same

How I Pushed Through

1. I Changed My Mindset
I stopped waiting for “perfect” ideas. I started writing about my actual experiences and lessons learned.

2. I Used Keyword Research
I found free tools like Ubersuggest and AnswerThePublic. These showed me what people were actually searching for.

3. I Repurposed Content
I turned one long post into multiple shorter posts. I created list articles from old content. I answered reader questions.

4. I Joined an Accountability Group
Finding others doing similar challenges kept me motivated when I wanted to quit.

Week 6-9: The Breakthrough (Days 36-63)

Something magical happened around day 40. My first article started showing up on Google.

It wasn’t even one of my “best” posts. It was a simple how-to guide I had written on day 28. But suddenly, it was on page 2 of Google. Then page 1. And eventually it reached position 3.

The Traffic Started Moving

Day 40: My first article hit page 1 of Google
Day 45: Traffic jumped to 800 visitors per month
Day 50: Three posts were ranking in top 10
Day 55: Hit 1,200 visitors per month
Day 60: Gained 40 new email subscribers in one week

This is when I truly understood the power of consistency. Results build on top of each other.

What I Learned During This Phase

SEO Takes Time
Google needs time to find your content, understand it, and rank it. My earlier posts were finally getting discovered.

Writing Every Day Made Me Better
My posts became clearer, more engaging, and easier to read. Practice really does make you better.

Some Posts Are Winners
Not every post did well. But I couldn’t predict which ones would take off. I just had to keep publishing.

Long Posts Won
My posts over 1,500 words consistently did better than shorter ones.

Week 10-13: The Results (Days 64-90)

The final stretch was both exhausting and exciting. By this point, writing daily had become a habit. It felt strange when I didn’t write.

The Final Numbers

Content I Created

90 blog posts (obviously!)
Total words written: about 135,000
Average post length: 1,500 words
Posts over 2,000 words: 23

Traffic Growth

Starting traffic: 500 visitors per month
Ending traffic: 4,200 visitors per month
That’s a 740% increase in visitors from Google
Page 1 rankings: 12 posts
Featured snippets: 3 posts

Email List Growth

Starting subscribers: 73
Ending subscribers: 341
That’s a 367% increase
Average open rate: 42%

Money I Made

Month 1: $0
Month 2: $180 (from affiliate commissions)
Month 3: $890 (from affiliates plus one sponsored post)
Total: $1,070 during the challenge

How People Engaged

Average time on page: went from 1 minute 23 seconds to 3 minutes 47 seconds
Bounce rate: went down from 76% to 52%
Pages per session: went up from 1.2 to 2.8
Comments: 127 total (I now reply to every one)

The Top 10 Lessons I Learned

1. Being Consistent Beats Being Perfect Every Time

My “good enough” posts that I published every day did better than my “perfect” posts I only published once a month. Done is better than perfect.

2. Results Build on Each Other

Results didn’t come evenly. They were slow at first. Then they suddenly got faster around day 40 to 50.

3. SEO Takes Time

My earliest posts started showing up on Google after 30 to 45 days. You need patience.

4. Your Audience Will Find You

I worried about having readers before I started. Turns out, if you create helpful content, people will find you.

5. Writing Gets Easier With Practice

By day 90, I could write a 1,500-word post in under 90 minutes. On day 1, it took me 4 hours.

6. Having a System Beats Relying on Motivation

I created templates, checklists, and step-by-step plans. When I didn’t feel motivated, my system kept me going.

7. Numbers Tell You What Works

I learned which topics, formats, and styles people liked by looking at what got the most views.

8. Taking Imperfect Action Beats Perfect Planning

I learned more by just doing it than I ever could from another course or book.

9. Having People to Talk to Matters

Sharing my journey and connecting with others doing the same thing made the challenge doable.

10. You Find Your Voice by Using It

I finally found my real writing style around day 50. But only because I kept showing up and writing.

The Dark Side: What Nobody Tells You

Let me be real. This challenge nearly broke me a few times.

The Hidden Costs

Time Investment
I spent 90 to 120 hours over 90 days writing. That’s time away from family, hobbies, and rest.

Mental Exhaustion
There were days I hated the challenge. Days I felt like a robot with nothing original left to say.

Social Sacrifice
I missed social events and turned down invitations. I became “that person” who was always writing.

Quality Worries
Some posts weren’t my best work. I had to be okay with “good enough for now.”

Burnout Risk
By day 85, I was exhausted. The finish line couldn’t come soon enough.

My System for Creating Content Every Day

Here’s the exact process I developed by day 30.

The Night Before

Look at my website numbers to see what’s working
Choose tomorrow’s topic from my idea list
Do quick keyword research (10 minutes)
Create a rough outline (5 bullet points)
Set my intention and picture myself finishing it

The Writing Morning

6:00 AM: Wake up, make coffee, don’t look at my phone
6:15 AM: Review my outline and do 5 minutes of research
6:20 AM: Write first draft (60 minutes, no editing allowed)
7:20 AM: Take a break (10 minutes)
7:30 AM: Edit and polish (30 minutes)
8:00 AM: Add images, format, and optimize for Google (20 minutes)
8:20 AM: Schedule the post and share on social media (10 minutes)
8:30 AM: Done! Start my regular workday

Tools I Used Every Day

Grammarly: For fixing mistakes and improving writing
Canva: For creating blog images quickly
Ubersuggest: For finding keywords people search for (free version)
Google Docs: For writing drafts (it saves everything automatically)
Trello: For managing my content calendar
Forest App: For staying focused while writing

Should You Try a 90-Day Challenge?

Do it if

You’re serious about building an audience
You can spend 1 to 2 hours daily for 90 days
You’re willing to focus on progress instead of perfection
You want to dramatically improve your writing skills
You’re ready to be patient with results

Don’t do it if

You’re looking for quick success overnight
You can’t wait for results
You’re not prepared to give up other activities
You expect every post to go viral
You’re already burned out and need rest

What Happens After Day 90?

I’ll be honest. I’m not continuing daily posting. But I’m not stopping either.

My New Schedule

3 posts per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Focus on quality over quantity
Write multiple posts on weekends
Update and improve older posts
Build on what’s already working

The 90-day challenge gave me things that will last:

A collection of 90 pieces of content
Proven systems and ways of working
Knowledge about what my audience wants
Confidence in my abilities
Energy to keep growing

Your Turn: Take the Challenge

If you’re thinking about a 90-day challenge, start with these steps.

Week 1 Preparation

Choose your challenge type (blog, video, podcast, etc.)
Create a list with 30 or more topic ideas
Set up your systems and tools
Tell someone about your plan
Clear your schedule and set boundaries
Get ready mentally for the hard part in the middle

During the Challenge

Focus on showing up, not being perfect
Track your progress visually (I used a spreadsheet with green and red markers)
Celebrate small wins along the way
Connect with others doing similar challenges
Be kind to yourself on hard days
Remember why you started when you don’t feel motivated

Remember

The goal isn’t to create 90 perfect pieces of content. It’s to build the habit, the skill, and the consistency that will help you for years to come.

Final Thoughts

Would I do it again? Absolutely. Would I recommend it to everyone? No.

This challenge is intense, demanding, and sometimes overwhelming. But for me, it was exactly what I needed to break through my plateau and build real progress.

The 740% traffic increase is nice. The 367% email list growth is great. The $1,070 in money is encouraging.

But the real change happened inside me:

I proved to myself that I can commit and follow through
I discovered I have more to say than I thought
I built a writing practice that will help me for life
I created 90 blog posts that will continue helping people

If you’re thinking about starting your own 90-day challenge, let this be your sign. Start small if you need to. Maybe it’s 30 days instead of 90. Or three posts per week instead of seven.

The important thing is to start. Pick your challenge. Set your deadline. And share your work.

Your future self will thank you.

Start Your Own 90-Day Challenge

Ready to change your blog and your life? Here’s what to do next.

Choose your commitment (what will you do daily for 90 days?)
Pick your start date (Monday works best)
Tell someone about your challenge so they can support you
Download my free 90-Day Challenge Tracker [link to opt-in]
Join our challenge community https://discord.com/servers/better-life-1010629328196874291

Drop a comment below if you’re starting your own challenge. I want to cheer you on!

Have you finished a 90-day challenge? What were your results? Share your story in the comments below!