On this 11th December 2017, BasuNivesh completed 6 years of journey. I started this blog on 11th December 2011 when I was on the verge of completing my CFP.
There are many ups and downs during these 6 years. However, when I look back, I found that many ups rather than downs.
Let us first review the blog growth in terms of traffic and social media counts.
I am happy to share you that blog growth is in steady phase. Readers count increasing and giving me a strength to write more and more.
However, I stuck to my monthly 8 posts since the beginning and never give up that publishing habit.
I consider December month data to verify and found that each year it is growing steadily.
There are around 3887 Facebook Page followers.
Along with this, I BasuNivesh has Twitter followers and Google+ followers also.
Alexa Rank World-63625 (Lower is better) as on 11th December 2017 (In 2016 it was 66313).
Alexa Rank India-4457 (Lower is better) as on 11th December 2017 (In 2016 it was 5517).
The Alexa Ranking of the blog improved much than the 2016 data. This makes me feel happy.
Twitter Followers-942 (In 2016 it was 538).
Yes, I have already applied for SEBI RIA. So soon we will launch the Fee-Only Financial Planning Service. It was long awaited and big change you can expect from me.
Because I felt Fee-Only Financial Planning is the future and the one of the best way to an individual who is looking for financial planning help. Hence, I am going to turn as SEBI RIA Fee-Only Financial Planner.
I am also planning to launch a completely FREE online direct mutual fund buying platform. It is my dream to make it happen to all investors of India.
Currently, I am working on this. Let us see when it will be realistic.
Daily I receive many offers like paid content or link building strategy, where the companies are ready to pay me the money I ask for. However, I stayed away from such paid content.
But it does not mean that I will not allow the readers to share their personal financial knowledge. They are free to share their unbiased, original and helpful content always.
I followed the simple but realistic method of writing 8 posts a month since the launch of 11th December 2011. I am planning to stick to this.
Because writing actually forces me to read more, up to date myself and feels me active always. Hence, I stick to this plan in future.
Financial Planning as many felt is only required for rich and educated. However, it is the most important need for those who are unable to understand the concept and unable to read such topics.
Hence, through an NGO, I am planning to go the villages, poor, uneducated and to the grassroots level of population to spread the awareness of financial planning.
To make this to be a success, I need few genuine hands who can spread this message.
Finally, thank you all for making this blog a huge success and making it as ranked one among Top 10 Personal Finance Blogs in India.
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Basu congratulations on successful completion of 6 years financial education awareness campaign. I Learnt many aspect of financial life after reading your blogs. I want to be a part of one of your future plan i.e “ Planning to go to grassroots level population for financial planning”.I am working in a Financial company at Hyderabad and I am from a poor and un educated village back ground and ready to share the knowledge/creating financial awareness to the villagers.
Venu-Surely we will work out and thanks for your interest. Currently, I am concentrated on SEBI RIA Registration. Once it is done (maybe within few days), then I will share you the details.
Sure Basu..Eagerly waiting for your response
Congratulations...!!
Let the fee-only advisory service be affordable and economical so that even a LIG members can also make use of the service. Do let us know once the service is operational
SB-I too dreaming in that way and thanks for your wishes.
Just came across this post today. Congratulations! Let blog scale even higher heights and spread the knowledge.
I can be part of your journey to educate the real NEEDY people…..I stay at the same town as yours and let me know how we can connect.
Chimbu-Thanks for your wishes :) You can connect me by using the Contact Us page of this blog.
Good intent Basavraj. But I personally feel, you should add both the pros and cons of our Indian favourite LIC in your blog. If anybody is interested to read the link below, spend a little thought on how great a country we live in. Moulded by thousands of years of our inclusive accomodating spirit, assimilating all the good that the world had to offer and attempting always to pick out and separate the evil.
Now the link to this terribly sad story - https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/i-hope-i-can-quit-working-in-a-few-years-a-preview-of-the-us-without-pensions/2017/12/22/5cc9fdf6-cf09-11e7-81bc-c55a220c8cbe_story.html?tid=ss_fb&utm_term=.bd5d88c1fa8a
Subha-Thanks for your wishes.
Today is the great Mohammed Rafi's birthday to follow tomorrow with Jesus's.
Subha-Hope you are a great follower of Rafi.
congratulations sir for your valuable service. Your financial advices are very much helpful for people like me.All the very best for future endeavours.
Ragesh-Thanks a lot.
Hi Basu,
Belated 6th Anniversary wishes for your Blog, I couldnt even remeber from when I am following your blog probably 3 or more years as per my knowledge. I am again impressed with your #To do list & Goals, mainly Planning to go to grassroots level population for financial planning one, please make me part of it if possible & not to forget i am not financial background person but I am from a town of 1million population but now in bangalore but if needed i can spend a day or two at my Town.
Hope you wont discontinue basuvinesh portal after launching Fee-Only Financial Planning Service, by the way i am requesting for appointment in advance when you become SEBI RIA Fee-Only Financial Planner.
Hopefully I will meet you ASAP.
Kiran-It is great to know about your interest on this social cause. Definitely, I will inform you when I start that initiative. Thanks for your wishes. I will continue my blogging even after RIA registration. Because through this media I learn, share and connect with you all.
Basu, You didnt gaurantee me advance appointment now once you become RIA registered ?
Kiran-Ha ha...Surely I will GUARANTEE to meet you personally.
Basu congratulations on successfully completing 6 years of financial education awareness campaign. I am proud to say I am one of the reader for more than half of blog's life , ie more than three years.
Learnt many aspect of financial life after reading your blog but more importantly your unbiased answers to all our stupid, low IQ questions.
Tried to meet you some years back when I was in Bangalore but failed due to your hectic schedule.
I wish I meet up with you one day ! God willing!!
Congratulations again and best wishes for all that you do!!
Saleem-Thanks a lot and nice to know about your journey associated with me. I am extremely sorry that we could not meet up last time. We will surely meet during your next visit to Bangalore.
Congratulations Basu !!!!!! My best wishes for journey ahead.
I am regular reader of your blog and recommended others as well. Key differential of your blog, which we feel, is unbiased view of investment/insurance products. I/we could build mutual fund portfolio with direct option with your suggestion and WITH CONFIDENT :)
Is mobile app in plan ? :)
Also, how one can contribute/help for your last agenda -"Planning to go to grassroots ......"
Keep it up !!!!! Also excited about RIA service :)
Thanks
Rahul
Rahul-It is really interesting to know your interest in my bog. Regarding Mobile App, I thought to make sure to revamp the blog after the launch of Fee-Only Planning service and at that time I will launch that. Regarding your help or contribution, I am still working on it, I just need helping hands no money and just sharing your knowledge with your surrounding. I am also working on this and will surely come up with solid idea on this.
Great work dear Basu I go through all your posts regularly and update myself regarding insurance and investment which were never taught to me anywhere in my life.Im glad this blog is helping all those who are new to insurance and investment.I like the way you review each insurance policy that comes new to market and u don’t allow people to be scapegoats for non performing policies.All the best ahead
Rahul-Thanks a lot for your kind and inspirational words.
Dear Basu sir,
Many congratulations. Proudly saying that I am one of your regular readers. I get good insight about financial planning and wondered about unbiased articles. Best wishes for your dream goals. Thank youy!
Kumar-Thanks a lot and your belief on me.