I have written more than 2,000 blog posts over the last 7 years here at One Good Thing By Jillee. Every single day I’ve made a point of sharing “one good thing” that I hope will enrich the lives of my readers in some small way. There are a lot of ways we can make our lives a little better, a little easier, or a little more joyful, and I’ve done my best to explore them all! But over the past few months, I’ve been wondering if there was something more I could do, or a new frontier I could explore in my effort to help improve my readers’ lives. I imagined creating something new, different, and exciting—something that would help express the gratitude I feel for my incredible readers who have supported me over the years.
So with that in mind, I got to work. My team and I have been working hard over the past couple of months to bring this new dream of mine to life, and it’s finally ready to be revealed! So it is with great pleasure and pride that I get to announce this exciting new chapter we call OGT Plus!
What Is OGT Plus?
OGT Plus is a membership program I’ve designed with the word “more” in mind. My goal with this membership is to offer you more value, more resources, and more ways to connect! OGT Plus is packed with benefits that you’re sure to love.
What Do You Get With OGT Plus?
There are so many exciting features that we’re rolling out as part of the OGT Plus experience. Here’s what you’ll enjoy as an OGT Plus member:
Free eBooks ($49.94 value and growing)
In addition to launching OGT Plus, I’m also launching a brand new eBook Library! All of the books in my eBook Library are now available for purchase. But if you sign up for OGT Plus, you’ll receive FREE access to read and download all of the titles in my eBook Library—including future releases! This is a benefit with real value—it’s worth the cost of an OGT Plus membership alone!
I’ve been receiving emails from readers for years asking if I have any eBooks of my tips and solutions. I’ve finally built up a small collection of eBooks, and there are more on the way! In fact, I’ll be adding one new title to my eBook Library each month, so keep an eye out for those!
Join The Inner Circle
One of the features of OGT Plus that I’m most excited about is the Inner Circle, a new community for OGT readers. The OGT Inner Circle takes the form of a private Facebook group where members will be able to connect with like-minded people, give input about future content, and participate in live Q&A’s with me!
It’s hard to connect with all of my readers through my daily blog posts, so I wanted to create a community where I could form more personal connections. The OGT Inner Circle is a platform that will enable us to get to know each other better, and I can’t wait for you to be a part of it!
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Exclusive Deals
Everyone wants to save money wherever they can, right? I love being able to help my blog readers get more value for their money, and I knew I could do even more with OGT Plus! So as an OGT Plus member, you’ll have access to exclusive deals and discounts you won’t find anywhere else. I’ve been working with some of my favorite brands to offer you some great deals on some of my very favorite products! And you can look forward to even more deals and discounts being added in the very near future!
No Ads
That’s right—with OGT Plus you’ll be able to view every page on One Good Thing By Jillee without any advertisements. Pages without ads load faster and look cleaner, so you can find the information you’re looking for quickly and easily.
The decision to offer no ads as an OGT Plus benefit was based on reader feedback I’ve received over the years. Unfortunately, it isn’t feasible for me to do away with ads entirely, because they help keep the lights on around here! But with OGT Plus, I can now offer you the ad-free experience you’ve been dreaming of!
Save Your Faves
Another benefit that will enhance your One Good Thing By Jillee experience is the ability to save your favorite content. With an OGT Plus membership, you’ll see a bookmark on each post that will allow you to save that post. Your saved posts will appear on your “My Favorites” page, make it easier than ever to find the posts you keep going back to.
This is a feature that has been frequently requested by many readers over the years, and I’m so excited to finally bring it to life! There are SO many blog posts on One Good Thing By Jillee, and this feature will make it easy to keep track of the ones you care about most.
How To Join OGT Plus
I’m really excited about launching OGT Plus, because it has provided me with a way to offer more to my loyal and amazing readers. I hope you are as excited as I am, and I look forward to meeting you in the Inner Circle! :-)
To sign up for OGT Plus, or to learn more about the benefits included in the membership, just follow the link below!
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Questions About OGT Plus?
If you have any questions or are curious about any of the benefits of OGT Plus, leave a comment below! We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
i have learned over the years that most people do NOT read an entire post before they comment. Obviously, many of your readers fall into this group. Had they read it, they would know that your FREE blog content will REMAIN FREE and the AD-FREE version is OPTIONAL. Thank you for offering this option for those who have requested it.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m sorry, Jillee, that your new adventure has been marred by so much miscommunication and acrimony. The new site is an understandable next step in a blog that has become so very popular and meaningful for so many of us.
I also understand the feeling of many that as the cost of living increases many of us have to carefully consider how to spend our dwindling dollars, euros, pounds, etc. I agree with one commenter who asked if you would consider an annual or one-time membership fee vs. a monthly fee. IMHO, I feel the fee for the OGT Plus is rather steep in comparison to the benefits being offered. It would be nice if the fee included regular free giveaways, a free audio book, and other value-added benefits to make one feel that we’re getting more value for our money.
With the above said, I wish you the very best in your new adventure and wish to thank you for continuing to provide the OGT Free website for those of us unable to afford the OGT Plus.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.This is not for me, either. I am not a fan of FB and am okay with viewing the site with ads.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Perfect, we’re glad you’re here Lori! :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m surprised by so many of the angry comments here. This is Jillee’s job; she shouldn’t be expected to work for free simply for our benefit. We’ve all gotten so much out of her blog, and the fact that she is offering another option is not an affront to anyone. Even those who disagree could be more gracious to someone who has shared so many suggestions in such a fun format–for free–over the years! Many thanks, Jillee, I always enjoy reading!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank you for the kind words, Eliza. I certainly do love to share helpful content with you, and that won’t be changing, whether or not you take advantage of the new program!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Good luck with your new venture
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank you June! :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Wow, my quick take on this and your followers is they aren’t comprehending what you are saying. Good luck with your new endeavor, i will continue with the free newsletter I am subscribed to and appreciate you will continue this one. Best regards to your plus program and I wish you well!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank you so much for your support! And don’t worry, the free content isn’t going anywhere :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Holy cow! It seems as if your readers did not READ your blog today! I totally understand why you are doing this–you can’t seem to please all the people all the time, I guess. First they complain about the ads, which are your bread and butter and then they complain when you need to charge a little to go ad-free. Good grief. I will continue to follow you, Jillee!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Karen, the yellow box at the top of the page did not appear until several hours after the blog originally posted. East coast early risers didn’t have all the info, not that they didn’t read the entire blog. I have seen comments by many followers complaining about ads. The question is will they put their money where their mouths are, or were the just looking for ad-free for free? Have a great day!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi Tracey- Thank you for voicing your concern! And I can promise you that the free content we’ve been putting out isn’t going anywhere. Thank you for reading :)
Thank you, Karen, for being a voice of reason. I totally agree with you.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Linda, many of our readers have specifically requested this. I’m sorry if you are offended by us offering something new. But nothing will change for those who are not interested. Nothing.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I will not join you on your new journey, but I wish you the very best!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank you Judi! And don’t worry, if you choose not to sign up for our ad free program, you’ll still be able to enjoy the site just as you have been. :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.It is sad how many times Jillee is having to tell you all that NOTHING WILL CHANGE! You will still get OGT daily, FOR FREE! If you want the extras, then you’ll pay $6.99/month. Good luck to you Jillee!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank you Dawn. :-) xoxo
Please log in or create a free account to comment.OMW, yes!! I can’t believe how many people on here became “haters” after so many years of getting her blog for free — which will CONTINUE TO BE FREE FOR THOSE WHO AREN’T INTERESTED IN THE PAID VERSION. There are so many programs out there that offer both free and paid versions, so what’s the difference here?? I totally understand some people not being able to afford a paid version of anything, but PLEASE read her entire post before jumping to conclusions.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Sorry I will not pay for the inner circle. Once again I have to unsubscribe to something. It is like saying “but wait there is more!” . Good luck.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi Michelle, Don’t worry, if the Inner Circle isn’t your “thing” you can still enjoy the free content that we publish every day, just as you always have! Thanks for being a part of One Good Thing!”
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Love the site, but Inner Circle bit doesn’t appeal to me at all.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank you Nancy! I’m so glad you love the site and I appreciate your input. I’m aware that this is not a “one size fits all” offering, so if you’re enjoying the site as-is then you’ll still be able to going forward. Thank you for reading! :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Good for you! I wish you the best of luck with OGT +. I have always enjoyed your blog. You are very creative and I look forward to your daily email link.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank you, Nicole!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Sorry, but it doesn’t interest me in the least bit. If I wanted a Facebook forum, I could do that on my own. There’s plenty of other newsletters that are free and excellent. Everyday Cheapskate is full of helpful advice. Best of luck on your perceived money maker.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi Sally- No problem. You will still be able to enjoy all of the free content on our site, just as you always have. And we’ll continue to produce new posts each and every day. Thank you for reading! :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Sigh…Jillie is just going the way of all the bloggers whose intent from the get-go was to grow a substantial fan base into a business by initially sharing everything for free with their subscribers. Then, when the site becomes sufficiently popular, refined, and monetized via ads and sponsors, the blogger ups the ante by offering an elaborate and enticing fee-based, “inner circle” opportunity (with special bonuses!!) to their constituents (which was created, of course, with the help of a professional marketing team). This oft-used business model banks on enough loyal subscribers remaining hooked and having their “fear of missing out” of something important to them cause them to pull out their credit card. Thus the blogger achieves a steady stream of income and the blog becomes their hoped-for full time job.
I can’t count how many blogs I’ve said buh-bye to over the years after getting that predictable “special announcement” email. To start, I do not engage in any social media, so anything involving Facebook or other such platforms is an automatic no-go for me. The hubs and I are also retired and on fixed incomes, and I’ll be darned if I’m going to pay for anything I can get elsewhere and in abundance for free.
It is very disappointing, if not insulting, that Jillie thinks we would naively believe she is doing this magnanimously, for our benefit, and as act of gratitude. Huh? She is trying to make money, pure and simple. Let’s not forget that this whole internet blogging phenom was named dot.com(merce) for a reason.
Sad to say, right after posting this I will be unsubscribing to OGT.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi Stephanie- I’m so sorry to hear that you feel that way. If you’re familiar with my story, you’ll know that this blog actually started when I was in recovery from addiction. I had been challenged to start a new hobby that I could devote myself to, so one day I sat down at the computer and started typing (and I guess I’ve never really stopped…) And now, several years later, I have been able to make this blog my full-time job for some time now.
If you’ve been enjoying the blog as-is, please know that nothing will change for you. My team and I will continue creating great content every single day, and you’ll be able to enjoy it for free! :-) Thank you for reading.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.You’ve lost me. Most of your tips and such are recycled from other sites and I doubt if you’ll be paying them. No fair.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi Cynthia, I can understand why you would feel that way, and I never had the intention of replacing the content you get for free with OGT Plus. I’m simply responding to the hundreds of requests I’ve received from readers asking for more than what I can offer for free. I hope you’ll continue to enjoy the content I create for free each day here.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Please don’t tell me that your new adventure will totally take the place of this newsletter!
I don’t have FB any longer. Several years ago my acct. Was hacked and I had it put on suspended.
Hubby has gotten to where when I try a new article, he’ll say “Where did you get that? From Jillee”.
Janet
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi Janet, Of course not! If you don’t want to join OGT Plus, nothing will change for you. I will continue to create the content you’ve come to love, for free. Thank you so much for your support! You’re the reason I do this!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I don’t see the great news either. We spend money you gain money.I will miss you but there is always Pinterest to find our answers. Vote me out of this big news.I would do the same if I had to pay for Pinterest too !
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi Debbe! I would never charge to access the content on my site, this is simply for people who want more than what I can offer for free. The site content on the site always has been and always will be free.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.No thank you
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi Gail, no problem. You’re more than welcome to continue enjoying the free content that we’ll be posting on the site each and every day! :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Dose this mean that I will not be Abe to get and view your email and read your blog unless I join you your OGT membership ????.Although it sounds nice . I am happy with it the way it is . Please let me know. I would miss it as I do enjoy the info. but are not interested in extending by retired income any other places Thank you Audrice
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi Audrice, I can see why you might be concerned about that, I could have done a better job clarifying that OGT Plus does not replace the free content I’ve been creating every day since 2011, and will continue to create every day for as long as I can. I’m sorry for the scare! Let me know if you have any questions.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.sorry to hear this…will not be joining you
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi Karen, no problem at all. If you’ve been enjoying the site as-is, you’ll be able to continue to do so as long as you like! I will be posting free content each and every day just as I always have. Thank you! :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I don’t mid the ads. Can we still get it as it is now or is it Goodby One Good Thing without a paid subscription?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi Carolynn, You will always be able to access my site for free, if you don’t want OGT Plus, no problem! I will continue to create content for free as I have for years. Thank you for your support!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Sorry not able to pay extra for a blog. On a fixed income from a teacher retirement. The money just isn’t there. No cost of living increase.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.AEM
AEM, you will still get everything you’ve been getting in the past for free. Nothing has changed. OGT Plus is only for those who are interested. Thank you for reading! :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I agree…..love your blog and look forward to it each day but would not pay for subscription.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.No problem :-) You can continue to enjoy the site for free and I will continue posting free content each and every day!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m sorry. I hope you keep your blog going for those of us that cannot afford the membership. As a senior citizen trying to get by on my social security the cost cannot be justifies. I know that it is a way for you to make money, but I never click on the ads so having ads in the posts do not bother me
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi Kathy! Of course!! I will never stop creating content that you can access for free, thank you for your support!
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