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.
No thanks…….won’t pay to ad free, just so you can get rich
Please log in or create a free account to comment.jak, No one has to pay anything that they don’t want to. This offer was created because we have had many readers ask for it. It is not so that we can become rich. I will still be creating content that everyone can access for free.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.What’s up with the snarky comments??? DON’T pay!! Continue with her free blog offering. I wish people would read the whole post before jumping to conclusions. And that comment about getting rich was uncalled for. Why does this society feel so entitled today, wanting to get everything for nothing? I haven’t seen many “appreciation” comments here today about all the FREE blogs she has offered over the years, and will continue to offer. As had been mentioned here, I will agree that if you look, you will find ad free and premium programs offered for the same product. Take your choice!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Jillee…love your blog! Have you considered a yearly or lifetime fee?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.And to all the complainers…..do you click on some ads whenever you read a helpful blog? I always do, especially if I download something…..bloggers gotta eat too!
Hi Cheryl, great question! I have not considered that, but that’s a great idea. And thanks for the reminder that “bloggers gotta eat too” lol! It was a much-needed chuckle on a morning that has been quite hectic! ;-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My understanding is the OGT Plus is an opportunity to access materials that have cost before. I didn’t get that the post that are currently free will be taken away. There are many sites that you can access free info but a charge gives access to additional benefits. I think asking for clarification would be a good idea before walking away from this site. Of all the sites I go to, this is one I glean the most beneficial information from.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi Cheryl, THANK YOU! I appreciate your kinds words so much! You are exactly right! OGT Plus is an option for those who want more from One Good Thing. I would never replace my free content with a paid subscription! If someone doesn’t want to join, no problem! I will continue to create free content every day as I have for years.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I just watched the video about OGT +. Even you don’t seem to be be convinced that this is a good idea. I enjoy and appreciate your tips, but I won’t pay for ad free.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi Tracey, I assure you I am very excited about this! I’m glad you enjoy the tips and you certainly don’t have to pay for ad free. It is completely optional. Nothing has changed except we have worked hard to bring our readers who have asked for it this special offer.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Honestly I think the only one excited about this new program is you Jillee! There are other blogs that do this for free. You obviously didn’t do your due diligence or research to find out what your readers want.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Bonoca, this membership was created as a result of the requests we receive over and over from people who are interested in this type of offer.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.This blog will also continue to do it for free as well. Nothing is changing, OGT Ad Free and OGT Plus are completely optional.
Sorry to see it’s come to this. I enjoyed your post and have become increasingly annoyed with the ads on your page. But, this is really sad. I will not pay to reduce the noise of advertising.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m sorry you feel the need to leave Sorrytoleave. We will miss you. But before you go I just want to make sure you know that you don’t have to pay if you don’t want to. Nothing has changed. This is merely an additional program we have created for those who have been asking for it.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Try the ad blocker “Ghostery” someone else mentioned here.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I don’t feel your excitement, I’m sorry to say. I’m on a fixed income and I am not going to pay a subscription for something I can Google. It was nice while it lasted. :(
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Juliet, the subscription is completely optional for those who have been asking us for the OPTION of viewing the site ad-free. Nothing will change for you if you are not interested. Thank you for reading! :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank you for the updated info.
No thanks; I’ll wade through ads.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.No problem, Donna! Thank you so much for reading :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I can afford the $6.99/month but don’t think your Plus benefits are worth it. Also wondering if you’re going to quit doing your regular blog to your faithful fans or will your info only be available to your faithful paying fans.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Nancy, nothing has changed as far as the blog that i’ve been doing for 7 years is concerned. Everything will stay completely the same. This is an optional offer. Nothing more. If you’re enjoying the site as-is, you will be able to continue enjoying it going forward :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Jillee, thanks for the response. I watched the video and admit I didn’t read the entire blog. I do wish you the very best in your endeavor.
Sorry, but no.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Seriously? You plan to charge? Will you now pay the sites you obtain some of your tips from? Yes, I subscribe to more than one site and have noted that not all your tips are original from you. There is nothing wrong with consolidating tips you find on line. But to charge people is wrong. I am not interested in paying for your blog. See ya!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Mar, this is completely optional and created because people have asked us for it. Nothing will change for those who are not interested.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.So don’t pay, stay with the free one — THAT SHE IS STILL OFFERING!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.This should have been addressed in this post, but I am assuming this is the logical next step in any successful blog, and that the free version will still be available, just like calorie tracking and recipe web sites that offer the ad-free subscription version with added perks, and the free version with no access to extras and ads. I don’t object to this as long as the benefits justify the monthly outlay (and for gosh sake tell us that the free version will continue if you want to avoid the brewing discontent).
I agree with many others here about the questionable perks for folks outside the U.S. Also, in light of the FB fiasco, there must be better ways to host a community forum. I also don’t appreciate the subterfuge. I know you have to market things and be positive, but gee. Just… gee. I’m not attracted to the Inner Circle concept at all. It sounds cliquish in this context and doesn’t really offer anything I’d spend seven bucks a month on. In the everyday world, in an inner circle of friends, people are trusted and friendship is free.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.This is completely optional and created because people have asked us for it. Nothing will change for those who are not interested. I’m not clear on what “subterfuge” you think we are committing.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Jillee, I owe you an apology. I was second-guessing your motives, and do not know you, so should not have assumed the negative. Please forgive me.
She DID say the free blog would continue……. Is there another post out there about this subject that I’m missing??
Please log in or create a free account to comment.When I saw the post this morning, there was no yellow box explaining that Jillee was still doing her OGT post everyday. It sounded like OGT Plus was taking its place.
Sorry Jill, but I cannot afford to pay for your new venture. I have really learned a lot from your blog and enjoyed it a lot. And I am sorry that I won’t be able to join in your membership. When is this happening? How long will your free site be available? I am so sad
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Cheryl, I am so sorry that I worried you needlessly. We obviously did not do a very good job explaining that OGT Plus is COMPLETELY OPTIONAL. Nothing will change for you. You can still continue to enjoy our content completely free. Please accept my apologies for the misunderstanding.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Her free site will continue to be available, period.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Very disappointed. Regretfully cant afford it and it defeats the purpose.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Nora, I’m sorry you feel disappointed, but there’s really no reason to be! The subscription is completely optional. We love our readers and our blog just the way it is, and always will be! OGT Plus is simply an option we are offering for those who have asked us for it.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.To all commenters:
I don’t think she ever said she wants to discontinue the free version.
We live in an information age. Most websites and blogs nowadays have both a free version and a paid version. The paid version usually has special perks. That’s the way of the internet. It’s not 1998 anymore, people!
So if you’re not interested in the paid version, don’t sign up – but stop acting silly just because someone actually wants to be paid for the work she does.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.She does get paid through all the ads.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Isn’t that what the ads are doing on her site?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.But Tiffany, I thought she was doing this for us! Didn’t she say, “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?” This is not new, different, nor exciting, but as you say, it is the way of the web these days. And I believe everyone has a right to be paid for the work they do. I don’t object to that. I object to the thickness of the pitch.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Agree
Laura, I’m sorry you don’t think this is exciting, but it is to us. We have been working hard on this for a long time in response to people who have asked us for it. I guess there’s not much to say to you thinking my “pitch” was too thick. I’m enthusiastic about this, and I can’t apologize for that.
Again, Jillee (& Tiffany, too), I apologize for my sarcasm. My words here are less than generous. I am so sorry if I hurt anyone’s feelings. Please forgive me.
Laura, I got home late tonight after celebrating my son Erik’s birthday with the family and decided to check this blog post one more time to make sure there wasn’t anyone still confused. It did my heart a world of good to read your apology. It’s easy to be negative on the internet, I think we’re all guilty of it at some point, but it takes a person with a lot of character to apologize. So thank you for that. Thank you for making the end of a crazy day just a little bit more peaceful.
OMW, “the thickness of the pitch”??? She explained what the new Plus blog is offering, period. Take it or leave it!! She puts a lot of work into what she does, and an ad free blog isn’t free for her to publish. She’s still offering the free one for anyone who doesn’t want to go that route. All this criticism is totally unnecessary for someone who has given so much these past years, and will CONTINUE to give, free, if you will understand her post.
Ruth, I did understand her to still be offering the free version, but was being critical of the sales pitch. So, yes, OMW. I regret my words here. I was distrusting a person’s motives, and it led me to be unkind. Lesson learned.
Thank you Tiffany! I did not make it clear enough I’m afraid. ONE GOOD THING BY JILLEE will not be changing! This is just an added OPTION. :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Yes, you did make it clear, Jillee. I guess a lot of people just haven’t taken the time to read your entire post, which was a very quick read. I understood very clearly that you will not be removing your free blog for those who can’t or don’t want to go with the Plus. If I can see that, others should be able to. And, no, I’m not 25 years old, I’m over 70. So sorry you are getting all this negative feedback for nothing. I, for one, thank you for all you have done in offering your free blog all these years and have the concern and compassion for your readers to keep the free one going.
Agree with everyone here, fixed income no room for payments every month, reside Australia so no discounts relevant. Such a shame, still it was fun while it lasted.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Suzanne, please read some of my responses before you make the decision to leave. The subscription is completely optional. We love our readers and our blog just the way it is, and always will be! OGT Plus is simply an option we are offering for those who have asked us for it. By NO MEANS do we expect everyone to opt-in.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Agree with the others. Love your blog just the way it is. If you will be charging, I will miss you .
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Also on a fixed income.
Debbie, the blog will stay just the way it is for everyone who wants it that way. OGT Plus is an option, not a requirement.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Sorry, but no way
Please log in or create a free account to comment.No problem, Cynthia! If you’ve been enjoying the site as-is, you’ll still be able to enjoy great, new, free content each and every day. Thanks for reading! :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.If I have to buy a subscription $6.99 a month I will have to say goodbye. I have enjoyed your blog but I am over 70 yrs old and I can’t afford to pay for it. I can probably find the information free in other places. Bye
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Jade, I appreciate that you have enjoyed One Good Thing and there’s no reason to leave. The blog will stay just the way it is for everyone who wants it that way. OGT Plus is an option, not a requirement. You’ll still be able to enjoy the site for free! :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.You will still be able to “find the information free” on her site. It will still be there, free. Don’t have to look elsewhere. Did I mention it’s still “free”??
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Well, if I have to buy another subscription, I’m gonna scream. SO LONG, IT’S BEEN GREAT TO KNOW YA!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Caroleski, please read some of my responses before you make the decision to leave. The subscription is completely optional. We love our readers and our blog just the way it is, and always will be! OGT Plus is simply an option we are offering for those who have asked us for it. By NO MEANS do we expect everyone to opt-in.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Will you still have your daily column. Sorry, I agree with the others. I love reading your blog because it’s free. I’m on a tight budget and can’t just the plus expense. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Not fixing it. We love our readers and our blog just the way it is, and always will be! OGT Plus is simply an option we are offering for those who have asked us for it. Please feel free to continue enjoying OGT by Jillee the same way you have in the past!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m glad we’ll still be able to view your blog posts for free. I’ve used a lot of your stuff and passed a few onto to others. As far as access to the files I learned awhile back you can save what you want using the folder icon.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.So, OGT by Jillee as we know it today is going to disappear? The only way to access the blog will now be by subscription? Unfortunately, I have to agree with the others who have already commented here about their disappointment. OGT is my favorite blog to follow, and I look forward to opening my daily email each morning. However, I am not on Facebook, and don’t care about ad free pages. I do live in the US, but the cost of the subscription will put a dent in any savings on specially priced items. I am truly disappointed…
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Lori, thank you for asking for clarification. I would NEVER make OGT by Jillee a subscription only blog! I’m sorry that wasn’t made clear in the post. Please rest assured nothing is changing at One Good Thing. This is simply an option we are offering for those who have asked us for it. You will still be able to access OGT by Jillee the same way you have in the past!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hooray! I am so pleased we will still be able to access the blog!!
My question is one of clarity as well. Will this be the ONLY way to access your new blog posts from now on? And if so, will past blog posts still be available? I discovered your blog a couple of years ago and really appreciate it. Thanks for clarifying.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.To get “clarification”, just read her entire post. It’s a quick read.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Ruth…..the yellow box at the beginning which answers my question was NOT on the page when I read it at 6:30 a.m. It must have been added later in the day. I am glad to know the blog will still be available. Jillee has a lot of supporters and readers, including me!!
Thank you for the kind words Judy! And thank you for asking for clarification. Nothing is changing at One Good Thing. This is simply an option we are offering for those who have asked us for it. You will still be able to access OGT by Jillee the same way you have in the past. Including past blog posts.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m also disappointed, as others are. I fail to see this as good news, for us at least. I love your blog and wish it would stay as is.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi JillyK! Great name! :-) I’m so glad to hear you love the blog! I want to make it clear that nothing is changing at One Good Thing. This is simply an option we are offering for those who have asked us for it. Please feel free to continue enjoying OGT by Jillee the same way you have in the past!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thanks Jillee. I’m glad to be able to continue enjoying your wonderful blog! You are really awesome :)
Same here Jillee. I love your blog but I am on a very tight budget so it’s a no from me. Plus I’m in Ireland so don’t see the benefits of joining the inner circle. Good luck with it though, I hope it’s going to be a success like your blog xxx
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank you Anna. I’m so glad you love the blog! But I want to make it clear that nothing is changing at One Good Thing. This is simply an option we are offering for those who have asked us for it. Please feel free to continue enjoying OGT by Jillee the same way you have in the past!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank you very much for replying, not only to me but others too. It shows how much you care about your readers which I think is wonderful.
I will continue following your blog as I find it so inspiring, I am looking forward to learning more from you.
Love, Anna x