I love hearing stories about people who create sites for fun and they suddenly turn into a success story. That’s what happened to Mikey, an avid fan of the series, Prison Break.
He told me his blog was originally created in early October 2007 for fun. And after only a month, the blog receives between 400 and 800 visits per day. This is the kind of traffic many bloggers can only dream about.
What Mikey Did Right
While I’m not usually a fan of starting with a free blog (versus a website), Mikey is a great example of how you can use a blog to get your feet wet online.
The trick is finding a niche you love that is not too competitive and delivering great content that your audience will value.
While many first-time bloggers fail to identify a target audience, and begin blogging by posting random, uninspiring information, Mikey’s focus is clear.
His entertaining show updates, audience participation requests, incorporation of YouTube videos and clean layout all contribute to his early success.
As a reward, his traffic is soaring and his Alexa rank is already at 1 million. And even though he’s not in the top 1% of trafficked sites quite yet, that type of rank for a site that is less than 2 months old is nothing to hang his head about.
Especially during a time when the Net is flooded with new bloggers trying to climb their way up the traffic ranks and get a piece of the delicious Google AdSense pie.
While many people find success online by selling products in hot niches, Mikey’s story is a great reminder of how blogging about something you love can become quite rewarding with some dedication and effort.
I have a feeling this is just the beginning of a great future for Mikey and his flourishing blog, pBreak.org.
What can you learn from Mikey?
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Hi Lisa,
First, I can’t tell you enough what a great site you have here. I found you through a YouTube video and have been reading/researching your material ever sense. You write well, have great ideas, and what is more, how much you care shines through.
I wanted to just let you know that the link to the blog referenced in the story above does not work anymore. My guess is that it got so successful that he registered his own domain name. I know that because of you-I wasn’t even sure what a domain was before.
Thanks again for all of your work. I am glad that someone with your integrity hit her stride.
Oh, I am going to join MySpace and wanted to check out your site. How do I find you there?
And I thought I was just going to send you a quick heads-up about the broken link. lol…
Have a good day:)
I’m not sure if this is relevent, but that link is broken.
Thank you Lisa, to enlighten people about this link, you have to use the title on the link pbreak.org to come to the homepage, by the way I was scammed by someone who used google cash as a front spear. That is why my future webpage will highlight those scammers and promote people like you Lisa. So they can get their legal ebusiness up working in notime.
A BIG THANX once again Lisa.
Joakim A A Lindroos
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I think his website was pbbreak.blogspot.com
But now he’s purchased his own domain(pbbreak.org) plus Lisa has already updated.;)