I feel like this is one of those posts that needs a disclaimer right away. So here it goes… This strategy is not going to work for every kind of site. In fact, you may find this to be a complete waste of your time. OK, there. Can’t say I didn’t warn you. But hang [...]
Are SEO Plugins Overrated in 2013? Whaddya Think?
Filed Under: Build Traffic, News, SEO 91 Comments
To answer my own question… Yes. I do think they are overrated. Now, pump your brakes. I’m not saying they are completely worthless, I just think some people assume they are THE definitive answer to some massive search engine ranking increase. The Advantages SEO plugins can be useful when they provide additional reporting features, display [...]
Creating a Successful Niche Website – Topic Choice, SEO Myths and More! (Video Presentation)
Filed Under: Getting Started, Make Money, News 45 Comments
It’s really crazy that I’ve never created a complete video presentation on content marketing and website creation for people who want to learn how it all works. Occasionally I’ll see YouTube comments that say, “Hey, how do I start making money?” Plus, I’m constantly answering the same questions over and over again via email, Facebook, [...]
Why It Pays to Be Patient With Google AdSense
Filed Under: AdSense/CPC, Make Money, News 72 Comments
Have you tried the 300×600 unit on your site yet? I finally added it to one of my higher trafficked pages (within the content) just to see how it will pan out. The first week… I had deplorable click-thru rates and less-than-stellar earnings. I was tempted to take it down, but then I remembered a [...]
A Potential Blogging Mistake That May Cost YOU and ME Traffic / Subscribers
Filed Under: Blogging, News 84 Comments
The writing has been on the wall for some time and I could kick myself for not taking action sooner. Everyone’s been talking about the death of Google Reader and many are also speculating Feedburner is the next service to get the boot. Why? Well in case you didn’t know, last year Google abandoned the [...]
Outsourcing Article Writing – Should You Do It?
Filed Under: Writing Content 74 Comments
I am often asked about outsourcing content and if it should be done. The answer is simply… It depends. People have different business models. Not everyone is a blogger or creates a website on a passion/interest. For example, your core business may be podcasting, and perhaps that vehicle drives most of your sales. However, you [...]
Update: 150,000 Monthly Page Views – STILL No Backlink Building
Filed Under: Build Traffic, SEO 119 Comments
You may remember my post from last August titled 100,000 Monthly Page Views & No Backlink Building. So I wanted to update you on the traffic to my hidden WordPress website I created in 2011 that I have been using to test how much organic traffic I can build without chasing backlinks. It’s been six [...]
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