Signing up for my 2nd year, even though I have made $0.00! WHY!
So some people might think that I am crazy. 'You made zero in your first year, what are you doing man!'
Let me explain why.
I started here by accident really. I was just having a look into how people made money on the interweb. I came across amazon affiliates, clickbank, WA, and a few others.
So I ended up signing up for my starter month, which then became a yearly membership.
I was pretty quick with coming up with my niche, I wanted to create an online version of an exercise program for back pain that I have shown to thousands of people over the past 10 years.
What I didn't realise was how much work it would take to build this website!
Between working my regular business, raising 2 kids (oldest in their final year of high school!) 6-7 days a week of sport, and throw in a house renovation! I don't know how I got anything done. But I did!
I have learnt A LOT!! From having absolutely no idea about any of this, I have created a paid membership website with 71 pages, 17 posts and over 100 comments . I have learnt to shoot, edit and upload videos (40 of them). I am still learning how to write high quality content, and to persist at it.
I have done quite a bit, but I have not made any $$ from it. Yet.
All the above has pretty much taken the full year in between everything else, and my course has only been open for a couple of weeks. So my view is that I am only at the very beginning of monetising it.
My mission for the next year is to focus on SEO and getting traffic. So far it has been slow, but it has not been my focus. Consistently writing quality content, engaging with comments, and refining what I already have, that is the plan.
The lesson here is, if you come here thinking it will be fast money, you are wrong. Some people do start making some cash quite early, but I think for most of us it takes time, as in years!
When I read about the more successful guys (and gals) here, they have all been in the game for years. That is my outlook, build a quality business that will last. It is the best way.
If anyone wants to check out my site it is.
www.treatbackpainnaturally.com
I would love to hear from anyone with a background in marketing or website design with some tips for conversion.
Thanks, and have an amazing day!
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I absolutely love your blog, and it shows the passion and determination that you have with your business. So many people give up too quick because they are not making the money that they thought they would, and 5 years down the road they are still working the dead end job that they wanted to escape from. You have the desire and willpower to keep on going and I applaud you for not giving up. I believe that you will make a killing no time.
Good work! I admire your determination :) I think you should charge more for your service.Your site is looking awesome, you come across like the true pro that you are - and yeah, what a great service.
I mean, back pain obviously takes over folks lives in the worst possible way, so if you can offer such an easy yet powerful and unique method to set them free, then that has GOT to be worth more than 49 measly bucks!
Don't be afraid to ask for what you and your amazing service are worth - which in my eyes is A LOT more than what you are asking...
Folks WILL pay much more to be pain free and get their freedom of movement back...
What I'd suggest IS -
Set up an autoresponder on your site, offering people the FIRST few parts of your course 100% FREE.... send each of these parts out to them once every two days....
(Now I'm guessing by folks implementing these first two or three parts of your course over five or six days, that they are going to start feeling a bit better?)
THEN - on the 8th or so day, you send them an email saying you hope they are noticing how much better their back feels just from implementing the info you've already sent them for free - then you hit them with - 'and to get my FULL course that will get rid of your back pain FOREVER within the next week - then CLICK HERE
You've given value for free, then you offer the full course for a fee.
You then direct them to your sales page, where they read through the whys and wherefores and then you guide them to 'a one off payment of $497 (or whatever - but you SO could charge that for your service) to be free of back pain FOREVER - or your money back!'
There you go, my friend. I hope this gives you some food for thought... And I've posted this here rather than PM'ing you as this thread may give some other folks here some good ideas too!
All the best
Steve71
Hi Brad
Just reading through this it comes to mind that you've achieved a huge amount in your first year in terms of knowledge and the amount of content you have created so if I were you I'd be immensely proud of your efforts.
I had a quick look at your home page and I like the layout and the fact you give a 100% money back guarantee, maybe one thing I'd change is not having your testimonial video on autoplay. I personally am not a fan of that and I think most people looking at your site would click play naturally when they are ready to watch it.
To give you some encouragement I've posted a link below to DomW's blog from a few days ago....I think it makes great reading! $0 to $10k In 3 Years Good luck with your future endeavours Brad, carry on as you have been doing and I think it'll all come good for you.
Mark
Hi Mark,
Thanks for the feedback.
I wasn't sure about the autoplayback video, so it is great to get some input on that. I have seen it used on a few other websites, and it annoyed me too! But I thought that it must be the way to go, that's why I did it that way. I will change it as you have suggested.
I have read Dom's post before, it is reasuring that I am on the right track.
Brad
I can relate 100%. I thought that I could find a mentor here at WA and with their one-on-one help I would be up and making money within six months. I never found that mentor (I got a lot of offers, but no mentor).
Needless to say, I'm not where I thought I would be, but I'm pleased with how far I've come and often surprised with what I've been able to build. I have a clearer picture of what I need to do and how much work it's going to take.
I'm here for the long haul and enjoying the journey.
I enjoyed your website, much success with it.
Phil
It takes time, dedication and patience to build a successful website. You have shown that you have all three in spades. Here's to your success in this new year. :) ~Marion
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Your site looks very professional. I think it will eventually become a success because people are looking for help that will not cost them a arm and a leg in return for pain relief.