Career change is a slow process but worth the wait
Fear is a funny thing — it’s both an impediment and a motivator.
This is very true in my case the motivating factor far outweighs the impeding nature of fear. Changing careers is a major life event and one not to be taken lightly.
To date I’ve spoken about SEO in particular but also I’ve mentioned that attention to detail is vital to success. So far this week in a bid to increase traffic to my site I’ve visited many blogs leaving comments and picking up tips. Matthew Woodward at matthewoodward.co.uk and seogears.com have been particularly useful.
Getting the word out there is not easily, getting to grips with analytics and keywords are proving priceless in my progress. I’ve even learnt a bit of code and how to paste this directly into the CSS of my site. Learning more HTML and SEO skills are going to be pivotal in making my change. I intend to go to on a course to look at those things in more detail. If anyone knows of a good one either online or in the Sheffield, UK area then please let me know.
Once I have google analytics set up I can target audiences and find out which social media forms are most relevant to my niche. Changing careers and unlocking my fears has to be taken slowly and one step at a time but this week I feel as though I’ve turned a corner. I feel as though I’m slowly pointing in the right direction.
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Hey Mikey, are we having fun yet, good job on your blog, Hang in there more fun to come.
Mikey hi. Just do the wealthy affiliate courses. Follow them properly and you won't need HTML or seo lessons. No need to look anywhere else its all here for you.
Hi Michael
I'm in a similar position - I want to quit my stressful job.. but won't do that until I have got AM working for me. I realise this could be many years away, but at least I'm laying the foundations now
Did you post your URL within your comments on the blogs you visited? Doing that makes me nervous as I don't want to get blocked for spamming, but I know I have to put myself out there and start interacting with my competitors in order to have another traffic source.
I'm sorry, I can't recommend any courses to you, I'm down in Berkshire, and intend to pick up what I need to know on SEO and HTML as I go along. Like you, I've dabbled in a bit of beginner CSS, but I want to get to grips with everything else before I confuse myself with technicalities.
I would say best of luck to you, but luck doesn't come into it.. it's all hard graft and networking :)
C
P.S. I just visited the URL in your profile and the site is empty.. have you got another site that you are referring to?
My site is getting there, I'm still in bootcamp, lesson 6, the content lesson (weekend's work). I think that I won't need to become an expert in SEO just yet as Kyle will cover all that. Posting on other sites in your niche is definitely a great idea.
Yep, the lessons have got everything covered :)
Best of luck getting your site back up and running!
C
I'm new to all this, and can't learn enough about SEO. Let me know you insights.URL is http://campinggearreviews4you.siterubix.com
I just took a moment and went over to the url. I noticed that when I left a comment that the box for name and email goes to a picture then if clicking back button you can type in the info. Each block there does that I am not sure why. The site looks good, I am a still learning myself.
Hi great website, this is something similar to what I want to do next. I am going to review high end outdoor gear like Arc'teryx, Norrona, Rab, Canada Goose. I have had experience in this niche through selling on eBay, visiting a local brand's factory, speaking to other enthusiasts and feel like I can offer some insightful thoughts to the consumer. SEO is important as it stands I'm going to stick with I learn from Kyle.
It's never a fast process ... patience, discipline, focus and consistency pay off. Best of success to you.
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No technical course recommendations but I really rate the online course called 'Overcoming Fear' by Debbie Ford.