Still Kickin it Up and Out
So a little more than 5 months into the WA training and I think things are starting to fall into place. I have found my niche a hard one to break in to with a loud enough voice to make the ranks, but looking at the numbers, roughly 30% of my 70+ posts are ranking on page 1 (many others on page 2 or 3) of a Google search.
I have learned such a great deal here. Had a few hurdles (not truly understanding how the keywords really did the best job, had making a theme change in mid stride) which have set me back some. but I knew this wasn't going to e easy.
I took a hard approach to all of this. I am striving for an authority niche, and a broad one at that. I see now why it was suggested to narrow it down, but looking at things now I like where it is all going anyways. I think my focusing in such a wide niche is also what has taken me so long to rank and get the attention I want for my site too.
I've never taken the easy route though, and this is no exception. I'm very proud of wat I've accomplished and I can honestly say that I NEVER lack for something to write about. I probably have 15 half written articles, 5 researched keywords and titles, and a list of 20-25 topics I'd love to write on; all at any given moment of the day or week.
Although I haven't made the big money yet, I do see the light and remain super excited about the possibilities. I still get up each day just as excited as I was that first week. I feel blessed that I came across WA.
Late last month I also began transferring a website I used to host at Godaddy www.thesalliehouse,com. It's been a huge undertaking as it was over 300+ pages of content; including a photo and EVP gallery, not to mention a forum. Although I am having to rebuild the site into a WordPress format, it's giving me a better understanding of the site structure.
I'm still trying to figure out how to incorporate a photo/audio gallery in a WP theme, but I'm sure when I get there I will figure something out. Monetizing the transferred site is also something I hope to be doing soon.
I really think I made a good choice when I chose the same theme for the transferring site as my WA site. The theme is a huge asset with many option and working on one give me insight to the capabilities of the other; one being a blogging site the other not.
As I search for information and apply it, go through more training and experiment, I constantly feel like I am in information overload, but it keeps me and my mind active. I work 8-12 hours a day /6 days a week. I am bound and determined to make this work.
With that said, I want to shout a big thank you to so many people those who helped me out and who's success becomes my goal , like Jay, Lois and Apache, and those who continue to leave me great comments and have stuck it out as long as I have, remaining as committed to striving for the end goal as myself, like Jyl, AnaSantos, Linda, Marcpasrons, Emily, Demi, Anthony, Lauren, Sarah and so many others who I have meet and consider friends.
I raise my glass high to you all and wish you the best of success
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Hi Debra. I enjoyed thesalliehouse website. What a great niche.
One thing I wanted to point out. On the page -> http://thesalliehouse.com (About The Official Sallie House Website
)... You have "EVP (Electromagnet Voice Phenomena)". I believe you want Electronic instead of Electromagnet. I know EVP has been referred to as Electromagnetic Voice Phenomena but I think Electronic is the usual one, right? All the other places I saw Electronic.
I am sure you will be able to monetize this site. Great job.
Hi RJ3,
You are right, and many thanks. I'll get that fixed. Seems to me that you have at least dabbled in this niche yourself. Perhaps lived it?
For the most part that site has been a static site. The forum was the only real interaction with our visitors. I'm really enjoying the comment sections under each of the article/posts.
Problem is, there are so many things I want to have done, yesterday.
LOL
~D
I just read a lot about many subjects. Anything electrical is interesting to me. I have been in IT for 20 years so I have witnessed "ghost in the machine" scenarios but not the same thing as hauntings. More of why did that happen when electronically it should not be possible.
Yes, exactly, we have had a lot of that happen!
Ayway, thank you for taking the time to poke around on the site. It's not something that I am promoting much at WA. The site has had a #1 spot in google for many years, so quiet a following. I think opening up comments is going to be awesome.
My only worry is losing people and ranking during the transfer. It's not easy putting 100% into two authority websites. LOL
~Debra
Well done Debra, you've come a long way in a short period and achieved plenty in that time.
Hard work and determination shine through in your blog here and if you continue in that vein there's no doubt you'll succeed.
Congratulations again
Mark
That is very inspiring. Keep with it and it will come together. We are still growing at an alarming rate ourselves, so we can totally relate.
Debra,
I'm so proud of all that you've accomplished thus far. What I really love about you is your attitude and understanding of this road and what it will take.
You went into this with realistic expectations and continue to work at it. Your excitement level is also amazing. So applaud you! I'm happy you trusted in me and yourself when you joined WA. Here's to your success!
Great job! I try to put in about 4-5 hours a day 5 days a week. You are way ahead of me with the time you are able to commit. I noticed that you joined a few weeks before I did. I like how my site is coming along but I am having a bit of a tough time coming up with enough content. Keep it up! And let us know when you make your first sale, if you haven't already.
Many thanks to all who posted a comment here. I've made a little through AdSense, but not a "real" first sale yet. I'm confident it will be soon though.
~D
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Awesome progress, thanks very much for sharing, Debra, I love yr attitude. ;))