Refining, Learning, and Building for Success
Forgive me if this ends up as a duplicate or close to one, but I can't find the draft it says is out there!!
Progress Update: Refining, Learning, and Building for Success
Hi all here at WA ,
It’s been a productive time, and I wanted to share a quick update on my progress and recent activities. I am making major changes and updates which some of you might be contemplating.
Stripping Back the Commercial Aspect
After reflecting on feedback and observing Google’s recent changes, I made the decision to cut back a lot on my sites re affiliations. I’ve started to reduce the commercial feel of my websites. The process has begun with updates to the homepage and four other key pages on caststonehq.com. This includes removing excessive affiliate banners and links to create a cleaner, more natural user experience. I’m confident this approach will also make future materials and link pages for my YouTube audience feel less spammy and more integrated and there for use by any organic traffic in a clear view.
New Homepage Photo and Craft Spectrum Focus
I’ve also created a brand-new homepage header photo for caststonehq.com. The image reflects the wide spectrum of crafts I’m aiming to showcase, and I’m pleased with how it’s turning out. It’s exciting to see my vision coming to life visually as well as in content!
Building a Photo Library
To further personalize and enhance my sites, I’ve been taking lots of photos of craft materials to start building my own photo library. Including new albums and file folders to make locating them easier. I know how important it is to establish something like that earlier in the game. This will not only support my website’s visual appeal but also improve authenticity for both the site and my upcoming YouTube projects.
Engaging with WA Community
I’ve been actively engaging with the WA community, reading posts, answering responses, and learning from everyone’s experiences. I recently posed a question about handling 404 errors and received some fantastic feedback—thank you to everyone who contributed!
3D Printer Research
My research into 3D printers continues, and I’ve been exploring options that align with my crafting goals. This is an exciting space with endless possibilities, and I’m looking forward to integrating this technology into my work soon. And just learning the technology for myself.
Every step feels like progress, and I’m thankful for the incredible support from this community. There’s still much to do, but I’m motivated by the progress so far and the possibilities ahead.
Thanks for reading, and I’d love to hear your thoughts or any changes you may be making or any newtips!
2025 is hours away and I intend to start out running.
All the best,
Rob
Recent Comments
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Ok So as soon as I posted the 2nd one the first one showed up, I had clicked cancel on the first, but it disappeared, a mystery
I like the fact that you are re-arranging things on your sites. However, I still feel like the main menu on the site you just shared is still too long to fit into one neat line. I'm not sure how you can re-sort all of these categories into main categories and sub-categories to give room.
That's my quick first impression response.
Happy blogging!
John