Over 30,000 words across 5 sites
I don't know if this is average for a couple of months or not, and I'm sure if it was on one site it would be more impressive but this is what I've managed so far.
According to the stats, it's more than 96% of other WA members but this does not include content created directly on to sites.
I had not realised quite how many words I'd achieved so far, and wanted to use it as an example of how you can do this with:
- A variety of subjects to stop you getting fatigued or bored of the same subject.
- An hour a day. I've been creating content at times normally reserved for TV or gaming, or bits of free time before and after (mostly after) the kids are in bed.
- Getting feedback from Wealthy Affiliate's Feedback system and family & friends. Doing this has enabled me to realise where I'm getting tunnel vision or off on a tangent.
I'm yet to make any sales but I'm looking at continuing over the next 12 months as it seems like a lot niche sites get attention and traction after the 6 month mark.
I've tried some freelance content writing services and had some branding content created with Fiverr as well as trying Google Ads as a tester for the future, but for now I'm happy to continue fleshing out my sites and I'll tweak them later.
So far I've gotten a few organic clicks on Google Analytics and some on my Amazon Associates and other affiliate platforms and this alone is encouragement that I'm on the right track.
If it turns out that further along this road some of my sites stall or are not good niches (for me, at least) then I will focus on the ones that are going somewhere.
What has also helped is the following:
The Wealthy Affiliate community, obviously.
This is a very unassuming but helpful channel and the creator seems to genuinely want people to try this and succeed. He shows his work in progress and mistakes as well as what has worked for him. This is extremely helpful in seeing the progress when you're at the start and on the verge of giving up.
These guys (or one guy, not sure yet) have a really good podcast, YouTube channel and website with very helpful tips and walkthroughs and a handy "cheat sheet" for the perfect blog post.
Between the two of the above I've been watching the videos and listening to the podcasts when I'm not sat at the computer or laptop and this helps with inspiration when listening in the background, such as when driving or washing up.
Another really useful resource is Exposure Ninja.
I listened to an audiobook, How to Get on Page 1 of Google (or something similar to that title) and although some of it was obvious or I already knew, it was a very good layout with step-by-step achievable results and simplified but without losing the intended knowledge the author tries to convey.
The book is how I found Exposure Ninja and they have a great podcast and YouTube channel and they offer a free review of your site!
I haven't tried this yet as I'm still building my sites out but I will be using their free review in the future as they send a no obligation review on how to get ranked in the next 6-12 months, rather than the usual bs claims shouted by "gurus" on those pesky ads!
I hope this has been of use to all of you, but especially those just starting or stalling.
Keep at it!
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Thank you for sharing the techniques you employ to achieve your writing goals and sources outside of WA... I do the same. By my standards you are doing great. The typical time frame for getting revenue is up to two years. Be patient, persistence,and consistent.
Good luck and godspeed
- Lee
That's fantastic progress Tony! Keep up the great work my friend!