Comments on: “Just Keep Writing”

By: Ana

Ana — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:22:58 +0000

A million thanks, Lynn, for the links. Like thousands of others pursuing this I’ve a case of information overload …
I’ll be looking into all of them.
Going back to Content Composer, no, I won’t be buying it either. I too am uncomfortable with automating content. Sure it’s time consuming, but it’s quite basically writing for a living. What can be more fun? Others can hire quite reasonably.
Thanks again for your kind replies and for your independent analyses.

By: Lynn Terry

Lynn Terry — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 04:36:58 +0000

I would certainly agree with that – well said!

By: Sandra Sims

Sandra Sims — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 04:29:58 +0000

Hi Lynn — Thanks for the balanced review. I also think it’s more important to have quality content and consistency over time rather sheer quantity.

By: Lynn Terry

Lynn Terry — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:33:12 +0000

Thank you Fabio – Great to hear from you!

By: fabman

fabman — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:09:15 +0000

Lynn,

You’re a gem. Great review and great advice on what people need to do: keep on writing (and learn how to do it the old-fashioned way too).

Hope all is well with you.

fabman

By: Shei

Shei — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 07:38:10 +0000

Yes for the frank review Lynn! I think overtime any form of ‘automation’ of content will be picked up very quickly by SEs. Unless your content meets the basic requirements of usefulness, uniqueness, I am afraid this software will do more harm than good.

By: Lynn Terry

Lynn Terry — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 03:28:13 +0000

Ana, here are those links to free info that I promised you earlier: There is a lot of good information on this page: Creating & Promoting Affiliate Sites ... that can also be applied to creating other types of sites. What type of site design or template that you want to use will depend on the type of site you are launching. Many of the little mini-sites that "gurus" have are canned templates with custom-designed header graphics... Here are more links for you: Finding Niche Markets Market Research Keyword Research & Competition Analysis And as I mentioned, you can ask any questions you have (free) at the discussion forum. Best, Lynn Terry

By: Lynn Terry

Lynn Terry — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 02:28:45 +0000

I agree, David – and you really are the best person to author your own articles. Especially when your reputation and branding is on the line.

Of course, not all websites are created equal, and not all site owners intend to brand themselves or become known as “experts” in their niche. Some sites are created purely for profit. And those types of sites may very well benefit from this type of software…

That’s just stating the obvious of course.

By: David

David — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 23:24:58 +0000

I actually felt at first that writing was more difficult than it actually was until I started. Once you start, I think it becomes a more enjoyable process.

Jason’s product is ok but I sincerely hope newbies don’t buy it. My advice is to start writing yourself or hire a writer and observe what they do. Then start writing yourself and in your own style.

Over time – you will get better at it

By: Lynn Terry

Lynn Terry — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 23:20:05 +0000

Hi Ana,

Actually, you can get ALL of that information on my website at http://www.SelfStartersWeeklyTips.com (free) and I will even answer all of your questions and help you personally at the discussion forum on my site: http://www.selfstartersweeklytips.com/forum/

I am on a live webinar at the moment, but when I am free later I will send you specific links to step-by-step tutorial pages on the site.

Best,
Lynn Terry

By: Ana

Ana — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 23:11:35 +0000

I don’t even have my first site up yet. I don’t mind writing; it’s my favorite thing in the world. And I’m far from alone.
I’m stuck at the starting gate because 1) I don’t know how to set up a site; and 2) I have no idea how to research my chosen niche or get facts to put my own articles together. My own, not someone else’s, not hired guns, not PVR-anything.
I have a very low income and could never afford several hundred dollars a shot for these products.
And I know you could multiply me by the thousands.
When one of these gurus finally gets it and comes out with a high-quality course for complete beginners on HOW to do these two things … that person is going to rake it in.
Show me how to completely research a niche, how to do keyword research, how to determine marketability and competition; how to research info for articles (how do you experts find your facts?).
Oh, and how to set up a site … all from scratch. Forget the templates. The most successful sites are custom, and you gurus out there know it.
Do that … then come back to us with your launches.

By: Lynn Terry

Lynn Terry — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 20:10:42 +0000

Thank you both – I appreciate your comments.

Obviously I am not discounting this software or its value. Its actually a great buy for the right person, with the right set of needs. I just see all too often how people can get swayed into the “easy methods” instead of using the same amount of time to do something that would truly “add value to the web”…

Best,
Lynn Terry

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:48:11 +0000

I am a newbie, and I really appreciate your frankness. We can only improve if we are not good writers. Thanks for the tip!

By: holger

holger — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:39:27 +0000

finally, thanks Lynn for not jumping on the “guru” ba(n)dwagon.
It’s tiring, actually amusing, how these “gurus” refer each others products, sometimes you find nice typos in their testimonials, how it helped them with their business in the past> and then the author writes he just finished the final testing!!!
It’s a shame, they are only marketing and hawking products based on their names and lists.
Too much “garbage” = non producing stuff out there.
Again, thanks for honest opinion.
Holger, Costa Rica