I took Lynn Terry’s advice to heart. She suggests that we take ONE site from start to profit before breaking out into other niches or ideas. She goes even further to say you should maximize that one site as far as you can before moving on.
I’ll be the first to admit that it’s not easy to actually follow good advice like that. Why? Because it can be hard to stay focused and committed to one project. Especially in the beginning when you are not yet seeing the fruits of your labors. Plus there are so many new shiny ideas that tease us every day.
But I know that Lynn speaks from years of successful experience and has a real tried-and-true foundation. So for the past two years my husband, Dave, and I have been following her advice with promising results. (Thanks, Lynn!)
Lynn says: “Start with a topic or a market, and do keyword research”
Two years ago Dave and I realized we wanted to create a business online together. What interested us most was developing a niche website that generates a passive income. Since we knew that we wanted to build our online business together, we looked for a niche that we both enjoyed.
We each wrote a list of things we enjoy. His list had fly fishing, woodworking and hiking on it. Mine had quilting, crafts, grandma stuff on it. So back to the drawing board because we both wanted to love what we were working on.
After some collaboration we came up with three ideas that we both enjoyed. So we followed a structured process of doing market and keyword research for a couple weeks. We were looking for validation that any of our three ideas would be viable for an online business. We soon realized that one of our niche ideas was a good pick for us. Our chosen niche was “front porches”.
When we first shared with people that we were building a niche site about front porches – well, most scratched their heads and gave us funny looks. Porches? Huh? What could you write about? Even the two of us wondered in the beginning how much there was to say about a porch.
But our keyword research showed us that there were plenty of topics to write about related to porches. So, armed with that data and a good dose of faith, we were ready to commit to porches. The nice thing is that we both love front porches on a home – and always have. In fact, it dawned upon us that we once bought a home just because we loved the screened porch.
Lynn says: “Create a website or blog, and target every single keyword phrase that is relevant.”
Before we ever chose our domain name or wrote a single word of content, we developed a blueprint for our site. The blueprint was based upon our list of good keywords. So, in effect, we created a detailed plan for our site navigation and content using keywords that we knew we could get to rank in the search engines.
Based upon our keyword list, we knew which keyword phrases would become Tier 2 pages. So, for example, “front porch designs” is a Tier 2 page on our site. Using our keywords, we drilled down further to come up with Tier 3 pages for each Tier 2. So, for example, “craftsman-style porch”, “country porches”, “small porches”, and “contemporary porches” all fall under “front porch designs”.
Our keyword list is like our bible – every piece of content that we write is based upon a very good keyword phrase.
In December of 2008, we chose our domain name “Front-Porch-Ideas-and-More.com” and also created our home page.
Lynn says: “Create quality content, and optimize each page or post.”
In January 2009 we wrote our first 20 optimized pages. And for the first twelve months, we really focused on writing content. Each page was optimized for a keyword phrase. By the end of the first year we had over 250 pages of content written. So here is how our traffic and content looked like for the first year or so:
| Month | Pages of optimized content written | Pageviews for the month | Comments |
| December 2008 | 1 | n/a | Published home page |
| January 2009 | 25 | 3,000 | |
| February 2009 | 45 | 4,000 | |
| March 2009 | 60 | 10,000 | |
| April 2009 | 85 | 33,000 | We began monetizing at this point and getting backlinks. |
| May 2009 | 100 | 56,000 | |
| June 2009 | 120 | 79,000 | |
| July 2009 | 140 | 85,000 | |
| Sept 2009 | 150 | 109,000 | |
| November 2009 | 230 | 130,000 | |
| Fast forward to…May 2010 | 350+ pages | 315,000 | I left behind my corporate day job! |
We continued to write more good content in 2010. We now have over 400 pages of optimized content. Our site visitors can contribute to our site. Their contributions automatically create web pages for us.
Lynn says: “Get quality backlinks so that it can get indexed and begin ranking in the major search engines”
In April of 2009 we started exchanging links with sites similar to ours. Additionally, we both began writing articles for EzineArticles.com. Together we’ve written about 80 articles. That’s not a ton, but just from EzineArticles along we’ve received about 14,000 visits to our site from the articles. We repurpose some of our articles into slide shows and we’ve also created videos for more content and back links. We have 6,000 back links and we will continue to build back links.
Lynn says: “Your website is not finished until you’ve targeted every keyword phrase related to your topic, and you have a Top 3 ranking for each of them.”
Admittedly we have a long ways to go with this. Just when we think we’ve targeted about all the best keyword phrases, we find more. And there is truly an endless supply of long-tail keywords that we can write about. Google Analytics report says that in 2010 our site was found for 229,312 keywords. That is a lot!
Lynn says: “From start to profit”
We did not earn a penny from our website until several months after we began creating it. The reason? It was intentional. We wanted to get some good traffic and great content out there before we monetized our site in anyway. Once we started earning income, it has steadily increased (with a few seasonal fluctuations in the winter months). Most of our income is generated by advertising, but we also earn commissions on affiliate sales and our goal is to increase our income in this area.
In May of 2010 I was able to leave my corporate job because our site was steadily earning a consistent income for us. Up to this point, I was a full-time Project Manager and truly burning the midnight oil. By being very focused and persistent (plus putting in a LOT of hours), we have a niche site that will generate passive income for the long term. Nothing rocket science about what we have done. It all just requires a great deal of focus and stick-with-it-ness.
Choosing a niche that you enjoy is probably the most important thing. Then do your research to ensure it is a viable niche that will generate income for you – if that is your goal. The rest, as Lynn says, is to "see it through to maximum potential". We have a lot of plans for our site for 2011 and beyond. It’s very fun to wake up, go to our kitchen table and write about porches.
We now have an authority site on porches. We are often referenced on eHow and other home sites. We spent about 7 weeks in 2010 just traveling around the country to see different kinds of porches and take pictures for our website. We work hard to bring our site visitors the answers to their questions.
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About the Author: Mary Morris is the co-creator of Front-Porch-Ideas-and-More.com - a site all about Front Porch Designs , porch ideas and oodles of porch pictures. Learn about how to build a porch and be inspired by our porch decorating ideas, too. Sign up to receive our porch ideas in your in-box.
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About Lynn Terry
Front porches.. Absolutely! I personally love front porches and can see why your site would be interesting.
As I'm ready your post, I thought 'She sounds like an SBIer' and yep, sure enough, you use Sitesell. You have a very professional looking Sitesell site, BTW.
I love the part about traveling all over the country to look at porches for your business! Thanks for sharing. Dee 🙂
Thank you so much. Dave and I get giddy about the fact that we can travel for our business to look at and photograph porches. Thank you for the compliment on our site, too. So many people love front porches.
My best...Mary
That is a fantastic story, Mary. I love that you and your husband found something you could enjoy together.
I have such a hard time staying focused on one thing. I have a lot of interests, I'm just not sure I have the patience to "live and breathe" knitting or books or dogs or anything else for as long as it takes to make a site profitable. Maybe that's why I like to write for others!
Thanks for sharing your story. It really is inspirational!
Hi Cindy,
It's extra nice for me that I can work with my husband on our business. We haven't found very many other couples who are giving that a try. I'm blessed for sure!
Mary
This was GREAT! Mary, you and your husband have done a wonderful job at building this site. It was exciting to walk through the process you took to get where you are today. Congrats on your success!
Love the site and can't wait to one day have a porch! If it was on the beach even better.
Thanks for sharing your experience with "start to profit".
Angie,
I hope you get the porch of your dreams some day. Thank you for your kind words....Mary
What a great article. I love how you documented the work you and your husband put into building your front porch empire. So happy for you.
Congratulations on your success! I was glad to see it was an SBI site. As an owner of 2 successful SBI sites I must say that it is a great feeling when you see that all your hard work is paying off.
Amen to that, Biljana!Thank you very much...Mary
Thank You for sharing your experience about porches. I couldn't believe that until I see this post. This is really inspire me. I will keep on working my topic.
Keep on keeping on, Jon.
Mary
Who ever thought there would be so much to write about porches! Nice job, Mary.
Thanks everyone for your kind comments. Yes, we have an SBI site and I have learned tons through the process. Not to mention all the great nuggeta that Lynn shares here. I totally understand what you're saying, Cindy, about having many interests and hard to stay focused.
My goal was to be able to leave my day job so I could live by my own schedule...and travel, too. So I really burned the midnight oil for about 18 months to get our site going. I was never so tired in all my life.
Kim, we have a progress page on our site (progress.html) that chronicles our site from day one. Thanks, Austin. We pinch ourselves when we're traveling around to look at porches! It's a rough life, you know. Bilijana, I wish you the best on your SBI sites, too. Angie, I hope you get the porch of your dreams someday.
Mary - Congratulation! I love it when people learn what to do AND then do it. You're a shining example and one of Lynn's treasures, I'm sure. You're one of mine too 🙂 Thanks for sharing this...
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David,
Your comment means a lot to me. Thank you very much....Mary
A wonderful website and lovely people!
Love your article Mary:) Very step by step and easy to follow. Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement for us to continue From Start to Finish.
How encouraging for all of us, especially those of us just starting down the passive income road with a new idea. My personal favorite line of the article is this one:
"It all just requires a great deal of focus and stick-with-it-ness."
It's also the hardest reality of a successful site.
Excellent case study, thanks! I really appreciated seeing your traffic numberss and the dates.
Well done!
🙂
Mary,
I wish you could have seen the huge smile on my face as I was reading your article. How inspirational for folks who want to know that hard work combined with a strategic plan can reap big rewards.
Another Lynn Terry/NAMS Action Taker!
Hi Chris,
There's no substitute (that I have found ) for taking action. It works! You're so right.
Thanks a lot,
Mary
I love the fact that you gave your niche idea so much tought, and came up with a doozie. That was 100% unexpected. My jaw dropped when I read "front porches" and not because it's weird but because it was a nice surprise.
Congrats!!!
p.s. Thanks for sharing your story.
Hi Missy,
You made ma laugh when you said that your jaw dropped. Funny! It has turned out to be a very fun topic and we love that we are making a living from our little porch site.
Thank you so much!
Mary
That is a truly awesome and inspirational story and a real call to action.
I must get focused!
Well done.
I love front porches and signed up for your mailing list Mary.
So I'm wondering how did you manage to keep your focus? Was it just the ambition of being able to leave your day job? You have a lot of content on that site!
Cathy,
I like your juicer site. Thank you for signing up for our mailing list. A newsletter is going out today, I think!
I replied to you below but I'll paste it here, too...
You asked how we kept our focus. The day job was definitely an incentive, but we were also fortunate in that early on we saw that our work was paying off. And combine that with the fact we really enjoy our work on the site.
So, the more we focused, the further ahead we got. The toughest part was working my day job and then coming home and working our business for another x hours. I was one tired gal. But my goodness, I don’t regret a minute of sleep I lost : )
Thank you,
Mary
Wow! That is an amazingly great case study, Mary! 🙂 Nothing hits it home like showing that it works!
Thanks for sharing that.
Cheers,
Allen
Mary, I have been keeping up with you ad Dave from day one of your site. You and Dave inspired me to start a website using Site Build It before you even picked out your topic. I am so glad that you did because I love working on my website and it is starting to generate income for me as well. Every time I look at your site or talk to you and Dave I am encouraged to keep on keeping on.
Congratulations on your success!!! PS Great Article.
Donna, you are so sweet. It's good that we encourage each other. I'm glad you are having fun building your wonderful Nashville website.
That's amazing...Front Porches, who-d've thunk??
Mary, what an inspirational story of success, congratulations on being able to leave your day job behind!
It's true- focusing on one thing can yield great rewards. (However, it is challenging to not get distracted and stay focused!)
I LOVED reading this. I almost felt as if I was sitting in a room with you and your hubby!! 🙂 What a great story of how you "Planned to work" and then "Worked that Plan"! Thanks for taking us on the journey with you!
I am honored by all these awesome comments. Thank you. I really appreciate this opportunity to guest post on ClickNewz.
Cathy, you asked how we kept our focus. The day job was definitely an incentive, but we were also fortunate in that early on we saw that our work was paying off. And combine that with the fact we really enjoy our work on the site.
So, the more we focused, the further ahead we got. The toughest part was working my day job and then coming home and working our business for another x hours. I was one tired gal. But my goodness, I don't regret a minute of sleep I lost : )
Missy, I had to laugh when you said that your jaw dropped when you read what our niche is. Funny! That's the same reaction we get from many people. Then when they see our site, they go oooooooh. It all comes together.
I'm humbled by everyone's thoughtful comments. Thanks bunches. We all struggle from time to time, but never underestimate the power of focus and staying the course.
This reinforces just how much work I have ahead of me. That level of focus and intention is inspiring. One site. Maximized. Awesome!
Mary - I really enjoyed reading your story and like many people have commented,it's really motivating when you hear an example of the work paying off. It must have been a little scary investing your time in one project. How did you know that it was going to produce enough income for you?
Thanks also to Lynn, who continues to develop such useful and practical content - loads to be learnt from here too!
Elspeth
Hi Elspeth,
Please see my comment below. I did reply to your question along with a few other comments. Thank you so much!
Mary
Great story. You must have done some good research. How were you able to get 3000 pageviews within 1 month? Was it such an uncompetitive nice with high search volumes?
Sylvia,
Just wanted to be sure you saw my reply about pageviews in a comment below. (I forgot that I could reply just to you.) Thank you...Mary
Terrific post with so much vital information.Your achievements by following straight forward advice are quite incredible. Read & learn I say - thanks for sharing
That's an amazing and inspirational story. Your case study has truly shown us what it takes to be successful in starting your own business. Stay focus, have commitment, be consistent and taking massive action. On top of that, you also have a well-plan strategy and implemented Lynn Terry’s "take ONE site from start to profit". Congratulation on your success!
I love the questions you are asking. Thank you. Makes me think back to our mindset in the beginning. Elspeth, you wrote that it must have been a little scary investing our time in one project. Actually, not at all. That thought never crossed our mind (to have more than one project). There was not enough time in the day!
We were super-focused at creating a lot of good content to get our site off the ground. We followed SBI's action guide which focuses on developing keyword optimized content pages to get the traffic ball rolling.
Sylvia, you asked how we got 3,000 page views the first month. In the first month (January 2009) we were getting on average 100+ page views per day. We didn't have many unique visitors, but they were staying on our site and looking at multiple pages. I think that's because they loved our content 🙂
You also wondered, Sylvia, if this was an uncompetitive niche with high search volumes. Actually, we did have some very big competitors early on - like "This Old House", "HGTV", "Vintage Woodworks" and plenty of DIY sites. But I think we had the advantage of understanding about how to create keyword focused pages - and focusing on long-tail keywords (which by the way we didn't even know that term in the beginning).
But honestly, the keywords we focus on in our site do not have a huge search volume. The ratio of demand to supply is what we pay attention to. So, yes we did have some big competitors and we now are ahead of them on many major keywords. But no, the search volume for our specific keywords are not huge - yet we are earning our income from it.
In the very beginning, we weren't even focused on making money. That, too, is part of the SBI mantra. We had a plan for how we would earn income from our site, but we wanted to get a certain amount of visitors to our site before we placed advertising or put any affiliate products on it. We could have begun earning income a month sooner than we did. We had enough visitors. But we were so busy creating content that we didn't stop to shift gears. By the time we put the first advertisement on our site, we were getting several hundred visitors a day (end of April 2009).
I don't even think in the beginning our mindset was to replace my income from our niche site (although it was in the back of my head!). We just wanted to generate some passive income and have fun at it. Then when we saw that what were doing works, we realized we could eventually replace my income. Then the dream of leaving my job became more and more of a reality. It happened more quickly than we expected.
I appreciate everyone's awesome comments so much!
Does the start to profit apply when you have possibly made some mistakes to start with?
This is great news about your site and first I offer my congratulations!
I have been spending years on a blog which has gone no where, but I am starting to see many reasons why, one of which I would love some feedback on. The basic reasons are I followed none of Lynn's advice, but started in the last few weeks with developing my keywords and keyword phases, getting these key words in posts and following Lynn's outline on creating good posts based on keywords from the wordtracker program, with some small increases in traffic.
So the main question I have which relates to this post is do still do the the one web-site to profit model if I have made the possible mistake of not choosing a niche market, are basically a general blog on multiple general subjects [but have years of posts in all the areas]? Does it still make sense to keep going as is. I am confused and wondering what to do; should I just continue along with finally start implementing Lynn's advice or should in addition to my main blog start a niche blog/site too. I have a computer business and so I have limited current time to spend on developing a web-business which is a factor in all this.
Thanks for a great blog Lynn and good continued luck to the poster too!
Hi Christopher, I looked at your blog. You have lots of good content out there – you just need to make it work for you. I would choose your favorite area (health, spirituality, technology, business) and focus on just that – and do it very well.
It really helps to build your posts around specific excellent keyword phrases. I think people love niche sites the more “niche-y” that they are. Focus on one thing and do that one thing as best as you can.
I know Lynn would say not to waste any of the other content that you have. You could re-purpose that down the road. Just my thoughts...Mary
Thanks! I will take in to account everything you said Mary, I appreciate it very much and send you good vibes back to you!
Maybe I shouldn't give up on omguru.com but focus on one section and try to build that up.
Thanks to you and Lynn for all the wisdom. I'm a computer guy so you both have free tech support when ever you need it!
It just goes to show you that great ideas are right in front of your face. The reason a few people are successful is because a lot of people are not. By that I mean, you don't need an original idea, you just need to stick with the idea you have (as Lynn suggests). It just goes back to the Thomas Edison way of doing things. Keep in mind that you will be having lots of ideas as you work on your site so make sure you have some kind of place to take notes of your next million dollar ideas.
Ok I have to admit, the first thing I thought was who buys porches online but I imagine there are tons of parts and plans you can buy to build or maintain a porch.
Then I remembered your face as we met at NAMS3 actually 🙂 Thanks a bunch for sharing, it really brings home a lot of the ideas Lynn shares. Truly inspirational.
Thank you! I remember meeting you at NAMS3, yes!
We have quite a few affiliate products on our site (porch plans, porch swings, porch rockers, latticework for porch skirting, porch columns, outdoor curtains, outdoor mats, wind chimes, wreaths and seasonal decorations...and so on). We're not super affiliates like Lynn, by any stretch of the imagination, and that's an area we will improve. It's all very fun. Thanks bunches...Mary
This is a good example to show people when they say there's nothing left to write about..... front porches is a pretty narrow niche, but look at all the great content you continue to create! It's fantastic 🙂
This is soo inspirational.
I have a boyfriend who has a successful SBI site, and he's helping me build up mine.
It takes a long time, and I can't wait until I start gaining traction.
Thanks a lot for sharing this! 🙂
Hugs,
Ingela
Hi Mary,
You shared from your experience the ups and downs to be successful. I learnt from this post a lot and this is a great opportunity not only for me but to others who come here.
Thank you Mary for this detailed message. Nice knowing you.
Hey Mary!
I LOVED reading this - I couldn't be happier for you and Dave. I remember talking to you at NAMS last January about your site and feeling very inspired by your progress!
I think having a site that focuses on something you truly enjoy and are excited to keep writing about (and not just related to your "day job")is a huge motivator.
Thanks for sharing this!
Very inspirational story. I love how you detailed the steps and time line. I know a lot of people think that 18 months is a long time, but to go from zero to replacing a corporate income in that time is awesome. This has definitely convinced me that this can be done.
This may be my favorite Clicknewz guest post thus far. It beautifully succeeds on two levels: 1) We get very useful case-study details of starting and monetizing a new blog site and 2) It clearly shows Clicknewz regulars how Lynn's advice can work when applied by readers. Bloggers can learn from this, too. Invite as a guest blogger someone who has successfully applied your blog's advice. You can't get a better testimonial than that. You did an excellent job, Mary.
Thanks very much, Wade. I sure do appreciate your comments. Lynn's advice is rock solid - especially when put into action.
My best...Mary
Thanks again for all your very kind and thoughtful comments.
Ingela, best wishes on your SBI site.
Wade, I appreciate your kind words. Very nice of you to say so.
Jeff, I like what you said about sticking with the idea you have. Very good advice Lynn gives.
Loretta, yes, front porches is a pretty narrow niche. But it's surprising once you get into a niche and learn it very well - how much there is to write about. That's what makes it fun.
Kimmoy, I enjoyed meeting you at NAMS as well and look forward to visiting with you again.
Val, you are right. 18 months seems like a long time to many. Growing our niche business has not an overnight success, by any stretch. But looking back, it has come a long way in a relatively short time. Consistent effort - in the right places - over time - really does add up 🙂
Christopher, I looked at your blog. You have lots of good content out there - you just need to make it work for you. I would choose your favorite area (health, spirituality, technology, business) and focus on just that - and do it very well. It really helps to build your posts around specific excellent keyword phrases. I think people love niche sites the more "niche-y" that they are. Focus on one thing and do that one thing as best as you can. But I know Lynn would say not to waste any of the other content that you have. You could re-purpose that down the road. Just my thoughts.
Lynn's readers are the best. I've enjoyed looking at your sites, too.
Front porches? Wow, I really didn't see that coming, but I love it. Thank you so much for sharing this Mary, that is inspirational stuff. Also love your site diary.
Lynn,
I am curious to hear your thoughts on the Pros and Cons of the SBI sites?
Hope all is well.
Mike
Congratulations Mary. As I was reading your post I thought it sounded as if you were building your site "the SBI way' and sure enough - you were!
We love the "SBI" way. It works well for us. Thanks, Dawn!
Mary,
I remember sitting next to you at NAMS4 and hearing about your front porch site and now to hear the story behind it was very inspiring! Thanks for sharing! I realized a bunch of things reading this that I have known, but not done like I should have, so I'm busy making a list of things I should have done! And then to work on doing them.
Hi Scott,
I remember sitting next to you as well. How nice to hookup on Clicknewz. Don't feel bad about realizing you could have done a few things better. You wouldn't believe how many thing we wished we had done better or known sooner. LOL
But you know what? If it's something important, we just take the time to go back and fix it.
I will have to try making pizza on the grill. Your blog is making me hungry! Let's stay in touch, Scott.
I really loved reading your story. I found it very inspiring. I personally do not have a site that is making money but I am working very hard at it. Your story has given me some motivation that I needed to get back. I think the biggest thing people don't realize is the amount of time it takes to become successful. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Maryann,
You are right - it does take a lot of work and time. But it's so worth it once it gets going. Thank you very much.
Is there any way you could post your original keyword layout it might be instructive to those of us working to design a site from the ground up. Awesome job on your site!
Chris, thanks bunches for your comment. Take a look at the SBI Action Guide here. I'm including the link. On day 3, Step 3 - you can see all about creating a site blueprint (which is the keyword layout).
Go here: http://actionguide.sitesell.com/ and then choose Day 3 from the upper right corner. Then scroll down to find step 3.
This is exactly what we did. I hope this helps you:
Yes. This is what i shall suggest too. If you have different blogs in different niches, and they are not fully monetized, then there are chances that you shall lose interest in some of the blogs with time. But instead, if they are of the same niche, you can monetize them together. No need to wait till one is fully monetized.
Mary,
What a fabulous post! Extremely well written with sound advice. (I see the project manager coming out in you! LOL!) From the first time we met at NAMS in Atlanta, you told us about your idea and goals we have watched you quietly and steadily build your online business. You and Dave (and Lynn!) have inspired us to take action on our own ideas and dreams! Looking forward to seeing you both in August at NAMS 6!
Sheri, thank you for your sweet compliment. Best wishes on reaching your dreams, too. Can't wait to see you and Allen in August.....Mary
How wonderful it was to read your story here Mary (thank you Lynn!). I've been on your website time and time again over the past year because yes, I love front porches, and yes I am blessed to have one! It was very easy to find you when I was searching for you! 🙂 Thank you to your excellent keywords and content!
You have inspired me with your nuts and bolts and stick-to-it-iveness, but even more so the inspiration you gave me from choosing your niche. Hello? How could I, someone who sought out your website all on my own, ever question when reading your story at first, that there wouldn't be enough market to generate income with a topic like front porches? I will go ahead now, happily stick my foot in my mouth, and all the while sit on my front porch coming up with my own niche list. Thank you! 🙂
Hi Judy,
Thank you for being one of our treasured site visitors. You just never know what fun niches are still either (1) untapped or (2) waiting for someone like you to come along and take it to the top.
I appreciate your very kind comments so much. Our story is not unique. There are many niche entrepreneurs out there who make a living by writing about something they know and enjoy. Wishing you the best in choosing yours. Enjoy your porch and thanks so much for visiting...Mary
Mary, what an inspiration for those of us out here in the hinterland trying to be successful at internet marketing. It is so easy to get distracted, chase one product after another, build more and more websites and end up lost in the forest.
After much time flailing around I have settled on one site, one product and one way to promote - peace at last!
Thank you for your nice comment, John. Wishing you well with aviator sunglasses. Enjoy staying put and digging in for a while!
Mary
Wow! What a success story you have here, Mary! I am learning something from your journey that it takes really a lot of hard work, common sense and brainstorming to be an online success. It is never an overnight!
You are such an inspiration to aspiring bloggers all over the world! Thanks for sharing this story here...your site speaks of itself.