NP 139: Niche Site Project 4 Update for September 2018

TL;DR

Spencer discusses his month-long niche site development progress and strategies.

Transcript

everyone welcome back to the niche pursuits podcast I'm your host Spencer Hawes from niche pursuits comm and we've got another exciting episode here we're gonna give an update on the niche site project for the site that I've been working on in particular I'm going to talk about what I've been doing over the last month with the site it's honestly on... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥡 Building a niche site takes time and effort, especially in the early months when generating traffic and earnings is challenging.
• 🕰️ A mixed content strategy, balancing affiliate articles with engaging, informative pieces, helps attract a wider audience.
• 🍻 Initial earnings from affiliate links are often negligible, and it can take months of traffic accumulation before generating significant income.
• 🆘 Utilizing platforms like Upwork can help in finding reliable writers to maintain consistent content production.
• 🥺 Blog commenting can serve as a way to build relationships in your niche, leading to potential backlinks or collaborations.
• 🚥 Pinterest can be a valuable traffic source, particularly for sites with visual content, though Spencer is approaching it with a learning mindset.
• 🚥 Early-stage website enhancements, like design tweaks, should not overshadow essential tasks like content creation and traffic generation.

Questions & Answers

Q: How long has Spencer been working on his niche site?

Spencer has been developing his niche site for about a month and a half, having bought the domain name at the end of August. During this period, he has focused on creating valuable content and implementing strategies to attract visitors.

Q: What kind of content is Spencer publishing on his site?

Spencer has published a total of 24 articles which he divides approximately equally between affiliate content, like product reviews and buying guides, and more general, image-heavy articles. This mixed strategy is designed to engage a broader audience and improve SEO.

Q: How is Spencer handling content creation for his niche site?

He has employed four authors, two through Upwork and two from the niche pursuits Facebook group. He pays around $15 per hour for their work, focusing on producing high-quality articles that contribute to the site’s growth.

Q: What traffic sources has Spencer seen for his niche site so far?

As of his update, Spencer reported over 200 sessions on the site, with a small fraction coming from Google and Bing. He noted that Bing seems to index his site more quickly, which is common for many new sites.

Q: Has Spencer implemented any link-building strategies?

Spencer has done minimal link-building so far, primarily leaving a few blog comments. He is focusing on establishing relationships with other bloggers and plans to engage in more deliberate outreach for backlinks in the upcoming months.

Q: What future strategies does Spencer plan to use for driving traffic?

Spencer is looking to leverage Pinterest for traffic by creating and regularly posting pins related to his image-heavy articles. He also aims to produce more content in the coming weeks while continuing to build relationships in his niche.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Spencer provides an update on his niche site, revealing it has been live for about a month and includes 24 articles published.

• He shares his earnings status, noting that while there have been clicks on Amazon affiliate links, he has yet to see any actual earnings.

• Spencer discusses his strategies for content creation and promotion, including using Pinterest to increase traffic and establishing relationships with other bloggers.