The Shortcut Trap: Are You Making This Common Mistake?

Summary

  • Back in the day, I used to make deals with WordPress theme sites to put web hosting and online poker links in the footer to climb Google rankings.
  • I made a lot of money quickly with this strategy, but when I got hit, that income disappeared.
  • If I had taken the slow and steady route and built value organically, I’d have made less money in the short run.
  • However, in the long run, I would have earned not just more revenue but also more profit.
  • It's better to focus on building value and growing your rankings organically for more sustainable success.
  • Quick gains can disappear, but steady growth ensures long-lasting profit.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest implementing a strategy that focuses on building value and growing organically. Here's how you can do it:

  • Create Quality Content: Start by writing articles, blogs, and social media posts that are helpful and informative. People are more likely to visit your website if you have content that answers their questions or solves their problems.

  • Engage with Your Audience: Spend a little time every day replying to comments, answering questions, and talking to your followers online. Building a relationship with your audience can make them loyal customers.

  • Seek Out Partnerships: Collaborate with other small businesses or influencers who share your values. This can help spread the word about your brand without having to spend a lot of money.

  • Use Free Tools: Utilize free tools like Google Analytics to see how people are finding your website and what content they are interested in. This can help you improve and focus your efforts on what works.

  • Consistency is Key: Make a schedule for posting new content or updates. If you update regularly, people know when to check back, which can help build a steady stream of visitors.

By focusing on these low-cost and high-value actions, you can build a solid foundation for long-term success. Quick gains might seem tempting, but steady growth ensures that your business or personal brand will stand the test of time.

Full Transcript

back in the day I would do deals with WordPress theme sites and make them put like web hosting and all these links or online poker in the footer I would climb to the top of the rankings in Google on make a killing and eventually I would get hit and there goes that income but if I took the slow and steady route and the correct approach and built value and grew my rankings organically I would have made way less money in the short run but in the long run I would have cleaned up and weighed not just more Revenue but more profit

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