Freaking 12-month traffic low...

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   paradigmsearchposted 5 years ago

   I'm starting to throw things at the walls... Figuratively speaking. For now...

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      Hollie Thomasposted 5 years agoin reply to this

      It might just be because of the time of year, PDS.

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         paradigmsearchposted 5 years agoin reply to this

         You're right. But I'm still tired of the work:reward ratio...

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            Hollie Thomasposted 5 years agoin reply to this

            I know it's tough. To be honest though until very recently I didn't make that much effort when it came to internet writing, I was put off by what has happened to other people here. But now, I want to make a go of it on various sites with the writing and designs.
            
            Maybe you could just write a couple of articles on other sites to use as back links for articles that you have here? If things are not great here for you at the moment, perhaps just spreading your wings a little may prove a bit more profitable, until things at HP level out.

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               paradigmsearchposted 5 years agoin reply to this

               I, paradigmsearch, will have a dozen different domains going by the end of 2013.
               
               No rant sh@t. Any moron can do one a month. All I have to do is get my act together.

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                  Hollie Thomasposted 5 years agoin reply to this

                  Good for you, and I know you'll get your act together. If you're anything like me then you have to get in that head space where you are absolutely determined. And it'll be worth it.

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                     Xenonlitposted 5 years agoin reply to this

                     I have learned the hard way not to put all the eggs in one basket. All the content mills are having big trouble. One site that was paying six figures for real journalism has clipped and nipped until all the top writers fled. Another site has done the same.
                     
                     It's great to be writing freely again and getting views too.

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                        gmwilliamsposted 5 years agoin reply to this

                        Agree with you.   I am considering creating my own website in the future.   However, am doing well on HubPages.

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                        Hollie Thomasposted 5 years agoin reply to this

                        The majority of my work is offline writing for private clients and a bit of work for my local university. Although I do write some really short articles for an online client who pays well. I just don't want to do that kind of work anymore so I'm trying to become established in the online world, and the one thing that I have learnt is to spread yourself around a bit. As you say, all eggs in one basket is not the best business model.

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                  Sarra Garrettposted 5 years agoin reply to this

                  Wanna do a website for me? I am so bad when it comes to that. Hell, I can't even set up a blog.  Must be all my grey hairs now.

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                     Hollie Thomasposted 5 years agoin reply to this

                     I could help you set up a blog, Sarra, but not a website. Pm me if you need any help with a blog.

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                     Healthyannieposted 5 years agoin reply to this

                     Hi Sarra
                     
                     Have you ever tried Weebly.com. I have just started to put together a couple of sites and I find Weebly really user friendly i.e. even I can use it.

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                        Sarra Garrettposted 5 years agoin reply to this

                        Hi Healthyannie.  Never heard of Weebly.  I'll check it out.  Thanks.

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      jessonMaroonposted 5 years agoin reply to this

      Low traffic might be due to new year occasion, your traffic would bounce back, after few days, once everything returns normal.

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         paradigmsearchposted 5 years agoin reply to this

         This new week has indeed started out somewhat promising...

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   xionnguyenposted 5 years ago

   What I usually do is ask friends to just go to my links, and skim and rate it. Or you can have those who follow you to look at your links at least once a day. It usually work. To bad for me I don't go facebook anymore, so I won't get any views, and I am still new.

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   ologsinquitoposted 5 years ago

   paradigmsearch, things are much tougher than I would have imagined in the world of online writing, but online is the future. Even Newsweek just published its last print issue.
   
   We need to diversify and I'm trying to do that too. I can't say my little bit of traffic has fallen in the last week. It's actually grown a bit, but I'm trying to promote my hubs off of HP. But my traffic is still low, so this little uptick isn't indicative of anything.
   
   Hollie, go for the online writing. I wish you the best of luck. I loved your African chicken recipe. I'm making it tomorrow and serving it to company. It's delicious.

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      Hollie Thomasposted 5 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you, ologsinquito. That's actually my kids and my mums favorite recipe, too. I'm pursuing my online writing at various sites around the web, we'll see how it goes. I hope your dinner goes well tomorrow.

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   ologsinquitoposted 5 years ago

   I can see why your family likes this so much. It's so easy to make and absolutely delicious. I tried it the first time because I had all the ingredients on hand. Now I'm making it again.
   
   The good news is that there are so many writing sites and new ones seem to be cropping up all the time. HP is still a great place and lot of fun, but we really need to diversify. I'm sure you'll do very well.

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   paradigmsearchposted 5 years ago

   Blanking new low. Seriously... Blank. Blank. And blank.

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      LeanManposted 5 years agoin reply to this

      Get on with those 12 domains Para.... you could have the first in its infancy today if you get yourself focused.. I have several that I am resolving to get straight this month... have to start this year well!!

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   Healthyannieposted 5 years ago

   Let me know if you need any help

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