As that prolific grunge-rock group Staind says “It’s Been Awhile.” …and ya know guys, it’s been a good while. It’s been good because over the last 3 months or so I have really taken time to pull my ego outta my ass and learn this business like never before. Things have changed and I am damned sure figuring out how to survive with those changes. We all need to drink a beer together for this post – in honor of the old days – so make sure ya’ll grab a cold one before reading this beat ok????
Change Up – It’s Cool
You see, to be an internet marketer, you have to “bob-and-weave” (gayish corp term I know) with the changes in the landscape at hand. What works today may not work the same or as well tomorrow – the internet is just too new (what, 15 years old?) and ever evolving/changing/growing.
And if you think about it, most of the internet marketing advice out there is being delivered to you (and me) by people who have been doing it for like 2 or 3 years at best and those “teachers” aren’t making anymore money than you are! Would you trust your life to a spleen surgeon who had been just “scrubbing in” for 2 years but never really done the actual cutting?
I Don’t Sell Stuff Here (much)
In that same vein, I have been internet marketing and blogging seriously for almost 4 years now. I’ve done well by most people’s standards. I have been taught by those who are the “grand-daddies” in the industry (like Vic), but I am still experimenting and learning on my own too. I own nearly 300 URLs with live sites on them… a few are monetized, others are used for “other” stuff and still others are used purely for testing shiz. I am good at niche discovery and targeting, link acquisition and can write killer content that gains trust and sells – I can be an expert in ANY niche (you can too BTW).
I have friends too; we work together — but I am still NOT a pro or guru or anything such. I am just a dude who works for corporate robots during the day and makes money online by night. And recently, I have made some needed changes to my online business – here is some insight into my thinking. (remember the word “authority” is analogous to humans and search engines, interchangeably)
(boring reading ahead)
First off, you have to realize that Google needs traffic to be successful just like you and I need traffic. If regular people stop using them as their chosen search engine, then they (Google) will quickly lose value and go the way of Yahoo. To that end, the people at Google are constantly striving to keep their search results relevant and straight forward and simple for the searcher (the traffic).
Know Google’s Start – Know Google Now
You realize what made Google originally appealing dontcha? It wasn’t their algorithm at first. Yes, their results were superior from the jump, but that is not what made them grow in the beginning. What made Google great was that VERY PLAIN search page that made it easy for people to go there and type their query. It was a one-step search and done. Everyday people loved that: especially because the likes of Yahoo and AOL were smattered, cluttered and scattered with all kinds of crap about celebrities and politics and world news and weather and shopping and “chat this and chat that” and blinking advertisements… and blah blah blah. Yahoo and AOL got so busy that searchers had to sift and swim through a bunch of crap just to get to the query box.
Look at AOL’s Homepage in 1999: (courtesy of Archive.org)
AOL in 1999, busy and cluttered
The folks at Google knew that getting searchers (real humans using the net) right to their destination (the search query box) would be appealing to the masses who wanted info and wanted it fast. Then, once they loved the simplicity Google offered on the home page, they could begin to love the results the patented algorithm delivered. (and begin clicking those un-assuming Adwords boxes at the top and down the sides)
Here is Google in 1999 – pretty similar to today really:
Google in 1999, same as today, simple, user friendly
The Simple/Concise Google Homepage is a Success, what about the SERPs?
Over the years, however, people (those dirty internet marketers) learned how the algorithm worked and learned how to manipulate it so their sites would show up top in the SERPs. More people (real humans wanting simple search results) used Google, and more marketers desired to be a part of those results. Of course, the term “manipulate” is NOT always negative or shady or bad. It is what happens in ANY industry that marketers work in (which is like, every industry methinks)
But the folks at Google were/are staunch in their stand. They don’t want some marketer telling them or their algorithm who’s site is “the best.” The Google folks want the cream of the crop to rise naturally in the SERPs and they are constantly tweaking that algorithm in order to ensure this end.
Remember, Google is all about SIMPLE, not only in their appearance, but in their USER EXPERIENCE… so if your “thin affiliate site” ranks #1, but is nothing more than a jumping off point to the “real answer to the query” so you can get a commission, rest assured that you may be bounced out eventually when tweaks are made by Matt Cutts and his crew. Google wants its traffic to find the answer to their queries in the shortest amount of time possible (or with the least amount of clicks). If your crappy (or pretty with good content) site that was made to make you money is in the way, the algorithm will find you and knock you down to page 55 or worse ROFL 
Fast Forward to May 2010 – the MayDay Update
This update got me in a few places, and missed me in others. I watched what happend, figured out why, and changed the way I do business online.
Here is Matt Cutts himself talking about the May Day update. Watch and listen very carefully because this is part of what made me change the way I do things.
There is quite a bit to digest there, but what clued me in (and what I have seen in my money sites and test sites) is this quote:
“it’s an algorithmic change that changes how we assess which sites are the best match for long tail queries.”
Something many of you never think about is that Google does NOT index websites… they index Web PAGES (re-read that)… but this quote from Cutts indicates the algorithm is looking at an entire site and factoring relevance in a “NEW” way now.
He goes on to say that if you as a webmaster have been impacted (hurt/damaged) by the change, then you need to go back and see if your site is most relevant to the query and maybe throw in some more content, etc etc. He also talks about domain authority (which if you are a reader/viewer here you understand) but then says (loosely quoted/translated) “make sure your site isn’t just a match for the query keywords” and “ensure your site is relevant and ‘useful’ for that query”
Guys, are you getting this? The term “thin affiliate site” is starting to mean more now than ever. No longer do I build a site that is:
URL: big-red-beachtowels-cheap.com
10 posts all about “big red beach towels cheap”
Bolded key words “big red beach towels cheap”
Meta tags on every page/post “big red beach towels cheap”
Anchored links to homepage and posts “big red beach towels cheap”
I *think* (I am kinda sure maybe) this is what the May Day update did — filtered these perfectly tight sites out — at least my own network shows this to be true. You have to realize that there are absolutely almost zero real corporate branded websites that target keywords in the way we do. Most are hulking pieces of crap that gain links due to brand recognition alone. Their links are all over the board when it comes to anchor text, do-follow/no-follow, relevance, etc. If you analyze the big boys in most niches, they are not so tight. That is one of the keys to my new way of thinking.
Big Sites – Authority Sites
I am a blogger first, and internet marketer second. That has served me well. The site I sold for $30K was a pure blog when I started it, but was also well marketed the way I was taught by Vic and others. The site targeted hundreds of keywords effectively. It had posts that were written for humans and search engines (if you can’t do that then you are dumb and Ken Evoy owns you). It had many many subscribers and comments came in by the dozens, and it gained natural links naturally as well. The site made/makes lots of money everyday. That site was NOT effected at all by the May Day update (yeah, my analytics code is still installed in the header LOL) It’s a great site, but still falls short of what I do these days…
Nowadays, I build big sites where I establish myself as an authority and dominate – completely. Now, some of you are thinking “well shit man, Rowse and Risley and Shoemoney etc have been saying that for years.”
And, yes they have, but much of what we (us internet marketers) know still holds true and gives us the competitive advantage. It’s one thing to write compelling content, but it’s another to write it, promote it, market it, acquire anchored authority links to it, and do it all day long all the time consistently. Read This and understand, Seriously, READ THIS
I can pretty much guarantee you that most bloggers out there who have BIG social-type sites don’t actively take time to gain links for their posts… but I do and it works very, very well. Put the site on a pre-owned domain and you are golden.
Twitter and FaceBook Too?
I also throw in the social angle and support my big sites with Twitter accounts and Facebook FanPages. Surprisingly, the Facebook following grows pretty fast when you put that “LIKE” button over in the sidebar, and the links you post on there don’t hurt either. Of course, the followers may be joining because of the George Clooney avatar on most of my sites, but I am not sure (ROFL, just kidding George).
It’s easy to get followers on Twitter too, and tweet out links from my Iphone, and believe it or not, the no-follow links from Twitter do make a difference when it comes to authority – but it is cool to interact with the humans too – Remember, my content is really good, so my Twitter followers happen to be real and engaged. (no, the @allynpaul account does not re-tweet for my niche-big-blogs … I keep things separate on purpose) 
Time And Fun
I have found that building, updating and maintaining big sites is quite rewarding and fun. I like writing as an authority about a topic. (my opinions count and they are unique, making me an authority). I also enjoy marketing my posts – I am strange that way.
However, these big-ass sites take a lot of freeeeeking time ya’ll. I can only handle 4 at a time right now and that means the growth is much slower. It’s a trade off really, but worth it in my estimation. I used to make around $4K per month from a bunch of sites, but now I am shifting to making $4K or more a month from 4 or 5 sites. (I am also pruning down my network so it is easier to manage)
A couple years ago I could pick a niche, buy a URL, outsource some posts, throw it on my server, get some links and walk away… but no more. It’s all different now for me.. I am good with it… you?
I always love reading your stuff Hal, I am always willing to learn and you are always willing to teach. Good stuff. Thank You for sharing.
Julio,- your APP site has the potential to be a huge site man… just gonna take a lot of work.
AL
Anything which can’t go on forever….wont.
Most of the niche site advice I’ve been reading the last few years was really nothing more than gaming the system. That can’t go on forever. Putting up tons of garbage on landfill article sites just to get links does nothing to help anyone.
I’ve been going down the authority path for over three years now. I’ve been linked to from Time Magazine, CNN, MSNBC as well as newspapers from around the world.
Here is the funny thing….I’m not sure how much I really need Google at this point, or even advertising for that matter. I can make money just off my authority, and having gotten to this point, it is in many ways much easier than trying to get money from ads.
Gary Arndt´s last blog ..August 2010 Desktop Wallpaper
gary– yep, you have had the right idea for a long time man.
Truth be told though, I never put up crap. I always put up quality, it was just laser targeted quality… very tight.
That is what the algorithm seems to be sifting out lately. Too bad because the longtail tight niche sites were pretty simple.
AL
Hey man,
First off, your stuff is awesome and I’m so glad you posted a new article. Been having withdrawal symptoms over here!
Do you have any examples of what constitutes this new type of site you are aiming for (obviously not one of yours)? I learn better by seeing how others structure their sites!
I’m gonna have to bookmark this badboy and come back later to really nail down the strategy. I’m sick of making $2 a day with adsense on shitty sites that don’t provide much back to the global community we serve as internet marketers.
Cheers
Ian
Hi Ian,
Here is a super example of EXACTLY what I am talking about http://www.bbgeeks.com/
That site took about 20 months to get to where it was making big bucks. It now is around $8k per month from what I can tell.
AL
Great post…. you know Allyn, been having similar thoughts myself, I read sugarreas post last week and realised she hits a nail on the head there.
It a bit frustrating not being able t get that content matt talks of in the video, back in may i tried listening to it, drove me nuts, so… I did’t know what it was about. F**kin videos!!! lol !!!!
Great post, thanks for sharing it…
rob sellen´s last blog ..Living up to the perception you put out- why most screw up
Yeah Rob, Sugarrae is a real pro. She, in my opinion, has struck the balance between “getting links” and “driving content”
BTW– the vid of Matts that I posted has subtitles if that helps ya!
sugar knows her stuff, that’s for sure.
As for the subtitles?? I can’t seem to see where I turn them on on that video…
rob sellen´s last blog ..Diversify traffic or stall
You’re killing me in that video, hahaha! Once again some awesome info and good comparison to the Medical industry. AUTHORITY!!!! (in my best Braveheart voice)
The Real Josh´s last blog ..Culture Marketing For Your Business
good stuff brudda! thanks!
AL
Allyn, don’t be afraid of tattooed ladies they are not all bad, can’t wait for the new brain surgery site, “Master of his own DOH! BRAIN”?
Anyway just wanted to pop in and say hi finally, great stuff and love the vids.
Dave
Dave´s last blog ..27 Reasons Why I Write Crap Every Day
Hey Dave, it ain’t just the tattooed part… afteral, I am a tattooe’d dude myownself… but the fact she weighs more than me and meth-teeth… maybe that was a contributing factor, LOL
maybe I should start a brain surgery site!
AL
Al,
Long time. Great to hear your thoughts again. I think your phrase “unique perspective” hits home, especially with me. I’m still making baby steps with my site.
Took a break for a month or so after “guesting” on a couple of high-traffic sites for a few months. Trying to figure out what my next step is. I get a ton ( 50-75 uniques/per day) of traffic but hardly any participation so it’s a slog at times.
Still miss the beer site !
Question though. All my content is in bold type . Is that Ok or idiotic ?
All the best from the Limey.
PS Thought for a second it was a D2D guy at the door !!
Chris, first off, don’t worry if you don’t get comments. Not all niches draw them.; However, I would recommend you change your Facebook badge on the site. The one you have now does not display a “like” button. The one you have now requires me to actually leave your blog and go to Facebook in order to “like” the page.
If you follow the instructions here http://developers.facebook.com/docs/reference/plugins/like you can make it so people can “like” you without ever leaving your blog.
This will help that fan base grow. In addition, I have found that people sometimes prefer to interact on Facebook so maybe that will create the community you are missing currently. (did you see a spike in traffic with the World Cup?)
Next, don’t worry about the bold type. It looks fine with the theme you have going. The only issue may be if you ever change themes.
As far as your next step, it is all dependent on what you are looking to do. If you want to make money, you will need traffic and that can only come with more content and more links.
AL
PS- I miss the beer blog too,
Thanks for the advice, Al. As usual, very helpful. I did notice a huge spike in traffic during the World Cup especially when I was guest writing for BigSoccer.com and WorldCupBlog.org.
My AWSTATS are below
Month Unique Number of visits Pages Hits Bandwidth
Jan 2010 488 1012 5688 17906 226.99 MB
Feb 2010 840 1396 4730 25646 306.51 MB
Mar 2010 888 1565 5300 24768 293.80 MB
Apr 2010 800 1666 4978 51524 660.88 MB
May 2010 13869 27826 46618 122284 2.07 GB
Jun 2010 13723 24680 43088 125237 1.47 GB
Jul 2010 811 1449 2986 11101 147.64 MB
Aug 2010 12 13 17 96 1.05 MB
Total 31431 59607 113405 414562 5.14 GB
Bear in mind, I took the whole month of July off and I resigned from the two websites as a guest poster to basically give myself a break, and also to see what residual traffic I would get without any new content.
Not sure what’s in the future. I’d like to make money out of this at sometime in the future but work is work and I have bills to pay.
Fixed the Facebook issue and I agree that Facebook has great potential if used correctly.
PS Middle son is being deployed to Afghanistan . Ouch……
Chris´s last blog ..Maybe today England turned the corner
lot on your plate man, a lot! will keep him in my thoughts and prayers for sure… they grow up so freeking fast.
as far as stats, you should install Google analytics. it is free and gives you lots of info outside of just hits and pageviews.
once you collect Google analytics stats for about 3 or 4 months you will see patterns develop and can put work into the positives to make them more positive, follow?
AL
Gotcha. I must have set up my analytics account wrong because I don’t get anything from it other than a couple of page view stats. I’ll have to revist that. Thanks.
Chris´s last blog ..Maybe today England turned the corner
This post couldn’t have come at a better time for me personally. Thanks, Allyn.
Allyn,
First off, WOW.
It’s great to see an IM that isn’t throwing up their arms, yelling about how “it’s not fair” that Google is doing this. It’s such a no-brainer and I cringe whenever someone talks about “how we have to beat Google”.
You’re absolutely spot on about websites with authority and value.
The people that complain are ones which threw up these dry, vapid websites which have no true value and seem to be shocked when Google doesn’t find it as valuable as they’d like it to be.
I think your approach is not only great in a way that it will benefit you but I have to give you a nod in the way that you’re not just adding chatter to the web – you’re building authority!
Murlu´s last blog ..Creating A Cult Following Behind Your Brand
Murlu, glad you “get it” too man.
Those “dry, vapid websites” served me well for a few years and taught me a few things. I always kept a balance though and that is why I am not dead in the water right now. Changing with the tides is a part of any business and I’d rather be steering my own ship through those tides anyway.
AL
Great post. You have a way of interpreting things and explaining them that is simply masterfull. The mist has now cleared and I can see the path forward. Thanks for that.
Tim Traffic´s last blog ..Another 2000 System Comes Out Of Its Lair To Tempt You
well there you go Tim! you are my new best friend lol
Authority and credibility are funny things man. I know of a cardiologist…100+ pounds overweight and smokes.
Go figure.
Dennis Edell | Direct Sales Marketing´s last blog ..2 Immediate Feedbacks Needed PLEASE!
Exactly! thanks for proving my point Dennis, always appreciated.
AL
No comment love for Urban Cowboy? I’m dis-heartened…. e-mail me at kent@sissyandbud4evah.com.
(good stuff man).
Kent F´s last blog ..Top 10 Questions to Ask the Short Sale Listing Agent Before Making an Offer
Sissy is so sexy with that sweating neck and greasy hair under that cowboy hat while she rides that mechanical bull… be still my heart, I ned Budweiser in a can. lol
No more thin sites!!?? …eff it, I quit…jk. The thing I liked most about marketing with thin sites was the fact that I didnt have to update and keep thinking about new content about the same dumb topic….I have a 6 month attention span in the real world, which translates to about 2 weeks online-make a good site for two weeks with all the links & other shit and im done…NEXT!
4 to 5 big sites? …the only thing I could really talk about all day long is internet marketing…hmmmm
Well, im goin back to school here for a degree in web and digital media – maybe a blog about what im learning/IM?
Good idea Eric, you could blog about your teachers not knowing anything maybe? how fun that could be?
LOL, yeah i’m guessing my “intro to the world wide web” and “creating websites” classes will be hilarious…
I’m actually excited to learn everything about HTML, and creating flash graphics n crap like that – I’ll be freelance designing while I’m in school.
+1 for authority . I realized authority sites were the way to go when my mini sites plummeted and my authority sites held up well. Lately, I have been working on the one I have the most passion about. Why? Im a senior in college, and I need to have a backup plan. Either way, the beautiful thing about authority sites, once you have authority you don’t have to do that much linking to target new words.
Alex´s last blog ..Magic Formula Stocks On The Move 7-31-2010
Alex– you go man, knock it outta the park while you are young!!
Excellent point there at the end… authority means you are auto-authority on new posts. Good shiz man!
AL
Allyn? You alive man? OK I haven’t been exactly prolific myself – but really man! I mean with you not posting I had to get my A into G and do some F*ing work darn!
Its weird with the focussed site thing – maybe its me – maybe my sites aren’t that focussed – but pretty much my sites have held their own my hubpages are doing better and better. I’ve just hired some writers so my backlink production just went thru the roof – so we shall see if they stay that way – even the new ones.
In fact I am all over page one for an EMD (3 word) I started in April and has 4 (four!) backlinks – probably won’t stay there at the moment – but WTF!
Lis Sowerbutts´s last blog ..Free On-Page SEO Tutorial – Using Your Keywords In Your Site
I’d have to say that you are the luckiest lady I know!
I at first thought my sites would “bounce” back after the update, but they didn’t. After much comparison across my network, however, I have figured out the 3 or 4 elements that got me nailed.
It really is interesting to look at my stats both before and after the update… it is night and day in a lot of cases.
I have been working a lot too.. on the client side. Client work is pretty boring really, but pays off… you should do more of it too eh?
I dunno – I’m not convinced on client work – they think I am a bloody designer – and I am so NOT! OTOH the ranking is real easy – which makes me look cool! Unfortunately I don’t have the balls to charge what I am probably worth either LMFAO!
Lis Sowerbutts´s last blog ..Free On-Page SEO Tutorial – Using Your Keywords In Your Site
Clients can be your biggest headache too, but it is pretty easy money. I think you’d be good at it really.
AL
Allyn,
Great Post. Basically what I have been saying for the past year or so….
….and that is basically all I have to say about that….:)
good to see you kicking it still…
Leo Dimilo´s last blog ..It’s a Numbers Game…Putting Making Money Online into a Realistic Perspective
Hey Leo- I am honored you said it!
funny how we all have to learn things on our own sometimes.
This is a long article, yet full of new ideas for me. I really learn a lot from this article especially about the May Day update. Blogging is a fun thing to do. However, i still wish to monetize my blog. But, i still not do very well in making money. I wish that i can learn from you Allyn. Thanks!
Kok Siong @ Cancer Research´s last blog ..Sunday Drama Series- Mom of a Child with Down Syndrome Part 3
Well June and July have been my biggest months to date and strangely that coincided with May Day as Webmaster World called it and me deciding to concentrate on my main site and pretty much drop the little niche sites…..
I’m stuck now as I need a more solid plan for getting authoritative backlinks. I am no longer doing link profile packs or 100’s of article directory submissions or all that stuff but concentrating on socialising and linking with other great bloggers.
Anyway I could talk about this for hours….. But better stop
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Thanks for a great post….. The singing at the end of the vid nearly made me spit my green tea (I know that sounds a bit posh but I don’t like the regular stuff) all over the laptop. You might well be certifiable!!!
Forest´s last blog ..A Sunday Yakezie Post Roundup
Hey Forest– been a long time man, you still over in the land of the Pyramids?
I am also glad I made you spit that tea, always a pleasure!
AL
Yep still in the desert…. Had a brief break to Sweden to get away from the heat and turns out they were having a heatwave!!! Will have to try Siberia next time.
Ha ha, i’ll make sure to watch your vids without liquid to hand next time!
Forest´s last blog ..Back to Insanity- Day 1- Week 1- Round 2 Fit Test Results and Video
It’s about time homey, your fan base has been waiting. Always good stuff. A couple of things…when the doorbell sounded in the video, I got up and went to my door. Yea, I felt kinda goofy for doing that. #2, the end of the video was unexpected and funny, your trademark.
Steve Sherron´s last blog ..My MacBook Died And Why You Should Never Deal With People Who Have New Age Names
maybe I was secretly “ding-dong-ditching” you from afar?
Glad you got the end of the vid… I got’s to love me some Urban Cowboy.
Well done Allyn! You have been missed even though I try to keep up with you on Facebook when I am on.
This is exactly what I have been doing for the past few months. I let many of my sites go and have just been focusing on building big sites both wordpress sites and static sites. I find it more rewarding to be building bigger established sites than thinner affiliate sites.
As you can tell by my last post on my MMO blog I haven’t even touched that in months.
I am really glad you are back! The beer drinking, sensitive Allyn Hane.
Denise ´s last blog ..Blogger Illustrated- Internet Marketing Defined
Hey Denise– yeah ya know, the big sites are fun and rewarding too and I like that. It is good to be loved, LOL
And you can leave the links to this site on the front page of your MMO blog for as long as you like ROFL!
AL
Funny that you told us to “grab a cold one” before reading it because I was already drinking a cold one (bud light) when I started reading it!
Can’t believe I missed this one for a couple days considering I was pushing you on Facebook to post it the other day. Amazing post as always! And I completely agree with you. We had the same mindset and similar ways of doing business online, but I am also starting to open up to the “social” aspect of it all. And yes being an authority is very important!
Btw, nice ending to the vid. LOL!
Missed ya. Let’s not go that long between posts again please.
Trent Brownrigg´s last blog ..Internet Marketing Business Website for Sale
yeah man, the social side really is important these days, especially as Twitter becomes more appealing to regular people.
I do plan to pump out posts more regularly over the next few months too.
thanks Trent,
AL
Allyn:
I was just researching some niches to start building some micro-niche sites. I might need to rethink my strategy.
Thanks for the info and the Matt Cutts video.
- Rick
Rick Byrd´s last blog ..Twitter Has A New Feature
In a way I am glad this happened. Creating tiny useless sites sucks and it is much more satisfying, cheaper and pain free to build an authority site that you are passionate about.
Andy´s last blog ..Getting A Site Ranked Fast
Ahhh and he posts. I guess i need to get back on twitter just to make sure you’re still kickin.
I have a mix of small sites and a few big ones. I never thought much to the social aspect for my big site but now i’m thinking I should give it a try. It actually could turn into something great. I guess its another unknown i’ve yet to try and put it on the backburner lol, figuring out how to go about it makes my head spin like Linda Blair in the exorcist.
I’m really starting to understand the importance of testing things on your own. Every site is different. The basics are the same but at the end of the day what needs to be done in regards of linking, posting and testing is different for each site. Its funny because you mentioned having some “test” sites and i thought, wtf brilliant, why do I not have one or two of those? It makes sense. You know, I get this business. I get what needs to be done but sometimes we need to hear something for a light bulb to come on. There’s a lot to digest.
btw cracking up about the tattooed overweight meth magazine seller. hi-larious. I did have a beer while watching this but it was um…Rolling Rock lol. Only thing I had in the house.
yeah, and you thought I was dead and gone when I didn’t respond to your email a couple weeks ago didn’t ya? Sorry about that, I am a bad friend.
But it is a good idea to test test test. My goal is to have a long term income from IM and that means that I have to invest in testing, just like any other biz.
Love the Linda Blair comment… but LIsa, are you an Urban Cowboy fan too?
AL
Why yes…yes i did! Shame on you for being all…business and shizzle. I mean seriously, whats more important, money or replying to my email? answer=BOTH! ha.
I do little tests here and there on the sites I have but yeah having a few sites just for testing is just kind of a duh moment for me lol. No Guts, No Glory! It’s taken me a while to get over that hurdle.
Urban Cowboy…I may have watched it a time or three when it’s on TV.
“Now, you gotta learn something there are just certain things a girl cain’t do.”
“Name one. ”
“I can name several, pissin’ on the side of a wall, gettin laid while your pants are still on..”
lol
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Finally getting a chance to comment on the post and WOW, you get a lot of comments. And they aren’t bots like other brag about around these parts
Great post man with way more content then most the pretenders put up with their rehashed BS and giving nothing of value to the reader. If it takes you a month or 2 to get out a new quality post I don’t care cause it’s better then the worthless fluff of the people who keep a schedule.
You also helped me feel better about my super long post style, while trying to correct it I now don’t feel like the only one doing it. But when you got a ton to say it’s hard to stop.
Richard´s last blog ..A great Social Media Strategy generator
Hey Rich,
A total honor to have you here from #nwindiana .
What is cool about this site are the commentors. I have some who are friends, others admirers, but still others who are critics and former critics and all of them are super bad-ass cool folks. I have always said that what we have here and over at Make Money Beginners (my buddy Grizz) are true examples of what social media should be. Too bad the elitists just don’t get it.
as far as the long content, I always figured that I gotta get the info out and in many cases, people come back 3 or 4 times to absorb it all,,, and I am cool with that since I don’t really count on this site to make me money… my bandwidth is all free love up in here!
Now to any and all of you who are subscribed to this post and are reading this reply, you need to realize that Richard is the biggest Tomfool on all of nw indiana and we love him for that. He and I recently had a 14- character discussion about Brokeback Mountain and the Crying Game. His comment here means that @davewoodson will finally respect me and @natfinn will begin a long man-crush on me because I have gray hair and a big mouth.
AL
I feel like a douche for not watching this sooner, it had all the things that you and I talked about at Crown Brewery. You gotta know your past to know your future. I heard that if you don’t know history you are doomed to repeat it.
I am only an expert because someone else called me that
The Dave
Coach Lee is your bee-otch
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Dave, thanks for checking in man! It’s been a long journey but man a great education at the same time!
For the rest of the readers here, Dave is one of the leaders of the #NWIndiana Twitter crew. He’s a go to guy in our area and knows SEO, marketing AND networking through social media. https://twitter.com/davewoodson
Sounds like an overdue *guest post *cough.
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You give me more credit then I deserve but I will take it. Pretty sure I have commented before on here.
If Dave didn’t respect you before he’s a tard, and you will have to pack on a bit more weight before Nate will be into you as he like’s them over 265 lbs. Luckily I’m just under that.
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you are a nut Richard, that is why I like ya.
and Dave and I get along well. we have shared some really good SEO info over beers. good times.
you will be at the Crown Brewing Tweetup right?
Good to hear from you Al. I pretty much stopped doing the blogging thing when my sites went down in May, and noticed that others just quit posting for a while. On top of that, Google put a spanking on lots of sites.
My authority sites are now back up to where they were before (on page one # 2 & 4), and I’m actually selling affiliate ads now. Google knows I’m king. Like Griz, I’ve run out of ideas, so I guess I need to regurgitate the old posts to refresh.
Doesn’t matter, I’ve always been honest, and Google likes me.
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