Used Bicycle Guide: A Reader Testimonial
Every once in a while I get a letter from a reader that really makes my day and gives me some much-needed justification for all the effort I put into this blog. Here’s an unsolicited testimonial I received yesterday, quite unexpectedly, from someone who’s just getting into the AdSense game with a site about buying and fixing used bicycles:
Eric,
I have been a regular reader of your website for more than a year. I purchased and read both of your AdSense related books. The information from the website and books has been very helpful.
Recently, I took the plunge and developed a website — UsedBicycleGuide.com. I followed your advice of developing a site with good content on a topic where I had some knowledge. I did not try to create a site focusing on the highest paying keywords, but rather focused on something I would enjoy developing. I used the hosting service that you suggested; ResellerZoom; and a template that I believe that I got from a link on your site.
Even though the site has only been live since last night, the results are very encouraging. I have already received over 1100 hits and have made a few dollars in AdSense revenue. I have received several e-mails from readers that have given me ideas for additional content.
I think that the site has a tremendous amount of potential. I will focus on improving the website, adding content, building traffic and will look at some of the affliate programs you have suggested (Amazon has a large amount of bicycle related accessories). Needless to say, I will be using many of the techniques that I have learned from you.
I recall that you had an offer to list websites developed by your readers on your website. I would certainly appreciate a link and I would be glad to put one on my website for you.
Thank you very much and I will continue to update you on my progress.
Michael
Thank you, Michael, for those kind words, and of course I’m happy to provide you with a link or two back to your site. You’re off to a great start with your site, and here is some free advice on how to make it even better:
- Watch your spelling and your grammar, I came across several mistakes.
- Add an “about” page describing who you are and what you have to offer. You might also want to include a way for visitors to contact you, perhaps through a contact form of some kind. A privacy policy is usually a good idea, too.
- When you get more content on the site you may want to start grouping articles by topic to make the navigation simpler.
- Try a horizontal link unit in the header area.
- You mention Amazon, but don’t forget eBay — at some point in the future your site would probably benefit from eBay listings using a product like Build A Niche Store.
The key here is to keep at it and to slowly add content and get traffic to your site. And to have fun doing it!
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Eric Giguere is the author of Uncommon AdSense and the award-nominated (that just means it lost!) blog Make Easy Money with Google and AdSense.
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One Response to “Used Bicycle Guide: A Reader Testimonial”
Hi…
WOW. 1 night -> 1100 visitors! That’s not bad going. I hope your reader cares to share how he managed that… I could definitely learn from that.