I am making $100+ per day now after penguin with 5 websites

[treasurehunt369]

Hello,

I use to read through posts here and DP all the day and gained some knowledge. After many ups and downs, I have started making some good income now. I would like to share my story here, hope it helps at least one person here.

I have started with 5 blogs (all at a time) and this is how I started a year back-

• Did keyword research with market samurai - found some good keywords and purchased the domains and designed the sites with wordpress using elegant themes.
  
• Plugins I used - all in one seo and seopressor for seo and some other wordpress essential plugins for better performance etc
  
• I made 5 posts on each site (outsourced my content creation work). All posts are scheduled to post within 3 days. Content is around 800 words to 1200 words per each article. I did basic onpage with 1 main keyword per post and 2 other related keywords.
  
• I then indexed the sites by posting on my facebook and twitter accounts.
  
• Started building links 10-20 per day. I occasionally used fiverr services like senuke blast, blog posts, etc like 2-3 times a month. Most of the fiverr services are crap. After some investigation, I started carefully reading reviews before ordering gigs. Now I am using 10 gigs on a regular basis for all my sites.
  
• I post daily 1 article per blog (do keyword research, order content and post it)
  
• I have around 1k-1.5k list of subscribers for each blog, they will get 1 autogenerated email every day with post feed.
  
• I will create 2-3 videos per month per blog (with some tips, etc) and post them to youtube etc and will share those links on my social media accounts.
  
• I mainly focus on getting social media traffic rather than search engines. I do concentrate on my rankings though but as said I am more focused on social media.
  
• I am ranking for many keywords and getting good social media traffic as well. Around 3-5k per blog.
  
• I have monetized my blogs with affiliate products, infolinks and CPA. I write reviews for the products I am promoting and lock download links to the reports that I give away on my blogs with CPA content locker. I have email subscribers and I send them post feed only at the moment.

What I learned is, we need to be focused and try one method at a time. Proper planning is essential and success depends hugely on this. Layout a strategy/plan before we start and follow it strictly. Learn from experience and never commit the same mistake.
Commit new mistakes

Though I do not want to show my sites, niches etc, I would like to layout my SEO monthly strategy. I think many bloggers are using similar strategies.

• Create 10 web2.0 per post (manual) (self or outsource)
  
• Article Submission to over 1000+ sites (each article has 2 links to 2 posts) (fiverr works good for 5USD)
  
• 3k-5k wiki backlinks per blog (once in a month with links to my posts (url spin) (again fiverr or use a bot)
  
• Blog posts (3 times a month) (Do not use drip feed blog posts for 1000's of blogs. It may hurt your rankings. Carefully search and find bloggers who are willing to post your articles. Search forums or fiverr for blog posts. I choose to post on 20 blogs per month each from different bloggers on fiverr to avoid any footprints. You will also get backlinks from many domains this way with no footprints)
  
• I do video marketing as well. I will create simple videos of my posts and post them to youtube.
  
• I will bookmark all my post pages, web2.0 posts, etc after a week of their posting.
  
• Build forum profile links and blog comments to tier 1 links.

So far even after panda and penguin updates, i am getting consistent flow of traffic.

I hope my post helped you

Regards

[MassivePassive]

Congrats on the success. When did you start building these sites?

[treasurehunt369]

Thank you.
It took me more than a year to reach this stage with websites

[nik0]

Quiet spammy linkbuilding techniques you got there but it works for you so, lets hope it keeps working and you survived the Penguin so bravo for you lol

[JSProjects]

Congrats. I'd be slightly concerned about the Fiverr gigs though. Automated blasts are good for temporary gains, but it can also cause a site to completely drop off after some time. (Depending on the backlinks.)

[DeskCoder]

Originally Posted by nik0

Quiet spammy linkbuilding techniques you got there but it works for you so, lets hope it keeps working and you survived the Penguin so bravo for you lol

I was thinking the same thing ... but like you said, if it works ...

[nik0]

Originally Posted by DeskCoder

I was thinking the same thing ... but like you said, if it works ...

I wouldn't take it for granted though or copy the style if I were you, I know plenty of people who DID lose rankings after blasting 5k wiki's. I think his legit links help him survive.

What I also found a little bit funny is that he is quiet picky about the blogs he posts too as he doesn't want his links on poor blogs, but then the 5k wiki's LOL, I was really like wtf

[TheProgrammer]

Congrats on getting success and i like your SEO monthly strategy plan.

[bnetwork]

Numbers don't really add up, but whatever man.

This is the only good advice:

Originally Posted by treasurehunt369

What I learned is, we need to be focused and try one method at a time.

[Mosa]

I don't suppose these fiverr gigs will be shared will they? I'm always up for testing something new

[tylerherman]

I don't want to be a dick but you're only making $100 a day from all that work?

5 posts per day and 10-15 videos per month seems like a pretty crazy amount of time and resouces. If you outsource that work you can't be making much. If you do it yourself it would take all day, in which case a day job might be a better option.

I don't know what your traffic looks like or the niches but maybe look into increasing the amount you make per visitor. I'd drop Infolinks. The pennies you make isn't worth bouncing that traffic to another site. Maybe focus on building that email list and providing offers there. Seems the main area you aren't hitting yet and the most lucrative on.e

[Mosa]

Originally Posted by tylerherman

I don't want to be a dick but you're only making $100 a day from all that work?

5 posts per day and 10-15 videos per month seems like a pretty crazy amount of time and resouces. If you outsource that work you can't be making much. If you do it yourself it would take all day, in which case a day job might be a better option.

I don't know what your traffic looks like or the niches but maybe look into increasing the amount you make per visitor. I'd drop Infolinks. The pennies you make isn't worth bouncing that traffic to another site. Maybe focus on building that email list and providing offers there. Seems the main area you aren't hitting yet and the most lucrative on.e

Hmmm... I could probably outsource all of that for $30/day easy - and only spend about 20 minutes per day making sure it went smoothly. And then I'd be netting $70 per day. The initial start up might cost me about $60-80 and 1 full day of work.

- After about 4 months I would have made $70 x 120days = $8400.
- Then I might sell it for $100/day x 30days x 10 times its monthly value = $30,000
- Which brings my final earnings to $38,400
- All that for about (20min x 120 days / 60min/hr) + initial 8 hours of work = 48 hours of work... not too shabby.

So $38,400/48hr = $800/hr ..... I'm happy doing that.

[treasurehunt369]

Originally Posted by nik0

Quiet spammy linkbuilding techniques you got there but it works for you so, lets hope it keeps working and you survived the Penguin so bravo for you lol

My tier 1 links don't look spammy. I work smart

Originally Posted by JSProjects

Congrats. I'd be slightly concerned about the Fiverr gigs though. Automated blasts are good for temporary gains, but it can also cause a site to completely drop off after some time. (Depending on the backlinks.)

Yes, fiverr gigs are crap actually but there are legitimate sellers too who provide quality over quantity. I always check the feedback before I order. I have faced problems for sure but I learned from every lesson.

Originally Posted by nik0

I wouldn't take it for granted though or copy the style if I were you, I know plenty of people who DID lose rankings after blasting 5k wiki's. I think his legit links help him survive.

What I also found a little bit funny is that he is quiet picky about the blogs he posts too as he doesn't want his links on poor blogs, but then the 5k wiki's LOL, I was really like wtf

I said 5k per month per blog but yes I did not say that I drip feed them which I do. Also, the spam links are for tier 1 and not directly to my sites. I chose carefully for blog posts or any direct linking to my sites and not for tier 2 links since the sites which link to be sites are all old and authority sites.

Originally Posted by TheProgrammer

Congrats on getting success and i like your SEO monthly strategy plan.

thank you very much

Originally Posted by bnetwork

Numbers don't really add up, but whatever man.

This is the only good advice:

your welcome, why do you doubt the numbers. Anyways I cannot reveal much.

Originally Posted by Mosa

I don't suppose these fiverr gigs will be shared will they? I'm always up for testing something new

Yes, except my niches, sites etc I can tell any stuff that you would like to know. Can I pm you with fiverr gig urls, currently i have filtered around 10 top sellers on fiverr.

Originally Posted by tylerherman

I don't want to be a dick but you're only making $100 a day from all that work?

5 posts per day and 10-15 videos per month seems like a pretty crazy amount of time and resouces. If you outsource that work you can't be making much. If you do it yourself it would take all day, in which case a day job might be a better option.

I don't know what your traffic looks like or the niches but maybe look into increasing the amount you make per visitor. I'd drop Infolinks. The pennies you make isn't worth bouncing that traffic to another site. Maybe focus on building that email list and providing offers there. Seems the main area you aren't hitting yet and the most lucrative on.e

I am sorry for not being clear, I mentioned that I am earning around 100USD per day with my sites excluding my costs. Only important thing is planning. Infolinks is not a great earner but affiliate commissions are great earners and they are also my major source of income. Also cpa is no less as well.

Originally Posted by Mosa

Hmmm... I could probably outsource all of that for $30/day easy - and only spend about 20 minutes per day making sure it went smoothly. And then I'd be netting $70 per day. The initial start up might cost me about $60-80 and 1 full day of work.

- After about 4 months I would have made $70 x 120days = $8400.
- Then I might sell it for $100/day x 30days x 10 times its monthly value = $30,000
- Which brings my final earnings to $38,400
- All that for about (20min x 120 days / 60min/hr) + initial 8 hours of work = 48 hours of work... not too shabby.

So $38,400/48hr = $800/hr ..... I'm happy doing that.

nice calculations! but my budget is more than this.

[SeanWalker]

I can't PM yet, but, can you PM them to me as well please? If not, do you have skype or any other chat program that i can contact you on? Thanks again man!

[nik0]

Originally Posted by tylerherman

I don't want to be a dick but you're only making $100 a day from all that work?

5 posts per day and 10-15 videos per month seems like a pretty crazy amount of time and resouces. If you outsource that work you can't be making much. If you do it yourself it would take all day, in which case a day job might be a better option.

I don't know what your traffic looks like or the niches but maybe look into increasing the amount you make per visitor. I'd drop Infolinks. The pennies you make isn't worth bouncing that traffic to another site. Maybe focus on building that email list and providing offers there. Seems the main area you aren't hitting yet and the most lucrative on.e

Dude, he makes $100/day, that is $3000/month, most (uneducated) day jobs pay worse. I think he's doing pretty fine with that amount.

[smodha]

Inneresting post!

My strategy isn't as comprehensive as this but hey it's making you £3000 a month so hats off to you!

What impressed me is that you do this with only 5 sites. That's pretty impressive. I know some guys who make the same but with 20-50 sites.

[moneymoguls]

Good for you!!! Your system seems to be working right now. However, if Google looks into your links and discovers they are "unnatural"....you will lose everything that took you a year to build. Yikes!!!!!

[nik0]

Originally Posted by smodha

Inneresting post!

My strategy isn't as comprehensive as this but hey it's making you £3000 a month so hats off to you!

What impressed me is that you do this with only 5 sites. That's pretty impressive. I know some guys who make the same but with 20-50 sites.

I even know guys who make the same with almost 1000 sites obvious they flip their winners each time so in fact that included they make like 20k, but their adsense income is always around 3k

[Alex The Lion]

Originally Posted by treasurehunt369

Yes, except my niches, sites etc I can tell any stuff that you would like to know. Can I pm you with fiverr gig urls, currently i have filtered around 10 top sellers on fiverr.

Can you PM me these fiverr gigs as well please? =)

[Tarsha]

Quick question OP, what elegant themes are using for this sites? I have a membership with them but am struggling to find one to work well for adsense. Obviously I am overthinking it.

[tylerherman]

Thanks OP for clarifying that. I was wondering how you were managing to clear any money with such a demanding content schedule.

If you don't mind my asking, where were you able to find your writers and about what are you paying them. Did you pickup regular bloggers from other places or use a service. One post a day the writer would probably be an expert or should be after writing all that.

Originally Posted by Mosa

Hmmm... I could probably outsource all of that for $30/day easy - and only spend about 20 minutes per day making sure it went smoothly. And then I'd be netting $70 per day. The initial start up might cost me about $60-80 and 1 full day of work.

- After about 4 months I would have made $70 x 120days = $8400.
- Then I might sell it for $100/day x 30days x 10 times its monthly value = $30,000
- Which brings my final earnings to $38,400
- All that for about (20min x 120 days / 60min/hr) + initial 8 hours of work = 48 hours of work... not too shabby.

So $38,400/48hr = $800/hr ..... I'm happy doing that.

I wouldn't quit my job for that but if you say 20 minutes a day you could add 10 more site and start to make some good cash. Although the just do it once and then ramp it up scenario never seems to work out that way.

I'd be curious to see what those 5 sites would be like for only $30 a day.

Personally, I've never seen a $5 article worth reading and for $30 to cover 5 articles, plus all the SEO work, videos, finding photos etc I couldn't see the quality level being very high.

To build a site with such cheap labor, not saying it can't be done but it would be really challenging to make it with any kind of quality. Not saying you can't do it or aren't doing it. Just I don't see any way I could make the quality of site I'm used to making for a long term business with that.

Maybe I'm doing it wrong or looking in the wrong places but I've never been able to find writers who are competent enough to write for low prices. If you are building such large sites you'd also need those writers to do large amounts of research as well. More time, more money.

Of course if you don't care about quality and are just building a large MFAs essentially, I guess it doesn't matter what the content looks like. Although then I don't know how you could really build an email list with garbage content.

I guess without knowing the costs of maintaining the sites and the revenue they are generating it is all speculation.

[todawg_not]

Well done treasurehunt369

[Jabapo]

Good job bro...Im thinking that hopefully could happen to me also.

Congrats anyway.

[markwilson4074]

Congrats on your success.

Penguin update has ruined many business which used to depend on google first page rankings (SERPs). But "if there is a will there is way".

Keep this thread alive for more info.
Thanks.

[treasurehunt369]

Originally Posted by Tarsha

Quick question OP, what elegant themes are using for this sites? I have a membership with them but am struggling to find one to work well for adsense. Obviously I am overthinking it.

First of all do not use themes designed specifically for adsense, I think it only hurts. Its my personal opinion, there may be some people who are doing well with them. I select themes based on my site category and I want to have a simple and decent look always. I don't over monetize my sites, provide valuable and interested content.

Originally Posted by tylerherman

Thanks OP for clarifying that. I was wondering how you were managing to clear any money with such a demanding content schedule.

If you don't mind my asking, where were you able to find your writers and about what are you paying them. Did you pickup regular bloggers from other places or use a service. One post a day the writer would probably be an expert or should be after writing all that.



I wouldn't quit my job for that but if you say 20 minutes a day you could add 10 more site and start to make some good cash. Although the just do it once and then ramp it up scenario never seems to work out that way.

I'd be curious to see what those 5 sites would be like for only $30 a day.

Personally, I've never seen a $5 article worth reading and for $30 to cover 5 articles, plus all the SEO work, videos, finding photos etc I couldn't see the quality level being very high.

To build a site with such cheap labor, not saying it can't be done but it would be really challenging to make it with any kind of quality. Not saying you can't do it or aren't doing it. Just I don't see any way I could make the quality of site I'm used to making for a long term business with that.

Maybe I'm doing it wrong or looking in the wrong places but I've never been able to find writers who are competent enough to write for low prices. If you are building such large sites you'd also need those writers to do large amounts of research as well. More time, more money.

Of course if you don't care about quality and are just building a large MFAs essentially, I guess it doesn't matter what the content looks like. Although then I don't know how you could really build an email list with garbage content.

I guess without knowing the costs of maintaining the sites and the revenue they are generating it is all speculation.

I learned that time management is one of the key to success in IM. I have clear cut plan and I implement it with proper timing. Since I am outsourcing most of my work, I only need to spend time on managing things. I worked on seo and designing previously and I have good idea on the work involved. I prefer multiple writers who are experts in particular field. I want content that creates interest to visitors.I don't like to have garbage on my sites.

Those calculations that you mentioned are not mine actually if you can check the posts here again. I spend more than what he or you mentioned in this thread. My earnings exclude the expenditure. I have good content and I review products. Affiliate commissions are my major source of income, if I depend on adsense then I may not earn much. To earn 100 a day with 5 sites from adsense, you really need to have tons of content and traffic.

Originally Posted by todawg_not

Well done treasurehunt369

thank you very much

Originally Posted by Jabapo

Good job bro...Im thinking that hopefully could happen to me also.

Congrats anyway.

Thank you and wish you best of luck. I wish you reach your goal soon.

Originally Posted by markwilson4074

Congrats on your success.

Penguin update has ruined many business which used to depend on google first page rankings (SERPs). But "if there is a will there is way".

Keep this thread alive for more info.
Thanks.

Thank you very much. Do not give up, I have seen lots of ups and downs and I think its quite common in IM.

[tylerherman]

Thanks for answering everyone questions. I have a few more...

Have you considered or tested building larger tier 1s? You mention doing 10 per post.

I understand if you don't want to say exact numbers but I'd be curious to know about how much money you started with. 5 quality articles per day would seem like it costs a good chunk.

Did you go in the red a few grand knowing you'd succeed in the long run or just spend money as it came in to start?

[treasurehunt369]

Originally Posted by tylerherman

Thanks for answering everyone questions. I have a few more...

Have you considered or tested building larger tier 1s? You mention doing 10 per post.

I understand if you don't want to say exact numbers but I'd be curious to know about how much money you started with. 5 quality articles per day would seem like it costs a good chunk.

Did you go in the red a few grand knowing you'd succeed in the long run or just spend money as it came in to start?

As the site grows, I am planning to do more tier 1 links. But my plan varies depending on the keyword and its competition. I did lot of freelancing stuff and earned good amount before starting my own websites. My writers are neither cheap nor expensive. I have taken risk while setting up sites but I am pretty confident since I am not new and I know what I am doing. More over there are my favourite forums to guide me and never hesitate to ask a doubt in the forums.

I have started with over 1k and worked pretty hard for the first 3 months. I have setup my own sites and did most of the work myself. I have spent money on getting some advertising, some tools etc. I work hard even now, I do my own keyword research and I always check each and everything that my VA's are producing. I monetize websites myself, I will constantly check for new and upcoming products. I spend 8-10hrs a day and I will continue until I reach my goals. By the way, I am young and I love 7 enjoy what I am doing!!!

[SeanWalker]

I can't PM yet, would you care to pm me the fiverr gigs?

Thanks!

[Sillysoft]

Congrats to the OP for your success with adsense!

[danb12]

5 websites, and $100?

You are making $20 per site per day.
Maybe you should aim for $100 per day per website.

[FreeMeal]

Do you outsource your 1st tier? I've been looking for a service like that for a while now.

[snakeyes37]

What kind of material do you use to search for new keywords? I can't seem to find any good ones that aren't already heavily over saturated.


Thanks
Nick

[tansks]

Wow, thanks for sharing. I am still far to hit 100/day.

[Scott Mathew]

I am having many sites in different themes real estate, Mortgage , finance, debt, insurance and others sites if you are interested in posts or home page links send pm to scott . mathew @ hotmail . com i have unique ip and quality sites in different theme that will help you to regain your website after penguin update to high ranking.

[daweelmac]

As based on experience, doing SEO using any automated tools only keeps my site at the page for just 2-3 mos. But congratz to you! It seems that your site are penguin resistant.

[treasurehunt369]

I am sorry for not updating the thread, was really busy.

Originally Posted by SeanWalker

I can't PM yet, would you care to pm me the fiverr gigs?

Thanks!

no problem, pm sent

Originally Posted by Sillysoft

Congrats to the OP for your success with adsense!

Thank you

Originally Posted by danb12

5 websites, and $100?

You are making $20 per site per day.
Maybe you should aim for $100 per day per website.

working on it

Originally Posted by FreeMeal

Do you outsource your 1st tier? I've been looking for a service like that for a while now.

I outsource everything, I have setup a team to work now. It makes my work more easy and I can manage things easily. It also reduces costs for me... working hard towards expansion

Originally Posted by snakeyes37

What kind of material do you use to search for new keywords? I can't seem to find any good ones that aren't already heavily over saturated.


Thanks
Nick

I don't believe in saturation firstly. If there are enough buyers, i will try to get in to the niche. I am not looking for get rich overnight, if the competition is heavy then it may take time to make money but surely I will get to where I want some day. But I do competition analysis and will try to find keywords with as much low competition as possible on the other hand I also try to rank for some competitive keywords

I always keep an eye on some authority sites in my niche to get new keyword ideas but I will not copy their keywords (It will be foolish to do so)

Originally Posted by tansks

Wow, thanks for sharing. I am still far to hit 100/day.

you are most welcome and wish you best of luck

Originally Posted by virtueinfo11

great planning for content posting, link building and social shearing activity...

congratulations

thank you very much

Originally Posted by Scott Mathew

I am having many sites in different themes real estate, Mortgage , finance, debt, insurance and others sites if you are interested in posts or home page links send pm to scott . mathew @ hotmail . com i have unique ip and quality sites in different theme that will help you to regain your website after penguin update to high ranking.

Thanks for the offer, will keep in mind

Originally Posted by daweelmac

As based on experience, doing SEO using any automated tools only keeps my site at the page for just 2-3 mos. But congratz to you! It seems that your site are penguin resistant.

I use tools and i suggest others to use them as well. The success really depends on how you are using them. If we have to do all things manually then why should we ever use a computer

The same thing is applicable to SEO and link building as well.

[jibondash]

I also create back link for my site. And got visitor. But after panda update, my visitor are going lower. I think its maybe for wrong seo technique.

[himanuzo]

Top ranking at Google is the key in making money online. So focus and scale up this method.

[fire3fly]

This is so awesome! thank you

[aaron86]

Thanks for sharing your post congratulations for your success

[jibondash]

Congrats for your achievement. I think you are too much industrious. I hope it will continue. Your success inspire us to go there and achieve this.

[treasurehunt369]

Originally Posted by jibondash

I also create back link for my site. And got visitor. But after panda update, my visitor are going lower. I think its maybe for wrong seo technique.

quality content, diversification in link building are the keys. If you have built too many low quality links and if you are using wordpress script then change the permalink structure ones and see if it helps. No guarantees just do a trial and see if it works. All the best

Originally Posted by himanuzo

Top ranking at Google is the key in making money online. So focus and scale up this method.

yes trying to scale up things at the moment

Originally Posted by fire3fly

This is so awesome! thank you

you are most welcome

Originally Posted by aaron86

Thanks for sharing your post congratulations for your success

thank you very much

Originally Posted by jibondash

Congrats for your achievement. I think you are too much industrious. I hope it will continue. Your success inspire us to go there and achieve this.

thank you very much.

[BombyDimpu]

Really it's a great experience .. Thanks

[treasurehunt369]

Originally Posted by BombyDimpu

Really it's a great experience .. Thanks

welcome mate... thanks for the words..

[Theeban]

Hey congrats man, good work time pays you, The lesson I learned from this post is, do NOT stick with one traffic generator like Google

Originally Posted by nik0

Quiet spammy linkbuilding techniques you got there but it works for you so, lets hope it keeps working and you survived the Penguin so bravo for you lol

I do agree with you Nic, Another proof that Google penguin/panda did not wash out black-hat SEO

[noobsaibot]

Originally Posted by Alex The Lion

Can you PM me these fiverr gigs as well please? =)

I want this too.

[tansks]

Can you please also PM these fiverr gigs to me? Thanks.

[d0de]

I cannot PM yet, if you could PM me the fiverr gigs I would be very grateful. Thanks for the thread, most interesting.

I am considering trying to outsource tier 1 web 2.0 creation. I create all the content / spins myself, but to be honest the busywork of creating all the profiles just fills me with dread :O

[Sushiman1111]

Can't PM yet either, would like to have the fiverr list as well.

Many thanks,

Alex.

[mykrock]

Hi

I cannot PM yet...can you also PM me the fiverr gigs?

Thanks very much

Mike