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What is my niche site doing wrong ?

by samuelcooke77
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Hi there, i would lke to thank you in advance for any advice given.

Ok so i setup my first ever niche site and it was targeted towards aggressive rollerblading, this site is not getting much traffic at all, can anyone tell me what i can improve/change on the site to increase revenue ?

The website is in my signature.

Thanks, Sam Cooke
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  • Profile picture of the author Justin Spencer
    Originally Posted by samuelcooke77 View Post

    Hi there, i would lke to thank you in advance for any advice given.

    Ok so i setup my first ever niche site and it was targeted towards aggressive rollerblading, this site is not getting much traffic at all, can anyone tell me what i can improve/change on the site to increase revenue ?

    The website is in my signature.

    Thanks, Sam Cooke
    Sam,

    Your traffic flow = your cash flow.

    Start by being unique. Develop a hook on your site.

    a hook = compelling reason to read content on the site.

    Then create compelling content, and offer different tools, tips and strategies in regards to aggressive roller blading.

    Do it through multiple media types. I would recommend posting video demos on youtube and imbedding them on your site.

    That will get you fast traffic. Remember, the better the result you get for your visitors, the more income you will earn.

    Swerve. Like the niche by the way. Peaked my curiosity.

    Justin
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    • Profile picture of the author matthewthomas
      Originally Posted by JustinSpence View Post

      Sam,

      Your traffic flow = your cash flow.

      Start by being unique. Develop a hook on your site.

      a hook = compelling reason to read content on the site.

      Then create compelling content, and offer different tools, tips and strategies in regards to aggressive roller blading.

      Do it through multiple media types. I would recommend posting video demos on youtube and imbedding them on your site.

      That will get you fast traffic. Remember, the better the result you get for your visitors, the more income you will earn.

      Swerve. Like the niche by the way. Peaked my curiosity.

      Justin
      Just to add onto Justin's comment here. The best way to think about internet marketing is like a brick and mortar business. I live in a small town in southern Canada and there is this brand new Mexican food place that has been set up about 5 minutes away from me but they have 2 major things going against them.
      1.

      They are in the back corner of a strip mall that faces AWAY from the road. No one can see them and no one knows that they are there. They are right next to a bank and a gym so they won't have very much clients going there for food. The only reason I know that it is there is because I go to that gym.
      2.

      They have NO ADVERTISING. They are right next to a very busy road that goes right through town and they have access to, on an average day, about 10000-15000 cars as possible cliental. But yet they have NO SIGN or anything up saying that HEY WE ARE NEW AND WE ARE HERE.


      The only thing that truly matters in any business is, as my father always said, EYE BALLS. If people see you then they will come, if they don't then they aren't going to try and find you.


      Online is Probably the best place to have a business right now because you have 10's of thousands of FREE advertising mediums. It doesn't cost anyone anything to set up lenses on squidoo or to make a stumble upon account and post your pages link via comments to 500 sites.


      This accomplishes 2 things. If shows Google that you are truly serious about getting your page linked up and into the world by providing back links and for #2 you are increasing the amount of places on the Web that people can see you and get interested in your site and Ultimately become your customer.
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  • Profile picture of the author Auggie Tsai
    Just taking a stab in the dark since there isn't much information but make sure you're promoting your site at forums, blogs, etc.
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  • Profile picture of the author havplenty
    Sam I presume you are looking to make money with adsense and through donations, right? In that case you need a few more banners on there IMO.

    Second, you seem to be posting your content on individual pages rather than categories. Why not change the layout of the site, give it a more structured look and feel. Instead of having several tricks on one page, try making each trick into post. This is more content, spread out over a larger area of the site and more breadcrumbs for Google and others to follow.

    Third, I know nothing about rollerblading but I think videos will do a better job of teaching people how its done. Right now you have a written set of instructions which a potential rollerblader would have to read, assimilate and then go out in their front yard and try. Each post should have the video as a lead with written instructions underneath.

    Can't think of anything else but here's a site which uses video very well: Aggressive Skating Trick Tips by Aggressivemall

    I notice too that the competition doesn't look all that clued up, so with some SEO grunt work you should be able to dominate (you are a Warrior after all).

    Good luck mate
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  • Profile picture of the author Randall Magwood
    Does the niche exist for it? Did you do your homework?
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    • Profile picture of the author Sleika
      checked out your site, fairly new myself so take this with a grain of a salt, the seasoned warriors can better address the traffic side of things

      when i look at your site im not sure where you trying to monetize it, if im there to learn about rollerblading tricks why i am inclined to click on a banner for language professors or the why google ad works banner - could the ads be more targeted to your niche ?

      on a positive note, if i was into rollerblading tricks and checked out all the videos, the paypal dontate would be an option for me
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  • Profile picture of the author ours
    Your site looks good but the revenue source aspect is not prominent. The Google absence placement is not proper also the Donate now (You need to explain more better way). So, atleast make sure those so that people click on your ads and you generate revenue.
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