How to build an Authority Website ?

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Hey Warriors...

Please tell me, "How To Build an Authority Website"..

Like of About.com

Can we build it on Wordpress ?

What are the basic needs to build up this kind of Content Rich website ?

And on Avg."How much it cost" ?

If having any past experience with Authority Sites...pls share !!

Thanks in Advance

Ralf
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  • Profile picture of the author sam770
    You need to have A LOT of Quality content + a LOT of backlinks from RELEVANT sources.
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    • Profile picture of the author sanhal
      Yes, build it on Wordpress. Much easier to add regular good content.
      It will take a lot of work and time.

      Good advice in this pdf:

      http://www.seojunkies.com/data/artic...ority_site.pdf


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    • Profile picture of the author RobinInTexas
      1. Add a lot of original content with relevant information
      2. You can do anything with wordpress, better if you use it as a CMS instead of a blog
      3. Basic needs? see #1 above
      4. The cost would depend on how you value your time or unlimited if you pay others.
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      ...Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just set there.
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  • Profile picture of the author CsabaSzücs
    This is what you need:

    Markus Daniels - How To Build Authority Sites Workshop

    I purchased it so I know that it is a valuable "course". If you are really into building authority site(s) than you need this. Period.

    Of course, it's up to you. I will follow the steps, which are inside the member area anyway.
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  • Profile picture of the author wolfmmiii
    It's actually fairly easy work. Just lots of it. Start your site by targeting long tail terms that are easy to rank for. Don't worry too much about search volume. A few hundred searches per month per term is fine.

    Build your site up with content targeting those terms. Start adding content for slightly more competitive terms. As you do that, begin marketing it. Social media can work, even Facebook ads since you are trying to build brand awareness.

    As you begin ranking for these terms and getting traffic, start targeting even more competitive terms. And so on and so on.

    It is critical that every bit of content you post positions you as an authority in your niche.

    This is a high level view of how to build such a site.
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    • Profile picture of the author Ralfcook
      @wolf
      Nice Share...
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    • Profile picture of the author Malcolm Thomas
      Originally Posted by wolfmmiii View Post

      It's actually fairly easy work. Just lots of it. Start your site by targeting long tail terms that are easy to rank for. Don't worry too much about search volume. A few hundred searches per month per term is fine.

      Build your site up with content targeting those terms. Start adding content for slightly more competitive terms. As you do that, begin marketing it. Social media can work, even Facebook ads since you are trying to build brand awareness.

      As you begin ranking for these terms and getting traffic, start targeting even more competitive terms. And so on and so on.

      It is critical that every bit of content you post positions you as an authority in your niche.

      This is a high level view of how to build such a site.
      Follow this guys advice. Building an authority site is really just about posting LOTS of high quality unique content on a regular basis. Try to post at least 2 times per week to your blog. 3 to 4 times would be even better. After a couple of months your site should begin to gain significant traction.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ralfcook
    Hey Guys...

    First many thanks for showing your interest in my Thread and also for your Info sharing.

    But can you also tell me wht kind of Plug-ins and Software i need to make it like a clone of About.com

    Thanks

    Ralf
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  • Profile picture of the author gabibeowulf
    You can start using Wordpress. Here's one example: Universe Today (Wordpress - Thesis Theme).

    With authority sites, the more you invest in them, the better the results. You have to be constantly updating your site with new stories that will keep your audience engaged, be the go-to guy or girl for news in your industry. Create relationships with people already involved in your niche and there will be opportunities to grow your website authority.

    The subject of authority sites is waaaaaaaay to big to be covered in one post..

    -Gabriel
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  • Profile picture of the author moneymakerway
    Yes, you can build an authority site in Wordpress!
    In fact many authority sites are configured in WP.
    Another thing is that you need to produce a lot of
    highly quality posts on a regular basis!

    You also need to earn people trust and build an email list.
    Your No. 1. priority is providing value to others and building
    long term relationships!

    Another thing is that you need to outsource a lot
    (starting from article writing). You shouldn't expect
    short term benefits. For that reason you need to have consistency
    in your online business.
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  • Profile picture of the author willisk
    Post ALOT of high quality articles, tons of quality back links from relevant sources, and building a great relationship with your readers and other bloggers in your niche.
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  • Profile picture of the author SurrealPSD
    Know the topic your writing about. Simples.
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  • Profile picture of the author thatkeywordguy
    Originally Posted by Ralfcook View Post

    And on Avg."How much it cost" ?
    They probably have a few million dollars worth of content.
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  • Profile picture of the author perfect
    With wordpress you can built a good authority site, there are other tools and other things associated to make authority site successfully, this will be helpful Authority Sites On The Rise -Discussion Forum
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  • Profile picture of the author NewParadigm
    What are strategies to get guest content writers for your authority site? Something along the lines of huffington post attracting some higher profile writers to boost its credibility.
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