I mean, now is it even worthless to start a website from scratch and try to rank it in a highly competitive area? Since the rules have changed so much it looks like internet marketing (whether you are selling a physical product, information products, digital, etc) is it too late? How long does it take to aquire a PR of 4-5 with heavy marketing efforts, backlinks, etc,? Or is money better off spent with direct mail, and efforts with local marketing driving the site. :confused:

Thanks John. I have recently been reading a lot on this forum and it is great. Everyday I learn something new from nice people who want to help others.