After getting the comment from Chris in the previous post - I am looking into creating a forum here so we can discuss each project as we go along.  I think the problem has been that there isn’t a central location for our information and it’s rather higgly-piggly all over the place in the posts.

So in the next day or two I’ll have the forum up and running here and we can get the ideas flowing!

Me included… right now that is.  I still think doing the monthly challenges is a great idea.  Especially if you’re looking to try new niche markets, trying to flip a site, or just to learn more about affiliate marketing and how SEO works and all that jazz to get your site going…

I’m kind of bummed.

Maybe if you’ve still got this site in your RSS reader - you could share with me what would make this site more interesting - are you looking for more relevant content… different ways to participate, etc.  Any suggestions, I would greatly appreciate.

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Well I have some ideas and I’m going to share with you how I’m going try tackling this subject and am looking towards getting a few $$ rolling in.

My Real Estate site I was thinking of doing something about foreclosures. I’m not sure how this will fly - but I’ve seen several programs being offered through Commission Junction. So I thought I might give that a try.

Another option to try is going through as an Ebay affiliate and listing houses for sale from there on my site. I’m thinking I could encorporate the two - and that way I’ll have fresh looking content on my site with the feed from Ebay and offer some nice CPA offers on the rest of the site.

I’m looking to make this as legitimate looking as possible - with privacy, faq, etc pages on the site. I’m looking for a more professional look with good content on the site. After I’ve built it, my next step is trying to market it. First stop keywords to base the content around.

I have to admit Real Estate isn’t a passion of mine so this should be a bit of a challenge, a fun one - because I’ll be learning as I go, but it’s definitely going to need a swift kick to get me going on this one.

So far I’ve got my domain - and a base for the template I’ll be using for it.

As anyone started on their Real Estate site?

Well, for me - where do I start!  I had my site, dusted it off - realized it needed major help and I’ve mentioned what I was going to do.  What I’ve accomplished this month… um, half a new theme for the site.  Yes, that’s what I’ve managed to do - I’ve got the psd file… and it’s half done.

Sad, yes.  Reality, yes.  I’m just going to take a stab that most of you are probably sitting in the same boat - or just sitting on the sideline here waiting to see what miracles we can pull off and get some information, that works - that’s real and isn’t just a bunch of crap.

Well, I know it takes hard work - and loads of patience.  I’ve not really done either with this health related site.  It’s still sitting there, waiting for some attention.  I’ve just been consumed with other projects, that are currently bringing in a bit of extra money.  So it’s really hard to neglect that part in place of this - which is currently not making me any money (but has the potential to) - it’s just bad timing.  Or maybe just crappy planning on my part.

So there you go - 1/2 a psd template for my new site.  I’m thinking 2 days isn’t enough time to get done what needs to for this site, so on top of the new site for March - I’ll be doubling it up with this site.  I now have to start planning my time accordingly.  Which isn’t always so easy with a full-time job and family… but damn it I’m going to try.

So there are a couple days left to get your votes in on what topic we’ll be picking next to work on.

I’ll give you a quick run-down of what I’m working on.  I have a pilates site that I’ve not done much with in over a year.  I know Pilates hasn’t gone out of style and every once in a while I get a sale from the list of things I have on the site.  So the interest is there - I just have to focus on adding relevent content to the site, up-to-date product listings and give the site a face-lift to the look.  I don’t like it and I don’t think it does me any favours when it comes to selling things from it.  It’s so 2006 - haha!

Currently I’m a bit behind on the schedule I’d set up for myself with the site, but I’m starting this week to get the keyword list together, write some articles and revamp the theme for the site.  I’m using WordPress to move the site along - only because I understand WordPress and I am for the most part over the learning curve for that CMS.

… your turn!

Stop by and take a peek, you might find a real gem of a site for a niche project now or down the road!

So here I am. Day One with one very out of date website that has next to no traffic and a lot of work ahead of me. My goal this month for this site is to make $10. I don’t care how I make it - through affiliate sales, advertising, etc. I’m looking to make $10. If I beat it - I’m going to be so stoked. I don’t think I’ve ever had a site that would make more than $10 in a month - right out of the gate so to speak. So I’m looking forward to the challenge. Also if this goes well and I make it work - who knows, I might end up trying my hand a flipping it. Sell it to someone with a passion for the subject. I mean, I am interested… but I think there would be a very very long line in front of me for people who would be far more passionate about the subject.

So this month is going to be stoked full of research, theme design and content writing… with a dash of affiliate links, products and advertising. I’m thinking $10 is achievable - and that’s what I’m aiming for.

How are things coming along for everyone else?

I we’re all quiet busy with our other projects and life in general, but I have a request.  If you like how things are working so far - no comment is needed.  But I am interested in hearing what you’d like to see here - progress charts for each of us - a goals page - a forum (I’m not sure we really need that, since we can comment here and have a good dialogue), anything?    I’d like to be as open to anyone who signs up and wants to participate and I’d like to hear your thoughts on the site and where I could make improvements.

I’m having issues with time on this project.  It’s a topic that is very interesting, but at the same time a bit of a time drain and I’m very interested in outsourcing.  But the outsourcing might have to wait until the site itself turns a profit for me.

So I still have to get the keywords together, write a few articles (I’m aiming for 10) with those keywords and refresh the layout of the site.  Make it a little more contemporary and take advantage of a few things I’ve learned about WordPress since I last worked on this site almost 2 years ago!  Yikes.

… how are things rolling with everyone so far?  Picked a domain yet?  Ideas?  Do you think we should brainstorm health related topics up to help each other?

My first step with my site is to get some popular keywords (or not quite so popular) and start working some articles together and putting them online.  Then I’ll work on the “look” of the site to make it more up-to-date and just keep motoring.  I’m still not sure how much money I’d like to try for.    I hope I’ll have more of an idea closer to the start date.

FEBRUARY 1st everyone!