Many people ask and write about how to build a successful website. Here are a few thoughts to get you started. Maybe you have others to add.
My first site was in 1995. The traffic was zero for the first 5 months then simple changes were made and there were 1/4 million visitors a month. After running five other successful sites (and ruining many others!), there are a few concepts which remain constant.
Best of luck on growing your site.
My first site was in 1995. The traffic was zero for the first 5 months then simple changes were made and there were 1/4 million visitors a month. After running five other successful sites (and ruining many others!), there are a few concepts which remain constant.
- Do what you want and not what you think others will like
- Have fun
- Go to the edge and step over it
- Be creative
- Be helpful
- Never EVER copy another website - ignore the competition - YOU are the leader.
- Feel free to make mistakes
- Listen to member feedback but don't rely on it
- Do not worry about making changes
- Keep track of what you think is important (inspect what you expect)
- Do not expect to get rich.
- Be satisfied with your site today but try to make it better for tomorrow
- Do not be fake (it'll catch up to you)
- Never pay for traffic - NEVER EVER EVER. It's garbage and people will know it
- Do not go negative (it's too easy and while fast traffic will happen, it will ruin your reputation)
- This is contrary to many who think emotive language is good. It ain't !
- Be careful with headlines
- Do not expect anything from anyone; Instead ask.
Best of luck on growing your site.