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2019 Update

It's been a while since I updated this blog. So you might be wondering what I've been up to.

Are You Still Building Affiliate Websites?

Yes, it's still my main strategy. Over the years, I've tried to sell digital products such as information and software. I also started up an herbal supplement business at one point in time. However, none of those allowed me to create a freedom lifestyle business. That's why I'm still in the affiliate marketing business. 

What's the Main Traffic Strategy That You're Using These Days?

I'm always looking for ways to rank my content. I've been using paid traffic for years, but all of that has generated short-term traffic. My focus is to build a business that will last for the long-term. Evergreen content and evergreen traffic is what I focus on, and it's all organic.

I know that this a just a short post after so many years, but I just wanted to let you know that I'm still building monetized websites. The game has shifted since I started doing affiliate marketing in the early 2000's, but it's been a great pleasure working with these kinds of sites and seeing internet marketing change over the years.

What's the Main Difference? How Should I Build My Business Moving Forward?

Here's some pretty high-level stuff: Instead of looking for short-term tactics, I'm focused on white hat strategies. Focus on high-quality content and building websites that you're proud of. Do some outreach and let others know about your epic site! 

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