Great advice everyone. Traffic is definitely the biggest challenge these days and patience is definitely a virtue (especially for Google). I'm working on a new site (not ready to be revealed yet) and I can definitely see the difference in how long it takes to build SE traffic.
I was reading a post on another forum and a lady was doing the "happy dance" because after 13 months Google started bringing her 100 visits per day after being almost non existent for the first 9. It definitely takes time but you seem to be on the right track. Just keep getting those links out there.
What are some of the popular sites where your audience goes? Find these places and see what ways you can possibly get in front of them. Also subscribe to blogs from other successful affiliate marketers.
www.problogger.com is one of my favorite sites these days now that I am into blogging more. I get so many ideas and inspiration from Darren. Reading tips from other successful people is what keeps me motivated. Allan Gardyne of
www.associateprograms.com is another.
I read a LOT of blogs, sites, etc. and you have to keep re-inventing yourself out here or you'll get lost in the shuffle.
Now you might say "what does this have to do with search engines?" Again doing these fresh, creative things is what helps people notice and link to you so the search engines can see those backlinks.
Gotta agree with GreenThumb though.... marketing and creativity is definitely key... ESPECIALLY these days in a world where everything seems to be saturated.
Hang in there! The traffic will come.
