Build a Niche Store Secrets - Keeping Records
Written by mbpage on June 3, 2008
In case I was a bit vague in my first post of this series I want to repeat that if you wish to build niche stores that generate organic traffic i.e. free traffic from search engines you will not make huge profits over night. It is a slow process that can be achieved but it will take approx 6 months if you are able to work on each store for 1-2 hours per week. Obviously things will take longer if you can only spend an hour per month on each store for example. I’m not posting this to scare you but rather that you understand this is not a get quick rich product. It’s a slow burn and you will be rewarded for patience persistence and hard work.
Lesson Learned 3
I wish I’d known when I started is Keep Records - that’s an exciting one isn’t it. Yes keeping records is boring as hell but you will get in one hell of a mess without them. I think I built around three stores before I started losing track of things.
I am currently developing my own system of record keeping but until it is ready hop over to Mark’s site and grab a copy of his worksheet to tide you over. Mark is a top guy and whilst your there I’d recommend you sign up for his RSS feed as he posts some great info.
This sheet records all the key information to your store and you should use it to make notes on actions taken to develop stores. It helps keep track of links, articles, content, bookmarking, directory submissions, store pages and the status of your store.
Boring it may be but good record keeping will be critical to your success. Ignore this lesson and you will lose your sanity once you have more than 20 stores.
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2 Responses to “Build a Niche Store Secrets - Keeping Records”
Mike -
I have to concur with you on keeping records… it is a boring, but needed thing to have for future reference.
I have a 3-ring binder that I keep a copy of: All Domain purchase receipts, the script or theme of the site (BANS, wordpress etc) as well as my worksheets for development.
I wish I got a nickel for every time i referred to it, it is priceless!
Mark
By Mark - The Niche Store Builder on Jun 4, 2008