What to do when your traffic DIES (article) - GoFuckYourself.com

$5 submissions · 03-29-2005, 04:45 PM

http://kblogger.com/blog/index.php/weblog/C48/

Let me tell you the story of a webmaster named Paul (names have been changed for privacy purposes). I am sure many of us can relate to his story. When Paul first started as a webmaster, making money online was quite easy. He had specialized forms of traffic that converted well and only required a few hours? work. Paul pretty much just had to make some pages twice a week, monitor his campaigns, and count his bank deposits. Things were going great and then it happened ? the gravy train stopped.

Due to technical issues out of his control, his traffic was no longer available. And with no traffic, he made no money. He had to struggle for the next six months and tried his best to bring back everything to where it was before.

Does that story sound familiar to you? In one way or another, we may have all been victims of this unfortunate event.

Continued at http://kblogger.com/blog/index.php/weblog/C48/

djhits · 03-29-2005, 04:50 PM

bump for a great guy

$5 submissions · 03-29-2005, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djhits

bump for a great guy

Thanks, bro!

evanmorgan · 03-29-2005, 04:57 PM

have a funeral? Send some flowers?

$5 submissions · 03-29-2005, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evanmorgan

have a funeral? Send some flowers?

lol, its a figure of speech.

TheJimmy · 03-29-2005, 04:59 PM

great topic man, it's happened to be before, it was BRuuutal....

too many eggs in one basket is asking for disaster...in regards to traffic or sponsors

mikeyddddd · 03-29-2005, 05:00 PM

Good article. But is it Paul or Mike?

"Let me tell you the story of a webmaster named Paul (names have been changed for privacy purposes)"

"A lot of us can relate to Mike?s (oops?) story"

Webmaster_Logic · 03-29-2005, 05:00 PM

You allways post good stuff Gene. The guy paul seems alot like me

$5 submissions · 03-29-2005, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyddddd

Good article. But is it Paul or Mike?

"Let me tell you the story of a webmaster named Paul (names have been changed for privacy purposes)"

"A lot of us can relate to Mike?s (oops?) story"

Hehehe it's Paul

Either way, it's an assumed name. Traffic crash happens to the best of us. The article explores possible solutions to this persistent problem

$5 submissions · 03-29-2005, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyddddd

Good article. But is it Paul or Mike?

"Let me tell you the story of a webmaster named Paul (names have been changed for privacy purposes)"

"A lot of us can relate to Mike?s (oops?) story"

Check it again

Good catch, btw

$5 submissions · 03-29-2005, 05:11 PM

For other FREE SOURCES of traffic, see http://justtraffic.blogspot.com

Fake Nick · 03-29-2005, 05:12 PM

life support ?? ?

Tala · 03-29-2005, 05:13 PM

Good stuff Gene! Well written!

Furious_Male · 03-29-2005, 05:14 PM

Great read.. thanks

axelcat · 03-29-2005, 05:15 PM

very well written

wargames · 03-29-2005, 05:16 PM

Awesome read Gene.

Chio The Pirate · 03-29-2005, 05:17 PM

YARGH! That be better than me refried Stingray flaps! Nice job Gene.

Barefootsies · 03-29-2005, 05:20 PM

Good read.

Babagirls · 03-29-2005, 05:22 PM

awesome article!!! *bookmarked*

venus · 03-29-2005, 05:57 PM

no traffic crash here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by $5 submissions

Hehehe it's Paul

Traffic crash happens to the best of us.

Dennis69 · 03-29-2005, 06:03 PM

Once again... great read Gene

mikeyddddd · 03-29-2005, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by $5 submissions

Check it again

Good catch, btw

Thanks for complimenting my anality.

Antonio · 03-29-2005, 06:28 PM

Lol, the first month as a full timer I made less than half the money I made the previous month, cause my main traffic source died.
Good read !!!

woj · 03-29-2005, 06:58 PM

good article as usual

03-29-2005, 07:00 PM

Great read. This reason is why I have diversified and spread multiple sites across multiple servers. This has happened to most people including myself. Sherm's Shack used to be huge, but some unfortunate incidents had dwindled it down into virtually nothing.

Luckilly I have many other sites, with each accounting for only a small percentage of my yearly income.

aaron · 03-29-2005, 10:14 PM

nice article

$5 submissions · 03-30-2005, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shermsshack

Great read. This reason is why I have diversified and spread multiple sites across multiple servers. This has happened to most people including myself. Sherm's Shack used to be huge, but some unfortunate incidents had dwindled it down into virtually nothing.

Luckilly I have many other sites, with each accounting for only a small percentage of my yearly income.

Good strategy, bro. Many small streams add up to one large river. Im also diversifying into mainstream and offline ventures. The more the merrier.

ITG-Obi · 03-30-2005, 03:03 AM

very nice article

BaldBastard · 03-30-2005, 03:09 AM

I'm going to Europe on holiday in 3 weeks, last time I was over there, the day I got back google wiped out just over 1500 of my domains, I went from 60 sales a day to 5, things had been steady as a rock for 3 years then BANG all gone. Then I wasted another year trying to save the sites. But I survived and in the past 12 months have grown again.

Lessons learned:
~ If you get banned, rebuild its the fastest way, just take your domains redirect them and build newones, anything else is a waste of time and effort.
~ Have multiple hosts, whois info
~ Mulitiple sponsors, Maxcash lead the way in showing webmasters how they could screwup even the best program, Ars tried there best as well.
~ If its not broken don't fix it!!!!!!

xclusive · 03-30-2005, 03:13 AM

Good read gene

gecko · 03-30-2005, 03:13 AM

Bookmarked, thanks.

James White · 03-30-2005, 03:40 AM

very good artical! bookmarked.

reynold · 03-30-2005, 03:52 AM

Interesting read.

MakingItPay · 03-30-2005, 06:07 AM

Bump for Gene!

Raven · 03-30-2005, 08:24 AM

This was a goodie, Gene....

Blogging is all about spreading the truth! And, Gene....you spoke truth in that one, for sure!

$5 submissions · 03-30-2005, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBaldBastard

I'm going to Europe on holiday in 3 weeks, last time I was over there, the day I got back google wiped out just over 1500 of my domains, I went from 60 sales a day to 5, things had been steady as a rock for 3 years then BANG all gone. Then I wasted another year trying to save the sites. But I survived and in the past 12 months have grown again.

Lessons learned:
~ If you get banned, rebuild its the fastest way, just take your domains redirect them and build newones, anything else is a waste of time and effort.
~ Have multiple hosts, whois info
~ Mulitiple sponsors, Maxcash lead the way in showing webmasters how they could screwup even the best program, Ars tried there best as well.
~ If its not broken don't fix it!!!!!!

I can relate. Funny how these things happen when you least expect. I went on a trip to England and Italy in 2003, same thing happened. When I cam back, 95% of traffic... GONE. Took me many weeks to get back to previous levels. Now I have differing rev models and traffic streams.

CynthiaB · 03-30-2005, 02:54 PM

Learn something new everyday!

Thanks

Cyn

03-29-2005, 04:45 PM	#1
$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	What to do when your traffic DIES (article) http://kblogger.com/blog/index.php/weblog/C48/ Let me tell you the story of a webmaster named Paul (names have been changed for privacy purposes). I am sure many of us can relate to his story. When Paul first started as a webmaster, making money online was quite easy. He had specialized forms of traffic that converted well and only required a few hours? work. Paul pretty much just had to make some pages twice a week, monitor his campaigns, and count his bank deposits. Things were going great and then it happened ? the gravy train stopped. Due to technical issues out of his control, his traffic was no longer available. And with no traffic, he made no money. He had to struggle for the next six months and tried his best to bring back everything to where it was before. Does that story sound familiar to you? In one way or another, we may have all been victims of this unfortunate event. Continued at http://kblogger.com/blog/index.php/weblog/C48/ __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants

03-29-2005, 04:50 PM	#2
djhits Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 455	bump for a great guy __________________ ................. Busy, Busy , Busy

03-29-2005, 04:57 PM	#4
evanmorgan Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,490	have a funeral? Send some flowers? __________________ Perfect for Asian, Petite,Teen, Exotic, Bikini, Solo girl, Panty, Softcore and Cameltoe Traffic 100% Exclusive Girls and Content NEW JOON MALI Tour - LILY KOH 60% Lifetime Rev Share, 10% Webmaster Referral - Epassporte

03-29-2005, 04:59 PM	#6
TheJimmy ICQ- five seven 0 2 5 5 0 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 10,747	great topic man, it's happened to be before, it was BRuuutal.... too many eggs in one basket is asking for disaster...in regards to traffic or sponsors __________________ Investor with 5m - 15m USD to invest. Do you have a site or network of sites earning 50k - 200k a month income? Email your contact and preliminary data to: domain.cashventures (at) gmail.com....Please...no tire kickers...serious offers and inquiries only.

03-29-2005, 05:00 PM	#7
mikeyddddd Viva la vulva! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself Posts: 16,557	Good article. But is it Paul or Mike? "Let me tell you the story of a webmaster named Paul (names have been changed for privacy purposes)" "A lot of us can relate to Mike?s (oops?) story" __________________ AdultStarProfits AmbyaCash AnilosCash AzianiGold ColdHardCash FlashTheMoney IdolBucks MediumPimpin NSCash Nubiles PussyCash ScoreCash Sextronix SpunkyCash TubeTitans Twistys

03-29-2005, 05:00 PM	#8
Webmaster_Logic Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tampa bay area Posts: 1,886	You allways post good stuff Gene. The guy paul seems alot like me

03-29-2005, 05:11 PM	#11
$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	For other FREE SOURCES of traffic, see http://justtraffic.blogspot.com __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants

03-29-2005, 05:12 PM	#12
Fake Nick So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: go troll goo! Posts: 7,708	life support ?? ?

03-29-2005, 05:13 PM	#13
Tala Fucked if I know Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Do you have a flag? Posts: 23,368	Good stuff Gene! Well written! __________________ ICQ: 11120676 \| Google: mindcrime \| Skype: suitemindcrime\|E-Mail: mindcrime AT gmail.com\|PR girl with great writing skills for hire!!!! Contact me to work for YOU!\|TECHIEMEDIA? 24/7 support from some of the best techs in the biz. Tell Jim that I sent you.

03-29-2005, 05:14 PM	#14
Furious_Male Doing the grind since 99 Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 16,881	Great read.. thanks __________________ Living in Virtual Reality Contact: Email (preferred): furiousmale .at. gmail - Skype: live:shanedws

03-29-2005, 05:15 PM	#15
axelcat Adult Locals Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: West Coast Posts: 25,450	very well written

03-29-2005, 05:16 PM	#16
wargames Kliris Join Date: May 2003 Location: ca Posts: 10,423	Awesome read Gene. __________________ ICQ 212-115-582 Email Steve at Vas Media Group .com

03-29-2005, 05:17 PM	#17
Chio The Pirate Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: YARGH! On me big sailboat with the skull flags * * ICQ: 39-183769 Posts: 946	YARGH! That be better than me refried Stingray flaps! Nice job Gene. __________________ Need to get a site indexed in a few days? Want thousands of targeted, quality hits to your site? Want to beta test something that will revolutionize the way companies, and individuals advertise online.? Click here to take a look at Bliggo

03-29-2005, 05:20 PM	#18
Barefootsies Choice is an Illusion Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Land of Obama Posts: 42,635	Good read. __________________ Should You Email Your Members? Link1 \| Link2 \| Link3 Enough Said. "Would you rather live like a king for a year or like a prince forever?"

03-29-2005, 05:22 PM	#19
Babagirls Text Writer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 18,812	awesome article!!! bookmarked __________________ Need a Text Writer? Blogs\|Reviews\|Descriptions\|Paysites\|TGP's\|Stories ICQ: 397892500

03-29-2005, 06:03 PM	#21
Dennis69 Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dreamland Posts: 1,685	Once again... great read Gene

03-29-2005, 06:28 PM	#23
Antonio Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spartaaaaaaaaa Posts: 14,136	Lol, the first month as a full timer I made less than half the money I made the previous month, cause my main traffic source died. Good read !!!

03-29-2005, 06:58 PM	#24
woj <&(©¿©)&> Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 47,882	good article as usual __________________ Custom Software Development, email: woj#at#wojfun#.#com to discuss details or skype: wojl2000 or gchat: wojfun or telegram: wojl2000 Affiliate program tools: Hosted Galleries Manager Banner Manager Video Manager Wordpress Affiliate Plugin Pic/Movie of the Day Fansign Generator Zip Manager

03-29-2005, 07:00 PM	#25
shermo Guest Posts: n/a	Great read. This reason is why I have diversified and spread multiple sites across multiple servers. This has happened to most people including myself. Sherm's Shack used to be huge, but some unfortunate incidents had dwindled it down into virtually nothing. Luckilly I have many other sites, with each accounting for only a small percentage of my yearly income.

03-29-2005, 10:14 PM	#26
aaron Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: USA Posts: 4,452	nice article

03-30-2005, 03:03 AM	#28
ITG-Obi Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: mtl-orb Posts: 143	very nice article __________________ Guaranteed Lowest Prices for Online Prescription Medication

03-30-2005, 03:09 AM	#29
BaldBastard Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 16,179	I'm going to Europe on holiday in 3 weeks, last time I was over there, the day I got back google wiped out just over 1500 of my domains, I went from 60 sales a day to 5, things had been steady as a rock for 3 years then BANG all gone. Then I wasted another year trying to save the sites. But I survived and in the past 12 months have grown again. Lessons learned: ~ If you get banned, rebuild its the fastest way, just take your domains redirect them and build newones, anything else is a waste of time and effort. ~ Have multiple hosts, whois info ~ Mulitiple sponsors, Maxcash lead the way in showing webmasters how they could screwup even the best program, Ars tried there best as well. ~ If its not broken don't fix it!!!!!!

03-30-2005, 03:13 AM	#30
xclusive Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 35,218	Good read gene __________________ I support MediumPimpin.com / Shemp's Outlawtgp.com /

03-30-2005, 03:13 AM	#31
gecko ****** Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 21,846	Bookmarked, thanks. __________________ [email protected]

03-30-2005, 03:40 AM	#32
James White Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dirty South, Atlanta ICQ# : 191-402-709 Posts: 1,405	very good artical! bookmarked.

03-30-2005, 03:52 AM	#33
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	Interesting read.

03-30-2005, 06:07 AM	#34
MakingItPay Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,920	Bump for Gene! __________________ Giant Boob High Def Trifectas http://www.TrifectaBucks.com 3D Super Sites that Sell http://www.ThrillBucks.com Giant Boobs Anyone? http://www.MakingitPay.com ICQ me at 213177906

03-30-2005, 08:24 AM	#35
Raven Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 6,874	This was a goodie, Gene.... Blogging is all about spreading the truth! And, Gene....you spoke truth in that one, for sure! __________________ Raven ~RETIRED~

03-30-2005, 02:54 PM	#37
CynthiaB Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The OC Posts: 1,274	Learn something new everyday! Thanks Cyn