If I were starting over again...
- I would work on a topic I thoroughly enjoyed.
- I would pick a topic where video made sense so I could better utilize YouTube.
- I would be sure to focus on the creation of only 100% original content.
- I would focus heavily on serving the needs of my visitor.
- I would pick only a handful of merchants to represent.
- I would blog everyday...no matter what.
- I would pick one content management system (I.e. Drupal or WordPress).
- I would learn how to outsource (then there would be nothing I couldn't do).
- I would find one good techie I could call on when needed.
- I would find one good graphic designer to handle my graphics.
- I would find one or two good writers to support my efforts.
- I would create content every day.
- I would add a photo gallery so I would be found in Google Images.
- I would send out a monthly press release using PRWeb.
- I would start Twittering to build my following.
- I would make sure that at least 2 or 3 sites a week link to me.
- I would subscribe to aWeber to build my list.
- I would use aWeber's Blog Broadcast feature to send my newsletter.
- I would buy some traffic from Google.
- I would call my affiliate manager at least once a month.
- I would attend 1 or 2 conferences a year.
- I would stop looking for "the short cut".
- I would not buy software that promises to "do it all" for me.
- I would find someone I trust to help me.
- I would work to get the support of my wife faster.
- I would stick to only one hosting company.
- I would register all of my domain names via my hosting company.
- I would start a chat forum.
- I would podcast.
- I would submit my podcast to the podcast directories.
- I would interview others for my visitors.
- I would build a community.
- I would take better care of my passwords.
- I would blog on other people's websites.
- I would brand myself by adding my photo and name.
- I would distribute my RSS feeds everywhere.
- I would take more time choosing my topic.
- I would not get so wrapped up in keywords.
- I would write naturally.
- I would master Google Analytics.
- I would work on increasing my conversion rates every day.
- I would not get sucked into the latest "technique".
- I would work more often in Internet cafes.
- I would post more often in chat forums ...helps to organize my thoughts.
- I would start a group on FaceBook.
- ...and so I could do it all ... I would build only one site.