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[themike537]

I'm just speaking from experience there. I started with a smaller niche, learned as much as I could, and got into bigger things once I had some experience.

I'm not saying it's impossible, but I could see a new affiliate getting discouraged and even quitting by trying to rank for a tougher keyword right away.

[themike537]

And there's definitely money to be made in those smaller niches, so you wouldn't be "wasting six months worth of time."

[kaus]

Definatly however those smaller niches also need quite a bit of knowledge as well without coming off sounding like a complete ass....for example I can not possibly write about 7 card stud without having enough game time and understanding of the game to do so. anyone who has any interest in the game would see I am coming off as weak so its just not happening. So where do they go if they dont fit in these niches?

Now also from experience with rooms - I chose to start with teh small rooms for various reasons

I didnt think I could rank for Pokerstars or Full tilt
I didnt think i could get players to sign up to those rooms
I thought that taking the low key less competitive way was easier because I stood a chance

What I got was ranking for something that never stood up to alot - finally making the switch over it took me twice as long to start seeing any significant change in the serps but it changed.

and yeah I was discouraged at the fact that what I thought would work didnt, what was easy actually made it difficult. But seeing that yes I can get a player to go to Pokerstars and qualify, or I can get to the top 20 in some targeted competitive terms is possible.


Now obviously going only after poker reviews is going to be difficult especially if thats all you are shooting for, but I don't think people should limit themselves. There is always room for growth and if he is willing to work for it than why should he settle for anything less?

A new affiliate is going to quit by not seeing any changes in stats IMO rather than ranking. .... If they are interested in learning how to rank they will ask and read as much as possible about it. It was more discouraging seeing week after week 0's in your stats in not only your earnings but player sign ups or click throughs than it was to see that your ranks havent improved. Myself for the first three months all I was concerned about was how many vistors I had and how many sign ups. Until a few people here started showing me a few things or lending me some much needed advice.

anyway long story short I think everyone should aim for something...can be a long term goal. Have a plan as to what you will achieve first and move from there till you get what you want. I will never try for something just because it is easier again.