Get Rich Quick?

I apologize for not posting anything of substance for the last few days. I've been busier than normal. No, not really 'work' related, but helping someone with some 'hands-on' assistance.

She fell into the trap that many of you have likely fallen into. That being the 'get rich quick' trap. I fell for it, and chances are you did too.

There are many ways to get rich quick: The first one that comes to mind is: Winning the lottery. Been there, done that. You could always invest an insane amount of money in a very high-risk stock, or buy boatloads of gold, or silver, or some other precious metal.

Getting rich online takes time. As I've already said, it took me about a year to feel comfortable enough to quit my day job. It takes time. Don't be fooled into thinking it'll happen overnight.

What helped me the most was writing. I may not be the BEST at writing, but I am very passionate about what I write about. That's what you need: PASSION. If you're passionate about something, it seems much less like work, and a lot more like fun, or a hobby. That's what you want to look for. What are you passionate about? What do you enjoy talking about with your friends and family? Is it politics? Clothing? Shoes? Television? Sex? Anything really.

If there's something your very passionate about, chances are, there are many other people just as passionate about that topic as well. Because they are so passionate about that subject, they're likely to Google it. And, the more postings you have about that topic, you'll inevitably have other sites linking to your site, ergo; a higher Google rank ranking. That's the real goal. To rank higher in a Google search.

Now, talking about Google.... Don't get disheartened if you search for yourself, with your specific key words, and you don't find your site. You can never expect to rank on the first page of a Google search, unless you put a crazy amount of money into your site, and spend all day everyday working on SEO. It just won't happen.

Here's a little trick that may help you determine how well you're ranking in the Google Search Engine: Go to Google. In the Search Bar type: “site:http://youresite.com” without the “”.

This will return a search on your site, and the sites that link to you. It took me 8 months to get over 100 on the return. Anything over 100 is pretty darn good. Many of my other sites come in with returns anywhere between 170 and 300. It's not impossible, but it is hard.

This is why 'get rich quick' no longer exists on the Internet.