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partha · 2024-07-22T16:33:24Z

Hey Everyone, So, Andy recently created a post asking about who was interested in hosting Admittedly, I've had MORE people ask me here than those who have replied to this thread. Look, I'm not looking to bad mouth "anyone", but as an example, I am fully aware of the downtime at a "certain affiliate marketing platform" 🤣🤣🤣 last week, which as always was simply brushed under the carpet, and again as always, had members proclaiming that "SiteSupport are the best" because they "sorted out" the problem. Without putting too fine a point on it, they DID NOT sort out the problem (it was created in the first place DUE to the hosting). Furthermore, and I want you to REALLY THINK ABOUT THIS for a moment. My two largest websites now receive over 1,000,000 MONTHLY VISITORS between them, so that is a LOT of traffic, and therefore you would think, MORE POTENTIAL HOSTING PROBLEMS than "smaller websites"... The last time I spoke to my hosting company was 23rd January 2023, so over 18 months ago, This means I have had NO downtime, NO problems logging into WordPress, and NO hosting issues whatsoever in the last 18 months. Can you say the same about your hosting? (and NO, telling me that the issue was "sorted" in a few hours is NOT GOOD ENOUGH, I repeat, I HAVE HAD NO HOSTING ISSUES WHATSOEVER FOR 18 MONTHS). Anyway, Diane, Andy, and myself have been putting our heads together to offer something in terms of hosting, but we also wanted to offer something a "bit better" that could be viewed as a monthly membership to cover many things you currently have covered. The main idea we have come up with is offering different levels of "hosting service", plus, we're trying to keep it as inexpensive as possible. So, initially, we are looking at just hosting on a per website basis, and at a guess, most of you have between 1-10 websites, and you are either currently paying $49/month or $99/month (if paying monthly), but you also get "additionals". So, for those who are JUST looking for hosting, we can definitely offer something far less expensive than this. However, I also know that many of you have expressed want to leave a "certain affiliate marketing platform" (please be aware, this was NEVER my intention, just because I don't like the place and can see it for what it REALLY is... it's not 2016 anymore... I don't expect others to feel the same), but you are potentially worried about losing out on certain things, FOMO. So, we have also come up with a few other options too. Something we're considering is a monthly membership that will have options, perhaps 3 pricing tiers, which will cover hosting X number of websites, PLUS, coaching. So, as an example, someone may wish to transfer 3 websites over and take up the coaching option. At the moment, even though we're still discussing it, we have come up with a few ideas. Firstly, I have a "coaching questionnaire" that I will send you, which will tell me about what you're currently doing, how much time you have available, what you achieve during that time, what your aims are, what you love, what you hate, etc. Diane would then do an initial check over your website and will point out certain "requirements" that you should have on your website and that are missing, or things that you are doing incorrectly, or shouldn't be doing. Then, from the questionnaire, I will obviously do a website review, and then based on the information you've provided me, I would create an action plan for the "coming month" on what you need to be doing. I will then have one or two more mini 30-minute sessions with you, plus Diane or Andy will act as an "accountability partner" for you, e.g. "Here's what Partha has planned out for you for this week, what are you going to do first, how long will it take, I will check over once done, etc." Now, to give you an idea, if I was to offer a personal one-on-one website review and monthly coaching it will typically cost you MORE than an ANNUAL membership at "a well-known affiliate marketing platform", 🤣🤣🤣🤣 But, at a guess, most people won't want to pay $500ish per month for that service. Plus, it's NOT all about you (selfish 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣), think about poor me, coaching 50+ people per month and those people expecting me to do all that for $5 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 However, with a monthly membership, it doesn't feel as bad for me, it would basically be a lot of work in the first month, and then simply getting together a couple of times per month for each subsequent month with me giving you tasks, and then Diane and Andy holding you accountable... In a way, I wouldn't make my "usual fee", but over the course of a year with a "membership", it doesn't feel as bad to me. So, here's the REAL QUESTIONS. How many people would be interested in JUST HOSTING? How many people would be interested in HOSTING & COACHING? Wh...

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partha

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Aug 01, 2024 10:39 am

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This is a reply to ALL of you, but mainly based on something Roy said...

Basically, I can get cheap monthly prices on LOADS of different software and applications, BUT, during my time at WA, I STUCK TO THE RULES, I NEVER promoted myself and even though I knew I could get "cheap stuff", this would still involve me taking some money from you, therefore "self-promotion", so I didn't do it...

Off the top of my head, in addition to semrush Guru, still not sure if all all these are available, Canva Pro, Moz Pro, Screaming Frog, Shutterstock, Grammarly, QuillBot, Enavato Elements (although ALL of this is covered in the WordPress 25,000 themes and plugins I've mentioned in the Parasite SEO Course)... (i believe, I'll have to check, there is somewhere I can get cheap OpenAI accounts with additional PURCHASED credits, for something like $10-$15 per month... have to check on this though)

So, that is heavily discounted prices on ALL of the above...

The only thing I ask is that you DON'T ask me how 🤣🤣🤣🤣 And NO, you can't get into trouble for using these, everything is "above board" in semrush's mind, it's just that some blackhatters are fantastic at creating software that gets you around certain "loopholes"🤣🤣🤣🙈🙈🙈🙈

Anyway, the Semrush Guru is available IMMEDIATELY at the prices that I've quoted above

BUT

What I would suggest is not to waste the time "learning", so at least spend a few hours/days/weeks (however long it takes you) on semrush's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj7v9UM1aGx6GR-nsY-9u8w BEFORE purchasing, at least that way you can take notes, save videos, and understand what you want and need to do before you have access to the tool (you don't want to pay for 30 days and then spend 10 days trying to understand the tool, etc. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣)

PLUS

Don't forget, the better you learn the various functions of the software, the more services YOU CAN OFFER - how much do you think people would be willing to pay for 1,000 phrases + keyword lists based on their competitors and keyword GAPS that their competitors haven't used? or hpw much could you charge for an website audit with FULL PDF report, etc.

Anyway, there are LOADS of things that I can offer for hugely discounted prices, just always kept it to myself at WA, but I'm happy to share now, especially while we have a limited number of members on the forum.

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Cowboy

Aug 01, 2024 11:21 am

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Definitely interested. Going to go check out Semrush on YouTube ... uhh, right now Smile

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Paul Evans

Aug 01, 2024 11:34 am

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@Partha You never cease to amaze. I realise I made the right decision in following you off WA.

WordPress is still a big interest of mine, but what I really enjoy is writing. I hope I can find the time to follow both paths, and that is what I am working towards.

I have already given notice to the JOB that I am “retiring” next year. No more selling my sole for money! My new career will be a solopreneur. 🙂

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partha

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Aug 01, 2024 11:44 am

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Complete semrush tutorial by Brian Dean (the "other" bald SEO Guru 🤣🤣🤣 who I actually prefer... there is a standing joke in the SEO community, that you need to either be bald or shave all your hair off to be considered a "guru" 🤣🤣)

And Brian's Backlinko website/business was obviously purchased by semrush a few years ago, so he kinda does "consulting" for them, so if anyone knows all the neat little tricks you need to learn with semrush, it'll be Brian.

https://backlinko.com/hub/seo/semrush