I am not sure you have to wait this longYes, you're right. But you only see the results after 6-7 months.
Everyone wants quick results in a short time.
It's a long road to authority, but you're on the correct track if you stick to that technique. You may build a steady stream of brand mentions by maintaining an active presence in your niche and securing guest pieces. The increase is stable and unaffected by algorithm modifications, so it's not showy.That’s a strong long-term strategy slow but powerful. Consistent niche content + guest posts + brand mentions = stable authority growth that survives algorithm updates.