[Progress Thread] Content Sites Journey - 1k+ Daily Visitors & Growing

[haykuroo]

My Journey Through Online Business - A Personal Accountability Thread​

Hey BHW community! I'm starting this thread mainly to keep myself accountable, but also to share my experiences and maybe help others along the way. I've been around the block a few times with online business, and I thought I'd share my story - both successes and failures.

The Early Days: Trial and Error​

I've dabbled in quite a few ventures over the years:

• Started with Google Ads in the insurance niche, pulling in $30 per lead. Was pretty successful until the cease and desist letters started rolling in! Looking back, I really didn't know much about ad optimization, but it still worked.
• Moved into blogging and forex trading using algorithmic/evolutionary strategies. The forex stuff showed promise but started feeling too much like gambling for my taste.
• Had a stint with Twitter automation for adult offers back in 2013. That worked until my bot servers started getting hit with DDOS attacks.

The Tech Transition​

The game-changer for me was learning to code. I started bidding on Python development jobs on freelance boards, building up a portfolio of case studies. This led to local contracting work at $300/day in my early 20s – giving me capital to reinvest in education and new ventures.


As I grew in tech, I explored:

• Machine learning and TensorFlow (2016)
• Large language models
• Video generation
• Static Site Generators

Current Focus: Content Sites​

My latest venture is all about content websites, and I've learned some interesting lessons:

• Running a WordPress blog with spintax/Quillbot strategy that hit several thousand daily visitors (before Google penalties struck)
• Currently have one site doing 1000+ hits daily
• Several other sites in various stages of development
• Found that posting regularity is crucial for getting out of the sandbox

My Philosophy​

• I focus purely on content – no link building (though I'm open to evidence that it works)
• Target boring, unsexy niches
• Persistence is key – most of my past failures came from giving up too soon
• Keep costs low through automation and efficient content generation

Moving Forward​

I'm doubling down on what works: creating more sites in proven niches and focusing attention on those that show ranking potential. I'll use this thread to track progress and share insights.

Happy to answer questions or help others who are starting out, but remember – this is primarily my accountability journal to keep myself on track.

Note: While I'm posting on a blackhat forum, I maintain strong ethical standards in my work. I've moved away from certain practices (like adult offers and Spotify botting) that made me uncomfortable, focusing instead on creating genuine value.

 

[haykuroo]

Quick Update - Some Numbers for Transparency


Here are some screenshots from GSC to give you an idea of what I'm working with:


This is the site that's broken through the sandbox - steady growth over the last 3 months. Not amazing numbers yet, but showing consistent upward momentum.



Here's the other sandboxed sites for comparison. You can see the typical Google dance - some days they rank, others they disappear completely. Been like this for about 2 months now.


I'll keep updating as things progress. If anyone's interested in specific metrics (impressions, CTR, etc.), let me know and I'll share those too.

 

[dlyhai]

Awesome progress, how do you use quillbot？ what mode do you use? thanks very much

 

[banto123]

Impressive that you have a site that does a 1000 clocks a day using ai content. Ever since 2023 HCU most sites I start never hit more than 150 clicks in spite of the number of articles. My still alive HCU hit sites barely get 5 clicks a day even with 300 article 70% of them well researched and handled written.
keep up the good work. Quick question are you targeting purely ads money or affiliate/mix? How do you identify these unsexy niches that get decent traffic?

 

[Aviel]

Awesome progress keep us informed

 

[LDAgency]

Looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!

I wanted to know what content sites are you focusing on right now and how do you manage consistency while posting?

Thanks!
Cheers!