Folks, you know when it comes to SEO I am no newbie, and I am also a skeptic at heart(See my first communications on the board with Dyadvisor.) So, after reading all the yadayda, and bickering(Come on in Perry), I decided to put my skills and Dyadvisor's to the test. I knew he does have skills as I tested some of the advise he posted on the board, on my own blog, with success, so I wanted to see what more he could do. I mailed him, and asked for an evaluation of my (SEO) writing capabilities, and to my surprise he came back at me with a test assignment, according to him in the most difficult financial services area, and dared me to produce an article that would be of $ 3,000+ value for potential clients in that area. I did my research, studied Dyadvisor's guidelines, and followed them to the T, wrote the article, submitted it to articlebase.com, waited 48 hours, and then did some checking on Google for first page positions for the article, on the keywords I used. This is where things went crazy, I mean I am used to get to the front page with a few key phrases, but this time using Dyadvisor's guidelines, the article got indexed and showed no less then 15 top 9 spots, and with 4 in first spot!!! After staring at the results for about half an hour, I picked up my jaw from the knee area and started analyzing what was going on, I mean that was no small accomplishment I managed to beat the multi-billion insurance companies, stock brokerage Cos, and stock/insurance offices nationwide, despite of their equally large budgets, I kicked them down and took the spots! And even better, I can do it again if I want to! As dyadvisor suggested, I targeted lesser used searched phrases, and that advice paid off big time! Well, for me this means a kick ass sample article I can show high profile clients, that want a sample of what I can do, as Dyadvisor estimates the worth of the piece at somewhere in the $ 250 ranges, because for such a firm to produce the same results, as the leads would bring from the article, they would have to spend at least $ 1,500 worth on phone or mail services. Needless to say this article is going to be used as a means to get me a whole new range of clients in that area. This is exciting, and I hope Dyadvisor is up for more, guidance, because I want to learn more from this wizard! I am extremely pumped, and looking for more! Folks, this thread is for all the naysayers of which I used to be one as well. I am man enough to admit it, I stand corrected: That green eyed wizard from Planet 9 knows his stuff, and can back it up! He sure showed me(And I am grateful he did) Thanks a million Dyadvisor, you Da Man!
This is really awesome! Dyadvisor, you need any more testimonials? Here's a solid gold one... for someone who is a solid-gold giver. It's people like both of you that keep the rest of us coming back... and back... and back! What other career is there where successful members help the rest of us learn so well? And for free! Dot
LOL for that you need to know the history: The first communication Dyadvisor and me had, was a clash in a thread I made, after that we had a few other differences of opinion, and now after I tried what he has been saying all along, I get to put my foot in my mouth as he has proven it to me, as I described above. The short version: I was skeptical, he showed me, hence, I stand corrected.
Honestly, I started following DYADVISOR's posts right from the start. After a few days I got really addicted to them. There were so many detractors but somehow DY's words rang true. I had been following this sub forum for quite some time and all I had seen were high-almighty writers who talked on an underground market and most just seemed to love the feeling that they were better earning than others and no way were they gonna any body infiltrate their exclusive clubs. Mostly a bunch of snobs. Then I saw a person who was really willing to share stuff. Unusual, right? So, thought may of his detractors and wrote him off saying that he was just trying to promote himself. DY has proved them wrong and now has a strong following which must be increasing every day IMO. Dyadvisor is a real teacher and mentor. And that is what is success is, I guess .... where you come to a point where you can start giving away selflessly . (Does the name Bill Gates ring a bell?)
Hmm Bill Gates and selfless in one sentence dang! But you are right, I was one of the writers that took what Dyadvisor posted with a seriously large grain of salt. Not because I thought myself better then whoever, but after seeing so many I am the best thing since sliced bread gurus, you get weary, and when the real deal comes along, you tend to treat this with the same regards, which would be a HUGE mistake. And let me tell you Dyadvisor is the real deal. What he posts is challenging, and not always easy to follow, but it is well worth the effort, as it can kick your skills into a gear you won't believe possible, until he shows you. And that's what he did for me, show me how it really works, and how to control it. I was a SEO professional, and now thanks to Dyadvisor I am a kick ass SEO professional!
Okay, agreed may seem like an oxymoron... but Gates has reached a point where probably more money means just that for him -> more money. Nothing more.. no dazzling heights of success . So, that's why he is dedicated to full time charity. Bill and Melinda Gates have adopted a few villages in India (and I am sure in other growing/backward economies) and really trying to make a difference. That was the point I was trying to make here. PS: Yes what DYadvisor says is not always easy to follow but it after reading it couple of times it just makes too much of sense. LOL once I read a post of his and said "okay, this makes no sense". I visited that post after a few days and it made whole lot of sense.. maybe previously I did not have the insight to work out his words . More like in Mathematics, if you don't know Differentiation, then Integration does not make a lot of sense. So, you need to learn some first to learn some more
Dyadvisor is one of those rare individuals who not only *knows stuff* but is *prepared to share it free* with other members. It's the main reason why a certain number of less successful members feel obliged to attack him constantly - they resent his success, and the fact he is willing to share. He can indeed be hard to follow at times, but that's because he has so much to say - it's worth digesting.
Owww great, I thought I was the only one who got email from 'the Don' hahaha.. I thought I was the only who dare to mail him asking about his stuff and he mailed me back generously. But honestly I'm not quite following what's the Don suggest to do. A lil help here guys?
Thank You for the remarks, that is my true reward, and the only one I need. If I help one person that is great. If more benefit with even offshoot ideas that is great. I am trying to show how when you write true quality, how many doors open up. I am merely passing on my personal ways of getting past those barriers, and get to the level you want. With my "tutoring" guide, I just keep revising and adding to it. It is the input of the people using it, I can then see where I am unclear, or it reminds me of an idea they could benefit from. When Google in May made changes, I had to do al lot of revamping to keep it at maximum effectiveness. So I am constantly learning from the members. As some know my days are numbered, buy my mind refuses to accept it. So far I am 2 years ahead of doctor predictions. It is only right that I try to give back enough to make a few peoples' lives a little better. Shrine, whenever stuck, email me, there is nothing we can not solve. -------Please give me ideas, I know I have many doubters, but at higher levels their is more work than you can handle--------------- what methods you use are fine, but what about 5 years from now. ---- Do you want to compete with robots, or use the talents you already have, and just need a little direction---------------------- I cannot help all nor care to, I can help a few-------thank you-------
Anybodies days are numbered, and one day the Grim reaper will come for us all. Here's to having you around for years to come! As they say: Time is a great teacher, unfortunately it kills all its pupils
Get well Don.. *I don't know if that's gonna help, but I'm wishing it anyway* Yes I will email you back. Meanwhile I'm just gonna read it, understand it, re-mapping my mind, and try to figure out by myself. Honestly I'm kinda shy to ask you anything,,, I'm just a noob compared to any other ppl here. I don't know anything about this and still learning. It is good to have someone like who share his knowledge and methods, including to a noob like me. And thanks Kraven 4 bringing this up. Cheers
You' re welcome. I have a big mouth. I speak my mind anywhere, and pretty much call them as I see them. When you are man enough to voice your opinion in public, you also have to be man enough to do so when you were proven to be wrong. So I did As for asking Don, do not be shy, he is a great guy, who is more then willing to help you out every step of the way. I don't always get everything he tells me at the first attempt, but by simply starting on it, and showing the stuff every now and then, he helps me out by sending me back details on what i did right(or wrong) and after a while the pieces of the puzzle simply fall into place, and it becomes clear. Being a noob is nothing to be embarrassed about, we all started somewhere, sometime. The noobs thinking they are experts, those are the real pains in the butt. You clearly do not fall into that category. Good luck getting your skills into gear, Don is about to take you on one hell of ride, enjoy it!