Side Hustle School Ep. 3063 - STORY: Golfer Takes Swing At Content Website
May 21, 2025
A sales manager channels his frustration with poor online golf advice into a successful niche website, raking in $5,000 a month. He shares how optimizing search engine traffic and attracting organic visitors turned his passion into profit. The story highlights practical tips on SEO and monetization strategies for aspiring content creators. Tune in for insights on transforming discontent into a thriving online business!
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John's Golf Content Success Story
- John Sherman, a sales agency manager and avid golfer, created a golf advice blog due to frustration with low-quality online content.
- Over time, he grew this passion project into a site generating $5,000 to $8,000 monthly, including ebooks and premium content.
Premium Membership Boosts Income
- John created a premium membership with exclusive, professional-quality golf tutorials and training tools.
- This premium content became his main income source, surpassing earnings from ads and affiliates.
Consistency and SEO Drive Growth
- Focus on consistent, reader-focused content to steadily grow organic traffic and income.
- Use SEO strategies like keyword research and plugins but prioritize high-value, actionable content first.