Time Vs Money?

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Earl-

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So I have 2 options going forward with this and I am wondering if someone more experienced than me can tell me what is the best way to proceed.

I am at a pretty low level with all this, I know how to set up sites\WP\ know some PHP\CSS\HTML (enough to take care of myself and my sites at least), and have read a decent amount up on general on site SEO\link building etc and have a few projects\sites going (but currently not making me any real money)

So I am currently unemployed, and have a small amount of money to save (but currently living pretty cheaply) so I have living costs covered for say the next 3-6 months. And I can get an 80%-fulltime job whenever I want to. It would not be making me tons of money, and is not what I want to be doing for the rest of my life. But enough to cover rent + food and still let me spend a couple of 100$ on whatever I want to for my sites be that link building\other services etc.

Now currently what direction I want to go is a SEO\building my own sites etc and building them up (am interested in trying Affiliate\paid traffic\ads also but currently not my main focus.) So myquestion is would I be better off just getting a job right away, which would leave me with like 2 days a week where I can focus on this (and a couple of hours a day after work) but can afford to buy a lot more of link building\maybe buy some sites and try building them up bigger than they are etc, or am I better just having '7 days a week 24 hours a day', but where I pretty much have to do all link building manual \design everything myself etc because I cant really afford to spend much money apart the bare necessities? Just to clarify, the 80%-fulltime job offer will still be available in 3-6 months from now so its not like I would be blowing of a job to go fulltime internetmarketing without any sign of it working out.

Any input is much appriciated.
 


Hi.

If I was in your position, I would concentrate 100% of my time on the website venture.
If you find that you are wanting for extra funds further down the line, you will have the option of the job.
If your site takes off, you will be set and the thought of taking a job will be a distant memory.

I really hope it all works out well for you.
 
Put in some time to manually develop a few sites. That will be your learning time. Then take that job and pay off all of your bills so you don't have that on-going stress. This will also create some cash flow for you to throw at GOOD link building, not spammy bullshit. Cashflow = accelerating success in this game. Get those sites ranked and you may be able to replace the job soon enough. Having that cash flow is key. Having a job doesn't mean you are a peasant or whatever nonsense people throw at you. It means you are hustling and financing your business.
 
What's your risk tolerance level? Do you have a family you need to support?

If you're only putting yourself at risk, I'd say hold off on the job. But don't kid yourself with the thought that "the 80%-fulltime job offer will still be available in 3-6 months from now". A lot can change in that time period.
 
Hey Earl,

Have you thought about picking up a writing gig to provide some upfront cash for the bills and things? I know writing might not be your dream job, but being a native English speaker, you are instantly in a better position than a lot of other content writers out there.

If I were you, I'd pick up a part-time writing job. (Check the forums or Freelance sites for work), then I'd focus on my own sites part-time as well. A rate around $0.02 - $0.04 a word might give you an opportunity to make some decent money. That would give you some cash, plus allow time to build your sites. Sites take a lot of writing when you don't have money to outsource it though, I don't know if full-time writing is what you're looking for.

SEO isn't a quick route to make money from your sites either, might take a few months even with solid links going toward the site. Unless you can figure out a good niche and PPC campaign or find some profitable media buys, it might be longer than you think before the sites take off.
 
I wouldn't rush into a job, but that depends how much money you can survive on. If you can live on less, take advantage of your time & get busy. Then, you can always go for something secure in addition. Push yourself though. Try not to rely on job security & just keep in mind that whatever you do, provide massive value.
 
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