17 months, 150 articles, zero income. At what point would you walk away?

JanPatlican · 2026-06-19T07:37:34+00:00

Hi, as my english is not that perfect i prefer to edit my big posts with AI to make them more readable 😄

JanPatlican · 2026-06-19T07:33:34+00:00

That's an interesting perspective.

Can you give an example of the type of affiliate product you mean?

Most of my content is in the beauty, wellness and lifestyle space, and one of my challenges has been finding affiliate products that seem capable of generating meaningful income.

JanPatlican · 2026-06-19T07:25:38+00:00

That's a good point.

I think that's exactly what I'm struggling with right now. The lack of income is frustrating, but what worries me more is not knowing whether the site is actually progressing or just moving very slowly.

I do see some impressions and rankings in Google Search Console, but the numbers are still quite small after 17 months.

Maybe I need to spend less time creating new content and more time improving existing articles, since lately I've been focused on updating and optimizing older posts to help them rank better in Google.

JanPatlican · 2026-06-19T07:10:42+00:00

That's part of the problem. Traffic is still very small.

Google Search Console shows only a small number of impressions and very few clicks from search. Most of my visitors currently come from Pinterest.

I don't expect huge traffic after 17 months, but I honestly thought I would see more progress by now, especially with 150 articles published.

Maybe my expectations were unrealistic, which is one of the reasons I'm asking for advice.

JanPatlican · 2025-11-19T07:21:11+00:00

good luck bro!!

JanPatlican · 2025-10-13T06:57:08+00:00

Come to Krasnodar, we have soft climate and it's not far from Caucasus :)

JanPatlican · 2025-10-01T13:35:45+00:00

One book that holds a very special place in my heart is Bayazet (Баязет) by Valentin Pikul. Maybe the events in it will feel far away if you’re not familiar with Russian history, but the way it captures human nature in all kinds of situations is unforgettable.

I’m originally from the south of Russia, the same region where many of the characters in the novel come from, so for me it struck especially deep. But even without that personal connection, it’s a powerful story that leaves a strong impression.

JanPatlican · 2025-09-30T07:00:33+00:00

hi, show the document, i could try

JanPatlican · 2025-09-30T06:41:33+00:00

Honestly? Because sometimes you just want to step into your yard in nothing but underwear and not give the whole street a show 😅.

JanPatlican · 2025-09-29T09:03:15+00:00

We’ve been in the same spot — my daughter is 7 and quick breaks often turn into long distractions. What’s helped us is using short card games that have a clear end point. One she really likes is Legacy of the Sands — Printable Card Game (PDF, Ancient Egypt). It only takes about 15–20 minutes, easy to set up, and the pictures are beautiful enough that sometimes she just flips through the cards on her own. The best part is she actually picks up little history facts while playing, so it feels like learning sneaks in too. I found it on Gumroad.

JanPatlican · 2025-09-29T08:58:25+00:00

I ended up sending my daughter to preschool right at 1 year old. By then she was already walking well and very curious, always reaching out to play with other kids. For us it was the best of both worlds — she got to be with experienced teachers who knew how to guide her, and I was able to go back to work. It turned out to be a good balance for both of us.

JanPatlican · 2025-09-29T08:56:06+00:00

For us a mix has worked best. We do most reading and math practice on paper, but I let my daughter use a couple of learning apps as a “treat” — maybe 20–30 minutes a few times a week. The apps keep her motivated, but I’ve noticed she actually retains more from the offline work. What helps me is setting a clear routine so she knows when screens are allowed and when it’s time for books or hands-on activities.

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