The title is 100% true, but I used it mainly to grab your attention. Here’s the reason behind my traffic: . Howtolooksmax, and it’s growing rapidly—around 1,000 new subscribers every 24 hours. Some posts are getting 500k+ views. However, I fully understand this is not normal and will not last forever.
One strategy I used to leverage this traffic, aside from redirecting through AdSense, was to increase my visibility on Google. I think this paid off, especially because I took a general article and shared it multiple times on different posts, including linking it to other posts. As a result, when users search for specific keywords on Google (Looksmaxxing Guide for Women), (which ranked as the number 1 image on Google and has 134k views)** and my website article appear on the first page of Google search results.
Because almost all of my traffic comes from Reddit, I want to expand to other platforms to avoid over-reliance on Reddit. My niche focuses on improving appearance, and I believe it appeals to both men and women. To reach a wider audience, I plan to use Pinterest to target women with engaging pins and YouTube videos to connect with the male audience.
The challenge is that I’ve never used Pinterest before, and I’ve never created a YouTube video where I show my face. But now, I’m learning how to create Pins by watching tutorials. I have tons of video ideas, and while I know I don’t need to show my face, I believe it would make a stronger connection with the male audience and will allow me to create a personal brand if they like my content. I’ve already announced the YouTube channel, and surprisingly, seven people have subscribed even though I haven’t posted any videos yet, which I think is pretty crazy!
For my Pinterest account, I want to use a face that resonates with the audience for the same reason. Since I’m not a woman, I believe it’s better to feature an image of someone who closely resembles the target audience: a woman aged 28, Western, living in the US. This will make the Pins feel more authentic and trustworthy, which will help build credibility and improve the click-through rate.
To free up more time, here’s what I do: For my articles, I come up with the ideas myself, but I’ve recently hired writers from Bangladesh on Fiverr to write them, allowing me to focus on other tasks. It costs me around 13 euros per 500-word article. Additionally, I’m looking for moderators based in North or South America for my Subreddit, so I don’t have to wake up to approve or decline around 50+ posts in the moderation queue.
I know I’m still a complete novice when it comes to writing, SEO, WordPress, and blogging strategies to increase traffic. That’s why I have a few questions that I’m sure some of you can help me with. Here they are:
Pin Design: “What types of Pinterest pin designs have been most effective for driving traffic to articles in niches like self-improvement or lifestyle? Are there any specific styles or formats that you’ve found work particularly well?”
Pinterest Growth: “Since I’m new to Pinterest, what are the biggest mistakes I should avoid when building my account and creating pins to ensure steady growth and prevent shadowbanning?”
YouTube Channel and Pinterest: “Do you think it’s a good strategy to separate my focus on YouTube and Pinterest to target different audiences, or would it be better to combine them into one cohesive approach?”
Time Management: “Do you have any tips for prioritizing what’s most important when managing multiple platforms? Also, how do you handle delegating tasks—both paid and unpaid—to free up more of your time?”
If you have any other tips or advice, I’d love to hear them! I’m open to any suggestions that could help me grow and manage my efforts more effectively.