[Pagan]

A lot of noobs also think they are going to strike it rich overnight, and that just ain't so unless you have a revolutionary new idea that goes viral. Traffic is off, but then money is tighter than in many recent years. I know of several who have lost their net connections because they just can't pay that bill anymore.

It isn't all doom and gloom though. Smart ones know it takes 6 months to a year of hard work before you see the beginnings of a payoff on the net. That means building, submitting, networking, and diversifying. We know it far from easy work.

Step back and look at things from a different perspective. Maybe the pure link list by itself is history, but what about lists that allow you to bookmark your favorites, share them with others, or have something unique and memorable to offer the visitors? Spend the downtime sprucing things up, and when your visitors start to return, you will be ready for them. Dare to be different!